Second Wife

Sol nodded in agreement because he also agreed with this method. Once old weak men use their influence to hold power and suppress the talents of the younger generation, the system is bound to crumble.

However, the Griffith Empire followed the laws of the jungle. The weak must make way for the strong for the sake of survival and that's all there is to it. 

Once a replacement that surpasses Kratus appears, he would be very willing to step down.

Sol did not ask that question because of his loyalty to the Hail family, he asked this to be certain the system hadn't changed. Which meant with enough talent and work, he could replace Lord Kratus. 

Only after becoming the Human Empire's martial Saint can he lure the Emperor out of the magic castle that makes him nearly invincible.

"Very well then, I will join the Blade Veils of the Empire." Sol declared boldly, and a bright smile bloomed on Kratus's face.