The Man’s Decree

Anne held Jared’s arm and strolled happily while Andrew and Gilbert followed closely behind them. “Jared, are you here for anything else aside from coming here for a vacation?” Anne asked all of a sudden. Jared was momentarily stunned before shaking his head. “What else can I do here?”

“Aren’t you here because of the ancient ruins?” She gazed at him with a smirk, seemingly wanting to read his thoughts..

Hearing that, he flashed an awkward smile and stayed silent. Still, Anne understood his. intention by simply looking at his facial expression.

“Actually, I’m also here for the ancient ruins. Otherwise, I would never have come to such a small place for a holiday,” she said. “You’re also here because of the ancient ruins? But it’s just the two of you?”

Jared was slightly taken aback. After all, Anne was not a skilled fighter, while Andrew had just become a Martial Arts Marquis. How can they wish to search the ancient ruins with such limited capabilities? This is no different from seeking death.

The smile on Anne’s face faded away at once after she listened to Jared’s remark. The next moment, a sorrowful look spread across her countenance.

loss as he didn’t know

so I’m trying to acquire the King of Herbs to save my father,” she bit her lip and uttered softly. Jared hastily asked, “What happened to your father?

poisoned my father, and it is rumored that only the King of Herbs inside the ancient ruins

He wondered who would dare to poison

as the duke, so they wanted to kill him to seize the title,” Anne quickly explained as she

“Who do you think can gain the duke title after my father dies?” Clarity washed over Jared after he heard her words. “Could the culprit be your elder or younger

the noble title. Still, it is inhumane for them to

Jared was swiftly reminded of how Ryker had poisoned his father to death just to obtain the position as the head of the Deragon family, not to mention the title of a country’s duke. That rank of nobility was much more tempting, after

that thought, Jared couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. They say all kinships are mere facades in a political family. It seems like that is indeed the truth. These people can truly disregard their familial bond for the sake

not have any evidence to support my claim. After I find the King of Herbs and

so sure