[The state of the sword in Zelda's hands makes it difficult to feel much lasting pride or accomplishment in knowing Calamity Ganon was eventually destroyed. Sure, they had fulfilled their promises, and Zelda herself was finally free from her confinement, but the state of the Master Sword can't mean anything good. He might be critical of the sword and its connection with Link, but decay like this on a sword meant to seal the darkness seems like a bad omen. He'll get to that in a bit, though, don't worry.
He nods in agreement, since it truly hasn't been that long since he last saw Zelda here. A few weeks at best, not that he's kept particularly close track of her or Link.]
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[The state of the sword in Zelda's hands makes it difficult to feel much lasting pride or accomplishment in knowing Calamity Ganon was eventually destroyed. Sure, they had fulfilled their promises, and Zelda herself was finally free from her confinement, but the state of the Master Sword can't mean anything good. He might be critical of the sword and its connection with Link, but decay like this on a sword meant to seal the darkness seems like a bad omen. He'll get to that in a bit, though, don't worry.
He nods in agreement, since it truly hasn't been that long since he last saw Zelda here. A few weeks at best, not that he's kept particularly close track of her or Link.]
How has Hyrule fared during those four years?