Although the King knew the three families were planning to attack James during his succession ceremony, he did not warn him.

However, he intended to inform Tobias.

Yet, he did not plan to relay the message immediately. Instead, he would wait three days to notify Tobias so that he would not have enough time to think and would be forced to make a decision. No matter the Ancient Four’s battle outcome, it would benefit him anyway.

James slept in the Emperor’s Mansion and did not get up until the afternoon.

He woke up, walked out of the room, and headed to the yard.

Immediately, he noticed an unfamiliar, innocent-looking woman about twenty-years-old that was dressed casually in the yard. She held a broom in her hand and was sweeping the fallen leaves on the ground.

After seeing her, he suddenly remembered he had promised to allow a young woman from one of the wealthy families to sweep his mansion.

He had allowed the woman to work in the mansion to build a good relationship with these