Lacey chuckled, clearly indifferent toward Adrian’s question. She said, “Different people have different goals. For example, you may be the war legate, but you’re worlds apart from Nick who’s in the medical field. He is incapable of leading Wyvern Peak. Neither is capable of watching over millions of people. As for the power and wealth you speak of, I suppose that’s the compensation you receive for your sacrifice. Aren’t you retired now?”

Adrian heaved a sigh in answer to Lacey’s question.

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