162 Training With Xion

'You know, I see you've changed a lot lately,' said Xion as he turned his body and faced Therius. "Is it because you fall in love with her?"

"Yes," Therius replied firmly. He still closed his eyes. His mind was filled with happiness as he reminisced the moment earlier today when he had the opportunity to hug Emma's waist as he saved her from the water onslaught, and took her up in the air as she wrapped her hands around his neck.

Ah ... when would he get another chance to hold her again? He could only sigh.

'So, you do love her. Then why did you promise to admit defeat to her in five years?' Xion asked. 'By doing so, you will lose the opportunity to marry her.'