Only then did Thea's restlessness subside.

“I’m going out for a while.”

James got to his feet and left the Emperor's Mansion, making his way through the night to the Red Flame Army's base.

Henry was stationed at the Red Flame Army's base.

Office.

“Did you rush over at this hour for something, Sir?” Henry asked, standing in front of James. “Did something happen?”

Henry had known James for many years. James had a solemn expression on his face from the moment he walked into the office, so he