The prince was outside the stone cave and could not accept what had just happened. Then Taddeus found the prince who was sitting there. After knowing what had happened, they suggested going out of the forest first because the sun was about to set.

Claes refuses firmly, " How I could leave him in there? I keep staying here. If you want to go, just go without me." Taddeus warned by saying, "Prince, wake up. You are the crown prince of this kingdom. There is no guarantee that we will win. I can't forgive myself if anything happens to you. We came out first in advance and will strike back the next morning. "

"Taddeus... Go with the troops. Leave me alone in here!"

"Prince!!"

"I don't care about my life. My decision..." Before the prince spent his words, Taddeus hit his nape until he fainted.

"Pardon me, prince. I can't leave you alone. You are the hope of this kingdom."

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I find myself entangled with the roots of trees that emerge from below and above. Instead of fear of his creepy form, I asked him with a sharp look, "What purpose do you do this, giant? Why did you have to hurt innocent people?"

" I hate it. I'm angry. Humans have betrayed us." Giant shouted with a loud voice.

In my mind, I knew that this giant was suffering because of his anger and revenge. Then my eyes were transformed into compassion.

"Don't be angry and hate so expecting others to get hurt."

Giant was briefly touched with beautiful advice. I continued, "You shouldn't take it out on the others!"

"I'm hungry. I want to eat humans." He answered.

In my mind, " I know he can't bear his suffering alone, so he spreads suffering to others. He doesn't like seeing other people happy while he is suffering. That's my assessment of him. But his action cannot be justified. He plunged getting dark."

"Evil cannot be repaid with evil. But evil will stop with good. Your hunger is because of your anger. If you can't get rid of your anger, you will continue to feel hungry."

"It's easy for you to advise me. Since I'm hungry now, how about I eat you?"

This giant has softened, because if he wants to eat, then just eat. Why compromise with me? In terms of strength, he is also stronger than me." That's what's on my mind.

"If you can stop your bad habits forever by eating me, I am ready to be your meal. But you must keep your promise to protect this kingdom of Demetria. If you don't keep it, your kingdom will collapse and be swallowed up by the earth."

"His eyes show strong determination and honesty. Well, I'll test him will he run away if I untie him? If he escapes, I will kill him immediately by tearing him apart." That is what is in the mind of the giant.

Then the tree roots that had entangled me from nowhere were finally released. I just stood up and think," Is this giant testing me?"

"O giant, why did you let me go?"

"Son of man, you have said you will sacrifice yourself, why do I still bind you if you have given yourself up? Tomorrow at midnight I will eat you."

"Okay, giant."

All night, I just surrendered myself. There's nothing I can do. If this is the best way to protect both sides, I'm ready to accept it. But I'm only human. I still have feelings of fear and anxiety.

The stone cave that had been closed opened. I walked out and fell asleep under a tree. Early morning, the giant was in that cave. I had a chance to escape. But I thought that the words I had said I couldn't take back anymore. If I can't keep it, then not only will the country be destroyed, but I will be killed and the giant will remain evil.

*********

Meanwhile, outside the forest...

"What are you doing, Taddeus?!!" Claes shouted while hitting his face.

"Pardon me, prince."

"You know what did you do?" Claes said while pulling his collar.

"Yes, prince."

"Tch." Claes' feelings were mixed with irritation and disappointment, but he couldn't do any further.

When they were about to enter, they could not enter because of the giant's magic barrier.

" What should we do here?" A sense of despair and disappointment enveloped Claes.

********

As evening approached, the giant came out of the cave and did not find me around. Instead of getting angry, the giant smirked and proved that human speech can't be trusted. "I will destroy the kingdom when midnight is past." That's what he said.

The Giant sat waiting for me in front of the cave and fell asleep. I went back and stood in front of him saying, "O giant it seems it's late at night."

Giant was awakened and startled by my presence. He was annoyed because he didn't expect me to be here, so he asked, " Why are you still here?!!"

" Shouldn't I keep my promise?"

Giant was taken aback by my words, "Then where have you been?"

"Oh... I went for a walk around this forest. Knowing that my life would end, I wanted to calm myself down. It would be a lie if I wasn't worried and scared."

"This young man, even though he is afraid, he still has courage."

Then I reached out and gave him the flower crown I had arranged. "This is our farewell and I want to give you something. By focusing on the good things, I feel more relieved and don't think much more about death."

The giant couldn't believe what he saw. With hesitation, he received the flower crown.

Then I took out my sword.

Sring!!!

"Well, I'll stab myself so you can drink and eat me afterward. Because if I run away and I survive, you'll still attack this kingdom in the future and you too may be injured by the invading royal army. But if as you say, if I sacrifice, you will protect this kingdom, then I am willing to give this life for you."

After a silent moment, then I continued, "You have suffered all this time and it's time for you to let go of your grudge and anger. You are no longer alone. Thank you. I hope in my next life, I can be friends with you. Goodbye."

Giant saw my smile and felt touched. . However, the giant rushed grabbed my hand, and said, "Stop it. That's enough!!"

"Hah?" I was surprised too.

"You are a person who can keep your word. If a virtuous person like you dies in my place, then I'll be destroyed by nature. Maybe you are right. I still have a chance to change to a good path. From dark to light."

I also rejoice to hear that.

He started to talk. "In the past, this royal ancestor betrayed and killed my father. Since that, I grudge and . But 15 years ago, I do not eat of any of his successors, and now I intend to destroy that kingdom. Before my father died, he advised me not to hold grudges. But drowning in hatred for losing the loved one, I didn't believe in humans again. Later, I became a source of disaster for innocent people, those who are the descendants of the king. The darkness of this hatred blinded me and made me violent, not only in my appearance but also in my character. This hatred has led me to conclude that all humans are bad. But in fact, my cruelty is the worst. Thank you for waking me up."

"Then let's start a new life." I reached out to him.

The moon was revealed from behind the clouds and its light illuminates us. I can see his smile and I replied with a bright smile at him.

*********

Tonight, the giant reflects on past events, and fond memories with his father.

"Son, honest and sincere being is rare. If you find such a person, be friends with him. Be his follower and protect him."

"Father, I've found that person. It's been a hundred and fifty years. It's been so long since losing you. Now I know what you mean, Dad. Even though we are like this, we still have a light of kindness in our hearts."

Gradually, the giant transformed into a handsome young man. He looked down while shedding tears and without realizing it, his father was also there and touch his head. His father had been reborn in the divine realm after his death, because of his wise and good behavior.

The next day, I came out of the illusion forest and met the other soldiers. Claes who saw me from afar quickly ran and hugged me, "It's a good thing you're safe. I'm so sorry."

"It's all right, prince. I'm fine anyway." I said cheerfully as usual.

Shortly after that, a giant emerged from the forest revealing his human form. They were on alert and when they found out it was a giant, they prepared to attack. But I confronted them and said that he is now a friend.

Some people didn't believe it at first, but after I explained it, they were able to accept it. "Now, he is the protector of this kingdom." As I said that, the giant apologized for his past cruelty. This is the end of the story of the violent giant becoming soft-hearted.

We ended up going back to the kingdom together but some of us stopped at Helcia's inn where she is waiting for us.