Ge Mian reminisced about the battle in the Plant Zone, saying lightly, "If he takes a liking to you, then you'll have leapfrogged the Dragon Gate."
Ruble frowned slightly.
He couldn't quite tell if Ge Mian was exaggerating the train conductor's prowess or just making an objective statement.
But the strength of the Dragon Gate was undeniable; people don't just spring out of rocks, and supplies don't fall from the sky. In the impoverished Rust Area, developing a medium-sized force into a major power isn't much easier than defeating a large one.
It's all unimaginably complex for ordinary people.
Moreover, he's over fifty years old and no longer harbors great ambitions.
So he only politely smiled in response to Ge Mian's praise, planning to watch the forthcoming spectacle from the back.
He thought it would add some novelty to the few remaining times he could share new experiences with his children and grandchildren.
