69 Ragnar Clementine, my old foe, it’s been too long!

Based on these harsh realities, Elder Cryica made the heart-wrenching decision to betray both Sophia and Ragnar in order to return to Everkeep and stand by the remaining healer girls, protecting them from Queen Oda's cruelty.

Her actions, while drastic, were driven by a desperate need to safeguard the vulnerable members of her clan from further abuse under the queen's oppressive regime.

The evidence of Elder Cryica's loyalty to the Cescil Kingdom—and the extreme measures she felt compelled to take—was shockingly demonstrated by her delivery of Lorian Clementine, the child and heir apparent to the throne of Gamaaloth Kingdom, to the royal court in a lifeless state.

This act was intended to secure her position and trust within the kingdom, thereby enabling her to be close enough to influence matters and provide some semblance of protection to the healer girls.

This tragic decision was not made lightly.