Seeing Thea nearly roaring, James slowly closed his eyes. His wife was much smarter than he had imagined. However, he couldn't understand why she didn't see that this move was one of forced helplessness if she was so clever.

“Jamie, you are terrifying!” Thea choked out. “Especially after you seized the position of the Supreme Path. The more I look at you, the less I understand you and your actions.

“In the past, your decisiveness in killing was directed at enemies. Now, why are you targeting the innocent living beings of the myriad realms—even your life-and-death brothers?

“Is it just to test them, to deify yourself? I fear it is not that simple.

“Can you please tell me what you really want? Don’t make me worry about you, alright?”

James slowly opened his eyes and looked at Thea, her eyes red with tears. He sighed lightly.

“Speak up!” Thea stamped her foot and demanded, “If you don’t, I-I’ll cry in front of you.”

James was stunned for a moment.

The next second, Thea sat on the