FreeNovelObserving James and Jacopo's strange behavior, Yianni, Yaretzi, and Youcef exchanged puzzled glances. Only Thea approached slowly, her eyes red with emotion.
James looked directly at Jacopo. "You're the Greater Realms' strongest, right? Now, there is a huge challenge. Do you dare to accept it?" "I'll accept any challenge as long as you state it," Jacopo replied, each word deliberate and firm.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThea suddenly rushed forward and shouted, "No! You can't accept it! You're not allowed to accept it." Her extrreaction caused both James and Jacopo to frown simultaneously. Yaretzi, Youcef, and Yianni exchanged uneasy glances. James said, "He's a man and should act like one instead of being comfortable with his title as the strongest of the Greater Realms." "I can't let him...".
James interrupted, "It's non-negotiable. We're the Cadens from the Jademora Empire. The creatures of the world pay homage to us. This is not just respect and admiration, but also a responsibility and commitment." While speaking, James' gaze sharpened and fell on Jacopo.
"As a member of the Cadens, we carry the Greater Realms' expectations, which means we must be resolute and contribute to it." Upon hearing this, Jacopo immediately knelt and kowtowed to James.
"I will fulfill my duties as a member of the Cadens!" James nodded, placing his hand on Jacopo's head and transferring important information directly into his mind. Jacopo's eyes widened as he absorbed the knowledge, then raised his head resolutely.
James asked, "Do you need farewells?" Jacopo shook his head and stood up slowly, his gaze meeting Thea's tear-filled eyes.
"Your love is like the warm sun in my life. I might never be able to repay you, but I am grateful for everything." Jacopo knelt before Thea, bowing deeply several times. Then, he stood up and turned into a light beam, disappearing from the audience formation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe refrained from saying farewell, though the mission might lead to an eternal separation between them. The journey ahead of him was long and uncertain. Despite that, hedeft with determination without looking back, driven by the reminder that he was a member of the Cadens.
"He just left like that?" Thea staggered backward and broke down, sobbing into herhandbroke Yaretzi rushed to support her, but her face was also filled with sorrow. Youcef frowned as the realization dawned upon him. "No, wait...Jacopo, he...you..." Yianni said emotionally, "They're his parents. They have finally just reunited after so long but were forced to separate again." After speaking, he turned to James and said angrily, "Aren't you too ruthless, James?" James retorted, "Have you ever been a father before? If not, then you can't understand my actions." Yianni fell silent.
Meanwhile, Youcef frowned as he suddenly remembered something, In the formation before them, Jaaccepted the heroic cheers of the surrounding creatures as the Wyrth Selection finally cto an end.
According to the competition rules, all those who stepped onto the stage and won were eligible for the next round of finals. Naturally, Adair, the Jorvath War King, was in charge of arrangements. X
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