With the decree in hand, Walganus left the dungeon and went looking for James.

When he saw Walganus, James asked, "What's wrong, Walagnus? Is something the matter?"

Wearing a grim expression, Walagnus said, "I just received news that Empress Xianna and the Crepe Myrtle Sword Master have left."

"Left?" James asked, puzzled, "Where did they go?"

Walagnus replied, "Empress Xianna has left a message behind stating she has learned that to obtain the swordsmanship inheritance of the Crepe Myrtle