Gladwin was not expecting James to be so straightforward. He laughed and said, “You’re quite forthright, aren’t you? I’ll cut to the chase. If you two return to the Timaeus Sect and work with me, I can offer you three benefits. You can choose either one.”

James smiled but said nothing. Meanwhile, Lyla seemed utterly uninterested.

Gladwin suppressed his smile and said seriously, “The first offer is the position as the Great Protector and law enforcement elder. You can control the sect’s internal affairs and dominate the Genesis Words with your strengths.

“The second offer is that I can provide you with enough resources and give all my support if you decide to create your own force.

“Lastly, you can rejoin Mount Martialis and become its master. I will also give my full support.”

James looked at Gladwin, not masking his disappointment in the offers.

He seemed to be giving great benefits, but he was making sure they were still under him and could be used at his disposal.

Gladwin co