"Even if you're not my mother, I can't kill you just to save my brother, it's an unforgivable crime.." Diana dropped her sword to the ground, closing her eyes sadly. said, "I'm sorry, Ethan!"

 

"You did a good job, little girl!" Diana turned around in panic. The beast had disappeared and was replaced by a goblin with beautiful wings. "I am the goblin guarding this forest. Over the years, many people have come here to usurp the regenerative power of the water from the magic tree. The forest isn't that dangerous, you see. It just wants to test people's hearts. And you did it. You understand that taking one's life in exchange for another's life is not right! I am proud of you. You deserve a reward for your kind heart." The goblin smiled. "But what about my mother? Can you tell me? My mother also went to this forest, but she never returned!". "Oh Diana, you really are like me. You have a kind heart just like her! That day, she didn't choose to kill the monster, but she hurt herself, to save you! The child was almost dying on the bed, waiting for her to return. I really regret it. I should have appeared earlier. She would not have done such a foolish thing."

 

Diana burst into tears. Now, Diana knows. She knows how much her mother has always loved her. Her mother was willing to sacrifice her life to save her. She realized what she received from the forest is not only Ethan's life, but also her mother's lavish and eternal love.