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.

I never said that!” Theobauld was drenched in

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

himself. So, if we let him take down Allardland,

Salathiell was on his side. Little did he expect that the latter was actually

cane trembling slightly. “I merely made an offhand

confidence, aren’t you?” Salathiell’s lips curled into a smirk, a teasing glint in his eyes. “Didn’t you

defended himself, “It’s not that I’m afraid of dying,

back in amusement. “I thought you were

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

that.” Salathiell shrugged, feigning nonchalance. “But I’m at least stronger than you, and at least

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

don’t fancy going on a suicide mission alone anyway,” Salathiell said, an eyebrow raised and a sly smile playing at the corner of his mouth. “But remember, if I get taken down first,

said Theobauld, his face serious. “I’ll be