The news of the Elite Eight defecting had spread from the Southern Plains to the whole country and became an international sensation in a short amount of time.

Netizens across the country hotly discussed the matter.

James was the one who subdued the Elite Eight. Thus, he naturally became the subject of discussion.

The whole country sympathized with James.

It was a pity their justice system could not see the virtue in what he had done. Otherwise, he would have become a living legend.

James stayed in the hospital the entire day, still studying the medical book. After learning about the news, his lips curved in a faint smile.

“Darling, the Elite Eight have defected from the Black Dragon Army.”

Thea was bored while lying in bed.

Although James stayed behind to accompany her in the hospital, he hardly spoke to her. She kept looking for an opportunity to talk to him. When she saw the news on her phone, she brought it up and tried to use it as a conversation starter.

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