A Man Like None Other

“You jerk! You nearly cost Faiyar his life! I’ll end you!” Serena’s fury surged when she saw Keiran, now captured and brought back. She almost wanted to kill him.

“Serena, stop!” Trystan interceded, mindful of Keiran’s status as the favored scion of the Mueller family. His demise would undoubtedly provoke severe repercussions from the Muellers, rendering Soul Demon Sect vulnerable to retaliation.

“Mr. Mueller, it’s well known that Soul Demon Sect and the Mueller family have maintained amicable relations. Why then would you harm one of our sect members? If you fail to provide an explanation today, Soul Demon Sect will not overlook this transgression. We are not to be underestimated,” Trystan interrogated Keiran with simmering indignation.

It was impossible Keiran couldn’t recognize their sect’s members, especially Serena.

Yet, he had not only assaulted Serena, causing her injury, but had also seized Faiyar’s soul. Such blatant disregard for their sect was an affront that could not be overlooked.

Keiran sensed the simmering rage in Trystan’s gaze, understanding that without coming clean, his predicament would only worsen. Gathering his resolve, he began, “Mr. Pruitt, I-” “Master, no more listening to his lies. Dispose of him and be done,” Clifford interjected abruptly, panicking when he realized Keiran was going to betray him.

frantic attempt to silence Keiran permanently, Clifford moved

intervened swiftly, positioning himself

Clifford’s audacity to act

Wasn’t it you who orchestrated this?” “Mr. Pruitt, it was your own disciple who sought me

upon his plea, swayed by his persuasion. I harbor no ill will toward Soul Demon Sect.” Keiran decided to

revelation, never imagining Clifford

gaze bore into Clifford, and Clifford, gripped by panic, sank to his knees

bond. I couldn’t bear losing her,” he confessed desperately,

like that? I’ve always regarded you as an older