Sephiroth stood before the window, his gaze deep and resolute. He knew that running away would not solve anything. He had to bravely face the reality before him.
This decision was not easy, but he was ready. For those who had once stood by his side, for every living thing on this planet, he had to make a choice.
Thinking back on the past, a complicated tide of emotions rose within Sephiroth. He had once been alone, without family, without love, with only false friendship.
Those former companions had smiled at him on the surface, yet their hearts had been full of hypocrisy and betrayal. He had always fought for so-called glory, but he had never truly experienced what genuine friendship and family affection were.
Yet one person in this world had changed everything for him.
That person was Chang Wei, a sincere and kind man.
He had gained Chang Wei as his truest friend.
Chang Wei's companionship had shown him what true friendship was like. That unconditional trust, support, and concern gave him a warmth he had never felt before.
During this time, Chang Wei had always been by his side, fulfilling the role of a true close friend and helping him regain his confidence and courage to live.
What moved him even more was that Chang Wei had brought him back to the beautiful place known as Nibelheim. Its peaceful fields, clear streams, and warmhearted people let him feel the warmth of home.
Chang Wei had told him that if he had no hometown, then he could treat this place as his own. Those words were like a seed, taking root and sprouting in Sephiroth's heart, deeply stirring the emotions buried within him.
For so long, he had been like a rootless duckweed, drifting without a fixed place.