In early July, Colin returned to the North Territory from the Sky Ice Plain.
However, he did not directly head to Winterfell City, but returned to Ice Rock City instead.
It was not that he missed home, but rather because Vera was here.
Upon hearing the distressing news of the Imperial Allied Army's defeat and Marquis Garcia declared a traitor by Emperor Reinhardt, Vera hurriedly headed north, seeking her husband's help.
The two happened to meet at Ice Rock City.
In fact, Ice Rock City, although Colin's ancestral home, had rarely seen him over the years due to his constant battles across the land.
The castle, inherited from the Sudor's family, had been completely renovated and had become a real "Red Keep" belonging to the Angler family.
Upon his return, Colin found himself lost in his own castle...
After bathing and changing, Colin dusted off his journey and entered the study.
The Half-Elf maid, Kathy, greeted Colin with a faint smile, saying:
