After Sirina, Ren Greenleaf stepped forward.
Unlike Sirina, he looked serious and tense. He stopped before the platform and bowed deeply to Aksai.
"Lord Aksai," Ren said, "do you remember me? I hope you do. I do not have wealth, land, or rare treasures to offer you."
He raised his head slightly.
"But I can offer you my loyalty. It will not waver."
Ren then turned toward the Haan Di Lord and bowed even deeper this time.
"Master," he said, "I ask for your permission to leave Haan Di state's affairs and step out from your shadow. I will admit that I did not become your successor, so I was bitter for a few days. But maybe that is a good thing for both martial sister Sirina and me. Since your legacy is in capable hands, I want to create my own path. Please set me free."
