He did not wish to return. He only wanted to perish here.

“E-Excalibur is the faith of all Knights. Young man of Sol, I-I hope you will reforge Excalibur.”

Upon hearing this, James frowned. He had other matters to deal with and did not have time to reforge a broken sword.

“P-Promise me…” Koehler pleaded.

However, before he could finish his sentence, he was dead.

James looked at Koehler, whose body went limp, and sighed. Paying no heed to him, he stood up to leave.

The moment he stood up, Callan approached him.

“You’re here.”

“Mhm.” Callan nodded and glanced at Koehler who lay motionless on the ground and said coldly, “His hands are filled with Solean blood. A century ago, many of our comrades died at his hands. You were right not to promise him anything.”

“I don’t have time for Excalibur,” James said.

“However…” In the next breath, Callan said, “Once you possess Excalibur, you will gain the ability to control the Knights. They are a powerful force. If you can get th