A Man Like None Other

Fraser’s throat bobbed, his facial expression shifting rapidly.

“Theobauld, you mentioned earlier your intention to infiltrate Allardland and capture Jared. Well, I’m giving you permission now. Go and apprehend Jared!” Fraser said to Theobauld.

Theobauld jolted slightly, offering an awkward laugh. “Prince Fraser, you must have misheard. I never said such a thing.”

“Didn’t you?” Fraser scrutinized Theobauld.

“I absolutely didn’t! I swear to the heavens!”

Theobauld made to raise his hand in a solemn VOW.

“Prince Fraser, Theobauld indeed never said anything about capturing Jared!” Salathiell chimed in.

spoke up in my defense. I swear I never said that!” Theobauld was drenched in cold

on him heading into Allardland to apprehend Jared, wouldn’t he end up just like the man before him, reduced to dust

handle Allardland all by himself. So, if we let him take down

was stunned. He had initially thought that Salathiell was on his side. Little did he expect that the latter was actually setting up a

such words, Theobauld retorted with a disgruntled expression, the hand holding onto his cane trembling slightly. “I merely made an offhand comment

lips curled into a smirk, a teasing glint in his eyes. “Didn’t you just

hurriedly defended himself, “It’s not that I’m afraid of dying, but who will assist Prince

“I thought

moment that I can’t read your thoughts!” Theobauld glared at Salathiell. “You’re nervous too, aren’t you? Why don’t you give it a shot?

course, I wouldn’t dare to say that.” Salathiell shrugged, feigning nonchalance. “But I’m at least stronger than you, and at least I have the guts

You think a mere attempt would be enough to push me forward?” Theobauld sneered dismissively. “If you

go together! I don’t fancy going on a suicide mission alone anyway,” Salathiell said, an eyebrow raised and a sly smile

worry, I definitely won’t cry,” said Theobauld, his face serious. “I’ll be standing by, laughing as