James’ strength was no longer a secret. However, someone still sent him a letter of challenge.

There were only two possible explanations for this.

One was that his opponent was extremely powerful and had the confidence to defeat him.

The second possibility was that this was all part of a ruse.

According to James' assumption, it was the second.

He had a very strong feeling that something bad was going to happen in the Capital.

The other person was trying to draw him to Mt. Thunder Pass in the Southern Plains, a great distance away.

Despite knowing this, he had no choice but to go since he did not dare to take a gamble.

“Thea, I'm going to talk to Maxine about it.”

James was at a bit of a loss. Since he was in the thick of it, he could not assess the situation clearly. He needed to talk it over with someone else who was not involved.

“Okay.”

Thea did not get jealous either.

James stood up and left quickly without staying any longer.

After he left, the smile on Thea’s face fa