A Man Like None Other And The Man Decree

Chapter 728

After glancing at the dehydrated remains of his former adversary, Jared studied his surroundings and found the members of Mapleton staring back at him in fear, much to his amusement.

The five leaders regarded Jared as if he was the devil himself.

“Is anybody going to step out to avenge your fallen king?” Jared demanded.

The members of Mapleton, numbering in the hundreds, did not dare utter a single word. Even the five leaders did not know what to say.

Lyanna stepped forward. “Let them go, Jared.”

No matter what had transpired, I have called Mapleton my home for twenty years. I have loved ones here who love me back.

It did not matter to her whether or not some of them in the crowd had participated in her parents’ persecution now that the man who gave the order was dead. Lyanna wanted nothing more than to put the matter behind her.

“That depends on them.” Jared narrowed his eyes as he watched the crowd closely for the first signs of rebellion as it was in his nature to be harsh with his enemies.

as he drew himself to full height. “This was a grudge between Mr. Chance and Poison King.

manner of speaking, Weston was, at that moment, the highest-ranking member of Mapleton before the appointment

Chance,” the other members of Mapleton chimed in, each one

Jared was pleased.

This is a society that recognizes strong

want to see Mapleton again.

fell to his knees before her with a dull

sobbed.

the Empyrean Sect is coming to marry you in three days, Ms. Lyanna,” he continued with a sniffle. “If you leave, they will

stay, Ms. Lyanna!” The other members of Mapleton followed

hold them at bay. With their biggest obstacle to conquest

the Empyrean Sect came for her as promised, it would

pity for the men

as I care about them, I can’t be throwing away my

once more at the recollection of two decades worth