NovelOnlineLooking at the neatly lined-up armored guards, James and the others frowned simultaneously.
"Wait outside the palace. Anyone who dares to move will be killed without mercy," Clayton ordered, directing his words toward Yadira and the Dooms' high-ranking members. Shortly after, a group of guards at the Ninth Xaeclon rank rushed over and surrounded them.
Yadira was anxious but hesitated to speak.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"My guests, please cthis way," Clayton addressed James' group, making a gesture of invitation. After looking at Thea, James smiled faintly. "Thank you for the hospitality." With that, he took the lead and ascended the stairs. Thea, Yaretzi, Yianni, Youcef, and Wyot followed him.
As they stepped into the golden palace, a series of explosions suddenly sounded on both sides.
James and the others were startled by a full 81-gun salute. Then, on the red carpet in front, a handsman in a purple robe, accompanied by a woman, hurriedly cto greet them.
"My nis Truett. I welcyou on behalf of the Jademora Empire," the handsyoung man clasped his hands and immediately bowed to James' group.
"Welcome, respected seniors. I'm Rubella." The beautiful woman also greeted them with a respectful bow and clasped hands.
James was relieved by their humble behavior. After so much thad passed, they were his most trusted comrades. It was unfortunate they could not reunite because of the circumstances.
Seeing Thea staring at them without any expression, she gently tugged his sleeve.
"Oh?" James Snapped back to his senses and then returned the gesture. "Thank you for having us. I'm Jarren Caino. I have just left seclusion and am still unfamiliar with the recent changes of the Greater Realms, so I cto visit." Truett and Rubella straightened up at the stwith a look of respect on their faces. After all, Jahad already used special channels to inform them abet James and his group's mysterious background. Hence, they dared not neglect it in the slightest James pointed at Thea and said, "Letintroduce you. This is my wife." "Quiana Talen," Thea took over the conversation and bowed to them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJames was stunned but also agreed that it was safer to use a fake nthan her real name.
After that, James introduced the rest of the group to them. Yaretzi changed her nto Yovela Yinzela, and Yianni changed her nto Yunta Langdon. Though Youcef had already exposed his true strength in front of Jacopo, he still used a fake name, Hefiz Yosiro, just in case.
Truett and Rubella greeted everyone one by one, then finally set their eyes on Thora. Rubella stared at her and blurted, "You're still alive?" Truett instantly grasped the situation and reassured, "I'm glad you survived. Don't worry. We'll make sure you are compensated for the sufferings you endured." Thora's eyes reddened, and she attempted to kneel to the ground. However, she was stopped by Thea.
At that moment, James sensed a figure flicker on the throne at the end of the red carpet. He said coldly, "Let's cut to the chase, Grand Stewards."
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