"June Justinian, are you willing to truly take charge of Molia, or even this entire empire?" With a meaningful look, Grand Duke Anastasius asked, looking at Justinian in front of him.

But this seemingly plain sentence surprised Justinian slightly.

"I am now the governor of Molia, right?" Justinian said calmly. Although he had guessed the meaning of the old man in front of him, he was still a little afraid of being completely sure.

But Anastasius did not actually have the intention of temptation, "Don't you understand that with your current identity, once Molia is recovered, the title of governor will no longer be a false position. Do you really think you can continue to retain this title?" It is clear that the intrigue between the nobles, as a confidant of Muzfius, he could not have been reused by the Ducas family. According to Anastasius's speculation, Justinian appeared in Peloponnese with a small army at first, but was just a piece of idle chess to disrupt the rear of the Achaia State, but no one expected that while the rear of the Achaia State was empty, Justinian recovered half of Peloponnese.

However, this is not necessarily a good thing. This unexpected victory must be hostility and anger. Once Molia is recovered, it will inevitably lead to jealousy. Justinian's identity cannot be recognized by the Molia nobles. The only possibility at that time is that it is difficult to guarantee an official position.

Justinian also knew this very clearly. It seemed that the title of Governor General Molia was very honorable, but it was just a flower and a fire. At this time, he did not even have a serious title.

"Of course I understand, but what can you help me?" Justinian looked at the other party, believing that Grand Duke Anastasius had called him here and told him that it must be more than that.

Then Anastasius nodded, and he was not ready to beat around the bush and asked straight to the point: "Would you like to be my adopted son, Justinian?"

As soon as this said, Justinian, who had been mentally prepared before, was still shocked. The old man in front of him had such amazing conditions. I am afraid that anyone would agree without hesitation if he encountered such a situation. However, Justinian hesitated at this time. As the Lord Moria, Anastasius had no direct descendants. If he became his adopted son, it would mean that he could inherit the title of Lord Duke. But this is why Justinian had to be even more cautious.

"But why?"

"If you become my adopted son, then the nobles of Molia will have to be loyal to you. Are you not trying to calm down the trouble of the nobles' land? If you become my adopted son, everything will be solved, and those people in Epirus have to be afraid of your identity and dare not act rashly." The old man in front of him replied, and the seemingly careless words directly solved the problem that Justinian had been anxious before.

But Justinian shook his head and said, "I'm not asking this. I said, what's the benefit of this to you? It's abnormal for anyone to do anything without a purpose. I don't think I have such a value to make you offer such conditions." On this point, Justinian is very self-aware. Although he showed his talent to repel the Venetians in Fort Wiscari, this does not mean that it is worthy of Anastasius's paying such a price. The old man in front of him must have another purpose.

But to Justinian's surprise, Grand Duke Anastasius also shook his head: "What are the benefits for me? Justinian, you have been thinking too much. I have lived in my seventies and half-in-the-world people. Do you think there is any selfishness to do this? I am just looking for an heir for myself."

"But why is it me? With your status, if you think about it, other nobles in Moria will definitely flock to you. Why choose me, a boy who has only known you for a short time? You must know that I am just a boy with a low status from the eastern frontier."

"Do you think I'm as short-sighted as those idiots?" the old man laughed dryly and teased.

"Of course not, but I still can't understand."

"Because I believe in the person Muzfius chose, which is why I saw you from the first sight. Although I already knew that your arrival would be a big trouble, I protected your vigor. Muzfius had also experienced it by my side. In a sense, I also watched him grow up, but this is just a little reason, and more importantly, I believe in your ability." The old man's originally kind expression disappeared, and at this moment he showed a rare serious expression and looked at Justinian without any joking.

I actually remembered you when you first dispose of the land of the nobles. At first I just decided that you were just short-sighted and chose to do this for the sake of immediate interests. But when I really saw you, I realized that the empire today needs people like you. Compared to following the rules and maintaining the original world of beasts and animals, you, like me, hope to change everything. Although the invasion of the Latins caused the empire to fall apart, it also gave her the opportunity to be reborn. It is precisely because of this that I made the reason for you to become my heir. Otherwise, if you want to climb up step by step, you don’t know what year or month it will take, but in the end you may fall into the same mud and sand as Leosgros. Can you accept this reason now?"

After hearing what the old man said in front of him, Justinian was slightly silent. What Grand Duke Anastasius said was not unreasonable. Perhaps Leosgros was also very ambitious when he was promoted to a noble by military merits many years ago, but in the end he became a speculative and two-faced person. Justinian could not guarantee that he would never change. However, the benefits of becoming the heir of the Moriya autocratic Duke are undoubtedly huge, but that would create more enemies for himself.

But after thinking for a long time, Justinian finally made up his mind.

"Have you thought about it? I think you know the price yourself better..."
Chapter completed!