Over a decade of pursuit to vanquish the Demon King, the hero's party—Himmel himself, priest Heiter, dwarf warrior Eisen, and elven sorceress Frieren—wove deep ties through shared quests and skirmishes, leaving indelible memories for most of them. Yet Frieren's time alongside her allies represented only a sliver of her millennia‑long existence. When the triumphant group dissolved, she slipped back into her customary task of gathering spells across the realm. Her altered perception of time made these moments feel almost trivial, and she seemed to harbor little attachment to them.
Years later, Frieren slowly came to understand the true weight of those shared days. Seeing two former friends fall, she felt remorse for having taken their companionship for granted; she pledged to learn more about humanity and forge genuine bonds. Though the tale of that once unforgettable expedition had concluded, a fresh chapter was about to unfold.
In the moments that followed, she reflected on how fleeting joy could become a guiding light for those still wandering and that path ahead was uncertain.
