“What does it say, Mr. Mikhail?” I[1] asked.

“It says that he wants to drink a cup of tea with me. I’m sure he’s not inviting me for tea out of boredom, so it looks like you guys were right,” Mikhail replied.

“Thank you for making the decision,” I said.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say that I have made a decision. I simply realized faster than others about what’s the right path for the Federation, the Republic, and the continent,” he said.

“However, we’re afraid that we might bring harm to your reputation. Actually, I feel guilty for even saying this,” I said.

“Everything will become useless once I die. It’s been a while since I stopped obsessing over fame or honor, unlike him. All of you are the same in my eyes,” he said.

“...”

“He was willing to put everything on the line for his honor. He was someone that could throw away his life for honor and fame. His way of life was something I couldn’t understand. Haha, I’m sure he’ll ridicule and mock me if he sees me right now,” he laughed.

“...”

“I have been living on the continent for a very long time. I settled on this continent before adventurers like you even stepped...