The Man’s Decree – Chapter 5290

A voice Jared had not heard in months boomed inside his mind, low as thunder rolling beneath the sea. "Go no farther..."

The warning belonged to Vermilion Demon Lord, echoing through Jared's consciousness field with a force that made his heart jolt against his ribs.

Jared halted as though an unseen chain had snapped taut around his chest. He pivoted toward Vermilion Demon Lord. "Mr. Vermilion... Mr. Vermilion?"

The name left his throat in a pleading rasp, half-hope, half-command.

Only silence answered. It felt as if Vermilion Demon Lord had melted out of existence again, leaving the air unnaturally still.