As James's words reverberated, the three leaders exchanged glances and stumbled a few steps backward, visibly shaken and overcome with frustration.

The realization dawned on them. They had fallen into a trap. The young man standing before them held the reins of destiny over them.

Standing before such a powerful man, they could not muster the courage to challenge him.

Seeing the embarrassed looks on the three leaders, Princess Lumia stepped forward and bowed, saying, “Forty…”

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