The Man’s Decree

Everyone was dumbfounded, and even Leroy was grudgingly impressed. Jared seemed to have defeated his opponents with the barest hint of effort.

Benji had woefully underestimated Jared’s abilities, and he groaned, “Get Mr. Lewis here at once!”

One of the waiters rushed off.

Everyone in the room grew nervous at the thought of Tommy’s arrival. They were mere bystanders, yet Tommy’s reputation preceded him.

“Jared?” Virgil called out hesitantly. He was still holding the chair from earlier.

Smiling, Jared asked, “Are you scared, Virgil?”

Virgil clenched his jaw and shook his head. “There’s nothing to be scared of at this point. I’m ready to fight to the end!”

That earned him a quiet smile from Jared.

Leroy’s arrogance grew as he anticipated Tommy’s arrival, and he warned, “Watch out, Jared. Once Mr. Lewis is here, he’ll have you hacked to pieces!”

before returning to his seat, cool

fact, Tommy had been awaiting Jared’s arrival on the third floor for some time now. Despite his concern over

into Tommy’s room on the third floor and announced, “Mr. Lewis, there’s trouble happening downstairs.

Is it someone from the Crimson Dragon Gang?” Tommy demanded, jumping to

downstairs as the waiter explained, “I’m not

strong, then he’s obviously here to cause trouble. No one but the Crimson Dragon Gang has dared to mess things

the door open and was about to reprimand the troublemaker until he saw Jared

emotions, Benji struggled to get up and

and made a

glee as Tommy approached Jared. He

Tommy greeted Jared

on the table, and Tommy immediately refilled it

flabbergasted by the

to worship Jared just as

that Jared could wield

Benji were perhaps the most stunned of