Adrian traveled all night long and arrived at Azure Creek the next morning.

A man wearing a general’s insignia on the shoulder of his uniform was waiting at the entrance of the city with a troop of subordinates.

The man was Daniel. Adrian had transferred him to Azure Creek, and he had not left since.

Daniel led a troop of subordinates to welcome Adrian after he heard about Adrian’s purpose for visiting the city.

“Welcome, sir.” He approached Adrian with his subordinates as soon as Adrian arr