Novel Bin
30 Years after Reincarnation, it turns out to be a Romance Fantasy Novel
Chapter 252
- It felt like a scene from a play.
The timing was so perfect, so natural, it almost made the actors seem as though they were performing rather than living through the moment.
Thud…!
However, the next moment quickly dragged them back into reality.
Iliad, the man once known as the Sword Saint, sank to the ground and vomited blood, his body crumbling like a puppet with its strings cut.
Thud!
He fell, kicking up dust as he hit the ground, his movement silent but heavy.
“D-Dead…”
The words came from Barbarian, the first to confront the harsh truth.
“……”
A deep silence swept over the group.
No one spoke.
Was it the emptiness of death that caused the silence, or was it the hesitation to face the family’s sorrow? Or perhaps, the family simply couldn’t accept the loss and found themselves speechless in grief?
Whatever the reason, it was clear that it wasn’t a positive silence.
But…
“…So, this is how it ends.”
“That was a magnificent duel. Truly magnificent.”
Even in the face of their family member's death, they did not blame or harbor resentment against the knight who had fought.
Rather, it seemed they had accepted the inevitability of this moment long ago, and they took the situation with a certain calm acceptance.
The family of the great swordsmanship house Offen, a family of noble knights.
Although they had lost a blood relative, they accepted the death as a result of a fair duel and did not speak against it.
Even as nobles, those who live by the sword must live with the understanding that death comes with it.
So, despite their sorrow, they did not show any resentment at Iliad’s death.
It had been a knight’s duel, and there had been no dishonor in it.
There was nothing to feel wronged about.
Therefore, what they had to say was…
“Thank you, thank you, my child. You allowed him to go out like a true knight until the end.”
“Master, I’m sorry. I’ve stained your hands with our family’s blood. Even though it turned out this way, I won’t hold any grudges. This is the life of one who stands on the edge of the blade…”
Expressing gratitude was the right thing to do.
They owed it to Ihan, who had done what they couldn’t.
If they had to owe something, they would, but they wouldn’t act out of cowardice, like holding any resentment.
“Iliad, I’m sure he’s satisfied.”
“Yeah, definitely…”
“He was truly strong, Mother. I never thought I’d be part of such a regret-free duel. Arno, you have a great teacher.”
“Indeed, Father.”
“You did well by sending him to the academy.”
“Haha, still, it’s a bit disappointing.
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