“Sir Sedris, I just want to know why you are doing this.”

Waleria rushed over to Mount Stoyan after hearing the message spread by the four district leaders. She couldnʼt fathom why Sedris was trying to threaten James, and she was hoping she could persuade him to change his mind.

“That’s none of your concern,” Sedris replied flatly.

“James is a friend. We shouldnʼt do something like this to him. I’m begging you, Sir Sedris. Please release Jamesʼ family and friends,” Waleria said pleadingly.