A Man Like None Other

Teegan burst into laughter. “You’re full of yourself! Aren’t you afraid you’ll bite your tongue?”

The more Jared spoke, the less seriously Teegan took him. To Teegan, only the powerless relied on bold words to bolster their confidence.

“Mr. Teegan, let me handle this,” Riehl said, stepping forward. His hands itched for action. Jared’s earlier remarks had struck a nerve, and Riehl was eager to prove himself. The loss of his arcane array had been a bitter blow to his pride, and now he intended to redeem himself.

Teegan gave a nod of approval. “Go ahead, Mr. Rundacel.”

Riehl’s expression turned deadly serious. He began forming seals with his hands, chanting an ancient incantation under his breath.

Two massive specks of light emerged in the air, spinning slowly as they grew brighter. They connected, forming an intricate arcane array that enveloped Jared entirely.

break them all,” Riehl

briefly, as if feeling out the arcane array’s structure. Then, with a flick of his fingers

in disbelief as the remnants of his formation vanished. Jared stood unmoved,

spiritual energy into crafting another arcane array. But every time, Jared

Rundacel,” Jared said, his tone light

face turned ashen as he struggled to maintain his composure. Deep down, he knew pressing further

His body trembled slightly, a clear indication of how deeply shaken he

Teegan… I can’t help anymore,” Riehl admitted, lowering

observing the scene unfold, was filled with conflicting emotions. He had been so sure of Riehl’s abilities, confident

astonished. It was now evident that Jared’s array