A Man Like None Other - Season 9 Episode 33

Kristoff asked Jared excitedly, “Do you really have the detoxification pill? Show it to us! If it’s the real deal, we can let you have the white wolf!”

Jared answered earnestly, “I don’t have the pills now, but I guarantee I’ll give them to you once we return.”

“Are you messing with us right now?” Kenneth raged, swinging his blade toward Jared.

Renee, who stood behind Jared, witnessed Kenneth’s attack and rushed forward to block him.

Of the three ladies, Renee was the only one strong enough to help Jared in a fight against Kenneth and Kristoff.

Colin immediately leaped in front of Renee after noticing her attempt to defend Jared. Colin pleaded, “Don’t act rashly, Kenneth. Why don’t you give him a chance to explain himself?”

Meanwhile, Jared vowed, “I promise I will give you the detoxification pills once we are back. You have my word. I’m the Lord of Medicine God Sect. Why would I lie to you?”

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“The Lord of Medicine God Sect?”

They were stunned, unable to believe that someone as young as Jared could assume such a prestigious position.

Kenneth was the first to express his disbelief. “Can’t you even tell a convincing lie? I know all about the Medicine God Sect. How can someone your age be the leader? I’m sure your lies only work on three- year-olds!”

“Jared wouldn’t lie to anyone! He always makes good on his promises!” Renee shot back, glaring at Kenneth for good measure.

Jared had saved Renee’s life, and she could not stand by and watch someone defame his character.

Renee’s anger spurred Colin into action. He defended Jared by saying, “Jared doesn’t look like a conman, Kenneth. Why don’t you trust him this once? Let Shadow Estate be the guarantor of this deal. If Jared fails to produce the pills after our return, I’ll get you two pills myself.”

“Colin, you’re blinded by feminine wiles. Why are you suddenly chummy enough to call him by his first name? Do you even know who he is? Do you have the confidence to be his guarantor?” Kenneth did not know whether to laugh or cry at Colin’s behavior.

Colin continued begging, “That’s not the point, Kenneth. It’s just a white wolf. I’m sure its beast core isn’t that valuable, and there must be loads more of these beasts on the island. Won’t you have mercy this once?”

Kenneth eventually sighed and relented. “Fine. I’ll trust this fellow for your sake. But I swear, I won’t forgive him if he doesn’t give us the detoxification pills when we go back.”

“Thank you, Kenneth!” Relieved, Colin turned to Kristoff and asked, “What about you, Kristoff?”

“Since Kenneth has agreed, I have nothing more to say!” Kristoff shot Colin a wry smile before continuing, “But I’m telling you, Colin, don’t get blinded by love. You’re going to land yourself in trouble.”

“I know, Kristoff. I’ll be clear-minded about this. Thank you,” came Colin’s reply.

Kenneth and Kristoff led their men away, and Colin turned to Jared. “The white wolf is all yours, Jared.”

Colin was an extrovert through and through, and he had no qualms about calling Jared by his first name like Renee.

Still, his behavior earlier had left a good impression on Jared.

Colin had a silver tongue and seemed rather carefree, but he bore no ill will.

“Thank you,” Jared conveyed his gratitude to Colin.

Colin sputtered, “There’s no need for such pleasantries, Jared. Renee sees you as an older brother, and I shall do the same.”

He snuck a glance in Renee’s direction as he said this, causing Renee to blush in embarrassment and avert her gaze.

Josephine and Lizbeth saw Renee’s expression and immediately knew that the inexperienced girl was dazed by Colin’s wooing.

Frankly, they would not know what to do if someone was trying to woo them as doggedly as Colin was doing to Renee.