Markus looked in Castitas' eyes, his mind running a million miles an hour. Should he say how he feels? What if he says the wrong thing? The knight fought through an internal conflict on the decision he was about to make. This could change everything, for the good or the bad. Was he willing to take that risk? And that's when he realized, he would risk anything for the priestess. He would do anything to keep her safe and happy and would go as far as laying down his life to protect her. He looked deep into her eyes and said the words that would seal his fate forever, words that he will never be able to take back. "I'm... in love with you."