Can you be mine?

The atmosphere was heavy, or rather within the kilometer radius where they stood, it was impossible for the weak to approach, and the strong could only force themselves to watch from a distance, hoping that everything would be okay as they knew well that facing Serafall instead of being of supporting Masa, they could only become a burden, especially when he had reminded all of them. 

Still, after giving everyone an order, Masa put all of his focus on the woman before him, never expecting to see this side of her or even such a great outburst from her. 

Were her feelings toward him so strong? 

How old was she again? 

More importantly, why did Serafall show such a face? 

Despite her outburst of her Demonic Power, which caused the temperature to become so low that the snow became apparent in this place, her eyes were red with tears, and she was like a child that was abandoned, showing the clear sadness on her face and body, causing her petite body to become even smaller. 

This surprised and stunned him in a place where Masa ignored the cold temperature that was enough to freeze him, realizing that he might make a wrong assumption about Serafall. 

In his mind, he shouldn't have much of an expectation toward those older women like Serafall, as they had many experiences, and he thought that they were just playing with him, using him like a toy like how they treated him in childhood, so even if many said that he should be with Serafall, he had never thought of making her into his wife. 

Instead of Serafall, Masa chose Ravel as they came from the same status, and she was also his childhood friend, someone that he knew from a child, and he knew well that she could be a good wife for him. 

On the other hand, Serafall's status as the Leviathan, even though it was just a symbol, made everything become complicated. 

So—

"Why?" 

Even if Serafall asked him this question, Masa never thought that his decision was wrong. 

"What do you mean by why?" 

"Don't play stupid!" 

"Then, be clear with me." 

Instead of being scared, Masa stared at Serafall calmly, which made her flinch slightly, thinking that he was no longer that cub that she could play and tease, but the memory they had from childhood till now made her think that everything that she did, no matter how stupid it was, he would follow her despite his resistance, and she thought of "him" would be forever by her side, yet—

"Why did you decide to marry her? If it was Sirzech, then you could just call me, right?!" 

Yes, even if Serafall was furious, she wasn't stupid, and she knew Masa well. She knew that he hated trouble, so he would mostly stay in his domain. The fact that he decided to face Sirzech surprised her, yet the fact that Sirzech wanted to marry him to his little sister was what annoyed her the most, and she might even break their friendship right away! 

However, even if Masa had such trouble, why didn't he even think of calling her? 

If Masa had called her, would he have even needed to confess to Ravel that day?

Or rather, if there was someone that he should confess to, then it should be her! 

"...do you think I am so unreliable in your eyes?" 

Yes, Serafall thought that Masa just didn't want to trouble her with his problem, so that was why he confessed to Ravel and made Ravel his official fiancee. If that wasn't the case, then would he even think to confess?

Hearing that, Masa didn't refute it since he knew well that if Sirzech didn't trouble him, then he wouldn't make such a confession. 

Yet, he didn't regret his decision since even if Serafall was there, he knew that he would choose Ravel in the end. 

"Sorry, but I am glad that I confessed at that time, and I never regret choosing her as my fiancee." 

A woman who was too strong was too complicated, and while Masa knew that it was quite unmanly, having a weaker woman was far better for a long relationship. While he knew that this might sound sexist, as a man, he wanted to be the dominant, the one above his woman. 

Others might think that he was petty, cowardly, or whatever, but he didn't think that he was wrong as this was his preference. 

A marriage was forever, and many factors were needed to maintain such a relationship; with all of that, he came to the conclusion that Ravel was the best for him. 

Regardless of whatever he had said, in the end, he chose Ravel, not Serafall. 

That's it, nothing less or more, and even if Serafall came, Masa wouldn't change his decision. 

As the two stood so close, Serafall saw his earnest and determined eyes, which clearly told her that he had made up his mind and that he didn't regret his decision to choose Ravel instead of her. Masa had chosen Ravel, not her, and while she felt the strength in her body was drained, feeling weak due to his cruel abandonment, she knew that it was just her assumption that he would be hers forever. 

Yet, the truth? 

Masa was no longer under her control, and even if he had received so much pressure from her power, his obedience was no longer there, and he had decided to be truthful with his feelings. He didn't flinch and faced her calmly like a mature adult, making this rejection even harder for her. 

Yet, Serafall wasn't some nobody, and as a woman of her status, she had her own pride, which was impossible to throw away, so while it was hard, and she regretted this choice forever in the future, she said, "I see." 

Her face was blank, which was something that one never thought would appear on her, and she would always be bubbly and show a silly expression. 

Meanwhile, Masa knew that he had hurt Serafall, and after this, he knew that they would no longer have a relationship between them. However, unlike before, he was no longer weak, and he didn't want her to leave him like this, so—

"Goodbye—" 

Before Serafall finished her words, Masa took and kissed her lips. 

The sudden intimate exchange caused her head to be filled with confusion, and the gentleness that came from the kiss caused the determination that she had made to leave to waver once again. 

Only when she thought that this kiss would become a lewd one that messed up her head and made her jump due to an impulse of her feelings toward him, Masa only kissed her softly and said, "Can you be mine too, Serafall?" 

Masa knew that he was the worst after he said all of this, but he didn't regret it since he had expressed his feelings. 

Yet, when he was ready to be frozen to death by Serafall—

"Sure." 

"Huh? Really?" 

Masa was surprised, but Serafall looked at him and said, "If you can survive my attacks, then I will be yours." 

"...."

While Masa was speechless, he said, "Okay." 

"...are you sure." 

"Yeah." Masa nodded without hesitation. "But not here. Let's change the place." 

"Okay." 

As the two had made their promise, they left for a quiet place to determine everything.