With his hands behind his back, the handsome man stared intently at the bloodied Xezal. “I wish I could kill you with one stroke!”

Despite the excruciating pain, Xezal struggled to get up several times but couldn’t manage it.

Snapping out of her daze, Rebella supported Xezal once again, choking back tears. “Even if you are the true master, even if you can decide life and death with a word, shouldn’t you at least let people die knowing why?

“Xezal has rendered great service to the Jademora Empire. Without her, the empire wouldn’t dominate the myriad realms, nor would there be today’s peace and prosperity!”

She glared at the man angrily.

“During the Great Battle, she used her wisdom to secure victory for the empire and defended the myriad realms, allowing you to confront formidable enemies in Zymurgy without distraction.

“Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard. Why do you treat her this way the moment you return?”

James narrowed his eyes as he saw Rebella holding Xezal tig