Chapter 759: Timeskip
Sacred Empire.
The massive white walls of the Holy See came into view as Zephyr stepped down from the carriage.
For a long moment, he simply stood there, staring at the city that had once filled him with longing.
How many years had he spent chasing the acknowledgment of this place?
His father's recognition.
His family's respect.
The right to stand proudly as a Silvercrest.
That had once been enough.
But now…
Zephyr let out a slow breath.
After witnessing the memories of Lina Kar, after living through another lifetime that was not his yet felt painfully real, those shallow desires seemed laughable.
He had seen what it meant to build an Empire from ruins.
He had seen what it meant to lose everything to beings standing far above mortal reach.
Even power, authority, and glory.
But none of it had been enough.
'So that is how insignificant I am.'
His fingers curled slightly.
No.
Not insignificant.
Just weak.
His gaze slowly sharpened.
