Chase Smith's death

== This article takes place in an alternate universe called Proventius Struggles No More. ==
"Some people say hell is a punishment, but having anything come after death is as good as it gets." -Chase SmithChase Smith's condition had been gradually deteriorating since the Amalgamation and he had finally passed away peacefully on 25 VC due to natural causes. Although it is unknown if Chase had any children or a spouse, it was definitely known that either way--none of them had come to witness his death as he was only in the presence of unrelated figures. Chase was not in pain, but it was noted that he was brooding in the hours before he slept for the last time. 
OPTIMUS had noted that Chase's death was strange as he could have lived for plenty of more centuries due to the influence he held and currently did hold. OPTIMUS did not have much to say otherwise, but announced to Adagnitian public that Chase was both a worthy adversary and ally. 
Klaus Basecu, Gontholian ambassador, expressed his genuine sadness with a speech at the Gontholian palace; "Chase has gone out of our sight, but never from our hearts." 
Many of Troy II's great descendants attended Chase's deathbed and funeral, expressing their gratitude for the liberation of Agartha from their ancestor's regime. 
Gian Dippolito, a veteran of the Great War was not at Chase's deathbed, but attended his funeral with Hartmann. He sent a letter to the Wennviehan council proclaiming his 'great despair', accompanied by a picture of Chase giving a speech after the Liberation of Borelia. 
Laura Lindqvist, a long-time friend of Chase, had no say or comment in the matter of Chase's death. She stated that she never had a chance to tell Chase many things. Months before his death, Chase sent Laura one final letter. 
Hartmann Wilfred, a Wennviehan veteran of the Great War called Chase's death "the true end of a Wennviehan era and the end of a long chapter in Proventian leaders." 
Jhin Velazquez, a General during the Detachment of Agartha attended Chase's funeral. He stated that he was genuinely surprised from Chase's death as he thought Chase was "truly an immortal being." 
Public opinion on Chase was mixed at the time, as some credited Chase with saving Wennvieha from direct Adagnitian control, while others labeled him a "traitorous collaborator". Both sides theorize that the cause of Chase's death was his own subconscious doing, as psychologists stated many times that he had passive suicidal ideation.
Chase's funeral was held a month later in Lochinver, where tens of thousands attended to show their grievances. His gravestone is wrtten in Latin, German, and English; 
(Est tamen spes.) (Es gibt noch Hoffnung.) (There is still hope.)
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