The Man’s Decree

Jared’s palm stopped only a few centimeters away from Xandros’ head. If Lucian had spoken up one second late, Xandros’ head would’ve exploded.

“You have a deal. Release my son, and you can have the Divine Bow.” As Lucian spoke, he presented the Divine Bow. Jared’s eyes glinted when the Divine Bow was finally within his sight.

Then, he commanded, “Hand the Divine Bow over to me first. Then, I’ll release your son. Considering you have an army with you while I’m all alone, I’m not that stupid to free your son first.” “What if you go against your word after I hand the Divine Bow to you?” questioned Lucian.

“Do you think you have any other options right now? You have no other choice but to believe me. If you don’t, this deal is off. I’ll kill your son and hang his body on the walls to boost morale, spat Jared before turning around, preparing to leave with Xandros.

Lucian hesitated because he didn’t want to hand the Divine Bow over to Jared just like that.

the city immediately. The Divine Bow will return to us either way once we destroy the city.” Upon hearing that, Lucian gritted his teeth, then turned to Jared. “Fine. I’ll

in agony. As infuriated as Lucian was, there was nothing he could do. He couldn’t afford to since his son’s life was still in Jared’s

again, Lucian didn’t have the

the Divine Bow toward Jared. Jared stretched his

he was overjoyed. At last, the Divine Bow has returned to me! Gazing at Jared, Lucian asked, “I’ve given you the Divine Bow, Jared. Can you release my son now?” “Of course. I’m a man of my word. Now that I’ve received the Divine Bow, your son is free to go.” Jared promptly tossed Xandros

he roared, “Don’t think you can escape, brat!” Swiftly, Remus blocked Lucian’s path.

to you, we’ll be left rudderless. I think we should stick to our plan of invading the city. Once the city falls, they won’t be able to escape!” Lucian thought about Remus’ words and

The invasion had commenced.