Thea halted and glanced over her shoulder. To her surprise, Morgott got down on his knees.

She gasped, “Why are you…”

“You and James saved my life. I sincerely see James as my friend as well.” Morgott continued, “In a dangerous situation like this, I should be the one to step up and battle, not you.

“James is sacrificing himself not to buy time for me to leave. Instead, he is doing it for you, for all beings, and the Great Historial Land.

“If you stayed behind, James would not be able to