The Emperor smiled and said nothing more.

Soon, a man and woman walked toward them. It was James and Cynthia.

The Emperor immediately stood up and opened his arms to hug James.

“James, what a rare visitor!”

James lifted his foot and kicked the Emperor as he said coldly, “Don’t put on an act. You know why I’m here.”

The Emperor quickly dodged his kick and took a few steps backward.

“What do you mean, James? I’ve no idea why you’ve come to see me,” the Emperor said with a puzzled expressio