“Whether it works or not hinges on this move.” James' heart clenched as he watched Zella’s fate intertwine within the Zirconia Path Scroll. Beside him, Thea was extremely anxious, her eyes glued to Hetsema’s painful contortions and agonized screams. Although not Hetsema’s biological mother, she couldn’t bear witnessing his misery. Whether it was because he was James’ son or simply a being from the Greater Realms, it was excruciating to see him suffer.

James was preoccupied with Zella and couldn