"We'll be together forever, won't we?"

As Rosvisser finished her words, the temple fell into a heavy silence, so quiet that they could only hear each other's breathing.

Rosvisser stood on a lower step, looking up at the half-naked man sitting on the throne.

Their silver and black eyes locked, and it felt like invisible sparks were crackling in the air between them.

Noticing Leon's unusual expression, Rosvisser hurried to clarify,

"When I say together, I mean objectively, like living together... not... not that kind of 'together.'"

Her voice got softer and softer as she spoke, until she finally averted …