James stood up and said smilingly, “I’ll be taking my leave. Call me if there’s anything.”

Callan stood up and sent James off.

After James left Callan’s residence, he headed straight to the Cadens’ residence.

Soon, he arrived at the gates of the Cadens.

Upon seeing James, the guards froze before recollecting themselves and greeted him respectfully, “Emperor.”

Back then, the Cadens─including the servants, guards, and others─looked down on James. Ever since the Mount Thunder Conference,