The Man's Decree

Despite all the nonsense Astrid was spewing, Jared didn’t even get to interrupt. “Jared, it turns out that you still miss my sister. In that case, why haven’t you visited us in such a long time? My sister has even been calling out your name in her sleep.”

Millie, who had come forward, asked in a teasing tone. “I… I was just too busy and didn’t manage to find the time,” Jared replied in embarrassment.

“That’s not going to be a problem going forward. We’ll be seeing each other very often.” A look of delight flashed across Millie’s face. “Why?” Jared was stunned.

“Cecilia has decided to move Crimson Palace here. Being near to each other, we’ll be able to meet frequently.” Millie finished with a giggle.

such a momentous decision. In response to Jared’s silence, Millie continued, “Cecilia did this for you. Therefore, you cannot let her

with her sister.

to deal with, he didn’t expect Cecilia to join the fray. More than an hour later, most

table. Regardless of their true intentions for coming, Jared treated everyone present as his

table in particular that Jared was terrified

to concentrate all the women at a single table. Seated there were Cecilia, Astrid, Evangeline, Lizbeth, Lyanna, and a

of them gathered there, he couldn’t help but worry about a fight breaking out

and walked over. After all, he had to show his appreciation to Cecilia for traveling such at great distance to

women’s gazes fell upon him. The pressure he felt was more intense

this way. Here’s a toast to you.” Upon finishing his sentence awkwardly, Jared downed his drink in a single

a discreet laugh from Cecilia before she, too, downed her drink completely. “Ladies, please continue

reply, he quickly turned and left as if he

end of his rounds, Jared joined Verner’s table. Since all of them were young and talented martial artists,