Bab 208: Bloodshed of brothers

A few minutes before Garnt encountered Baktou inside the seaside village, in the camp outside of the village that was used for medical purposes, two beautiful yet familiar women exchanged worried glances.

Gundo, Garnt's mother and a woman of formidable medical talent unlike her former primitive woman self, couldn't shake the guilt that etched lines on her face. "Rona, you should have gone with him," she confessed, her eyes filled with regret. "I'm holding you back because I'm weak,"

Rona with a heart as brave as all the other women in Garnt's harem, shook her head, her expression unwavering. "Gundo, you're just as important as Garnt. We each have our roles. I believe in Unami and Kara. They're with him, and they'll protect him."

Gundo nodded, appreciating Rona's reassurance, but worry still etched lines on her face. "I know, but he's my son. I should be there."