The calm eyes started to fill with turmoil.「My son is still alive?」 His voice was full of disbelief. The Saber God had been looking out occasionally after regaining his awareness, and since he’d managed to keep track of what was happening, he’d given up any hope that his son would survive.

With the Cheonghwado destroyed and Red Dragon not able to freely operate because of the Summer Queen’s condition, no one would protect his son. But the cause of all the trouble was telling him that his son was alive. At first, he couldn’t believe it, but Yeon-woo’s sincerity was palpable. Yeon-woo uncrossed his arms, and said, “If you don’t believe me, follow me.” He didn’t wait for a response and began walking away. The Saber God stared at him and followed after him quietly.

***

Yeon-woo arrived at a medical facility in the village. Hanbin was in a deep sleep after being treated and his haggard face was wrapped in bandages.

「Bin.」 The Saber God was lost in sorrow at seeing his son in that condition. He understood what had happened without needing to be told. His son had spent his life drowning in drugs because of his pain, and being cut off from that and getting tortured in addition would clearly leave him in that state. Although the One-horned tribe was treating him, they didn’t put up with his mulishness,...