James curled his lips as he fiddled with the token he had just taken away from Hankin. The token was still glowing with a dark purple light. “So, this is the item that’s needed to control the Marauder Army?”

Upon hearing those words, Hankin finally realized his hand was empty and the token he was holding had been stolen by James.

Hankin was boiling with rage. “How dare you take away the Marauder Token… Ugh!”

Hankin could not finish what he had to say as James seized him by the throat and lifted him.

It happened so quickly.

By the time everyone saw what was going on, Hankin was completely trapped in James’ iron grip. He could only flail around helplessly.

“How dare I?” James said unsmilingly, “You’re wrong about that. I am quite a timid person.

“However, I grew braver each time I went through a threatening situation.

“Since you are Youcefʼs master, Iʼll spare your life. However, you must be punished.”

As he finished, two dark dragons slithered out of James’ eyes and l