"To live in peaceful times and be a carefree aristocrat is a dream so many long for but cannot attain," Fengyu said softly, gazing up at the starlit sky. "I would rather see you as an overlord wastrel in the capital. That would mean the borders are safe and the realm is at peace. Little Marquis, you truly don't have to chase after the paths of Xie Zhang or the Second Young Master. We are all born with our purpose. Life is unique and irreplaceable. The world praises Xie Zhang for his literary and martial prowess, for stabilizing the frontiers. They applaud the Second Young Master's mastery of strategy, winning battles from thousands of miles away. People admire them, worship them, but if given a choice, they would rather be like you, the Little Marquis—shielded by an elder brother, free to act as they please, fearless and unfettered."
People admire heroes, but they do not necessarily wish to become one.
