The Man’s Decree

After leading Cloud and the others back to the small town, Jared and his companions rushed back to Stellaris Sect on board one of their airships.

This time, Stellaris Sect had suffered a significant blow. In terms of airships alone, they had lost more than half their fleet. It would take a long time for them to recover.

Upon his arrival at Stellaris Sect, Jared didn’t intend to make a stop. However, he ended up staying a day after giving in to Renault’s repeated requests.

Despite the sect’s huge loss, they were still a lot wealthier than an ordinary sect. Renault entertained Jared lavishly for one day. When Jared was about to leave, Cloud mustered the courage and asked, “Mr. Chance, can… can I leave with you?”

He knew that staying by Jared’s side would be a fantastic training and learning experience. However, he had been reluctant to make the request all this while because Jared might think him too weak and see him as a burden.

That was why he only brought the topic up at the very last minute.

“Hmm…”

join him, but because it was dangerous to do so. Now that

were to happen to Cloud, Jared wouldn’t know how to face Renault.

that I don’t want you by my side, but Stellaris Sect has

me is dangerous. You’re well aware that I’m currently being hunted by the Demon Seal Alliance. In the event of danger, I’m worried that I might not be able to protect you. As your father’s only son, what will become of your

your travels. Being by your side has changed him so much that it still feels like a dream to me. If it wasn’t for you, he would probably still be a goodfor-nothing playboy.” Renault quickly

more concerns,” Cloud said with a hopeful look in his eyes. The enthusiasm he showed finally elicited a

could just obtain with money. Due

he valued him. At that

stay by your side from