CONAN —

"It's okay, Conan. This has just proved that Sophia was not ready for peace, nor would she be in the future. I've learned a lesson," Mom stated.

I did not respond but fixed my gaze downward and thought about what to do.

"Should I skin Hakim alive too for this?" I wondered. "For how long would it last? I'm sure he would not be the last Sophia would manipulate into doing something unimaginable?" I sighed, heaving my head in confusion.

"It's okay, Conan. Don't stress it. I'll look for another way to tackle this issue," she said, approaching closer to me as she tried to console me.

"Please...