The Man's Decree

Jared merely laughed. “How could I have found it when so many others have failed to? An island of this size would take a year and a half to comb through.”

“We don’t have to search the entire Ice Bear Island to locate the ancient ruins, Mr. Chance. There is a spot more likely than the rest because people disappear there almost every year, never to be seen again. That is why some suspect that the ancient ruins are there. We just cannot find the entrance,” Dale informed him..

Jared’s eyes brightened. “Where is this place?” “Bring Mr. Chance a map.”

One of Dale’s men returned with a map soon after the order was given, and Dale circled a spot. “Over here, around the snowy mountains. Rumor has it that the ancient ruins are at the foothills of the snowy peak, but nobody has ever seen them.”

Jared gazed thoughtfully at the location, asking, “Have you been there?”

“but I have never seen any signs of the ancient ruins. It’s snowy plains as far as the eye can see.” “Could you bring us there for a look tomorrow, Mr.

the route. “No problem. It is my honor to serve you, Mr. Chance, Dale answered

Jared and Gilbert did not return

there were virtually no. animate wares in the shopping district, though

caused by the sheer number of martial artists who come in search of the ancient ruins every year. Demand

into many experts. Could they all have left after failing to locate the entrance to the ancient

lack of experts they had encountered. Logically speaking, the ancient ruins would attract many skilled warriors, yet they

defeat following their failure to

Jared and his companion were about to head back after their round, a

ready to head home. At