Against an illusory shadow like this, internal flame was the best weapon.
“Perish…”
One word, spoken lightly.
Boom!
The mighty illusory shadow of Radmus, sect leader of Heavenfall Pavilion, was crushed into a shower of radiant light on the spot.
Upon witnessing this scene, everyone was astounded!
“A mere illusory shadow dares to threaten me? You really don’t know your place!” Jared snorted coldly.
Thud!
Aziel tried to run, but his legs gave out and collapsed to the ground. A large wet patch spread across his pants. This so-called prodigy of Heavenfall Pavilion had pissed himself in fear.
Seeing Aziel like that, Jemima burst out laughing, delighted.
Serves right. He’s always so arrogant, and now is finally put in his place!
“Trying to run?” Jared crushed the stone beneath his feet with each step, as though were stomping on Aziel’s heart.
Aziel wept and crawled backward, begging, “M-Mr. Chance, please spare me! I was only following orders! None of this was my idea! I won’t bother Jemima ever again, I swear!”
He pleaded desperately, just wanting to survive.
“A prodigy of Heavenfall Pavilion?” Jared stepped on his chest. “Pathetic…”
Golden light spread from beneath Jared’s foot. Aziel let out a guttural gurgling sound. In the blink of an eye, was reduced to a charred corpse.
Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, two loud explosions rang out in the distance. The two samurai had returned. Every last Heavenfall Pavilion expert had been slaughtered.
The two samurai turned into black mist and re-entered Jared’s body.
Seeing this, Vastis was completely stunned. Those two samurai were ancient relics, undeniably magical items. He knew they were precious, but despite that, not a trace of greed remained in Vastis’s eyes.
“Mr. Chance, now that everything’s been clarified, we’ll take our leave. I need to report back to Ms. Nymeria…” Vastis said with a respectful bow.
“Please convey my apologies to Bloodbane Palace…” Jared returned the gesture.
Since Bloodbane Palace had acted so reasonably, Jared felt that killing Jack might’ve been a little excessive.
“Certainly… If you have time, Mr. Chance, we’d be honored to have you visit Bloodbane Palace,” said Vastis.
“Sure!” Jared nodded.
He figured it was worth making a trip to Bloodbane Palace. After all, had killed their young master, yet instead of seeking revenge, they apologized to him. It was only right that visit in person to offer an explanation.
It was a matter of respect. After all, one more friend was always better than one more enemy.
Vastis led his people away.
Only the Murray family remained, standing amid the ruins.
At that moment, everyone turned to look at Cadmus.
“Mr. Murray, I was misled by Cadmus! That’s why I made the wrong choice and supported in trying to force you to step down. Please punish me!”
“Yes, we were deceived! We beg for your punishment!”
All the Murray family higher-ups suddenly dropped to their knees in front of Douglas. They understood that siding with Cadmus now was practically suicide.
Cadmus’s face was ashen. His body trembling, fell to his knees.
“Uncle Douglas!” cried, banging his head against the ground frantically until his forehead was a bloody mess. “It was Dexton from Heavenfall Pavilion who forced me!”
Douglas stared at the kneeling Cadmus. His face was cold, all familial affection gone.
“You ungrateful traitor! I raised you, and you turned against me in my weakest moment. You deserve to die!”
The flash of a sword cut through the air, and a head fell to the ground.
The entire place fell into silence.
Douglas turned and bowed deeply to Jared. “On behalf of the entire Murray family, thank you, Mr. Chance…”
Jared quickly stepped forward to help up. “There’s no need for that, Mr. Murray. Since Jemima is my woman, we’re family. It’s only right that I help.”
“Yes, we’re family!” Douglas said, clearly overjoyed.
Then turned to the rest of the Murray family and declared loudly, “From today onward, when you see Mr. Chance, treat as you would treat the head of our family. Anyone who dares disrespect Mr. Chance will be punished!”
“Greetings, Mr. Chance!” All the Murray family members dropped to one knee in unison. They looked up at Jared, who stood with his hands behind his back, eyes filled with awe.
