Blaze shook his head and said, “I’m not looking to borrow money this time. I have something else to talk to you about.”

Alan said, “Go ahead, bud. We fought side-by-side in wars, so I’ll take care of anything for you in Windton.”

“The legate is here,” said Blaze.

Alan was instantly stunned. He looked at Blaze and said, “What did you say?”

Blaze repeated, “War Legate Draco is here.”

Upon hearing this, Alan inhaled a deep breath, put down his glass, and patted his forehead. He said, “When did