Mr. Helian's smile faltered for a moment before he composed himself and said, "The Rui Song Federation practices a system of compulsory military service. Men and women who reach the age of sixteen must serve in the military for one year. I participated in the military in my earlier years, which is probably why the Lord has misunderstood."
Although Mr. Helian appeared undisturbed on the surface, his heart was already churning with turbulent waves. He had just listened to the young Lord talking big, originally thinking that the other party was just a youth skilled at beguiling people. But now, it seems he was the one who was mistaken.
