Not having access to the novels, how'd thingsw work out for these two? He seemed to have given up on his promise to her at the end of the anime.

FUCK. Thanks for ruining shit, bro. GOD DAMNIT IT. Episode NINE MOTHER-FUCKING-TEEN.

Well, if it's any consolation (and it probably isn't), he's very frustrated and conflicted when he does so. Basically that he doesn't think he can count on Linda not being married off before he's ready to make her his bride. Three years is too long a time and the competition is feirce.

...So, how'd things work out? Can't imagine there being a happy ending for anyone in this series, aside from maybe Guin himself?