The character might hold on to traditional views about authority even in a leaderless society, refusing to integrate into the community’s new value system.

The transition could prompt critical reflection on the function and fairness of authority structures, leading to a redefined sense of justice based on group consensus instead of sovereign decree.

Their previous experience with authoritarian rule might simply result in an uncritical acceptance of societal norms regardless of the governance system encountered.

Such a change might only yield a shift in focus from public justice to personal vindication without altering their overall views on justice itself.