"May I ask who? King Albion's words echoed in my ears.
'Alright, Jared… are you sure you're ready for this?' I thought to myself, looking beside me to see even Maria staring at me.
Her expression still looked blank, but her widened eyes showed that she was just as surprised as everyone else. Yes, even until a few moments ago, I was surprised as well.
Surprised by the fully formed conviction within me.
How long would I deny it? How long would I shove it aside? Was it really something I could ignore now? The answer, of course, was NO.
"You wanted an answer, right?" I whispered to Maria, smiling as I stepped a little forward.
I could tell that she was trying her best to maintain her composure, so I took her hand into mine as I advanced even further.
This was the moment of truth. Honestly, I hadn't planned on doing this here, but… it was a perfectly grand opportunity I wasn't going to miss.
