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.”

I could change everything on my own, even defy death. But after your mother passed, I realized how powerless I am. I

hands kneading his legs and knees. Her tears fell like raindrops, and her heart felt heavy, a soft, aching pain that she couldn’t escape.

sorrowful thing was hearing the powerless sighs of a once great hero.

had once been a towering figure in the Eryndral Empire,

gently. “Come

large cloak and wrapping it around both of them. She rested her head on Garrett’s shoulder, the two of them huddled together like

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405 Until the End of Time

They are dead in conspiracy. It’s possible they’ve already planted spies in Argentum. These when cely by the go to care chaos in the Empire and eliminate the generals. So, the military will face servons thus von You need to keep your eyes open, not just watch, but be aware, Watch out for the treacheroo plots. He for the Sorteer Desert, they usually try to bribe officials to gain military intelligence. I struck a beary Woe to form a congle of years ago, so they can’t move their troops in the short term, but we met be cautions. They may try to

her attention fixed on Garrett She already knew of the ambitions of Thabvinar d the Northern Desert, but

had signed a ceasefire, recovering from internal turmoil. Small border skirmishes were happening, but

was far more perceptive,

that these were just illusions.

seeped into the bloodlines of their rulers. The Eryndral Empire wasn’t as solid as

Empire’s great generals were

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

boiled with emotion, hearing

had been revenge–revenge for the loss of her life and her child. She had even considered staying

this far without letting hatred cloud her heart. Her true nature

the railing, her frail form watching the two below. Garrett’s words were loud enough

up in Natasha’s eyes as

but remember the young man on horseback, the one who had once scorned her with such anger. “You rich, arrogant girl, thinking a few coins make

had bound them together for