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