James and Thea stared intently at the sealed energy ball hovering in the air.

Meanwhile, Xezal and Rebella wore blank expressions as they stared in the same direction, as if petrified.

After a moment, James grasped the sealed energy ball and took a deep breath.

“You wanted to save her but ended up helping that wench,” Thea said, her dissatisfaction evident.

James lowered his head and sighed. “I just wanted to know why.”

“Fine. If that’s what you say…” Thea turned and looked him in the eye. “Is the guilt eating away at you, then? Do you feel sorry for her?”

James remained silent.

Thea fixed her gaze on him. A few seconds later, she extended her hand.

“...Huh?” James was confused.

“Give it to me,” Thea said coldly. “Let me handle it if you meant every word you said.”

James paused briefly. “We need to put this inside the Caeloros Supreme Scepter. We can’t leave it unattended in the Haleth Realm…”

“Give me the Caeloros Supreme Scepter too, then.” Thea cut him off. “Power-wise, I