A long life—yet, compared to you, it felt like it ended too soon.
“…Thank you, Isid.”
If only the time I was granted had been a little longer.
“Roel!”
After the war against the dark mages that decided the fate of the continent, I died in Isid’s arms.
Yes. That’s how it should have been…
“Ah, our daughter, who could she possibly take after to be this beautiful?”
I was reborn.
And not just anywhere—but as the very distant descendant of my comrade and friend from my previous life.
When I opened my eyes, 500 years had passed since my death.
The world I once knew had changed, and my friends had become figures of the distant past.
But only one thing remained unchanged: my most precious friend still existed in this world where all my memories had faded.
He had become the guardian dragon of the empire we once protected.
“Roel.”
I knew that Isid had deeply mourned my death.
“After you left, I regretted many things.”
“…What things?”
“I wish I had died with you instead.”
I never expected it to be to this extent!
Looking into my trembling eyes, Isid gave a loose, faint smile.
“Loss is enough once. I won’t lose you again.”
His large hand cupped my cheek.
“And you won’t lose me either.”
“Isid…”
“I swear on my heart.”
Thump—
At that vow-like promise, my heart began to beat again.
