“I also died that day. He really was strong, that man called Aventador.”

Julius spoke of his death as if it was only natural.

This was what had happened:

Two years ago, Saturnos sent one of the five Sword Masters of the Ancient Republic, the Crimson Flame Aventador, to get rid of Julius, and it was said that Julius came out as the victor.

But that wasn’t what really happened.

Julius and Aventador were equally matched. Unlike the report that had gone to Saturnos, both of them had died during the fight.

“But using one of these runes, or more precisely the Rune of Resurrection, I revived.”

“...!”

“And because of that, I also got stronger. Strong enough to defeat you.”

Saying that, Julius stared at Saturnos with an arrogant gaze. It was as if he was telling him that he was no longer his match.

You’re just a ghost of your glorious past; an empty shell.

Look...