A Man Like None Other

Observing Jared’s apprehensive countenance, the elder smiled and elucidated, “Do not be afraid. I understand what you and the others have been through, but my younger brother is not the only one with control over this world. Our worlds have largely merged. If you all hadn’t intruded, I would have remained within my thatched cottage, never setting foot here. I intended to wait until my soul remnant faded and my world crumbled.”

“Then why did you bring me here, sir?” inquired Jared, confused. To prevent the resurrection of my little brother, of course.”

“In that case, we can just go together. You’ll deal with your brother while I snatch the Ice Soul Pill. Isn’t that simple?” Jared was perplexed by the elder’s decision to make such a simple feat appear more mysterious than it needed to be.

“You know my brother’s power will be greatly reduced if he leaves the altar, yes? Do you think the same doesn’t apply to me when I leave my own territory?” questioned the elder.

“Um…” Jared was momentarily at a loss for words because he didn’t consider that.

“I’ll wait for you ahead. Once we pass through this place, you’ll see a whole new world.” The moment the elder finished speaking, his figure vanished. Suddenly, Jared was left alone in the dim hall.

supported by a few pillars. There was nothing ahead of

traverse into the depths of the palace. After taking a few steps forward, he frowned because he

surroundings bore down upon him with overwhelming pressure, making each step he took heavy and laborious. He was forced to

to his calves. Also, each iolite tile that he laid his

him was getting more intense the deeper he ventured.

to count solely on his physical strength and willpower to carry him forward. His shirt was drenched in sweat at that point, and every step

ground. He panted for a few moments before inhaling deeply and

at Jared with surprise. The presence of the elderly man spurred Jared on, as he believed he was nearing

every ounce of strength left in