With Xachary's order, over a hundred Path Emperors surrounded the couple. Before James and Thea could act, a tall woman in a black robe and veil appeared behind Xachary in a flash.

Xachary commanded, “Why are you just standing there? Capture them…”

Bang!

A muffled thud interrupted Xachary, knocking him to the ground at James and Thea's feet.

James and Thea exchanged resigned shrugs. Whether the man was truly Xachary, it seemed he was caught in a tragic situation.

“Who dares to… uh?” Xachary