He said retirement.

The Warlord grinned as he settled himself in beside his son, watching the last of the raid as it finished up around them. It was no surprise that Kotori had questions. After all, the Warlord had somewhat ambushed him, both with the raid and the news of his retirement. “I thought you might appreciate it” He said agreeably.

“Since Azure’s disappearance has rendered him no longer a candidate, my heir Basilisk will take the throne when I step down.” He explained. He did still worry if the boy was ready, but perhaps he would always worry that. Worry who he gave this precious thing he had created to. “I was thinking of heading down to the Hallows to give him room to grow into it.”


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