"That's right! They say those who don't wish to become generals aren't decent soldiers, which is why my sister and I have been studying and training hard. We wish to surpass our limits when we take the test in two years."

"I know you'll succeed in the test," Adrian said.

"Thank you!" Celene smiled. She then suddenly asked, "By the way, sir. The elders had agreed for you to carry on with your role, so why did you insist on retiring? Everyone's quite anxious now that Wyvern Peak doesn’t have a legate in charge."

Adrian smiled and replied, "Take a guess."

Celene chewed on her lip. "My guess is that you're trying to make use of this vacancy to attract everyone into being more passionate about taking up the role, causing them to work even harder, perhaps their best when the test arrives. You're doing this so that more outstanding talents will show up to the test, correct?"

"Looks like I really am too old to continue being in this position. You juniors have unknowingly surpassed me alre