But his family's glory, much like the surname that had been stripped from him, was now a thing of the past.
To reclaim that honor, to restore the greatness and nobility of the blood that flowed in his veins, his only choice was to pledge himself to that powerful figure.
In the end, among those remaining, only Pachy chose to join the Imperial Infantry Corps. The shy young man's dream of becoming a Knight, much like Reinhardt's, was filled with unwavering passion and zeal.
Carl thought of his childhood sweetheart back home and the Knight's dream he had failed to realize after three years. In the end, he bowed to the cruelty of reality.
Before they parted, he tearfully embraced Reinhardt and Pachy, for he knew this would be the last time they would see each other.
After seeing the last group of young men off, only Reinhardt remained in the tent.
Sedon watched him in silence.
