“No wonder,” Lord Goyo finally understood after an extended contemplation.

He distinctly remembered that back at the Yin’s Void, Jacopo, the incarnation of Waitara Path’s Soremsia, had abruptly ordered him to move all foundations out of the Dark World. In hindsight, everything now made sense. It was likely that Jacopo had foreseen all of this.

Realizing this, Lord Goyo felt a chill run down his spine as cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Despite doubting Jacopo’s identity as an incarnation of Waitara Path’s Soremsia, he had followed his advice. Otherwise, the consequences would have been disastrous.

Snapping back to reality, Lord Goyo looked down at the Yang governor and Gladwin from his elevated position.

“You fool, do you realize your mistake?”

The Yang governor and Gladwin looked up simultaneously, their faces full of fear.

“Lord Goyo, I truly didn't notice this. I had no idea when the Dark World was separated.”

“Lord Goyo, there is something fishy about this. If James has