Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 719

Chapter 719 Gone

Freya's smile widened slightly, and despite the frailty of her body, her spirit still shone in her eyes. "You always were the strong, silent type… but this is a bit much, don't you think?"

Magnus's heart twisted. It was just like Freya to make jokes and tease him even in her current situation. Her acting normal in this moment made everything even harder.

He took a hesitant step forward, his expression threatening to crumble as he watched her struggle to sit up straight.

Freya tilted her head, her smile fading as her expression softened. "I'm not going to be here much longer… are you really going to just stand there? Or will you be by my side?"

Magnus's eyes widened, and before he knew it, his legs carried him forward. He crossed the distance between them in a heartbeat and knelt beside her, his large hand gently cupping her delicate one.

She was cold to the touch, and it sent even more fear into his heart.

Freya gave him a teasing smile, squeezing his hand. "You know, you're as stiff as a statue sometimes… I always thought I'd be the one to break you in the end," she whispered softly, her tone filled with humor, even though she was as weak as a twig.

Magnus lowered his head, his hand trembling as he clutched hers tighter, but he made sure not to apply too much pressure.

He couldn't hold back anymore, and his voice broke with the emotions he had been burying for so long.

"I… failed you."

Freya's brow furrowed slightly, her voice quiet but firm. "How?" she asked gently, her thumb brushing against his knuckles.

"I wasn't there," Magnus whispered, his voice cracking. "I should've been there. I should've protected you. It's my duty and I failed."

Freya let out a soft, tired laugh, her fingers tightening around his hand as she shook her head weakly.

"Magnus… you were there. You were fighting to protect our family. You were battling someone who wanted to destroy everything we built… You did protect me, us."

Magnus's eyes met Freya's, seeing her once bright eyes dimmed significantly. His jaw clenched tightly as he tried to hold it together.

He couldn't break now, not in front of her. Not when she needed him to be strong. But the weight of it all—the thought of losing her—was unbearable.

Freya's gaze softened further as she looked into his eyes. "You've always been a protector, Magnus… but even you can't stop everything. You can't be everywhere at once. Don't blame yourself for this." _{ƒгeewёbnovel.com}

Magnus lowered his head, his other hand clenching so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "But I should've done more. I should've saved you."

Freya's smile returned, though it was softer, more bittersweet. "You've done more for me than anyone else ever could. You've given me everything, Magnus. I don't need saving… not from this." Her voice wavered, but she held his gaze firmly. "What I need now… is for you to be here. With me."

Magnus's heart twisted in his chest. He had faced countless enemies, fought battles that shook the world, but none of that compared to the battle he was fighting now—the battle of watching the one person who had always grounded him slip away.

It was painful. More painful than anything he had ever felt in his entire life.