Having reunited after a long time, Henry and Loti couldn't help but go see Ren one last time before they departed for Hianshu.
This time, however, Zayden was not going to accompany them. The Imperial General's knights were the ones assigned to escort them to the border, open the gate, and close it again.
Although the war had ended and a peace treaty had been agreed upon, Hianshu and Revhara still harboured deep resentment toward each other, even if on the surface they pretended to be on good terms.
As they stood in the hallway, waiting for a chance to enter Ren's room, they saw the man stepping out with Zayden, smiling brightly. Their hearts ached, but a bittersweet smile formed on their lips.
"It seems he has finally found happiness…" Henry murmured.
"Right," Loti replied softly, looking at Eiran, whose eyes resembled Ilyan's far too much.
"But Ilyan—"
"He is gone," Loti interrupted gently.
Henry looked at her, biting his lip as he tried his best to hold back the tears.
