For over a decade he suffered and let them turn him into the perfect weapon that they wanted, all for the sake of his country.
And then they threw him away because of their greed.
Given a second chance at life, the paladin made the only choice he could think of.
If he was going to live happily this time, then the only safe place would be with the monster who killed him!

~~~

“You said you like me, right?”

The large, teasing smile on Sien’s youthful face filled Ritt’s vision.

“Well, yes, but I didn't mean-”

“Then prove it.”

His piercing auburn eyes came closer and closer.

“Let's do something that only people who like each other can do.”