In the face of James’ words, Perthacus approached like a lost soul. “You...”

He was about to speak when James waved his hand, casting a Soundproof Barrier made of gray, black, and white energies that immediately enveloped the entire Yggdrasil Palace.

“You haven’t perished?” Perthacus stared intently at James, his lips trembling. “Why have you completely changed your appearance? I can’t even recognize you anymore, and your aura...”

“By surviving calamity.” James smiled faintly. “When even my G