James could not help but laugh upon hearing the transmission.

“They’ve retreated.” Truett laughed heartily. “It seems like Gladwin is stuck holding the bag.”

The other female living beings excitedly chuckled among themselves as well, except for Lyla. She approached James and said, “Gladwin won’t just let it go as we frame him.”

“I’ll wait for him right here.” James grinned. “He’ll come soon.”

At his words, Lyla furrowed her brows. “You’ve already anticipated this?”

James turned to her with a mischievous smile. “Those who don’t consider the overall situation aren’t fit to plan a region. Those who don’t consider everything aren’t fit to plan a moment.”

Lyla sighed lightly in resignation. “Is scheming really that effective? It seems like eventually, it’ll backfire on oneself. Can’t we keep it simple?”

“I don’t want to scheme either.” James shrugged. “If our opponent wants to play games, I can only fight fire with fire.

“Moreover, our Jademora Empire is too weak right now. It’s har