The title of Emperor, used for the highest ruler in feudal times, is now applied to a gang leader. Even Lance finds it hard to immediately determine if this is Admiral Miles' sarcasm or a genuine evaluation.
Lance almost instinctively smiles slightly, "Thank you for your compliment, General."
Whether Major General or Admiral, they are all generals, so addressing him this way is not an issue.
Admiral Miles seems to be waiting for his answer. Before he came here, someone had already briefed him.
During his time stationed in this city, for any non-military issues, he can look for Lance.
Lance can help him resolve all the problems here, whether civil, related to City Hall, or even at the State Government.
Initially, Admiral Miles considered Lance as one of those brokers with connections reaching Congress, common in every region.
