While the curtain of night quietly rolled over the sky, Igaris slowly recounted their story. No—this was not just a story. It was reality.
He told her how he had risen to power, how they met, how they once had children together. He spoke of his arrogance, his callousness, how it made him a weak Overlord in the end. He told her of the battles, the loss, and how, in the end, he sacrificed his life to fix everything. And to return back through time.
As Evernight listened to his words, the images played vividly in her mind.
Getting married? Having children?
Just imagining it sent a blush creeping up her smooth cheeks. Yet behind those warm words, she also saw the shadows of the struggle, the guilt, the pain, the longing in his eyes.
He had fought for years to protect them. He was successful to protect many. And yet, he had failed. He could not save own family in the end. But even then, he did not give up.
He came back. Just for them.
