Tobias’ current strength was within James’ expectations.

Back then, he was already a seventh-ranked grandmaster.

After ambushing Bennett and snatching the Spirit Turtle’s core, he disappeared for over two months.

Since he appeared now, he must have refined the core and already stepped into the eighth rank. As for the Skyward Stairway he had ascended, James could not be sure.

James never expected Tobias to take refuge in Orient Commerce.

He used to be the mighty and superior family head of the Cadens.

Yet, he served someone else now.

James looked at Tobias, who appeared at the courthouse gate with members of the Phantom Army. He walked over and said coldly, “It’s you, Tobias. I was wondering who had shown up. Do you finally dare to expose yourself again? Aren’t you afraid of Bennett looking to take revenge against you?

Tobias smiled and replied, “You must be joking, Emperor. Why would Grandpa need to take revenge against me?”

“You can drop the act. The Cadens know you ambushed