Wayra and Princess Lumia were taken aback by Matais’ words.

Meanwhile, Matias stared at James and asked, “Why go through such elaborate measures, Forty-nine? What are you trying to achieve?”

Wayra and Princess Lumia looked at James warily.

James complimented, “As expected from the Jercente Sect’s Young Master, you’ve got impressive insight. Since we’re old friends, I’ll stop the pretense and cut to the chase.”

With his hands behind his back, James slowly approached, saying, “I didn’t mean to