Moonspear Invasion is a term used by the victors, isn't it?

Having answered the question, Glaukos was expecting acceptance or dismissal so that he could get to work, however he was met with more questions.

I don't aspire for anything else. I want to live quietly. Putting that in to words felt disingenuous given his size and capability. I have fought in wars, trained my share of warriors, bedded enough women, and seen enough of the world. But I am not broken or incapable - and a contract is a contract.

If the mountain fell, he would find somewhere else to carry on. Maybe he would meet someone with a contract he could not refuse? Until then, Glaukos had to exist somewhere, and he couldn't do that without some kind of payment - his effort, his time, or his teeth if need be.