In the courtyard’s rest area, Thea clung to James as they chatted.

Mia did not know what relationship James shared with Bria, but she knew Bria would not appear here. She was an illusion.

It was the phantom beast in the deepest part of the palace. It used James’ subconscious thoughts to form illusions.

“Master, she isn’t real. She’s an illusion. You can’t be lost in this. If you don’t break the illusion, you’ll be stuck here forever,” reminded Mia.

Of course, James knew it was an illusion. H