Kurtis was dumbfounded after knowing about Seiji's identity and the place they're currently in. He become alerted knowing that they're inside the enemy's territory. He even leisurely eats the soup he offers and told him a lot of things!
Thank goodness, I didn't mention Tear's real identity. Careless!
Seiji only stared at him while Kurtis block Ultear using his body. Seiji sigh as he watch him in a full defense mode.
"I don't know what you're doing but let me clear one thing. I don't plan on hurting the people I painstakingly brought here and treated." Seiji pointed out.
"Remember what I told you earlier? The village where I was prisoned underground is lead by the people you rule. And they were experimenting the monsters and beasts to attack and invade Betania Kingdom! If you use those monsters and beasts a lot of innocent people will die, Seiji."
"It was a yes and a no. Yes, they were the people under me but they're not following my orders. I was the only direct descendant of the Chief of Calumbias Clan but recently, divisions among my people started to form. Some were trying to use violence, just like you mentioned, to get what they desire. Because as you know, the Twin Impassable Mountain Ranges where we reside is nothing but a piece of hell. Living here is hell even if it's winter. Food is scarce, with an unpredictable weather and danger from both the place and monsters and beasts. We're in a grave situation where death only awaits us if we don't adapt to our environment. However, adapting is never enough of a solution. The main problem still haven't been solved. A secure source of food, water, housing and clothing. A place safe from any kind of danger where the young children could get to play outside without fear of being attack by monsters and beasts. And though I do not agree with the methods of my Clansman, I don't have the right to stop them when they're doing that with the thought of making our Clan to have a better future."
"Even with the expense of innocent lives?" Kurtis couldn't understand. As a knight fighting only monsters and beasts, killing a human being is just outrageous. How can you kill someone of your own kind? A human?
"Death is inevitable in war." Seiji said like it was nothing. "However, like I said, I do not agree with them. I despise violence and I want to solve matters in a more peaceful way. You're a citizen of Betania Kingdom, a knight as well, can I have a favor to ask?"
Kurtis was silent for a moment. "What is it? I'll hear you out first before I decide."
"That's fine." Seiji walks toward a brown cabinet. Open it and take out an envelope. "My favor is just simple. Can you hand it over to your king?" he handed the envelope to Kurtis.
"What?"
Seiji started explaining his intent and plans while Kurtis listen to him despite his dislike towards Seiji's clan. He listen because Seiji had help him and Ultear when they're in peril. However, after hearing him Kurtis was dumbfounded and was lost for words. His world stop, a lump in his throat and a burning sensation in the pit of his stomach. His mind couldn't process what he just heard. Even after Seiji left his house and leave him, Kurtis mind wander off somewhere.
"...tis..."
"Kurtis!" Ultear clap her hands in front of him to wake him up since he's staring blankly in the air. He didn't budge even how many times Ultear called his name.
"What's wrong? Are you fine? Why are you sitting there, staring at nothing?"
"Ah..." Kurtis snap out. He blink multiple times as he watch Ultear wave her hands in front of him. Without saying anything, he suddenly hug her tightly. "You're awake. I'm so glad you're safe, Tear."
"I'm also glad you're safe, Kurtis. But anyway, where are we?" Ultear hug him back as she scan her eyes around. "Looking at the place, it looks like were in Calumbias Clan." Ultear jokingly said but her laughter slowly subsided as he watch Kurtis nodded his head. Kurtis confirm that they were indeed in the Calumbias Clan territory.
"Oh, shit--" she suddenly cover her mouth as curse slip off in shock. "Are you freaking serious? How? I mean how did we end up here?"
And so, Kurtis explained everything that Seiji told him. With an exception of their last conversation and about the letter.
"I love you Tear,"
"That was out of nowhere, Kurtis. What's with you? Anyway, I love you too. In the first place, I won't even accept your love of I don't feel the same."
Kurtis lips curve into a smile as he started kissing Ultear passionately. The latter responded with the passion and intensity, sharing the love they have as their heart beat rhythmically inside their chest. Their time together were always short because both of them were busy achieving their dreams. They could only talk in letters that will arrive every two to three weeks, however, even that wasn't enough to fill the time they could have spend together. They wanted to stay longer in each other's arms more, feeling each others warmth and love. They couldn't get enough with this romance. Their hearts scream more, more and more.
"Kurtis...?" Ultear ask when Kurtis stop kissing her although half of their clothes were stripped. Tears started falling from Kurtis eyes to Ultear's shoulder blade. His shoulders shook immensely. She suddenly got worried and confuse at the same time.
"H-hey, what's wrong? Kurtis, why are you crying? I'm getting worried."
"I...Tear, always remember that I love you so damn much. Even if I'm not physically by your side, I am always in your heart. Always."
"..."
"I love you to the moon and back."
Ultear didn't answer and didn't answer, instead she kiss him and that was enough to convey her message that she also loves him as much as he loves her. Though, Ultear doesn't understand why Kurtis started acting that way, she doesn't mind at all. Well, she started not minding long ago after she accepted a love confession from a commoner she's supposed not to het involved with. And when she started loving him, Ultear vow to accept everything about Kurtis without prejudices.
But Ultear doesn't know that, that would be the last time she can hold Kurtis as her own, and the last time they can be together.