After a brief silence, Yilin softly said, "I'm sorry, Gray."
"Why are you apologizing?"
"Because... you dutifully fulfilled your oath, yet I can't complete mine. I can't even bring all those loyal to me here to protect you. I can only come by myself, even though it might not be of much use."
"No, I'm already very happy that you came. At least it proves I still have human friends, doesn't it? I'm not that much of a failure."
"No, you're not a failure at all. On the contrary, you're very successful. You are the most upright, kind, and greatest knight I've ever seen. You're a gift from the heavens to this world, greater than any human knight. You perfectly fulfilled your knightly oath and adhered to your beliefs. It's the world that has failed, not you." Gradually, Yilin's eyes began to glisten with tears.
The sea breeze gently blew, bringing the noise of the distant ocean.
The two of them quietly stood there, gazing at the sea under the night sky.
