Howard had vanished, and under the guidance of the Grand Teacher Laurent, the court managed to avoid descending into chaos for the time being.
The river monster tasked Howard with a mission and transported him deep into the New World, promising to watch over Oli Kingdom in his stead.
Howard had always wanted to become an adventurer, his heart set on finding Margaret.
For reasons unknown to him, he found himself missing her terribly.
Perhaps it was the increasingly dissatisfying life in the capital that made him yearn for their first encounter and the days they fought side by side, leaving him feeling empty inside.
Using his royal status and certain channels, Howard had managed to track down some leads on Margaret.
Now, Howard found himself in the wilderness of the New World, alone for the first time in ages.
Gone were the countless royal guards that used to follow him; their absence felt odd yet liberating.
