From His Shield to His Nightmare
It was imbued with the blessing imprints of Elder Alaric and Cedric’s mother, Lady Elena.
A parchment letter slipped out.
【Dearest Alaina, happy birthday. We know we have no right to ask for your forgiveness, nor do we have the face to appear before you again. This cloak is one of the most precious defensive relics in our family’s treasury. We hope it can, in our stead, protect you in the days to come, keeping you safe from all darkness and harm.】
I stroked the cloak, feeling the warm, pure magic emanating from it.
I understood the heavy guilt and goodwill behind this gift.