At the conclusion of his mission, King Chenfeng accepted those gifts and promised the envoys that he would withdraw his troops from outside the Three-eyed Ape People's city walls and leave the land nurtured by the river in a few days.
On the way back, Casas breathed a sigh of relief but could not help feeling regret.
This heroic battle was awe-inspiring, but it was to end without a clear victor.
Compared to Casas's melancholy, Noen's expression was much more solemn.
"Why… Why did King Chenfeng disengage from the conflicts of many nations to attack Ajia? Is it merely because of betrayal? Does he not covet that Heavenly Descending Gem?"
Noen mused internally. He had heard slaves who had seen the gemstone describe how nearly everyone who saw it was attracted to it, even… to the point of giving up their lives.
Despite his many doubts, there were no answers.
