James suddenly interrupted Yianni. "What do you gain by helping me like this, Master? What do you get from the Five Shadowborns? Is it just because you appreciate me?"

Yianni was stunned by the question.

James smiled, "You don’t have to answer me if you can't. You’re my master, and I won’t force you. However, you shouldn’t pressure me either. We both have our convictions."

"I don’t want us to part on bad terms with an unpleasant final memory."

Yianni's brows knitted as he looked at James, hi