James glanced at the Emperor and spoke in a frail voice, “Thank you for your concern. I’m doing well, for now.”

The Emperor smiled. “You’ll be on public trial tomorrow. All of your crimes will be listed. Say… Do you think you’ll be executed?”

James looked at the Emperor and said nothing.

Even though he was furious, he remained composed. After all, he did not wish to waste his strength.

The Emperor continued, “You’ll be on trial in another eight hours. Since your position is simply too hi