The Man's Decree

Anne held Jared’s arm and strolled happily while Andrew and Gilbert followed closely behind them. “Jared, are you here for anything else aside from coming here for a vacation?” Anne asked all of a sudden. Jared was momentarily stunned before shaking his head. “What else can I do here?”

“Aren’t you here because of the ancient ruins?” She gazed at him with a smirk, seemingly wanting to read his thoughts..

Hearing that, he flashed an awkward smile and stayed silent. Still, Anne understood his. intention by simply looking at his facial expression.

“Actually, I’m also here for the ancient ruins. Otherwise, I would never have come to such a small place for a holiday,” she said. “You’re also here because of the ancient ruins? But it’s just the two of you?”

Jared was slightly taken aback. After all, Anne was not a skilled fighter, while Andrew had just become a Martial Arts Marquis. How can they wish to search the ancient ruins with such limited capabilities? This is no different from seeking death.

The smile on Anne’s face faded away at once after she listened to Jared’s remark. The next moment, a sorrowful look spread across her countenance.

didn’t

to acquire the King of Herbs to save my father,” she bit her lip and uttered softly. Jared hastily asked, “What happened to your father? Is he

it is

Anne’s father was a duke. He wondered who

targeting my father’s position as the duke, so they wanted to kill him to seize the title,” Anne

him solemnly. “Who do you think can gain the duke title after my father dies?” Clarity washed over Jared after he heard her words. “Could the culprit be your elder

knew only the duke’s sons could inherit the noble title. Still, it is inhumane for them to poison

how Ryker had poisoned his father to death just to obtain the position as the head of the Deragon family,

in a political family. It seems like that is indeed the truth. These

support my claim. After I find the King of Herbs and save my father, I’ll know the culprit who