The show in Wushan Castle was over. As if by unspoken agreement, the nobles of all ranks began their journeys back to their respective territories.
Before Princess Blanche departed, Lurans met with her personally. He offered his well wishes and entrusted her with a letter for His Majesty Bruno.
For the departure of the other nobles, he merely made a token appearance.
Though Lurans wore an overcoat and a hood, onlookers could still discern a change in the Marquis's physical state. He now appeared somewhat older.
Clearly, the previous day's battle had taken a significant toll on him.
Regardless, the Marquis was still standing there hale and whole, his true combat strength still a mystery.
In contrast, Ossen, who had rashly challenged him, had to be carried onto his carriage. Rumors even circulated that he had been completely crippled.
Ultimately, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. Ossen had paid the price for his arrogance and conceit.
