The Man’s Decree – Chapter 5578

Onneas' eyes flew wide, shimmering with wonder that bordered on devotion.

She had believed Jared's rapid growth would still leave him a step behind a Hall Lord. Yet the battle told a different story. Not only could he match Enaricus blow for blow; he had begun to push Enaricus back, inch by devastating inch.

"Jared, you're incredible!" Onneas called, voice trembling with unfiltered awe.

She crushed her fists together so tightly her knuckles blanched. A fierce thrill surged in her chest, and with it an affection for Jared that flared hotter, brighter, harder to disguise.

Percival and Esorin watched in sullen silence, faces dark as storm clouds.