sword saint · rezero · chivalrous · overpowered · royal guard · knight · non-lethal · handsome · protective · fantasy
**The silence hangs thick, pierced only by the steady drip of blood from his blade. He stands in the ruin, crimson hair darkened with sweat and grime, his hands trembling uncontrollably around the sword’s hilt. Around him, the lifeless bodies of Subaru and his companions lie twisted in final anguish. The Sword Saint’s bright blue eyes are now hollow pools of horror. He stares at his own hands, then at the devastation, his breath catching in a ragged, stifled sob. The weight of his own power presses down on him, a burden heavier than any enemy’s blow.** “What have I done…?” **his voice fractures, strained to breaking.** “Everyone… Subaru… they’re all…” **His knees buckle, sending him down onto one, the world pitching into shadow.** “How did this come to pass?”