The Decline

Childhood sweethearts, but beauty fades with age. Though their bond withered, the childhood friend still protected and watched over her.

A cup of tea, a small table. He has heard enough stories of emperors and generals, and grown tired of them.

He gave up a life of peace for her.

He gave everything he had for her.

He withdrew from the world for her.

Through the cycle of reincarnation, the phoenix is reborn from the ashes. **Reborn

I will wait for you to return. That is the greatest fortune of my life.

I ask for nothing more.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.