Henry got up and went to the car. He took the joss paper, joss sticks, and other items to pay their respects to the deceased.
James walked to the tomb of Thomas and knelt.
His eyes were brimming with tears.
It was this fateful day ten years ago.
The men of The Great Four appeared at the Caden residence, tied them up, and afflicted unspeakable acts of horror upon them.
He was only eighteen years old back then.
He could never forget his heart-wrenching screams as he witnessed the Cadens being tied up and burned to death in the fire.
“You… It was you…”
James stood abruptly and pointed at the men on the ground.
He roared with a broken voice, “It was you ten years ago. You beasts in human skin! If you had even an ounce of conscience, you wouldn’t have done such a depraved thing!”
His roar was akin to that of a thunderous clap.
The men of The Great Four, as well as the underworld forces, did not dare retort.
Rowena knelt before James and pleaded, “James, I was wrong. Please, give me a chance.”
“A chance?”
James’ eyes were bloodshot.
“And did you give the Cadens a chance to escape? Hand me the Blade of Justice.” James roared.
Henry hurriedly ran to the car and brought a sword out.
The sword was covered in a black cloth.
Henry made his way toward James. He knelt before him and handed him the Blade of Justice.
James lifted the cloth, and a razor-sharp sword revealed itself.
It was the Blade of Justice.
It represented the highest authority of law.
This sword was bestowed to James by the Supreme Commander of Sol. With the sword in possession, one would have the right to depose tyrant kings and punish treacherous officials.
The sword was awarded to James the day he became the General, and never once had he used it.
“I’m a reasonable man and will never falsely accuse the innocent, nor will I let a single wicked man off the hook. Step forward and face justice if you’re the culprits who went to the Caden residence ten years ago. Scram if you’re unrelated.”
The men of The Great Four were on the ground.
At that moment, they were appalled, and their bodies shivered in fear.
Hector was the first to step forth. He knelt before James and begged for forgiveness. “I-I’m guilty. Please spare the Xaviers.”
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