A Villain's Will to Survive

#12. Past

... On that day five years ago, as the greatest star in the world set, Deculein died. Without a shred of a doubt, without any way to turn back the clock, Sophien witnessed that all too certain final moment of his death.

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From the end of the winter mountain, at a snowline altitude where her body was scattered by the frigid cold northern winds, Sophien witnessed the scene inside Rohakan’s cabin where a warm bonfire was burning, with a sight that surpassed a human's.

— Brother.

Sophien took in the sight of Yeriel calling out to Deculein, the sight of Deculein smiling at her, and the sight of their last conversation with her own two eyes.

— Yeriel.

Deculein called Yeriel, who had come to him, and he silently reached out a hand to comfort the child who was mourning.

— ... Why have you been hiding all this time?

Yeriel asked, her voice trying not to break but cracking with tears.

— I was not in hiding.

Deculein replied.