Upon learning of the Ocean Sage's demise, Duke Arsena's face showed a mix of complex emotions.
He certainly had no fondness for the Ocean Sage, given their fierce battles over the territories belonging to Storm City.
Both had inflicted significant losses on each other.
However, Arsena also recognized the assistance the Ocean Sage had provided in previous conflicts.
Regardless of their past, the Ocean Sage had never sided with the Dark Faction or the Mystery Faction.
After a moment's hesitation, Duke Arsena slowly began, "Regardless, I must acknowledge that he did not turn to our enemies in the end. Now that he has fallen, I will no longer dwell on our past disputes. Storm City has been at peace with Southern Harbor, after all. But now that he has passed, who has taken up the mantle of lordship over Southern Harbor?"
