On a desolate continent in the distant past, maybe a thousand years ago. Freya stands on the mountain of corpses. She looks tired and pale, with blood stains on her face and scars.

Her torn violet Magic Battle robe flutters in the wind as she stands with her sword in one hand and purple eyes gazing up at the sky.

Her head sank low as she sighed loudly, her eyes welling up with tears.

“Why, my love, did you choose death over me? If I can't save you in this life, I will do it in the next," she added quietly.

   ........... 

    In Niana's apartment. She is currently seated and calm, her right leg extended. Her feet are quite swollen. She gazed out the window while waiting for Julien, mindlessly thinking about the past.

Julien arrives at her apartment in less than 30 minutes. Niana sends her security code since she is unable to walk properly.

While waiting for the elevator, Julien's heart was pounding so rapidly that he was sweating cold. His anxieties are killing him. He realizes that this meeting with her is unique.

He is aware that this meeting will result in significant changes.

*Ding*

When the elevator arrives, he runs inside. He pushes the 16th-floor button with his left index finger.

    He exhales deeply to settle his anxiety and wipes his forehead as well. He first straightens his shirt outside Niana's apartment, then he wipes his face once more to get the sweat and oil off. You shouldn't be alarmed, Julien; it's only Niana; you two often have lunch together and chat at the office.

    He swiped the screen up and entered the lock code. The lock opens after a beeping noise. He walks into the apartment.

He uncomfortably entered the apartment while exclaiming, "N-N-Niana I'm here!" He then placed down the items he purchased and took off his shoes.

“Hey, I'm going in,” he says as he enters the narrow corridor. He observed that Niana's apartment had a pleasant scent.

    He took a few steps before he saw the living room and then she was there. Her right leg was stretched toward the table as she sat.

When Niana noticed her, her eyes sparkled like she saw the most important thing in the world. 

She feels horrible since she is eager about their "date" and feels very guilty about what occurred. "Julien, sorry I wasn't able to accompany you, and here you are going through all these troubles."

“Don't mention it; you might not have harmed your feet if it weren't for me asking you to go outside,” Julien came up and sat down next to her.

   Julien remarked with worry, "Anyway, let me examine first your injuries to see if there is a broken bone or if it needs medical treatment," and he walked over to the table and touched Niana's foot.

Julien's approach and closeness to Niana startled her. She couldn't respond straight away!

She was surprised and said in a high-pitched voice, "Ju-Julien! "

"What, is this part painful?

With his left hand, he supports Niana's feet while using his index and middle fingers to softly massage the ankle region. Being an oriental physician, Julien is quite knowledgeable about human anatomy.

    Without knowing Niana's response, Julien performs his examination. He believes she was actually in agony.

    She said in her mind "He is still the same clueless guy, oblivious to people's feelings."