After the fall of Watchtower Castle, a series of post-battle issues arose.
For example, guarding prisoners of war, appeasing the civilians, collecting spoils of war, disposing of the dead, and so on.
Fortunately, Placido was willing to surrender. With the help of his knights, it was possible to maintain a stable situation.
That afternoon, after dealing with the battle near Melonika, Ronin returned to the main hall of Watchtower Castle's fortress and met with Placido.
As a Viscount of the Empire now preparing to surrender to Ronin, he would naturally not retain his title. He would even lose a portion of his power and land as a result.
However, generally speaking, a surrendering noble could still retain some of their status and property through negotiation.
These were the very issues Ronin and Placido were currently discussing.
