Chapter 635: End Of Thunderfall World War

Chapter 635: End Of Thunderfall World War

Of course, not all knights were thick-skinned.

Natalya was an exception, choosing to overlook some of Sein’s “minor flaws” because of her feelings for him.

In this world, it was not just men who pursued women shamelessly.

When a woman set her heart on a man and pursued him relentlessly, even the coldest heart could be warmed over time.

At this moment, Sein found himself deeply moved as he listened to Natalya.

His relationship with Selina had developed through their daily interactions at the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring.

His bond with Leena was forged during their time together at the Black Magic Academy in Mystralora City.

Natalya was the first female knight who had truly persistently pursued him. Sein, far from being cold-hearted, found it difficult to remain unaffected by her dedication.

In contrast, other women in Sein’s life—Eileen, Marie, and Faye—held significant roles but could not be considered his partners in the absolute sense.

Eileen was Sein’s “colleague” at the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring, Marie was a “friend” since their days as black magic initiates, Faye was his “senior”, and Selina was his “cousin”.

Thus, it appeared that only Leena and Natalya would spend the rest of their lives with Sein as his wife.

Undoubtedly, Leena was the sole woman Sein truly saw as his wife. Then, what was Natalya to him?

A nominal wife? A mere cover, as Master Lorianne suggested?

Such a label might be a little too cruel to Nataly.

Sein let out a long sigh. Despite his potential and notable achievements in unraveling the truth, his relationships were a tangled mess.

“Can people really do as they please?” Sein wondered.

He decided to push these complex thoughts aside for now and wait for Leena’s promotion to Rank Two before confessing the truth to her.

No matter what, Sein resolved to honor Leena’s wishes.

This conviction had been with him since his days in Mystralora City.

In the dark, endless abyss of the underground world, Leena was his sole beacon of light.

***

After the conclusion of the Thunderfall World war, the mages of the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring began their orderly withdrawal from this lower-level plane.

Sein was to depart alongside his mentor, Lorianne.

Natalya, Gould, and others even made a special trip to see him off. Unbeknownst to them, a Rank Four mage was actually aboard the war airship behind Sein.

According to the directives of the Order of the Steel Fist, Natalya and her companions were obligated to stay in the Thunderfall World for at least another five years, after which they would gradually return to the Magus World over the following fifteen years.

This mandate also applied to Sein’s father and others from House Grantt.

Sein had promised his father that he would find time to visit House Grantt.

As he waved goodbye to Natalya and the group gathered outside the fortress camp, Sein turned and boarded the war airship.

Given their extended lifespans as Rank One beings, a separation of a decade was relatively minor; Sein was confident that their paths would cross again.

After Sein disappeared into the airship, which then headed toward the south-central part of the Thunderfall World where a massive interplanar space teleportation array was located, Gould and the others slowly dispersed.

Reina, observing Natalya’s reluctance to leave, chose to stay by her side.

Soon after, a mature female knight bearing a striking resemblance to Natalya approached from behind.

In a low voice, she asked, “How’s it going? Think you have a chance?”

This inquiry from her mother, Sia, caused Natalya’s face to flush—a rare show of emotion for the typically stoic female knight.

Natalya feigned composure and replied, "He has changed quite a bit over the past few years and seems to be treating me differently now than when we first met.”

Her daughter's response brought a mischievous look to Sia’s face.

She smiled and encouraged, “Keep up the good work. Based on my experience, I believe you can win him over!”

Natalya’s pursuit of Sein was fueled not just by her admiration for Sein but also by the influence of her mother, who had pursued Natalya’s father with similar determination.

With such a compelling example, Natalya felt empowered in her quest to win Sein’s heart.

Happiness, as Sia often reminded her daughter, must be actively pursued.