A Man Like None Other

True to its reputation as the finest inn in Beast City, the room was luxurious. It featured a spiritual energy collection array and a cloaking formation, ensuring guests could cultivate or rest in complete tranquility, undisturbed by outside interference.

“Get some rest. Tomorrow, you can show me around Beast City,” Jared said casually.

“All right,” Mia replied. Without another word, she began to undress.

“What are you doing?” Jared blurted out, startled by her actions.

“Undressing,” Mia said matter-of-factly. “Don’t you usually take off your clothes before bed?”

As she finished speaking, she slipped out of her outer garments and lay on the bed in her underwear.

Jared found himself momentarily speechless. Is this girl trying to manipulate me? Is that why she’s doing this? Attempting to seduce me?

As he watched Mia, lying so close that he could feel the faint warmth of her presence, he couldn’t deny the stir she caused within him. Mia had no deep connection to him, no bond that justified crossing any lines. To take advantage of her in this vulnerable state would be not only dishonorable but also reckless.

the situation to bind him to her cause-forcing him to commit to saving her brother, Ezio, under the

decided to summon Zelda, spending

kept

Mia glared at Jared. She knew Jared had

Billy had mentioned, the site of the official celestial crystal

with a simple sign hanging at the entrance. Such official outlets could be found along several main

Mia inside, a clerk quickly approached and asked, “Sir, are

before proceeding, I’d like to speak with

is an official purchasing store. We conduct business fairly, and the prices are the same for everyone. There’s no

were evident, making it clear he didn’t think highly

celestial crystal, and he’s expecting to meet the person in charge? There’s no way I’d agree

so I must speak with the

sneered, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “Significant, you say? What

opened his storage bag. Inside, an astonishing collection of celestial crystals sparkled brilliantly,

dropping in shock. His dismissive demeanor vanished instantly, replaced with nervous deference. “Sir,

led Jared and Mia up the stairs