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 war, and their perspectives were quite interesting. Rupert, who was initially hostile, had a significant change of heart after learning about his ruler’s actions. As for Augustus, he had opposed the war from the beginning.

After chatting for a while, they entered the sacred mountain. Ahead was a wide mountain road, and Adrian was about to walk toward it when Augustus stopped him. "Don't go that way. It leads to death."

Adrian asked, "Why? Is there danger on this road?"

"Yes, it may seem like a