James did not believe Bryce's nonsense.

He stood aside and gestured for the Blithes to go on. “Go ahead.”

The people from the Blithes did not leave because Donovan did not move.

Donovan had doubts in his heart.

He was unsure of James' relationship with the old man that defeated him in Mount Littleroot.

“I have a question for you, James. What’s your relationship with the old man who defeated me in Mount Littleroot that day?”

James smiled lightly and avoided his question. “What’s wrong? You don’t want to leave? If that’s the case, how about we have a match?”

Suddenly raising his hand, the Blade of Justice shot up to the sky, and James accurately caught it.

Whoosh!

He drew the Blade of Justice out of its sheath.

“Forget it. You win.”

Donovan chose not to fight with James and left with the Blithes.

After leaving, an elder of the Blithes said, “Donovan, that young man killed the Mount Thunder’s leader. They’ve issued a wanted order for his head and will reward anyone who kills