Originally, the Emperor wanted to kill James.

Although James was crippled, the fact that he was alive was enough to keep the Emperor at his wits’ ends.

In the past, the Emperor could not get rid of him as he still possessed the Blade of Justice. Even though he had resigned from his position, his death would still be investigated.

However, now that James was a civilian and had handed over the Blade of Justice, no one would care if he was dead or alive.

As long as the Emperor covered it up wel