Perhaps someone else was backing the Emperor apart from Mr. Gabriel.

In order to get a clearer understanding of the situation, James would have to return to Cansington and ask the owner of Sovereign Boutique Shop.

Although his previous attempt yielded no useful information, James had a feeling that the owner chose not to disclose anything to him.

Putting his thoughts aside, he turned to Tobias and asked, “So, why did you bring me here? I’m sure it wasn’t just to regale me with the story of