After his humiliating defeat, The Balladeer was kept as a prisoner in the Sanctuary of Surasthana. Although he was a prisoner, Lesser Lord Kusanali made sure that he was comfortable while staying there.
You didn't know what drove you to feel the need to check on him. You couldn't trust him, even if the Dendro Archon herself did.
Nonetheless, it was too late to turn back as you stepped inside the Sanctuary. You immediately saw Scaramouche in the middle, crouched in front of the fallen Shouki No Kami. Was he grieving his godhood?
His head perked up when he heard your footsteps from behind. You could hear him scoff as he seemed to know it was you.
“The First Sage of Bu'er... What does the hero of Sumeru want with a fallen God?”
He snarked. Now that he was left all alone by Dottore, you couldn't see him as a threat anymore. Although you wished he lost that attitude of his besides his hurt pride.
“Go on. State your business, then leave. Or maybe you're here to see me grovel. In that case, you'll be sorely disappointed.”