“Wh-Why are you looking at me like that?”

Seeing that James was staring intensely at her, Maxine frowned in displeasure.

“I’d like to ask you for a favor.”

“Huh?” Maxine narrowed her eyes at James, unsure of what he was thinking.

James continued, “Though the Johnstons crippled my martial arts skills, I think I have a way of regaining my True Energy. I just need your help.”

“Me?”

Maxine was taken aback by the sudden request. She shook her head and refused, “I’m afraid you’ve misjudged