He had to be responsible for the Haleth Realm, so he couldn’t rely on trust alone. He also had to test his friends.

After listening to James’ heartfelt explanation, the Celestial and Earthly Sages lifted their heads simultaneously and took a deep breath.

The Celestial Sage said thoughtfully, “He is a great ruler who doesn’t establish authority through power but through wisdom and insight. On top of that, he doesn’t oppress with force and judges virtue through one’s actions.

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