( Leo's POV )
A grand welcome awaited Leo when he returned to Crest-Hill Barony, arranged by the Emperor.
Military personnel belonging to the Royal Army, waited for him and Ben dutifully at the Barony's entrance, holding large banners and giving the duo a traditional salute.
"Ho—, never thought I'd see the day when the Empire hails me as a hero," Ben said, stroking his chin in amusement as he read the text on the banner that the royal army personnel were holding.
[ Crest-Hill Barony welcomes the returning Hero's Ben Faulkner and Baron TheBoss ]
For Ben who had spent his entire life as an outlaw, getting a military salute out of nowhere felt comedic, however, although he did not take it too seriously, he waved the saluting soldiers politely, acknowledging their efforts to greet him.