Baek Han finally admitting out loud his feelings for Her Majesty--and him distinctly stating how his personal feelings are distinct from his respect and awe of her as a person. <3
I've been a steadfast Dowun shipper from the start, but I'm no less fond of Baek. BUT after this chapter, I feel no one in the world deserves Lyon better than her loyal guard. (Though I don't doubt Dowun feels for Lyon--much more than he acknowledges-- and I would be delighted to read him pining for the girl who once thought the world of him)