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For a moment, the Proudstar lady did not know how to respond to that. Even so, her demeanour did not falter; she had that much control over her body.
When the question was posed to her, Irene had thought long and hard in the span of a second that stretched hundreds of units. In her understanding, Alexander was not searching for a generic reply like those in job interviews.
The question was meant for her to express who she was as a person and what she ultimately desired as a person and a leader. There was no room for superficial things.
As such, Lady Irene replied with what resonated with her deepest desires: to be strong. Who would have thought Lord Alexander would see it that way?
'No…' The Proudstar thought carefully, looking straight at Alexander, not daring to falter here. 'My role as a leader should not hinder my desire for growth. I wish to serve my people, but I cannot do that with my measly strength.' She cast a side glance at her co-leaders.
