TRHD 15

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.