A Man Like None Other (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 5050

“Why did those things only come after me and not the other two?” Verdin asked, clearly annoyed.

“Maybe they just don't like the look of you,” Nymeria said with a cold smirk.

“You!” Verdin clenched his jaw, fuming, but he didn't dare make a move against her.

She was from the Bloodbane Palace and likely stronger than him. Besides, he was already injured. Picking a fight now would be suicide. If things got messy later, he wouldn't even have the strength to run.

“Maybe it's got something to do with women. Why don't you give it a try?” Aziel suggested, turning to Nymeria.

Just earlier, Jared and Jemina had approached the warrior statues together. Jemina, being a woman, hadn't triggered an attack. At the time, Nymeria had been the only other woman present, which made her the next logical candidate in Aziel's mind.

“If that's the case, why don't you try it? The statues won't attack you. Aren't you basically a woman anyway?” Nymeria shot back, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

“You!” Aziel's face flushed a deep red, his jaw tightening.

He hated it when people compared him to a woman. Even though he dressed with a certain elegance every day, he absolutely couldn't stand anyone saying it out loud.

“So it really is because of a woman? In that case, why not just have those two come back? Let that Wandering Immortal Realm Level One kid try again by himself. That should give us a clear answer,” Nymeria added with a slight smile.

Aziel immediately looked over at Jared and Jemina. “Jemina, both of you come back over here,” he called.

Jemina stayed still, saying nothing.

Jared looked at Aziel and asked, “What are you trying to do?”

“I'm only thinking about your safety. I don't want either of you to get hurt, that's all,” Aziel replied. “But if you don't come back, I'll get irritated. And you all know what happens when I get angry.”

It was a threat, clear as day. Jemina's hand instinctively tugged at Jared's sleeve, a flicker of fear in her eyes. The image of Aziel killing that cultivator earlier was still fresh in her mind.

“Don't worry. We'll go back,” Jared said softly to calm her.

With that, the two of them started walking back.

As they returned, Aziel's eyes brimmed with killing intent. He wanted nothing more than to strike Jared down right there and then. But Jared still had his uses. They needed him as bait.