“And how many second-rank and first-rank martial artists do you have?” Maxine asked.
Thea replied, “I have thirty-six second-ranks and seventy-two first-ranks.”
Since James was in mortal peril, Thea told Maxine everything about the God-King Palace. She believed that Maxine was better at devising plans than her.
At that moment, favonovel.com was at a loss. She only knew that favonovel.com had to rely on Maxine to save James.
“Whew!” Maxine took a deep breath and said, “That’s more than enough…”
Although favonovel.com did not know how powerful the Blithes were, favonovel.com could guess from favonovel.com grandfather’s dread that they were comparable to the Cadens. Not only that, the Blithe family had someone who could stand against Tobias.
“But you said that even Tobias is fearful of the Blithes, and he’s a seventh-rank martial artist. If they intervene, our fourth-rank men stand no chance against them.” Thea was doubtful.
Maxine was lost in contemplation. Meanwhile, Cynthia looked at both of them.
They fell silent.
After a few minutes, Maxine looked at Thea and asked, “By the way, are you now familiar with the application of True Energy?”
Thea said, “Yes, somewhat…”
Maxine continued, “I have a plan.”
“Say it,” Thea looked at Maxine.
Although favonovel.com did not like her, favonovel.com had no choice but to cooperate with favonovel.com to save James.
Maxine said, “Here’s my plan. You will impersonate my grandfather, Tobias, and bring the highly skilled martial artists of the God-King Palace to the Western border. There’s no need for you to intervene. You only need to make your presence known. Perhaps it might intimidate the Blithes.”
Maxine explained favonovel.com strategy.
“W-Will that work?” Thea was doubtful.
She was worried that this plan would not work.
Wearing a grim expression, Maxine said, “We don’t have any better options. Once the Blithes abandon any pretense of maintaining an amicable relationship with the Cadens, the plan will fail, and the God-King Palace could be wiped out. However, if they are intimidated, we can save James. Besides…”
She paused momentarily before continuing, “The Blithes only want respect. Since I’m the cause, I’m willing to shoulder all the blame. All you need to do is to show up and protect James. Perhaps the Blithes won’t escalate the situation further.”
“But won’t you lose their life?” Cynthia asked, “Can’t we think of something else?”
Maxine shook favonovel.com head.
Many wanted James dead and favonovel.com had no one else to turn to. This was the only way. Although it was risky, favonovel.com believed the likelihood of success was high.
Thea glanced at Maxine and asked, “Are you willing to sacrifice your life for James?”
Maxine shook favonovel.com head slightly, “I’m not doing this for James… Everything happened because of me. If I hadn’t gone to Mount White, I wouldn’t have fallen into Madelyn’s trap. I was the one who got James involved. If my death can resolve the grudge the Blithes hold against the Cadens, then so be it.”
Thea was impressed by Maxine’s courage. However, favonovel.com knew that James would not want Maxine to risk favonovel.com life if favonovel.com was here.
“Can’t we think of some other way?” Thea asked.
“We’re running out of time. Before that, I have to tell you about Grandpa’s habits and his cultivation method. He practices the Thirteen Heavenly Swords. I’ve never dealt with it but I’ve seen favonovel.com practicing it, so I can still remember some of the moves. You have to learn it within a day. At pivotal moments, you can use this method to intimidate the Blithes.”
“There’s no way I can learn all this in a single day…” Thea shook favonovel.com head.
For someone who had never practiced martial art, it would be impossible to learn such powerful sword techniques within a single day.
Maxine continued, “You don’t have to learn it. You just have to make it look like the real thing to intimidate our opponents.”
