Adrian felt that he might have touched upon a sensitive topic. He quickly explained, "Please don't misunderstand. I’m just asking. If you don't want to answer, you don't have to."

Though surprised, Augustus quickly regained his composure. He sighed and said, "If it will bring us a better life, I wouldn't mind Silverboa managing Silver Peak Island. The war has only brought disasters to this place."

Adrian asked such a question to understand how the commoners of Silver Peak Island viewed this wa