Upon arrival at Twilight Imperial City, Jared followed Fraser into the imperial palace’s grand hall, while the others were sent elsewhere at Fraser’s arrangement.
After all, Fraser had brought Jared to plead for forgiveness before his father. If Orion and the others came along, things might escalate into a full-blown conflict.
“Emperor Lantz, you must stay calm. A lesson is fine, but don’t go too far. We don’t want to kill him,” Infinides advised Corrado.
“Don’t worry, Abbot Infinides, I’ll spare his life. But I’ll make sure he learns his lesson. He’ll lie in bed for the next ten years!” Corrado huffed angrily.
“As long as you spare his life, that’s fine.”
With that, Infinides turned and left, knowing that his presence would only make things more awkward.
Just as he departed, Jared entered the hall with Fraser.
“Father, I’ve brought Jared. After looking into the situation, I found that he didn’t know Dorian’s identity at the time. That’s why he attacked him. Now that he understands, he’s here to apologize,” Fraser quickly spoke up for Jared.
“You’re pleading for him?” Corrado asked, narrowing his eyes at Fraser.
“I’m not pleading, just stating the facts. As for how to handle it, that’s up to you, Father,” Fraser replied.
“Hmph! Even if he didn’t know, he won’t escape punishment.” Corrado snorted coldly, then looked at Jared. “Cut off your own arm, and I’ll forgive you.”
“Cut off an arm?” Jared was stunned.
Fraser was equally shocked-he hadn’t expected his father to be this ruthless, making Jared sever his own arm.
If Jared really did it, his strength would take a massive hit!
“Father, he’s Catalina’s man! If he loses an arm, what will she do?” Fraser brought up his sister Catalina as he knew that their father loved her the most.
“Losing an arm doesn’t make him useless. He can still practice dual cultivation. It won’t be a problem,” Corrado said indifferently.
“But he-”
“Get out!” Corrado roared before Fraser could argue further.
Fraser flinched at his father’s fury. He had no choice but to slowly back out of the hall.
As he passed Jared, he whispered, “Be respectful and stall for time. I’ll get Catalina to save you!”
Jared didn’t respond. He only stared intently at Corrado.
Once Fraser left, Corrado asked, “Are you going to do it yourself, or should I do it for you?”
“No need, I’ll do it myself,” Jared replied, summoning the Dragonslayer Sword.
Corrado watched silently, his face devoid of emotion.
Jared raised the sword and prepared to strike his own arm.
However, just as the blade was about to come down, it suddenly changed direction!
“Like hell I’ll cut off my own arm!”
Jared’s Dragonslayer Sword shot straight toward Corrado instead!
Severing his own arm? Not a chance. Jared would rather die than agree to that. If he really lost an arm, he wouldn’t survive until tomorrow.
He might as well go all in.
“Hmph, you’re overestimating yourself,” Corrado sneered.
He hadn’t expected Jared to attack him. Snorting coldly, he waved his hand.
A powerful force instantly sent Jared flying before he could even get close!
“F*ck, he’s too strong.” Jared’s eyes narrowed. Then he asked Vermilion Demon Lord, “Mr. Vermilion, my physical body has strengthened. If you take control, can you defeat this guy?”
Jared knew he wasn’t Corrado’s match, so his only option was to let Vermilion Demon Lord take over.
“If you can withstand it, I can wipe him out in an instant. But considering your physical body’s endurance, I can’t guarantee anything,” Vermilion Demon Lord replied truthfully.
“Screw it, I’ll risk it! This old geezer has gone too far!”
Jared clenched his jaw. Even if it destroyed his physical body, he would never let himself be humiliated like this!
There was no way he would sever his own arm.
