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.