"Dune actually made Rein the commander of the Melo Warriors." Marie breathed, the words emerging half-disbelieving despite witnessing it directly.
Joseph's lips twitched into something between a smile and bewilderment. "A Supreme Commander. He didn't just have the Forerunners warrior help us, but made it so Rein can lead them."
Casseo shook his head slowly, the gesture carrying amazement rather than denial. "The legends were one thing, but this..."
Reinhard closed his eyes, blocking out their reactions.
The memories flooded back, not his own but Dune's, experienced through the Star Jewel's power. He saw the faces of warriors laughing in Melo City's streets, and then he heard their voices cheering after victories.
He felt their determination when facing impossible odds and witnessed their pride in protecting something worth dying for. He understood now why these people had answered the call, it was all to help Dune.
