Volume 4 Chapter 16 Under the Starry Sky
Glaive regained consciousness, what entered his field of vision was a sky full of stars.
The cold yet nostalgic stars twinkled as if looking down on Glaive.
"...I see, I have lost."
The result of the battle became clear immediately.
He was unable to move his body. It wasn't because he was restrained.
He had no sensation at all.
There was no way for Glaive, who couldn't even lift his head properly, to confirm the state of his own body.
He didn't know exactly what had happened. It was certain that Glaive had stepped forward until just before he was about to capture Larkan. However, it was also certain that he couldn't obtain that sensation.
That was the "Spiritual Penetration Art (Shinrei)".
The essence of magic that dwells within oneself. Only those who have completely mastered it are allowed to use it, the pinnacle of magic.
"So you've woken up. Your resilience is truly astonishing."
A new figure entered Glaive's field of vision.
Larkan, who had been fighting fiercely just moments ago, was standing next to Glaive. His face had several cuts, but other than that, he looked unchanged.
"It's regrettable. Even with all my strength, I couldn't reach you."
"You don't need to be ashamed. Only a handful of people, including demons, have been able to make me use Shinrei in a one-on-one battle. Be proud, Glaive. You were a warrior who was not inferior even to the 'Sign'."
"Heh, I see."
Even though he couldn't reach, being praised by a 'Lord' like that gave Glaive a strange sense of satisfaction. It was probably because Larkan Mines was his enemies.
Glaive closed his mouth and thought about Yuusuke and the others who had left this place.
Although his role was to train and guide them, who had little experience in actual combat, he didn't expect to finish that role so soon. If possible, he wanted to see it through to the end.
"Ah, Princess, I apologize. I won't be able to see your child..."
Suddenly, he thought of Eris, whom he had served since childhood. He had been a knight of the royal guard since she was born, and he had thought that she was truly an exceptional person.
Even though she was young, she was full of talent, skilled in martial arts, and carried benevolence. As a result, she was a mischievous and high-spirited princess who was difficult to handle for others.
But for Glaive, she was like a daughter. No matter how strong and splendid she became, every time he acknowledged that her path was full of thorns, he felt a heart-wrenching pain.
He could no longer hold her hand or protect her by her side.
Even though he had prepared himself to die on the battlefield someday, the longer he lived, the more regrets accumulated.
However, Glaive was also relieved in a way.
Due to her position and personality, she, who was like a solitary rose, had reliable comrades now. They would surely face any difficulties and overcome them.
With a smile on his face, Glaive directed his words towards them, who were still running under the same starry sky.
"Go, I'll be waiting for you at the end of the path you're walking."
And so, Glaive Olu Warvis, a member of the Centraris Kingdom Royal Guard, scattered like the dew of war after a fierce battle with Distort Lord.
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