Chapter 76

Just then, a few familiar faces approached Lucien, eager to start a conversation. "Lucien, why do you always ignore us when we talk to you, but now you're talking to a female? Do you like her or something?" "Get lost." Lucien didn't want to deal with them and turned to leave, but they blocked his way. "Lucien, you're doing well for yourself! Not only do you have a high-ranking officer backing you, but you even managed to bring a wife back from your mission. Unlike us, who aren't so lucky." "Wait, I see she's holding a kid. You haven't been gone that long, so there's no way that's yours. Are you raising another man's child?" "Wow, so you're a stepdad now. You're really going all out just to win over a female, taking care of another male's kid. You are the pride of the coalition!" "Lucien, you always act so tough, but it turns out you're no better than us! I always thought you'd amount to something." Usually, Lucien ignored their provocations, treating them like nothing. However,