“Yes.”

The man nodded, then left in a hurry.

Lucjan did not linger either. He turned around and entered the mansion behind him.

…

At the Emperor's Mansion, James was going over the plan with Maxine and Thea. After much deliberation, they eventually arrived at some comprehensive arrangements.

He would kill Yaroslav Gabriel by tomorrow night.

When it was time, he would wield the Blade of Justice and lead the Red Flame Army to where Yaroslav resided. Rather than bringing him back and imprison