But deep inside, you have a precious heart that led you to such a sacrifice of your dear. Instead, I must say that you are...very brave, King. She patted his shoulder again, repeating her bold words to comfort him.
"She reminds me of my mother…" A sad smile spread across his cheeks as he stared up at the blue clear sky with emptiness in his eyes as he continued. "She is warm… naive and trusts people easily… just like her. I... I have to live this remorseful life with the guilt of not being able to protect my mom. I couldn't even find her dead body. Hug her for the last time. But... I want to do my best for her this time. I don't want to leave any regrets, Merry. I want her to be the happiest in this life, even if there is no happiness. Turns me on more. Even if we are animals, we can never hurt those we love - that's what you told me when we first met."