Westheid held up an index finger and said:
"One month. In one month, we will set out from Dusk Lamp Territory to seek the recognition and submission of every Knight Territory. For those of you already here, please think carefully. Will you welcome my arrival with fine wine, or will you refuse me with sharpened blades? This is a very critical decision."
Then, Westheid and Mivana turned and left the completely shattered dueling ground, crossing the Boundary River to return.
On the other side of the Boundary River, the Qinghui Guard erupted in cheers, flocking around their Lord as he returned.
The Knight Lords who watched Westheid and his party leave simply looked at each other, at a loss for words.
"This expedition?"
"The expedition has to be called off. Duke Qinghui is right. Compared to this expedition, which was meant to unite our wills, the pilgrimage is more important."
Uther shook his head and sighed, "Duke Qinghui... he's serious."
