James had summoned Quincy to the Capital.


    Since he was aware of Orient Commerce''s existence, he wished to establish a chamber ofmerce in order topete with


    Orient Commerce and reim control of Sol''s economy from them.


    In this day and age, money was everything. With enough money, one could rule over everything.


    Quincy was quite active during this period.


    After listening to Gloom, the King began to ponder. Up until this point, it had be increasingly difficult for him to see through


    James.


    Although James appeared uninterested in the throne, everything he did was to pave the way for his ascension.


    He rubbed his temples gently. Now, he was not sure if he should trust James.


    “Gloom, tell me. What is James trying to do? He doesn''t care about the King''s position, and he''s not interested in being at the


    helm of Sol, but he''s doing so much. And everything he does seems to beying the groundwork for himself. Aside from Quincy,


    there''s also Maxine.”


    The King''s expression was solemn as he mentioned Maxine.


    “Maxine is far too impressive. She was adopted by the Caden family, but she’s now the head of the family, and she is firmly


    seated in that position, having gained their trust. During this time, Maxine wasn''t sitting around either. She''s been up to a lot in


    the shadows.


    “Maxine and Quincy. They are both people close to James.”


    Gloom responded, “I don''t think James has any good intentions either. Why else would he be so dedicated to doing all of this?


    My guess is that even if James doesn''t be King, he still wants Sol to be under his control. He''s going to personally train


    someone to be the King.”


    “Then wouldn''t that be like Mr. Lance?” said the King.


    “Perhaps it''ll be different.” After giving it some thought, Gloom said, “At the very least, James wishes to end the convoluted


    connections in the Capital, dissolve Orient Commerce, and bring Lance down right now.”


    “We can only take it one step at a time.” The King rose to his feet, deeply concerned, and said, “I simply don’t want the new King


    to be ruled by others after assuming the throne. | don''t want him to be another puppet.”


    As he was saying that, he left the Peace Mansion since he had a meeting to attend.


    He did not go earlier because he knew James had returned.


    The King knew James woulde to him after returning to the Capital to inquire about the Phantom Army, so he specifically


    waited for James.


    After leaving the Peace Mansion, James went back to Thea''s courtyard.


    ording to his previous n, he had intended to start dealing with the intricate connections in the Capital after his return from


    Durandal.


    However, the Phantom Army sprung up.


    Moreover, themander of the Phantom Army was Tobias, the same person who had made a sneak attack on Bet for the


    Spirit Turtles core.


    The Phantom Army''s presence was partially intended to thwart him.


    Right now, he could not make any rash decisions.


    “Emperor, we''ve arrived.”


    The driver''s voice interrupted James’ train of thought.


    “Hm.”


    James regained hisposure, got out of the car, and entered the courtyard.


    As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Thea standing in the garden. She was wielding a wooden sword, moving


    deliberately.


    When she saw James had returned, she immediately tossed the wooden sword aside and approached him. With a brilliant smile


    on her fair face, she asked while straightening his clothes, “Did it go smoothly?”


    James nodded and said, “I met with the King. Lance is now certain to be the man behind the Phantom Army. I''m now under a lot


    of restrictions. I''m not sure how to proceed right now.”


    “Don''t rush. Take it slowly. There''s still time,”forted Thea.


    She led James into the house.


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    “I''m just worried.” James sighed and


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    “It''ll all work out somehow.” Thea gripped James" hand firmly.


    At this moment, the doorbell rang.


    “I''ll get the door.”


    Thea rose to her feet and exited the room. She arrived in the garden and opened the gate in the garden.


    Outside the courtyard stood a strange man.