Chapter 719 Gone

Chapter 719 Gone

Freya's smile widened slightly, and despite the frailty of her body, her spirit still shone in her eyes. "You always were the strong, silent type... but this is a bit much, don't you think?"

Magnus's heart twisted. It was just like Freya to make jokes and tease him even in her current situation. Her acting normal in this moment made everything even harder.

He took a hesitant step forward, his expression threatening to crumble as he watched her struggle to sit up straight.

Freya tilted her head, her smile fading as her expression softened. "I'm not going to be here much longer... are you really going to just stand there? Or will you be by my side?"

Magnus's eyes widened, and before he knew it, his legs carried him forward. He crossed the distance between them in a heartbeat and knelt beside her, his large hand gently cupping her delicate one.

She was cold to the touch, and it sent even more fear into his heart.

Freya gave him a teasing smile, squeezing his hand. "You know, you're as stiff as a statue sometimes... I always thought I'd be the one to break you in the end," she whispered softly, her tone filled with humor, even though she was as weak as a twig.

Magnus lowered his head, his hand trembling as he clutched hers tighter, but he made sure not to apply too much pressure.

He couldn't hold back anymore, and his voice broke with the emotions he had been burying for so long.

"I... failed you."

Freya's brow furrowed slightly, her voice quiet but firm. "How?" she asked gently, her thumb brushing against his knuckles.

"I wasn't there," Magnus whispered, his voice cracking. "I should've been there. I should've protected you. It's my duty and I failed."

Freya let out a soft, tired laugh, her fingers tightening around his hand as she shook her head weakly.

"Magnus... you were there. You were fighting to protect our family. You were battling someone who wanted to destroy everything we built... You did protect me, us."

Magnus felt the weight of her words pressing into his heart, and for a moment, he couldn't respond. He held her tighter, feeling the warmth of her fading form.

She had always wanted what was best for him.

Finally, after a pause, he whispered, his voice cracking slightly, "I promise."

Freya let out a soft, contented sigh, her grip on his hand loosening slightly. "Good... that's all I need to hear. You've always kept your promises..."

Magnus immediately felt her grip weaken, her breathing slowing. His arms tightened around her as if he could somehow hold on to her longer, but he knew... he knew this was the end.

Only now did he understand how hard Freya had been fighting to hold on, all these days. She had been at the very edge, yet she hadn't complained, hadn't shown her suffering.

Instead, she had treated him with love, even when he had avoided seeing her, too afraid of the pain it would cause him.

And now... she was gone.

As her final breath left her lips, Magnus clenched his teeth, holding her tighter, the weight of his world collapsing around him.

"I-I'm sorry," he whispered, his voice barely a breath as tears streamed down his face. He had been a coward, and now the pain of that failure crushed him.

Outside, the world fell silent. In Sector 3, the people went about their day, unaware of the tragedy that had just unfolded.

But soon, they all turned their faces to the sky as thick clouds began to gather overhead.

At first, it was just a few drops, but soon enough, an intense rain started to pour all over Sector 3. People stopped whatever they were doing, each one placing a hand over their heart.

They didn't know why, but every single person, whether an elementalist or not, felt the profound sadness in the air. It was as though the entire sector was mourning alongside Magnus.

Freya Ravenstein, the quiet heart of the Ravenstein family, was gone.