A Man Like None Other (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 4978

Hearing Madman's words, Jared felt a little embarrassed. He hadn't realized how different things were in the celestial realm. In the mundane world, a gift could smooth over nearly anything. Refusing one was practically unheard of.

“All right, all right, if you don't want it, fine. No need to blow up over it.” Jared tucked the celestial coins away.

“Talk! Who are you people? One more lie, and I won't hold back,” the captain barked.

Around them, the soldiers' auras shifted, each one unsheathing weapons, ready for a fight. The air was thick with murderous intent.

Jared and his companions suddenly found themselves the focus of hostile stares. One wrong word and they'd be torn apart.

Feeling the rising threat, both Madman and Eason tensed up, their auras surging in preparation. Bastian was visibly shaken, his face pale as he clung tightly behind Madman.

Oddly enough, Jared wasn't panicking. If they were still being questioned, it meant their identities hadn't been exposed yet. If word had already reached this city, the soldiers would've acted without hesitation. They still had a chance. If worst came to worst, they'd just skip this city altogether.

He glanced around. Soldiers had them completely boxed in. Every one of them was alert and ready to strike.

The squad captain was watching Jared closely, face like stone.

“It's a misunderstanding. Just hear me out...” Jared spoke quickly, trying to reason with the captain while simultaneously scratching something into the ground with his foot, so subtly that no one noticed.

“Talk. Who are you?” the captain demanded again, his tone frigid.

“All right, truth is, we're not from Winged Tiger City. We just heard the place was thriving and figured we'd move here.”

Jared was grasping at straws, hoping to stall with half-truths.