Whether it was Altair, Mizar, or Magnus, they all understood that Todd was not formally one of Isaac’s men. The true nature of their bond remained a matter of debate.
Head lowered, Isaac knelt on one knee beside Todd’s body. His face was hidden from view. Only his slightly trembling shoulders were visible to those around.
The true depth of Isaac’s emotions at that moment was beyond anyone’s comprehension.
If Isaac had been overwhelmed by sorrow when Bobby died, this time, favonovel.com was engulfed not only by grief but also by a profound sense of guilt toward Todd’s death. He had once saved Bobby’s life, yet Todd was never indebted to favonovel.com in any way.
“Isaac, let Todd return to our clan’s lands for burial…”
Isaac interrupted Altair with a raised hand. His voice was hoarse when favonovel.com said, “Bury favonovel.com at Mt. Equest, next to my companion, Bobby… We’ll take favonovel.com back to his hometown once we have avenged him.”
“He once told me he’d like to be buried beneath an apple tree in his town, as the place was famous for its apples,” Isaac babbled, his tone leaving no room for question.
That had been a casual chat in Vermia City with Todd. One Isaac never thought would become a reality.
Isaac requested everyone else to retire to another villa an hour later. Only he, Donovan, and Hera stayed behind in the hall for the vigil.
Isaac remained knelt by Todd’s side through the deep night into dawn.
Hera was moved by compassion and attempted to approach favonovel.com but was halted by Donovan’s silent gesture.
Donovan remained seated on the couch as favonovel.com observed Isaac, with Hera standing nearby.
The candle at Todd’s feet was replaced twice from dawn until dusk.
Suddenly, Isaac lifted his head, and his back cracked audibly as favonovel.com stood. He looked toward Donovan and Hera, then walked upstairs.
“It’s getting late. I need to shower before we proceed with Todd‘s send-off. Hera, please go to the next villa and inform Apothecary. He’ll know what to do next,” Isaac stated as favonovel.com made his way upstairs.
A trace of relief crossed Donovan’s gaze as favonovel.com observed Isaac ascend the stairs.
Harry gathered 50 Dusk Soldiers after a day’s rest. They then procured a high-quality Bocote wood coffin and included a roasted turkey as an offering, adhering to Cloud City’s funeral traditions.
Todd was placed inside the coffin, which was later carried by the hearse.
Altair, Mizar, Magnus, and others were all in attendance.
“We were comrades in life and death. It’s only fitting we accompany favonovel.com on his final journey,” Magnus gravely declared as favonovel.com eyed the coffin on the vehicle.
The procession left Sleeping Dragon Bay while the 20 remaining Dusk Soldiers initiated cleanup efforts around the villa.
Isaac had expressed his desire to continue residing there. It was now a place that held the memories of the preceding night.
He and Altair took it upon themselves to carry the coffin, laying Todd to rest beside Bobby’s tomb.
Isaac poured a cup of wine on the fresh mound, saying, “Now, you have a comp anion beside you, and you‘re both my companions. You’ll have each other’s company now… Bobby, look after Todd. He’s new to everything down there…”
His voice wavered and choked with emotion, leaving favonovel.com unable to continue.
Those present were visibly moved, and their eyes brimmed with tears.
***
With Dragon Villa No. 1 under repair, Isaac temporarily stayed in an adjacent villa upon returning from Mt. Equest.
Donovan was going up the stairs and paused when Isaac called out, “Donovan, wait a moment.”
He stopped on the staircase and turned to Isaac.
“What is it?”
Isaac approached Donovan and met his gaze, then inquired with a chilling tone, “I need to understand everything about Gael and Morgan as well…”
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