Zhao Si tidied up the underground catacombs and returned the way he had come.
He had just heard three tolls of the bell, with bells and drums sounding together in a tremendous din.
Even the ground had trembled along with them.
He had no idea what major event had taken place.
Underground, how could he have known what was happening outside Leyndell?
While he was dealing with the Three Fingers, everything outside had changed.
The true stabilizing pillar of the Lands Between had returned.
When he jumped out of the Sewers, he found Leyndell entirely at peace.
The residents had all come out onto the streets, looking jubilant.
They were especially happy.
Looking at the scene, Zhao Si thought it over. Godwyn must have entered the city.
Then where had Radagon gone?
With that question in mind, he rode toward the middle of the road.
When everyone saw Miquella's Knight, they stepped aside, parting like a tide.
Zhao Si was tall and imposing, and mounted on his horse, the first person he saw when he looked up was Godwyn at the head of the procession.
Godwyn was not wearing his signature armor, but a robe. His face had been cleaned up, though it was still clear that he had taken a beating.
Behind Godwyn came the Crucible Knights, and only behind them came the other knights and soldiers.
Then Zhao Si saw the Golden Lion on the military banners, and understood everything.
He rode over to meet Godwyn.
Smiling, Godwyn called out, "Brother, my father is back!"
The two met up, and everyone behind them stopped.
The Crucible Knights knew Godwyn, but they did not know Zhao Si.
Fortunately, Godwyn had spoken first. Otherwise, these Crucible Knights, who were like humanoid Gundams, would have had to exchange a few blows