Frona looked at James and said, “Even after learning everything, he believed in you but not me. Did you hide it too well, or did I leave a terrible impression?”

James did not turn to her but continued to stare at the scroll. Frona took a deep breath and followed his gaze. After a while, she said emotionally, “My Soremsia had known him for countless years, but he refused to say anything about the Waitara Path’s Reincarnation Soremsia. I never expected him to share such information with you before his departure.”

“That’s not all. He promised that until I resolve the Leere Tribulation, the Five Shadowborns will not launch large-scale attacks on the Destiny Sect,” James said, then turned to Frona. “You must be so envious of me.”

Frona burst into laughter, then lowered her head. “Yes, yes. You two share a great bond, and I’m just an outsider. But his promise is somewhat insincere. He is just playing the emotional card and manipulating his naive disciple again.”

James was stunned, then f