As it turned out, Rune did not need to think long about the answer. He already knew that he really liked Rose. In fact, he suspected that what he had for Rose was love at first sight. It was very rare and special.
In his 40-year life, he had never been attracted to any woman before. Only to Rose did he feel so strongly attracted, and in a very short time, his feelings for the girl had become very deep.
If what he was feeling for her was really love, then Rune wouldn't keep score with Rose or think about the pros and cons for him. He loved the girl unconditionally, and he would make her happy.
And he had a lifetime to wait for her.
Leon had thrown away such a precious gem like Rose for mere status and power ... that would be his loss.
If Leon later realized that they were all meaningless compared to Rose, a woman who sincerely loved him when he was a nobody and had nothing ... it would be too late for him, because Rune would take Rose away from him.