With the annual celebration and the Marquis's birthday banquet over, nobles from across the land began preparing to return to their respective territories.
However, before officially departing, they were far more curious about how Wushan Castle would handle Baron Reisen. The more inquisitive among them even postponed their return just to find out.
That afternoon, nobles of all ranks gathered at Wushan Fortress.
Though they whispered in small groups, most were discussing the Marquis's purpose in gathering them.
Many speculated that the meeting had to do with either Reisen or Ronin.
Of everyone present, Ronin was likely the only one who knew the meeting's purpose. But he sat in his chair, perfectly still and composed, refusing to breathe a word of it even when others approached him with probing questions.
Before long, Lurans arrived, followed by Great Mage Miroslav, Broel, Blanche, and Missy Knight.
The great hall of the fortress fell silent as they took their seats.
