The Man's Decree

Chapter 853 No Surprises

In his rage, Leviathan practically lifted Colin by the collar in an iron grip that did not yield under the latter’s squirms.

Both Jared and Kristoff breathed a sigh of relief at Leviathan’s imminent departure as they were confident that they would not survive a confrontation against him.

“I’ll come with you, Dad,” Colin said suddenly as they passed before Jared, “on the condition that my friends come with us.”

Jared, Josephine, and Lizbeth are all Renee’s friends, after all. She was frozen trying to save Jared. I can’t leave them behind to fend for themselves against Kristoff’s wrath!

Having recognized the limitations of his abilities, Colin did not deem it wise to involve himself in the fight. Besides, he was more anxious to rescue Renee.

Now that Dad is here, I’m not going to let Renee’s friends die here if I can help it.

Jared and the girls saw at that moment just how deep his affection for Renee was.

son with a beady eye. “If I find out you have any surprises up your sleeve, I won’t hesitate to break your legs. Do you know how

won’t, Dad,”

Colin walked up to Jared. “Jared, Josephine, Lizbeth, please come with me.

was the last thing they expected. After all, with Renee gone, Colin was no longer obligated to remain close to

help me to

eyes seemed to

his assent. Leaving with Colin would be

Lizbeth trudged in Colin’s wake toward his father, who did not even offer them a second glance as he spun around on the

point. Jared could not be allowed to be taken away without a fight for consuming the draconic

Zare!” Kristoff hurried forward and stood in Leviathan’s

Leviathan glanced at Kristoff’s

for my arm.” He brandished his wound at

He was certain that that knowledge would have