Sasha's tears fell when he remembered how gentle Arielle and Tania took care of him when he starved. The princess did not scold him because he ate messily.
Even the next day, when he tried to steal valuable things from the cathedral using the princess' name, she forgave him easily. Maybe if it was someone else, Sasha would have been beaten to death.
Sasha also recollected his short, terrible trip to the South. To protect the princess, Sasha sacrificed himself to be beaten and tortured by the royal family.
He was scared to death, but his will to protect the princess was far greater than the fear. That was why he didn't lose hope until finally he could return home to Northendell safely.
Sasha's bravery paid off. The king gifted him an apprentice knight status. Tears were still flowing in his cheeks, but a proud smile etched on his lips right now. He would never forget those memories, and he promised to come back as the best knight ever.
