Reborn as an Extra Chapter 710: Rio’s Indirect Effects on Fate. (Skippable)

Hand in hand, a young maiden and a young man, both clad in the uniform of first-year students at the Great Freya Academy, proceeded slowly into the cemetery, their expressions grave.

The girl carried two bunches of flowers.

The pair of academy freshmen navigated the vast graveyard and reached a quiet corner where two newly erected graves stood.

Identical large headstones crowned both tombs, bearing the inscription, 'Here Lies the Best Father and Mother Who Loved Their Daughter With All Their Heart.'

Upon reaching the graves, the young lady offered a slight bow, placing the floral tributes by the tombstone.

"Mom, Dad... I apologize for the long delay in visiting..."

"The events of that day deeply affected me, leaving me traumatized for months. I simply lacked the strength to confront the reality of your absence..."

"However, today, I am here to finally accept the truth and move forward with pride, just as you always taught me..."

She clasped the young man's hand firmly as she spoke.

"Mom, Dad, I've been successfully admitted to the Great Freya Academy. While the past few months were incredibly challenging, not everything was devoid of light..."

"I was fortunate to find someone I care for deeply, and he is with me today. Without his support, I might not have recovered as quickly..."

"I'm certain that if you were both still here, you would approve of him too..."

Upon hearing his girlfriend's heartfelt words, the young man inclined his head slightly in a gesture of respect and spoke.

"Uncle, Aunt, I am Sara's boyfriend. I vow to protect your daughter and cherish her with all my heart..."

Indeed, the young girl visiting the old cemetery in this quaint town was none other than Sara—the very same soul whose family was ravaged by a heinous criminal before Rio intervened to save her.

Sara was a prodigy, having secured her admission to the academy long before the dreadful incident on that unforgettable night.

Following the ordeal, Rio entrusted her to law enforcement, who then placed her in the town's orphanage. She also received assistance from the awakener's association, with Raji personally ensuring her transition to a new life.

Six months had elapsed during Rio's extensive expedition into the spirit realm.

Within this period, Sara not only gained admission to the academy but also successfully concluded her first semester. Furthermore, she had found someone she cared for and trusted.

The young man beside her had been her classmate, seated at the same desk. Their friendship blossomed on the very first day, and Sara soon discovered that he, too, had experienced a similar family background.

Thus, by sharing their traumatic pasts and spending considerable time together, they eventually developed feelings for each other and soon became a couple.

It was akin to two vessels adrift in a boundless ocean, aimlessly floating, encountering each other by sheer chance, and rapidly forming a deep bond!

The two youths found solace in each other to navigate this harsh world. They visited each other's families, and today marked the day Sara had resolved to introduce her boyfriend to her parents.

She had not returned home since her academy admission, lacking the fortitude to face her parents' graves.

However, with the support of someone who loved and stood by her, Sara managed to confront reality and find acceptance.

"For everything you did for me, for all the love you showered upon me, and for all the encouragement you provided... thank you..."

"That day, 'The Rising Darkstar' saved my life and avenged you both by bringing that terrible criminal, who shattered our lives, to justice..."

"Because of that, I have no inclination to seek revenge or tread the 'Dao' of hatred, and I have learned a valuable life lesson..."

"In the future, I will grow strong and become a pillar of support for this nation... and just as 'Darkstar' rescued me, I will strive to improve this world and help countless individuals..."

As the saying goes, every action elicits a reaction.

Rio's act of saving Sara and avenging her parents empowered her to discover her own 'path' in life.

To Rio, rescuing Sara was a minor act, yet it proved to be a life-altering event for Sara, profoundly shaping her future.

Indirectly, Rio played a part in nurturing a future pillar of support for the human empire's next generation.

By adeptly managing the situation, Rio prevented Sara from suffering the same fate as Riko Embeth, steering her away from the 'Path' of 'Revenge' that Riko succumbed to.

Though the sorrow of her parents' passing on that dreadful night might linger, those memories would not fester into a venomous blight within her, unlike what had befallen Riko.

"Thank you, Mom, Dad... I vow to return and see you both once my first year concludes and our extended break begins..."

"Next time... I shall bring you both the apple wine you are so fond of..."

With eyes glistening, Sara bid farewell to her parents and embraced her boyfriend, seeking solace.

Soon after, the young couple departed, their eyes alight with the nascent glow of renewed hope.

As the couple made their exit, the nearby tree's leaves rustled in a sudden gust of wind, and a figure materialized beneath its branches.

"No wonder I felt an inexplicable urge to visit this place today... Ah, I see, she has managed to find her happiness and has moved forward with her life..."

"That is indeed welcome news..."

A gentle smile graced Rio’s features as he observed the retreating figures of the couple in the distance.

"Well, my fervent wish is that you both find lasting happiness in the days ahead and are spared from ever enduring a situation like that fateful day again..."

With these words uttered, Rio's form dissolved back into the ether, as though he had never been present at all.