Henrik blamed himself for James’ death. If he had been more careful, James would not have been lured into the trap.

Hadad’s expression was composed. After all, he sent James to the new universe so that he could die there. Now that James was dead, there was nothing else to be concerned about.

“Give him a proper burial.”

Saying that, Hadad disappeared from view.

Burials were the customs of the Twelfth Universe. All living beings would be buried upon death.

Outside Mount Heavenly Path, James’