While Gaina was gradually transforming, Cyrus went to see the siblings he had rescued earlier, Rodney and Nia.
Rodney and his sister Nia had been fortunate enough to witness the Battle of Gadayat Grand Canyon and see Bruno Green thoroughly killed with their own eyes.
He was grateful to Cyrus Desinia and wanted to thank him in person and repay him.
Rodney pleaded with the servants caring for him and his sister, hoping to meet Cyrus.
The servant then relayed the matter to one of the soldiers accompanying the lord for protection.
Gaina had far too many matters requiring urgent attention lately.
Thus, Cyrus had only now found the time to meet them.
Rodney held Nia's hand, standing in the room with an anxious, uneasy expression. Cyrus sat directly across from him.
Behind Cyrus stood two knight commanders, Ferdinand and Walker.
Rodney could not help sneaking a cautious glance at one of them.
This was the man who had cleanly and decisively cut off Bruno Green's head. Rodney remembered him especially clearly.
"L-Lord, thank you for executing Bruno Green."
Rodney took a deep breath. "I-I want to repay you..."
Looking at the boy before him, who was so nervous that he stammered, and the little girl clutching his hand with the same expression, Cyrus said, "You do not need to repay me for anything."
After all, he had his own reasons for having Bruno Green executed.
Rodney clenched his hands. "N-No, it is more than that."
"You also saved Nia's and my lives. If not for you... Nia and I would likely have died beneath those knights' swords long ago..."
The person before him had been the light that appeared during his darkest moment.
Rodney had to admit it.
Even if he had somehow managed to survive with Nia, he