Yorick waited one whole day for James and did not want to wait any longer. Just as he was about to leave, Thea showed up and challenged him.

In actuality, James was indeed rushing over but ran into someone along the way.

If it were not for this person, he would have already appeared for the fight.

After James left Mount Tai, he headed straight for Mount Bane.

However, he was stopped by a woman shortly after beginning his journey.

The woman had long black hair and hovered in the air in a willowy white dress. Her back was turned to James, so he could not see her appearance.

“Who are you?”

James looked at the woman blocking his path, and his brows furrowed.

The woman slowly turned around and revealed herself to him.

“Y-You are…?!”

James was shocked upon seeing the woman.

“M-Maxine? Why are you here? Where have you been all these years?”

The woman was none other than Maxine who had disappeared many years ago.

Maxine floated in the air and gave James a look of longing. Tears we