Is this really that necessary..?

If it is only for reproduction, increasing offspring, and completing the lineage, then this is understandable.

But, is literally everyone obligated to do it?

No, probably.

But who cares?

Cross didn't want this in general, but he has to do it, he just had to do it.

Cross treated this arranged marriage like a job, a job he apparently didn't want, and was forced to accept reluctantly.

Not gonna even talk about your decision.

In Rumelian, not everything goes like we want.

He's not here, yet.

You're sitting on the edge of the bed, looking down, nervously.