Chapter 1342

Delilah’s whereabouts were still unknown.

James needed to personally head to Eyrothia.

Her stepfather was the boss of Blue Tech Corporation and played an important role in the Tuckson

family incident.

The few people present knew about the incident and understood why James had to go to Eyrothia.

Thea looked at him with concern in her eyes and asked, “How long are you going to stay there?”

James shook his head and gave a vague response, “I don’t know. If things go well, I’ll be back in a few

days. Otherwise, it’ll probably take quite a long time to sort out. According to my estimations, I should

be back within a month.”

He looked at the few people in the room and said, “I’ll need you guys to help me manage the state of

affairs in the Capital. We can’t afford for it to go haywire. Maxine, you’re the head of the Cadens and

have a sizeable influence in the ancient martial world. During my absence, I need you to protect Thea

and Quincy. Ensure nothing happens to them.”

Maxine pouted.

Protect Thea?

Does Thea even still need protection?

It would all work out fine as long as Thea stayed put and did not cause trouble for the rest.

Maxine still agreed despite her internal reservations, “Alright. I’ll look out for them.”

“Also…”

James continued, raising his finger as if he had remembered something. “Callan is still in closed-door

meditation in the Capital. If you encounter something you can’t solve alone, go to him for help. I’ll

inform him before I leave and ask him to keep an eye out during this period.”

“Alright.”

Everyone present agreed to the plan.

After giving out instructions, James let out a huge sigh of relief.

“Anyway, I can’t waste any more time. I’ll go see Callan first.

“Go ahead.”

“Be careful.”

“Don’t worry too much about the Capital. There’s still quite some time before the election. Even if you

can’t return in time, it’s something that can be postponed since authorities like you are the ones who

select the candidates.”

The women took their turns saying their piece.

James simply did not reply and made preparations to leave.

He turned around and left in a hurry to see Callan.

James met up with Callan and the two had a long chat with each other.

Callan made a vow to James. “Go with peace of mind, James. I’m in the Capital and will ensure nothing

happens to the girls.”

James was rather confident about Callan’s strength and was relieved that he’d left him in charge of.

protecting the girls.

Before anyone else refined the Spirit Turtle core, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Callan

was number one among all martial art practitioners across the globe.

After all, he had already reached the third stair of the Skyward Stairway.

The Skyward Stairway only appears when one reaches the pinnacle of the eighth rank.

Only after climbing the Skyward Stairway will one enter the ninth rank.

Other martial artists that obtained the Spirit Turtle’s core would still be hard-pressed to defeat Callan

even after refining their respective cores.

“By the way… What do you think of the current King of Sol?” James suddenly turned back and looked

at the elderly man.

Callan was stumped by the question. He could not ascertain James’ intention and replied with his own.

query, “In what aspect?”

James said, “All aspects.”

Callan gently shook his head. “I’m not clear about this. I’ve spent the last few years meditating in

seclusion and have not involved myself much with the outside world. I’m not the best apprised about

worldly affairs. However, in my opinion, several of our past kings are to thank for Sol’s prosperity today.

Thus, they’re pretty good in general.”

James nodded lightly and did not ask any more questions. He quickly changed the topic and said, “I’m

leaving you to help take care of the Capital’s affairs. I’ll head to Eyrothia and come back immediately

after I’ve gotten what I was looking for.”

“Don’t worry. Nothing will happen,” Callan reassured James once again.

“I’ll take my leave first, then.”

After leaving Callan’s residence, James went directly to the military region.

He planned to bring Henry with him on this trip to Eyrothia.

“What?”