"Wait for my return," Sylas instructed as he prepared to leave. He didn't need soldiers, just a few to oversee his two territories.
"Veldaine is secure, I assume?"
"You've already appointed officials?"
"No, some of the officials who originally supported me still remain."
Apparently, even Lugres had concerns about a potential administrative gap, so the officials remained unchanged. For Elmholt, Sylas decided to leave it under Rotten's continued supervision.
"Please," Sylas said.
"…Understood," Rotten replied with a difficult expression, nodding in agreement after his contract with Philip had been terminated due to lack of funds. With everything settled, Sylas stepped out with his retainers.
"Alright, let's go," he announced.
"Bold, aren't you?" the commander of the Snowflake Knights remarked, narrowing his eyes at Sylas's attitude.
"Do I have any reason not to be?" Sylas responded.
"You are a criminal."
