Sworn Brothers

I headed for the cave entrance with Iina in my arms. Geonil was waiting there.

"What about your men?"

"I evacuated them first, since the cave looked as though it might collapse."

"Any dead?"

"None. Thanks to you taking all the attacks head-on, Big Brother."

"That's a relief. There are still bandits inside, so send the able-bodied men in to take them into custody. They're all injured and can barely move, but don't let your guard down."

"What about their leader?"

"If you mean Gwak San, he's dead."

"Then…… who is that woman?"

I considered it briefly, then decided to tell him the truth...