Mr. James was a seasoned martial artist—Noah Hartley's personally hired bodyguard from Eldoria's Martial Arts Association.
Though technically a civilian organization, the association was no gathering of charlatans. Every member there could back their talk with real skills.
Their reputation held weight globally too.
That's why Noah treated Mr. James with reverence—pampering him with fine dining and deference. After all, during his hiring demonstration, the man had cracked a marble bench with a single palm strike—a move that defied human limits!
Earlier, Tobias had effortlessly taken down a swarm of thugs without breaking a sweat. While impressive to civilians, Mr. James remained unfazed—he knew replicating that feat would be child's play.
With Noah's respectful demeanor bolstering him,
