The next phase
With the grand tournament concluding, there was a grand mess left behind by Leo as he became the talk of the town not only for his performance as a fighter, but also for his association to Ben Faulkner.
Finally reuniting with Ben after the tournament concluded, Leo couldn't contain his happiness when the old man hugged him tight and lifted him off his feet in a rare display of physical affection.
Leo could see it on his face as to just how much being a free man meant to him, however, no words were exchanged between the two.
Ben just smiled and nodded at Leo who did the same back to Ben as the master disciple duo decided to celebrate Leo's win by eating delicious dishes in one of StrongHaven's finest restaurants.