Arian's life was becoming weirder with each passing day. He had somehow ended up with a woman who according to Ender was his past love that he can't remember due to how he died.
According to the two of them, the reason that he and Elena feel such an attraction towards each other was due to the love that they both shared in the past. It was a case of his heart recognizing her even though his mind had no idea who she was. It was certainly an answer to all the questions he had in his mind.
An announcement was made early that morning of his return. The people were informed to release all the prisoners of the war and for them to be allowed to return to society.
The news of the king of Atria's return traveled back to the kingdom making the citizens be filled with joy. The day was bearing more and more surprises, Mariel his other daughter was making her way to Whitobia to meet him.