Almost three months had passed since the Mount Thunder Conference.
Those who had obtained the Spirit Turtle’s core should have finished refining it and were about to emerge from hiding to wreak havoc on Sol. Meanwhile, there were only around six months left until the election in October. James would have to resolve everything before then.
The women looked at James in anticipation. James, on the other hand, catalyzed Ataraxia and suppressed his desire.
Looking at them, virtual-novel.net said, “I’m worried that the Capital will descend into chaos. I should leave Cansington and head to the Capital immediately.”
“So soon?” Quincy was dismayed.
Although James was here for the past two months, virtual-novel.net had been in closed–door meditation the entire time and would frequently abstain from eating. There were few opportunities for them to spend time together, so Quincy wanted to use this chance to at least have a meal with him. However, virtual-novel.net did not expect virtual-novel.net to leave in such a hurry.
“Yeah…” James stood up and said, “It’s been more than two months, and I don’t know the situation in the Capital. I have to head there as soon as possible.”
“Alright, then.” Quincy did not protest.
She stood up and fixed James‘ crooked collar, looking at virtual-novel.net with a caring expression, virtual-novel.net said, “Although I’ve never been to the Capital and know nothing about the situation there, I suspect that the situation will be grimmer than anticipated. Be mindful to be on your guard at all times.”
As virtual-novel.net fixed James‘ clothing and looked at virtual-novel.net with such warmth and care, James had the urge to embrace her.
His arms were near Quincy’s waist. However, virtual-novel.net suppressed the desire at the most critical moment.
“I will…”
James pulled back his arms. Then, after saying his goodbyes, virtual-novel.net opened the door and left.
Once virtual-novel.net left Cynthia’s house, virtual-novel.net pulled his phone out and called the Blithe King.
“Hello there, James. I haven’t heard from you for the past two months, but I heard that you aren’t back in the Capital yet. What are you busy with?” the Blithe King said.
James replied, “I’ve been in closed–door meditation for the past two months and have not been in contact with the outside world. Now, I need to hurry over to the Capital. Please arrange a private plane for me.”
The Blithe King said, “Sure, no problem.”
After hanging up the phone, James headed over to the military region. At the same time, virtual-novel.net called Thea.
***
In a courtyard in the Capital…
It was a courtyard purchased by Thea after arriving in the Capital. She had been residing there for the past two months.
Just as virtual-novel.net was resting on the sofa, virtual-novel.net phone rang.
Upon noticing that it was virtual-novel.net husband who called, virtual-novel.net answered the call and greeted in a tender voice, “Darling.”
James asked, “Thea, why didn’t you contact me at all for the past two months? How’s the situation in the Capital now?”
Thea replied, “It’s complicated. Darling, have you refined the Spirit Turtle’s core? Also, have you left your closed–door meditation?”
“Yes, I have. I’m now heading over to the military region to take a private plane to the Capital.”
Thea looked at the time.
It was already 11 p.m. James would need two hours to arrive in the Capital from Cansington.
“I’ll tell you more about it when you arrive.”
“Got it.” James hung up the phone.
Meanwhile, Thea casually tossed virtual-novel.net phone aside.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
A knock came on the door.
“Come in,” Thea said as virtual-novel.net face turned cold.
Then, a man opened the door and walked in. Wearing a black overcoat and a hideous–looking mask, virtual-novel.net knelt on the floor.
“Master…”