Chapter 14: Back II

"I also wonder why... If only I could, I would be glad to take his place. I would be glad to die in his stead. If it means that Frank can live, then I will gladly do so."

Falling on the ground, his feet can't move as Clad holds them with his earth manipulation. But even so, Alex did not try to get out and run away.

"Then die"

Closing his eyes, Alex also wonders to himself why he isn't afraid to die.

'Is it because I have no one left for me to keep on living? Is it because I just don't find myself happy if I live? '

All this time, he feels alive because Frank showed him how to. Now that he is gone, it is back to square one. As if everything turns black again. As if life has no colors anymore.

He just realized that the very reason why he can live is all because of the fact that Frank is with him. Frank is by his side and all.

"If you are glad to die now, I wouldn't let you die."

Opening his eyes, Clad pulls out his sword and looks at the burning Voneveir palace walls.

"If you wa