“Would you like me to go with you?” Thea asked for James’ opinion and tilted her head to the side.

She was worried about James.

Although he was an eighth-ranked grandmaster and had considerable strength, there were quite a number of eighth-ranked grandmasters aside from him in Sol. These people’s strength must have also increased significantly with the Spirit Turtle’s core. Thea was worried James would get injured at Mt. Thunder Pass in the Southern Plains.

“That won’t be necessary. You can just stay here at home and wait for me to return.”

James placed his hands on Thea’s shoulders and reassured her, “I promise I’ll do whatever it takes to survive and I’ll be extra careful no matter what happens.”

“Alright.”

Thea gave him a small nod.

Although she did not say anything else, she had already secretly decided to follow him and provide him assistance in critical situations where necessary.

She wrapped her arms around James’ head, tiptoed, and leaned into James’ lips.

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