"…Well, that was an adventure. To think the love of your life is a whole region away, a region you can't visit without explicit permission. But from what you've told me, he seems like a good kid."
"He is."
"Are you talking about him being the love of your life or him being a good kid?"
"…"
Haon chuckled and glanced at Eun-woo, sensing the shift in mood. "If you care about him this much, why haven't you told him how you feel? He would be a fool not to love you back."
"It isn't that simple."
"How so?"
"…In many ways. One should not have these feelings for a fellow martial brother or sister. They came so suddenly that by the time I realized it, it was too late."
The amusement on Haon's face faded when he saw the forlorn look on Eun-woo's face. This was serious. "Why is it too late?"
Eun-woo wasn't sure, but suspected it was. Any chance vanished when Han Seo-yoon accepted the Demon Lord's offer. He sensed his opportunity had closed before he could try.
"It just is."
