A dull longsword and a heartbroken villager

Bray was stunned.

His gaze softened, and he crouched down so that Nia could reach Naruko's body.

Nia used all her strength to hug her mother tightly.

It was cold, unlike the warmth it usually felt.

This made Nia realize even more deeply that she had lost the most important person in her life.

It is only at this moment that people realize that the familiar routine is the real treasure.

"Levy, keep an eye on Nia."

"Mmm." Levy wagged her tail and hugged Nia.

"Nia, don't cry, Levy will be with you." She awkwardly comforted Nia, wagging her tail stiffly.

Bray withdrew his gaze from Nia and Levy, and slowly uttered a name.

"Nicholson Bollas".

"I have always been here."

"Let me into the forest of Favarona."

"Go in. No need for further words, and I won't ask what you're going to do." Before anyone knew it, Zu Long had appeared in front of Bray.

Nicolas could imagine Bray's state without even lifting his eyelids.

At such a time, it would be very inconsiderate of Him to interfere in various matters.

Even though he knew Bray would never care about such things, Nicol Bolas still wouldn't ask.

"Thank you." Bray stepped into the void behind Nicol Bolas and thanked the Ancestral Dragon.

To a dragon, a human's lifespan of one hundred years or thirty years is the same—extremely short.

He knew this day was coming for Naruko, so he was not surprised at all, and did not feel the slightest sadness.

But for Blakeras, who was a human being, this day was indeed a heavy one.

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Bray stepped on the fallen leaves of the forest, leading Naruko forward step by step.

His only goal was to get to the big tree where Spring Wolf was.

Favarona crossed her front legs and turned her wolf head toward Bray.

“Breclas, you know I have no way to turn death into life.”

“This is something that the Silver race simply cannot solve,” Favarona said in a deep voice.

He knew that Naruko was dead.

Faralona didn't dislike this fearless woman, but unfortunately, she couldn't save this thick-skinned human woman.

"You and she should accept this fate."

"Why do you seek me out now?" Favarona asked calmly, her tone less arrogant than before.

The life of a Black Iron species is insignificant compared to that of a Silver species.

Because they are too fragile and too short-lived; even elves who can live to be two hundred years old are short-lived beings.

The greatest respect the Silver Seer can show to Naruko is to mourn her life.

“I’m not here for you to save her,” Bray said.

"She doesn't need anyone to save her; this is her final moment."

"The last thing she accepted herself."

"I will not object to the ending she wants." Even if it brings endless sorrow.

“I just want to leave her with you,” Bray said.

"You want to keep a corpse in my residence?"

"Your request is like someone wanting to leave a corpse in your house."

“Unacceptable.” Favarona shook her head.

"You could have just buried her in the outside world."

"Are you trying to make an exception for her?" This time, Chunlang's eyes were very subtle.

Sure enough, Breclas was just like any other mortal.

Did they think that being able to talk to a Silver-ranked being would make them special?

Even if they are buried in this forest, what difference will it make? Will the dead become special?

Don't make him laugh to death.

Just like burying emperors in imperial mausoleums, it's utterly meaningless.

The only word to describe it is "flashy".

“I will bury her outside, but not now,” Bray said slowly.

"I want to bury her in a peaceful world, not in this wasteland."

"I will bury her after the world has quieted down."

“…” Favarona fell silent.

“This is my request,” Breton said after a few seconds.

“You…you’re begging me?” Favarona was shocked, staring at Bray with an incredulous look.

This man's sword can tear demigods apart; this man's fate is intertwined with the world.

And now he's actually begging me?

Favarona had never seen Blakeras in this pose before, and the reason for adopting this pose was—

He just wanted to temporarily place his deceased wife in his home.

After a long silence, He raised His sharp claws.

The next moment, countless lush green vines grew wildly in front of Bray, intertwining together enough to form a huge bed.

Flowers bloom on both sides, as if spring has arrived.

“I have given my permission; there is no need to beg me,” Favarona said. Leaving Naruko here was not a loss to her.

The refusal was merely a matter of saving face.

But with such a humble attitude, He also chose to abandon any pretense of face.

"She will not decay, at least not before you take her out."

Bray gently placed Naruko on the bed.

"Thank you, I owe you a favor."

“Breaklas, you... want the world to be quiet?” Favarona couldn’t help but ask, recalling what Breklas had said earlier.

Bray didn't speak, but nodded.

It's not for world peace... it's not for saving the world... right now he just wants the world to be peaceful.

Then, let Naruko get a good night's sleep. The flowers in front of the door seem to have withered.

"Hey ya!!!"

"Yaaaaah!!!"

The soft, childlike shouts echoed beneath the flowering trees.

Bray stood under the flowering tree, watching Nia practicing her sword intently at the door.

However, seeing this scene did not make him feel particularly gratified.

He didn't want Nia to work too hard, to the point of giving up her childhood.

So he would hide Nia's sword from time to time, and then Nia would search the whole house for it.

Even Levy would help him do that.

Surprisingly, it was quite fun to do this.

It's worth mentioning that Bray grew her hair long again and then tied it into a small braid.

It seems he broke his promise. I remember a long time ago, he said he would never wear braids again.

Ah, just as I thought, all men are big pigs.

But Bray still stood up, and he didn't even know why.

On the other hand, many people have noticed Naruko's departure during this period of time.

Bray didn't lie about this; he simply told those people calmly that Naruko had quietly left this awful place.

Those who learned of this tragedy came to comfort Bray, Nia, and Levy.

Her own sister Lux was even more so.

She had finally accepted her sister-in-law, but she never expected this day to come.

Her Highness the Princess also came, but she didn't seem to say anything.

Almost everyone would think that Bray is very sad and in pain.

Even Colonel Eric was no exception.

However, this was not the case; Bray was at peace.

He went to the "Wandering Tomb" and met Mira.

Mira was still there; she even knew Bray would come looking for her.

The gravedigger knows all the dead and possesses knowledge of all the dead, including Naruko.

Therefore, Mira sat near the entrance to the "Wandering Tomb" and waited quietly for the adventurer to come.

Bray ran into Mira almost as soon as he stepped into the cemetery.

This is what Mira told Bray.

"She's not here."

"She won't linger here either."

—"Because Naruko, your wife, left without a trace of confusion or resentment."

"She is truly, truly satisfied with the life she has had with you."

Later, Bray no longer felt heartbroken; he knew the answer he wanted.

As long as we know that Naruko herself has no regrets, that's enough.

All you need to know is that respecting her choice was the right thing to do, and that you weren't just being presumptuous.

"Bray, Bray, Levy sewed a backpack." Levy ran out of the cabin, carrying a large backpack, and circled around Bray like a puppy.

That big backpack was a modified version of a simple backpack by Levy; now it's a lion backpack.

As the name suggests, it's a backpack shaped like a lion's head.

"Levy is really amazing." Bray looked at Levy, who was carrying a bag, and sincerely praised her.

"Hehe~" Levy made a cute expression 0V0.

"Does Nia still want to learn Bray's casual sword strike?" Levy tilted her head and asked Bray.

“Yeah, it’s a bit difficult, but it’s still easier than hitting me,” Bray said.

Nia asked Bray where her mother had been sent.

Breibian said that Naruko is now lying in the forest, and she will be buried after the world becomes very quiet.

So Nia wondered if she could go to the forest to see her mother.

Bray told Nia that she shouldn't disturb Naruko while she was sleeping.

Then Nia burst into tears.