As Yona was slowly ascending a hill, she thought about all that happened in the last months. The death of her father, the escape which she barely remembers, because of the shock Soo-won's betrayal induced, the search for dragons and her decision to help people of her country. In this short time, she learnt more about her own country than during the time she was an idle princess in the palace. She saw the suffering of the common people whom she tried to help. The misery that wars brings to them. Was her father trying to protect people from it by giving up land? Was it the right thing to do? Wasn't there a way to solve all of these problems in a way that would not bring any more suffering?

A shout has ended this stream of thoughts. Yona and the dragons looked at the direction from which the shout has come.

'I will check it' said Jea-ha.

A few meters away, behind the next hill Jea-ha saw a young girl around Yona's age who was lying and looking with horror at a snake.

'Allow me to escort you?' without asking for an answer from the petrified girl, he took her and returned to others.

'Are you all right?' asked Yoon. 'You are bitten. Let me help you.'

As Yoon was looking for herbs that would relieve her pain, Yona asked the girl where she lives. The girl said that her name is Gyoun. 'I live in a house which is one hour away from this place.' she continued.

'I will take you to your parents' said Jea-ha.

'I think you should better try not to strain your leg for few days' added Yoon.

'I don't have parents.' answered the girl.

On the way to the house that the girl said she lives in, she told them her story. How her mother and father was murdered by the bandits, how she escaped them and how she was taken care of by the woman that lives in the house which now was in front of them.

'The woman must be a nice person' remarked Yona.

'Yes,' answered Gyoun. 'Ae-jung took care of me and other children in similar situation. I don't know what we would have done without her.'

Yona listened to Gyoun' s story with an interest. A woman who takes care of orphaned children, she would like to meet this woman.

From a window a young boy noticed the incoming group. 'Gyoun, are you all right?'

'I am fine, how is Ae-jung?'

'She is better.' answered the boy.

'Is the person you talk about ill?' asked Yona.

'Yes, she fell ill few days ago, I went to find some herbs for her.'

'Maybe I can help you,' said Yoon and all of them entered the house. Inside she saw a middle-aged women with long black hair who was slowly eating dinner and had an air of cheerfulness around her 'Can you introduce us to your guests Gyoun?'

'I am Rinie,' said Yona and all the dragons, Yoon and Hak introduced themselves as well.

'Hak' repeated Ae-jung, clearly remembering something. 'You have the same name as the previous general of the Wind Tribe.' she noticed with amusement.

'The one who killed the previous king? It cannot be him, can't he?' said the boy who was still beside the window.

Yona, Hak and the dragons looked at each other. They could not allow to be recognized, but before they were able to react, Gyoun said 'It cannot be him. He was said to have died while escaping with the daughter of the late King.'

The boy looked out of the window. 'It is a pity, isn't it? It would be a splendid occasion to thank him for doing away with the good-for-nothing King, which allowed Lord or rather His Majesty Soo-won to take over the throne.'

'You really dislike the previous King, don't you' asked Jea-ha regarding him curiously.

'It is not like there is anything to like him for, is there?' interjected Gyoun and added without waiting 'Many orphaned children are here because of him. It is only a pity he didn't die a long time ago.'

Ae-jung said calmly, apparently wanting to dispel unpleasant atmosphere and end the discussion. 'The reign of Il is in the past. There is no need to get agitated over it anymore. We should rather take care of our guests. They must be tired and hungry.'

'I would appreciate getting some food,' said Zeno miserably.

'Gyoun, Eun, can you prepare some food for our guests and give something quickly to…? Can you remind your name young man?'

'Zeno,' he replied.

'Zeno,' repeated Ae-jung. 'They will find something good for you. Young people should not go around hungry.'

'Thank you,' Zeno answered cheerfully and obviously pleased.

Yona already knew that her father was not popular among people, but in spite of it, these thoughts has been tormenting her whole night and after a short sleep, Yona decided to go for a walk.

Walking around, she noticed a figure in a near hill and recognized Eun sitting under the tree. Yona went in his direction.

'I am surprised you are up so early,' said Eun.

'I couldn't sleep,' replied Yona looking at the beautiful sight. She decided to summon up her courage. 'Why do you hate Il so much?'

'There is nothing to tell. My father had to leave me and my mother,' replied the boy. 'He told us that he would send money, but I have never seen or heard from him since. My mother was struggling and working hard every day, but she fell ill and died. If Il were a better ruler, maybe my mother would still be live.'

'I am sorry.'

'There is no need. It was a long time ago. Shortly after my mother died I met Ae-jung. She told me that she was going to look for a house where orphaned children can live and find peace,' continued Eun. 'She had just stopped serving Lord Yu-hon back then…'

'Yu-hon,' Yona interrupted repeating the name.