Yes, Eric had a change of mind upon learning that the Alliance Army of the three powers would be personally lead by their ruler.
After all, what better timing that this could he find to actually deal with the Light Vendikt, when the attention of the whole world was on the war with the Sun Empire.
For that reason, Eric changed his destination midway and slowly made his way towards the Sun Empire.
In order to not attract a lot of attention, Eric decided to reach the area through the water trade routes, and was accompanied only by Ren Jia.
He wanted to take Ice with him as well, but that would attract too much attention, and it would be going against his intentions.
Finally he decided only on Ren Jia who was already used to infiltration and undercover assignments.
