The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 405 Until the End of Time

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After Isolde left, she ran straight to the edge of the reservoir, collapsing onto the ground as tears poured from her eyes.

A broad hand gently patted her back, and a cloak was draped over her shoulders.

Isolde turned her tear–streaked face to see Garrett’s eyes filled with sorrow and pain. She wiped her tears roughly, her voice thick with emotion. “I’m fine, really, I’m fine.”

Garrett sighed heavily. “I know about your father. I never thought he would go this far for you. I misjudged him.”

He sat beside her, stretching his long legs out, but winced slightly as if in pain. He bent them again, adjusting his position.

Isolde noticed the small, subtle gesture and it made her heart ache even more.

Natasha was slipping away, and now Garrett, too, was growing frail. Patricia had mentioned before that Garrett had many old injuries. In his youth, he could endure them, but now, with age, it was constant pain in his legs and back. After the last battle, he had fallen from his horse, injuring his head and legs. His eyesight had worsened since then.

Isolde crouched down, pressing her hands on his legs, massaging gently.

Garrett grasped her hand. “It’s nothing.”

But Isolde pulled away and continued, her voice cracking, “Please, I beg you–stay healthy. Stay with me a little longer.”

Garrett spoke softly, “Life and death are fated. Wealth and honor are granted by the heavens. Some things, we cannot control. If we can’t defy fate, my girl, you need to accept it.”

Isolde shook her head. “I can’t accept this. This is the one thing I can’t accept.”

could change everything on my own, even defy death. But after your mother passed, I realized how powerless I am. I couldn’t protect even my own daughter. And now… watching you, I feel the same helplessness.”

legs and knees. Her tears fell like raindrops, and her heart felt heavy,

powerless sighs

in the Eryndral Empire, but now,

her hand gently. “Come

taking off the large cloak and wrapping it around both of them. She rested her head on Garrett’s shoulder,

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closely, her attention fixed on Garrett She already knew of the ambitions of Thabvinar d the

Desert had signed a ceasefire, recovering from internal turmoil.

however, was far

knew that these were

Thalvinar and the Northern Desert harbored aggressive ambitions, and their desires to invade hard seeped into the bloodlines of their rulers. The Eryndral Empire wasn’t as solid as the officials

Empire’s great generals were aging.

in you–you have the talent to lead. Your grandmother always said not to let you go to war. Of course, if the country is peaceful, there’s no need for you to fight. But when the nation is in danger, everyone has a responsibility–not just the men. As a citizen of the Eryndral Empire, you also have a duty to protect the land. Your grandfather has dedicated his whole life to protecting this land, every inch of it. Many have asked me if I fear death. Yes, I do. Who doesn’t? But there are things worse than death- when everything you hold dear is taken away. If the country falls, there’s no home left. Living then is

heart stirred. Her blood boiled with

been revenge–revenge for the loss of her life and her child. She

letting hatred cloud her heart.

the pavilion, Natasha leaned against the railing, her frail form watching the two below. Garrett’s words were

welled up in Natasha’s eyes as she listened.

one who had once scorned her with such anger. “You rich, arrogant girl, thinking a

rivalry had bound them together for life.