No one expected him to be a national hero who sympathized with the poor and dedicated his life to protecting the nation.

A person like him ended up with such a miserable fate.

Thousands of people gathered outside the courthouse. All of them lowered their heads in silence. Many women secretly wept for him.

“James…”

A voice came from behind him. James turned around and saw Henry chasing after him.

Henry approached him and asked, “Where are you going, James?”

James raised his hand weakly and patted Henry’s shoulder, saying, “I appreciate you. You don’t need to worry about my affairs anymore. Go back to the Southern Plains. Someone needs to be there to manage the hundred and fifty cities. Don’t let the Southern Plains fall into chaos.”

“But, you…”

James waved his hand and interrupted Henry.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be fine. I’ll take this opportunity to have a really good rest. I’m exhausted. Incredibly exhausted.”

James reassured him and turned to leave.

The people at the entrance