Seeing James about to take action, Qadeer hurriedly shook his head. “I can release him. However, I can’t do it without anything in return. Otherwise, you would just kill me after I did.”

Morgott shouted from within the formation, “Don’t bother negotiating with him, James! Kill him and eliminate the threat permanently.”

Yianni advised, “Think twice before taking action, James. I trust you.”

Lesia parted her lips but could not find the right words.

At that moment, James looked down at Qadeer silently.

Qadeer pleaded, “We still have a past, James. Whether I was Emperor Jabari or Franciscus, I never intended any harm to you. Don’t forget that I helped you get to where you are today!

“You value love and friendship, no? With what I’ve done for you, isn’t it enough to ask for an exchange condition?”

James was unable to refute him. The reason he had not killed Qadeer was not just that they were still trapped within the Gate of Mystery but also because of their past.

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