Chapter 1178

"Thank you, Casey,” Adrian said before getting out of the car. Casey smiled at them. "It's been an honor to be of service, War Legate Draco. All right, we'll be off now. See you soon!" He was aware of his nephew's feelings for Gloria, so he did not want to stay there any longer than necessary, afraid it would prolong Reuben's heartbreak. After all, his nephew was just beginning to understand what being in love meant, so he was inevitably attracted by a woman's every move. After they left, Casey said, "You should stop thinking about someone you can never have. Gloria is one of the top ten most powerful people in Wyvern Peak, plus she's a reputable general. She’s out of your league." He seemed slightly disappointed as he looked at Reuben. He was not deliberately trying to embarrass Reuben, but it was a fact that Gloria was far too great to be with a man like him. "I never said I have feelings for Ms. Sia. Also, am I not allowed to just admire her? Who says I have to get together with a girl just because I like her?" Casey chuckled and smacked Reuben's shoulder. "I was once your age, you little rascal. Do you really think I don’t know what’s going on inside your head? I'll help you find someone once we earn enough money and get home. There are plenty of fish in the sea back home. Take your pick. Meanwhile, you should forget about Sia. She belongs with War Legate Draco." "Sigh…" Reuben clearly seemed a little disappointed. It was normal for a man who had just hit puberty to have intense feelings for a woman, but along with it came disappointment. Casey was right. They were from two different worlds. There was no way they could be together. But she was gorgeous… He could not think of anyone in the whole world more beautiful than her. *** After a long journey, Adrian, Gloria, Mya, and Brett were finally on their way back to Novemton. They seemed to be in a good mood as they sat in the private jet. It was at that moment that Novemton headquarters received word from Adrian. "Your Majesty, we just received word from Sormbay City that War Legate Draco and the others are on the private jet back to Novemton as we speak. They're expected to arrive at four in the afternoon," someone said to Crystal. Crystal looked up and said, "I want to head to the airport half an hour earlier to receive them. Prepare whatever's necessary." The person paused for a moment before saying, "Are you sure, Your Majesty? The legate did not leave for a mission but for a personal affair. Others might gossip if you, the monarch, personally go out of your way to pick him up. What if the media uses this as an opportunity to tarnish your reputation?" This person's concerns were not unfounded. There were those in the world who loved to create gossip about others. However, this did not change Crystal's mind in the slightest. "Gloria got trapped on Isle 416 defending Novemton, which led to her suffering from that illness. I don't think there's anything wrong with me personally picking up someone who has contributed so much to her nation, is there?" "You’re right, Your Majesty. I'm just worried the media will use this to spark another bout of rumors." "If that happens, we'll round up all the offenders and punish them according to the law." "As you wish, Your Majesty."