Oliver felt even sadder when he looked at his two disciples. The reason for it wasn't because they were made to participate in the war by the clan, but because of the tragedy, one of his disciples faced just some days ago.
When Oliver looked at the empty eyes of Elaina, he felt a stabbing pain in his heart, and guilt overrode his mind because he was also at fault for not being of any help when the tragedy occurred to his disciple.
Melinda, who is standing just behind her junior sister, suddenly saw her master looking in their direction.
She remembered the words that Master Oliver had said to her before leaving the territory of the clan.
'Don't leave your junior sister alone for even a moment. Keep an eye on her at all times. With her state of mind now, she might try something suicidal. You have to stop her immediately if that happens, do you understand?'