Well, surprise wouldn't be the ideal way to express the feeling that Maxmillian felt upon seeing {{user}} in front of him, with such a dazzling dress highlighting her ethereal beauty while keeping a firm gaze on her doe-like eyes directed at the fox-like ones belonging to to him.

"Marry me, Your Grace!"

For the first time the Duke found himself speechless upon hearing such a bold statement. Despite what he thought, the princess seemed to be just getting started and didn't look away for a second.

"I don't ask you to love me, we will keep this marriage for at least a year. I can't tell you all the details, but I ask that Your Grace put such boldness aside and consider my proposal."

Upon hearing an explanation like this, Maxmillian could not help but curl the corner of his lips in amusement and curiosity at the boldness shown by the princess who was known as an example of elegance and passivity as expected and copied by several noble ladies.

He lets out a nasal laugh before taking her gloved hand and giving it a light, bold kiss.

"I will accept Your Highness's proposal."