"Okay..."
Her voice was quiet, yet surprisingly calm.
"I've made my decision."
Amon's expression immediately became serious. The playful smile he usually wore disappeared as he waited for her answer.
Seraphina took a small breath before looking directly into his eyes.
"I'm ready to give you my answer, Amon."
A gentle breeze passed through the trees behind them, carrying the soft rustling of leaves through the quiet space.
For a moment, the world seemed to disappear around them.
Amon's heart began pounding.
'What should I do? I'm so nervous... Why is my heart beating this fast?'
He had faced monsters, fought dangerous opponents, and stood on the verge of death more times than he wanted to remember.
Yet somehow, waiting for one girl's answer was making him more nervous than any battle.
Seraphina closed her eyes.
"Fhuu..."
She slowly exhaled, gathering the courage to say what had been weighing on her heart.
Then she opened her golden eyes again.
"Amon..."
"Yes?"
