Although Mist City had been occupied by the Noble Alliance Army, Bruno hadn't appointed anyone to govern it, so the city descended into a period of chaos.
The various noble houses carved up their own territories, with most engaging in the trafficking of Peasant Slaves and the plundering of wealth and supplies.
Ronin didn't approve, but in the context of the times, the Noble Alliance Army's actions were to be expected.
To them, war meant not only glory, but also wealth. If you didn't loot, someone else would.
Ronin also had his own territory within Mist City—several of the larger, more affluent districts, as had been decided among the nobles.
However, he reined in his subordinates. He forbade them from kicking down the doors of Mist City's residents to steal their wealth like common bandits, and even arranged for men to pacify the populace and maintain order.
