He stopped at the door, his back to her. "Do you remember what I told you once upon a time?"

　　"W-What is that?" Her voice throaty, and hoarse from shouting so much.

　　"The day you whipped Danika badly, I said some words to you."

　　That day flashed in her mind....

　　****"I freed my people because I want my people to experience being free again. Cone made me a monster, but it is my duty to protect my people. Let me carry all the burden alone, Vetta. It is my responsibility. My duty as a king. As my father's son."

　　"There shouldn't be two monsters together, or the vicinity will be...