Yegor, Herodias, and Thea turned to him with puzzled expressions.

“Uh…” James felt a tad bit emabrrassed, surprised he had accidentally blurted out his question instead of communicating telepathically with Lesia.

He chuckled awkwardly and waved dismissively at them. Suddenly, the bell’s chimes echoed once again.

Lesia explained patiently, “The Courageous Tower was one of Emperor Yarden’s greatest treasures. He believed that the wise are not perplexed, the benevolent are not anxious, and the