Cleanup

When I made it clear I had no intention to attack the imperial expedition party, everyone appeared to grow visibly relieved, proceeding to take their time retreating from the snow-covered basin to a warmer location and recovering.

Thereafter, the Imperial Commander was the first to come up to me.

"Thank you."

"..."

Surprisingly, his words were that of gratitude.

I expected everyone to still despise me or see me as a criminal whether I saved them from the Demon or not, but... maybe that wasn't the case after all.

"Her Highness informed me of your assistance. I am also aware that you have been working alongside my son. After what happened back then, I was quite surprised."

"...?"

Soon, I realised he was referring to the murder of the former crown prince.