“Alright, time is of the essence. Go fetch James,” Herodias instructed Truett.

Truett turned, wiping away his tears, and hurried out.

Meanwhile, Xitlaly and Yegor stayed by her side.

Upon arriving at the temple, Truett found it empty except for James and Thea seated there.

Truett approached them. “Where are the others?”

James looked at him and replied, “They’ve just been released from their seal and need to recover. Have you already bid farewell?”

Truett nodded, then said, “My mother would