"That was why you were unwilling to tell Lea about this? You were worried I would force you to come with me?" Gu Mengmeng asked.
Ian shook his head. "When I was seeking refuge at Saint Nazaire, I said then that as long as you take in my people and help us survive through that winter season, my life would belong to you. I will obey your every command. If you need to find the Love of the Sky, I will bring bring you there even if I will be killed. It's just that…"
Ian forced a smile, bitter as it was. "Because of my decision, the Eagle-owl tribe has become a disgrace in the Motou mountain range. I… am too ashamed to go back and face my former friends."