Since assuming control of the affairs across the Greater Realms, Xanthakos favored those who were among the first to enter Zymurgy. Of course, some Alcide beings ingratiated themselves with him, pledging their loyalty.

“But think about it, his influence is already enough to force me to such an extent. He is also backed by Taiyi, even the other three Path Emperors have no choice but to follow him. So what can we, as Alcide beings, do?”

Listening to Goyo pour out his frustrations, Thea glanced at James and asked, “Does this mean we misjudged the Alcide beings?”

James replied calmly, “Not entirely. Their attitude toward us indeed had scrutiny, perhaps even excessive, but there are underlying reasons. Ultimately, the cause of it all is Xanthakos.”

Goyo frowned and said, “Exactly. In our eyes, Xanthakos represents all of the Greater Realms’ beings. For his own selfish ambitions, he had brought such devastation to the Haleth Realm and has been actively suppressing our kind. How can we no