Parthias’ voice rumbled like thunder, causing James’ ears to buzz. It took him a while to recollect himself.

James turned around and looked at Parthias, who had already stood up.

Parthias said coldly, “Wael went through great efforts to make you the Head of Tempris. Now that you’ve come in contact with the Malvada Sect, have you also been bewitched by them?”

James showed no fear in the face of Verdett House’s Great Elder. He boldly questioned, “Nobody is to blame for the former Headmaster of