CH342 Bromance In a New World
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"I really appreciate your offer to join the Order of Valour," Alex said, his tone respectful yet firm. "But I have personal goals that won't allow me to join.
"This isn't just about the Order. I don't intend to join any organisation at all. I can't allow myself to be bound—directly or indirectly—by the rules or norms of any group. For what I need to achieve, I require complete autonomy. I must remain a free noble."
He paused briefly, then added, "That said –for whatever it worth—among all organisations I know, the one I resonate with the most is the Order of Valour. That's what makes this decision difficult.
"It's not that I don't respect the Order. In fact, I deeply admire its chosen mandate. It's just… unfortunate that I'm not as selfless as you or your fellow members. I cannot abandon my family or my goals, and for that reason, I cannot renounce my nobility to become one of you."
