The Man’s Decree

“If I may, sir, how did this sword come into your possession? Jared asked. In response, the merchant gazed toward the distant snowy peak. “I was picking some snow lotus a few years ago when I found this sword.

Starting off exceptionally sharp, it became dull and rusty because I didn’t know how to maintain it. I wouldn’t sell it for five million if it were not in this condition. Do you want it or not? I want to close up and go home.”

“I want it.” Without another word, Jared transferred five million to the ecstatic merchant, stunned with disbelief that he had sold the sword for five million.

Jared could not keep his hands off the sword. At the very least, he was sure that Engarder Sect was close and that the ancient ruins were very likely it

“I can’t believe you spent five million on a rusty old sword. Have you struck gold?” A woman’s voice sounded behind Jared, who froze at its familiarity though he could not place a finger on it at that moment.

around and getting a clear look at the

other hand, am surprised to see you here. I’d even thought I was mistaken!”

hulking Andrew, whose aura became discernible from a single gaze by Jared. He did not expect Andrew to have achieved Martial

it was miles behind compared to Jared, it was an impressive

international competition at Theodore’s request. Andrew was only a

to Andrew with a smile. “You’re doing well yourself,

said it out of politeness. After all, Jared had

it would have been impossible for Jared to speak to them in this manner. “Are you here on vacation, Jared?” Anne asked. “Something like that.” Jared