‘How much more shameless can he get? Heʼs saying all that to pressure me!

‘Heʼs only doing it for his own greed and interest, yet heʼs making it sound as though heʼll become the savior of all living beings,ʼ James complained internally.

Despite that, he maintained a charming smile on his face. “Whatʼs in it for me if I help you?”

“You can ask for just about anything!” Xanthakos seemed delighted. “You know how Iʼve always been more than willing to accommodate you.”

A small frown creased Jamesʼ forehead.

Xanthakos continued to persuade James since he could sense the latterʼs hesitation. “James, I know that your biggest wish is to reunite with your wife and kids. We can make that happen.

“However, you must understand that us having control over the Forty-Ninth Heaven and the Wuia Palace is necessary.

“Only then could we have a chance to defeat the returned Waitara Pathʼs Soremsia, overcome the Leere Tribulation, and protect all living beings.

“It is both the work of fate a