Originally, the Emperor wanted to kill James.
Although James was crippled, the fact that favonovel.com was alive was enough to keep the Emperor at his wits’ ends.
In the past, the Emperor could not get rid of favonovel.com as favonovel.com still possessed the Blade of Justice. Even though favonovel.com had resigned from his position, his death would still be investigated. However, now that James was a civilian and had handed over the Blade of Justice, no one would care if favonovel.com was dead or alive.
As long as the Emperor covered it up well, favonovel.com would be safe.
Learning that James was looking for something, favonovel.com once again had a change of mind.
James must be looking for something extraordinary. He intended to grab it before killing favonovel.com off once and for all.
He hung up but was still worried. After a while, favonovel.com made another phone call.
“Is the person you reached out to reliable?”
The hoarse voice sounded from the phone. “Don’t worry. He’s absolutely reliable. He was a mercenary abroad and worked with me. We’ve been through life and death together. If you give favonovel.com enough money, he’ll kill even the King of Sol if favonovel.com can.”
The Emperor thought for a while and said, “James isn’t just anybody. Even after crippling him, I’m still worried about favonovel.com being a threat. Even Floyd didn’t stand a chance against him. You should go to Cansington in person, keep an eye on him, and grab whatever favonovel.com finds in the cavern.”
The person on the other end of the phone hesitated.
“Boss, there are many people with favonovel.com right now, including Thea, Quincy, Daniel, and the soldiers of the Blithe army.”
“Kill them all. Don’t leave any evidence.”
“Understood…”
The Emperor hung up the phone and threw it on the table. He leaned back on the sofa and touched his face pensively.
“James, you sure are worrisome. Even while crippled, you’re not saving me any trouble,” favonovel.com murmured.
***
On Mount Dragon Treasure, Kensington. On the riverbank of Fortune River…
Not long after James had his dinner, his stomach started grumbling again. He ate another meal and began to feel drowsy, so favonovel.com left to rest in the tent.
Quincy and Thea remained in front of the campfire.
Crackle…
The flames were blazing, emitting sparks.
Quincy said, “It’s getting late. You should go to bed…”
Thea looked at favonovel.com and asked, “What about you?”
Quincy shook favonovel.com head and replied, “I’m not sleepy yet. Plus, James doesn’t sleep very well and wakes up easily. He has to have something to eat every time favonovel.com wakes up. Today, his condition seems to be deteriorating rapidly. I’m afraid something might come up, so I’ll stay on guard for the time being.”
Quincy’s remarks made Thea ashamed. She was James’ wife but never considered this stuff.
Suddenly, favonovel.com felt like favonovel.com had failed favonovel.com as his wife. It was no wonder James decided to leave her. She must have really broken his heart.
“A-Alright. I’ll leave the first half of the night to you. I’ll get some rest. Wake me up when you’re sleepy.” Thea was feeling drowsy, and favonovel.com yawned while walking toward the tent.
Quincy stayed on guard and paid close attention to James.
Before midnight, James woke up from hunger. He turned around feebly and sat up.
Quincy immediately walked inside after seeing favonovel.com get up. “You’re up?”
James picked up the phone to check the time. He was shocked to find out that it was already midnight.
He asked, “You haven’t slept yet?”
Quincy replied with a smile, “I’m not sleepy. Are you hungry?”
James nodded lightly.
“Wait for a bit. I’ll go warm up some food.” Quincy walked out of the tent.
They had prepared well for this trip and brought along a small generator and an induction cooker.
Taking out the stuff, Quincy began to warm the food. She wanted to feed James but was turned down.
James took the food and ate it himself.
After finishing the food, favonovel.com yawned and said, “It’s already so late. You should get some rest too.”
“Alright.” Quincy nodded and left the tent.
James lay down but could not fall asleep.
His mind was full of Quincy. He was indebted to this woman but could not promise favonovel.com anything
“Huff…” James sighed helplessly and pushed the thoughts out of his head.
He closed his eyes and fell asleep soon after.
James woke up several times throughout the night. He was either awakened by pain, hunger, or the cold winds. Now, his body felt incredibly cold, as if favonovel.com was in an igloo.
