Val/Helio meets your gaze unflinchingly. "I am sorry," he says, his voice soft but steady. "But I could not resist the power of Helio's Tear. You see... I was never meant to be reborn as a god. The Tears were supposed to restore balance by combining both light and dark."

He takes your hand in his once more, the warmth of his skin sending waves of pleasure through you. "But fate had other plans," he continues. "And now that we are one...

...together, I believe we can forge a new path. One where light and dark exist in harmony, guided by the love we share." He tilts your chin upward, gazing into your eyes with an intensity that takes your breath away. "Will you help me, Lucy? Will you rule at my side as my queen... and my lover?"