The Man’s Decree

Jared holding Jaime’s token undoubtedly meant he was a high-ranking foreign official from the general’s mansion, someone far above the reach of ordinary guards like them.

When the three guards suddenly stepped aside and respectfully apologized to Jared, Niel was utterly baffled.

“What are you doing? Arrest him already!” Niel roared.

His voice echoed through the quiet streets, grating on everyone’s ears.

“Mr. Niel, we apologize, but he possesses General Jaime’s token. He’s a foreign official under General Jaime and hasn’t violated the curfew. We have no authority to arrest him,” one of the guards explained.

Niel froze upon hearing this. He stared at Jared in disbelief.

Meanwhile, Jared walked past Niel, holding the token with a faintly provocative gaze.

“D*mn it! No wonder this guy managed to get out of prison. Jaime must be behind this. It’s an open challenge to our family! I’ll report this to Father. There’s no way we’re letting this slide!”

seethed, storming off

the inn, Mia was in the middle of a heated argument with

face was flushed with anger, and

free! Why are you still waiting for Jared? We should have left this place long ago! It’s already dark, and we can’t leave the city now.

he went straight to the inn to find Mia. Seeing her brother safe made Mia overjoyed. She had planned for

insisted on waiting for Jared and had no intention

Jared, we’ll never have to worry about anything again. I don’t care how you feel about him. You need to find a way to make him

her, his eyes filled with anticipation and

had great

about Jared’s affairs, including the celestial crystal vein

was determined to

the mine was real, following Jared would guarantee them

Ezio also knew that neither he nor Mia was of any use to Jared with their limited strength. In fact, they’d only be a

Mia sleep with Jared. If Mia slept with Jared,