After the war ended, Ronin did not rejoin the main army. Instead, he rode the Giant Dragon back to Wubei Territory alone.
Four days later, the Giant Dragon folded its wings and landed on the "landing pad" behind Swamp Castle.
"You're free to go. I'll call you if I need you."
After watching Carlos depart, Ronin walked into the courtyard.
The entire courtyard was eerily quiet, with no one in sight. If not for the spotless grounds, devoid of even a single fallen leaf, he might have thought the place had been abandoned.
"Where is everyone?"
Ronin called out, "Erin? Black Tiger?"
Black Tiger had the keenest nose and was always the first to greet him, but today, he was nowhere to be seen.
"Lord, you've returned!"
Finally, a head poked out from a corner of the courtyard. It was the maid, Bella, wiping her hands on her apron as if she had been in the middle of washing something.
"Lord, you've finally returned!"
She excitedly hurried over and curtsied.
