Ethan narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp, analytical glint flashing in his gaze. "And is the Soaring Dragon Kingdom truly content with that arrangement? Are they completely fine with a sect harboring their highest-tier talents just to avoid military service?"
"I don't know the deep politics of it," Mary answered honestly, shaking her head. "But throughout my entire life, even when my father and my grandfather were still alive, they always said the exact same thing: the Soaring Dragon Kingdom would never dare to forcefully push their boundaries into this territory. They said the supreme leader of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion is an absolute monster—a legendary powerhouse that the royal family cannot afford to play games with."
