The Guards watching over Swamp Castle had all been replaced by members of the Knight Squad from Pasture City. Meanwhile, the Guards from Sain Territory were all held in the castle prison, locked up with Finris Knight, as well as Reisen's wife and daughter.
Ronin gave the manor a cursory tour.
Compared to Mountain Forest Castle, this place was clearly more luxurious. For one thing, it had quite a few Magic Crystal Lamps—items that were a rarity in Mountain Forest Castle.
However, the air was quite humid and there were many insects, requiring constant upkeep from the castle servants. Otherwise, things like furniture, clothing, and books would easily grow moldy.
After a quick look around, Ronin went to the castle's keep and joined Galier in a brief interrogation of Reisen's family and his Follower Knights.
When Finris saw Ronin sitting in the lord's seat, he was finally convinced that Baron Reisen, the man he followed, was truly finished.
