Contrary to Cloyd’s assumptions, James was not a simpleton.

Although he was displeased, he did not let it show on his face. He looked at James with a smile and said, “Young man, do you understand what you’re saying? Have you any clue what kind of organization the Dark Keep is? Even I, myself, am not confident I can save Laelia’s family from them. Are you implying you have the strength to rescue them?”

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

James’ expression remained calm.

Although James had only just met Cloyd, he learned from Laelia’s description of him that he would protect anyone seeking shelter in Liberty City, even if they had committed heinous crimes.

Someone who would do something like this was definitely not a good person.

Cloyd smiled faintly and said, “Haha... I heard that the Dark Keep’s Deputy Master was killed while trying to assassinate Laelia. Does this perhaps have something to do with you, young man?”

James glanced at him and said coolly, “I wasn’t expecting you