Jared quickly cupped his fists in respect, his tone respectful. “Your name is known far and wide, Mr. Aldwych. How could I not recognize someone so well-regarded? I’m just new here, so it took me a second to place the name…”

As the saying goes, a smart man knows when to back off…

When you’re unsure how strong your opponent truly is, it’s best to lie low and strengthen yourself quietly.

From what Jared just witnessed, Aziel’s strength was clearly beyond the ordinary, with the power to fight above his level. Jared knew had to tread carefully.

Aziel nodded with satisfaction, then turned his attention to Jemima.

His smile was faintly unsettling. “Jemima, you came back from level one and didn’t even let me know. How’d you end up in a place like this?”

Jemima was still reeling from Aziel’s earlier display. This guy was completely unpredictable, he’d kill someone just for being mildly displeased.