The Man’s Decree

After all, the ice soul fragments were unique to that wintry place in the far north and could not be found anywhere else.

Therefore, only those who lived there all year round would know of their existence.

“We obtained an ice soul fragment earlier, but some people wanted to snatch it midway, so I killed one of them,” Jared explained.

It was only then that Vasily noticed the dead body that was burnt to a crisp a near distance away.

“What's an ice soul fragment, Jared?” Viola asked in great curiosity.

“It's rumored to be...”

Vasily started speaking, and his elaboration was almost exactly the same as Quinley's. As such, it would seem that the latter had not been lying to Jared.

“I didn't expect such a bitterly cold and barren place to have such a priceless treasure. Quick, take the ice soul fragment out and let me have a look, Jared!” Viola could not help urging.

“I've absorbed it, so it's long gone,” Jared murmured in embarrassment.

Hearing that, Viola pouted. Then, they all resumed their journey.

Only when the sky had darkened did they find a place and settle down to rest.

In that wintry land in the far north stood a manor spanning dozens of acres. A family who could have such a manor in that place must possess incredible capabilities.

That was the Tall residence. Hundreds of members of the Tall family lived in that manor, which was guarded by innumerable sentries and protective arcane arrays around it.

Perhaps it was to prevent attacks from demon beasts or ambushes by other people.

Quinley furtively returned to the Tall residence since she sneaked out in the first place. If her eldest brother, Mason, were to learn about it, she would undoubtedly be lectured severely.

“You're back, Ms. Tall!” the two sentries guarding the gates hastily greeted her at the sight of her.

“The two of you didn't report me, did you?” Quinley demanded.

“No, no! Definitely not!” The two sentries fervently waved their hands in denial.

“That's great! If there's an opportunity, I'll bring you both back some nice things from outside.”

After saying that, Quinley strode into the Tall residence with a smile on her face.

Initially, she planned to slip back to her room under the cover of the night. However, she bumped into two men.

“Mr. Kaison is going to have much fun again today. The two girls he captured are stunningly beautiful.”

“Exactly! I noticed that he couldn't take his eyes off them. I wonder whether he'll allow us a turn when he's done with them. It's been a long time since I've bedded a woman.”

The two men chatted as they walked, utterly oblivious to Quinley's presence at the side.

When Quinley heard the contents of their conversation, she frowned. Blocking their path, she thundered, “What did you both say just now? Did Kaison go around capturing women again?”