“James, this is your chance. The Cadens’ library contains countless martial art skills. This includes the best sword technique in the world, the Thirteen Heavenly Swords. If you master that, it’d be a stretch to call you invincible but there won’t be many people who can stand against you.”

Maxine beamed as she chattered excitedly to James.

Tobias was optimistic about James’ potential. Despite James' thinly-veiled hostility toward him, he still allowed James to visit the family’s library.

This was not the first time that James had heard about the Thirteen Heavenly Swords.

The sword technique intrigued him.

“Alright. I’ll make use this opportunity to take a look.”

“I’ll lead you there then.”

Maxine stood up and made a gesture inviting him to leave with her.

James stood up and followed Maxine deeper into the vast backyard.

After they spent a long time walking, he saw a solitary wooden house.

Maxine paused and whispered, “Do you see that wooden house over there, James?”

James no