In her fury, Thea halted the sword just an inch from Hetsema’s throat.

Zella, hovering in the void, watched anxiously.

After a moment of silence, Thea turned her head to look at James. He wasn't stopping her, making her wonder if he cared for his son's life at all.

James slowly walked through the void. "If you've already calmed down, then withdraw your weapon. If not, you can kill them all."

Hearing his words, Zella was in disbelief.

Thea, however, snorted and withdrew the Taishi Sword, tur