Regret

"Are you sure Seren doesn't need your protection by her side?" King Armen asked when it was time for them to board the boat waiting by the riverbank. 

The hooded woman by his side, Sierra, replied, "Martha will take care of her. Our presence will only endanger her. Given the situation, staying away will be safer for everyone. We will come to her side when the need arises."

"I have given a number of high-ranked vitality potions I personally concocted to Martha. They will be of great help to Seren's body. Do not worry about her health," Evanthe added. 

Armen no longer persuaded them, seeing he could not change their minds. "Then, are you leaving Abetha?"

"We plan to go on a search for another vessel for the power hiding inside Seren," Sierra replied, keeping things vague. 

It made Armen feel hopeful. "Is there really—"

"We are not sure about anything yet," Sierra replied.