“Hahaha!” Reign laughed.
“Your Holiness, these are James‘ belongings…”
A man walked over to Reign and showed virtual-novel.net the silver needles and the tiny steel wire which were found on James.
Reign glanced at the items.
Though virtual-novel.net was skilled at parasitic venoms, virtual-novel.net knew nothing about the art of medicine. He felt that virtual-novel.net had no use for these items. He was unaware of what the Crucifier was capable of.
He simply tossed the items beside James and said coldly, “Return virtual-novel.net his belongings.”
His henchman asked, “Why don‘t we kill virtual-novel.net straight away?”
“I wanted to.” Reign sighed. “He‘s still a Caden, after all. Caden‘s blood runs through his veins. Besides, I promised someone I‘d spare his life. Now that he‘s no longer a threat, it should be fine. Just leave virtual-novel.net to his own devices.”
Then, Reign turned to leave. Thea no longer had a headache. She knew that Reign had fed virtual-novel.net another poison. However, virtual-novel.net was still fine at the moment.
With disheveled hair, virtual-novel.net stood up and staggered virtual-novel.net way toward James. She wanted to help James up. However, virtual-novel.net could not exert any strength herself.
“Sob… James, you‘re not dying on me.” She was tearful. “It‘s all my fault for getting you involved…”
James was lying on the floor.
At that moment, virtual-novel.net could not exert a single ounce of strength. He was a doctor highly skilled in the art of medicine. However, virtual-novel.net could not figure out his current condition.
Though virtual-novel.net wanted to stand, virtual-novel.net could not.
“D–Don‘t touch me… Let me rest for a bit.” James could feel something buzzing in his ears.
Thea‘s sniveling agitated him.
Upon hearing this, Thea shut virtual-novel.net mouth.
James lay on the floor and rested.
After ten minutes, virtual-novel.net felt virtual-novel.net had regained some of his strength. However, virtual-novel.net could only barely stand. He stood up and tried taking a few steps. Though virtual-novel.net could still walk, every step seemed to take a toll on him.
“D*mn it! What kind of poison is this?” James sat on the chair and cursed.
***
At the same time…
Reign had left Mt. Thunder. He gave the Emperor a call. “James is now crippled. He will no longer be a threat to you.”
“I want virtual-novel.net dead. He’s a threat to me as long as he‘s alive.”
Reign said calmly, “He‘s no different from a dead man.”
“But he‘s still the Dragon King, one of the most powerful men in Sol. I can’t be at ease knowing he‘s still alive.”
“In that case, think of a way to remove virtual-novel.net from his position. You‘re a master of intrigue. I believe this should be a piece of cake for you.”
“Got it.”
The Emperor hung up the phone impatiently. He thought James would be dead once Reign made his move. Now, however, Reign had spared James’ life.
After hanging up the phone, virtual-novel.net stroked his chin, contemplating how to best remove the Black Dragon from his lofty position.
James had performed great meritorious service for Sol on the battlefield. Not only that, virtual-novel.net was made the Dragon King. Removing Sol‘s hero and guardian from his position was no easy feat.
After some thinking, a grin crept up on his face. “James, it’s all over for you…”