Cao Nima, the chief and leader of the white Cao mercenary band felt a dreaded sense of foreboding encroaching upon him. It was too quiet. All he could hear was the sound of the burning houses and the sniffling women and children in the corner of his vision. Beads of sweat began to form on the chieftain's forehead. His right hand man and a random lackey hadn't caught on to the eerie situation. The former is too busy harassing the "merchandise", while the latter is taking a leak at a fence.
Uraume with PTSD is going to be a mommy.
It's too much to ask of her to spare the old man.
It's one of the most ruthless force adoptions. Kill the parent on sight, grab the child, leaves and refuses to elaborate.
"Stone by stone, you build the unshakable foundation."
"Stone by stone, may your walls withstand arrows and thunder."
"Stone by stone, arise may your castle of power stand strong as the mountains."