Chapter 345: Berming Island
Inside a mountain cave beyond Iron Sand Fort, a hundred injured warriors could be seen nursing their wounds. Some lay completely motionless on the ground, while some were leaning against the wall groaning with a dark expression.
Among them, the second prince was bandaging a warrior who had lost an arm, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
This warrior was weaker than him, an ordinary Elite Knight. However, when they were escaping from the besiegement of Harune’s troops, this man didn’t hesitate to jump in front of him and use his body to protect him.
It wasn’t just this man. To ensure his safety, many warriors had sacrificed their lives. Their selfless actions made him rethink whether he was worthy of their sacrifices.
"Thank you, Your Highness." The man forced out a smile on his pale face.
Giovanni didn’t know how to respond. He felt that he wasn’t deserving of the man’s gratitude.
Looking at the prince’s complicated expression, the warrior seemed to have understood his feelings. "You don’t need to blame yourself, Your Highness. We protected you not just because you possess the imperial blood. We believe that you are worthy of our sacrifice. I’m sure everyone here shares the same sentiments."
Hearing this, Giovanni was stunned, disbelief written all over his face.
"Am I really worthy..." He mumbled.
The warrior let out a heroic smile and said. "Your Highness fought on the frontlines to buy time for the residents to retreat to safety. That alone is worthy of respect."
"Don’t belittle yourself, Your Highness. You are a good man. You might have made mistakes in the past, but it isn’t too late to change."