Chapter 117: Let's Imagine: Deeper Wounds.

The people of Phoenia applaud, with some wiping their tears and others holding onto their loved ones. Iyuna exits the podium and looks forward at a female with long black hair with her arms crossed below her bosom.

"Hello, Minora." Iyuna warrants a half-smile and stands next to her.

The crowd disperses with a group of children looking up in awe as the statue's many flames burn valiantly.

"I remember the time that Chiyuri and I both won our Rites a few years ago, and the first thing she did was run over to me and asked to make a promise that we'd set an example of what a knight truly is."

Iyuna looks down at the floor as Minora shields her eyes with a hand as beads of water tumble down her cheeks.

"And now, all I can think about is how quiet our house is going to be with her gone." Minora sniffs and looks into the sky with a hand on her scabbard.