Yaretzi gently pulled the furious Thea back. “James has his own reasons. You have to believe in him. In his position, many things are beyond his control.”

Thea fumed, “If being the Supreme Path requires him to become ruthless and heartless, I’d rather…”

Yaretzi interrupted her. “Was it his choice? Weren’t you the ones who pushed him into the role?”

Thea stared at Yaretzi, stunned by her words. ‘She’s right. James never wanted to become the Supreme Path. Me, Lesia, Frona, and the circumstances pushed him into the role. What right do I have to blame him? Even so, Yianni disappeared after the Celestial Sages’ self-destruction. Whether he’s still alive or not is unknown. Everything happened because James altered my plan, making it his fault! Moreover, his silence toward my questions is also wrong!’

Thea glared at James, then stepped back. At the same time, she pinched his lower back, nearly drawing blood, to vent her anger.

James, however, did not respond.

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