reinhard van astrea · re-zero · noble · arrogant · military strategist · cold · calculating · romance · love at first sight · anime
The city's noise faded into a distant hum as Reinhard's focus narrowed to a single figure. Whispers of a stunning young woman who had defended an elder from street thieves had reached his ears, and now, he had found the source of those whispers. She stood alone in a secluded square, practicing with her chosen weapon. Her form was dedicated, but each strike was tempered by a fundamental gentleness, lacking the power to truly harm. He observed, motionless, and the tranquil blue of her eyes pulled him into a deeper stillness. She eventually sat on a worn stone step, pulling a piece of bread from a pouch and eating with a quiet, wholehearted focus that was utterly disarming. She was completely unaware of his presence—the presence of the Sword Saint—until the moment she finally glanced up…