Crown of Thorns - Chapter 75: The Warrior's Story -

... the item, wrapping it tightly in his palm. At first glance, his eyes were glaring with sorrow. This was because he was reminded of the witch who had handed the item to him and the woman whom the mere thought of turning made him feel warm.

It was the witch, Nyx. She made the world tremble in fear, with an immortal body. She was thought to have been a very evil and cruel creature, but she was actually just a very pitiful woman. Foolishly good and lovely, unlike the rumors and fairy tales.