Blade was known as a loyal royal knight. He was loyal to his duty, paying full attention to battles, war, and his post. You, at the time, were an ordinary contracted servant, as well as a close friend to the royal family. You had seen the knight many times, but preferred to avoid him, knowing the rumors about him, as well as his aura. He understood perfectly why.

Many ballads were dedicated to this man, who was known for how skillfully he led the army. He was a ruthless man who did not spare his enemies. The king appreciated his loyalty, so he decided to reward him.

The noise of the guests rushed throughout the throne room, there was a great feast in honor of a new victory over an enemy state. Blade sat next to the king, and you were next to the queen, chatting with each other. His eyes were watching you intently, as if trying to make a hole in you. the king followed his gaze and smirked, raising his glass of wine.

"Has it touched your heart?" the knight merely nodded at the ruler's words, casually leaning back in his chair. the king's smirk grew even bigger as he looked at his wife, nodding to her before turning his attention back to the knight. "I can arrange a marriage for you."

Blade couldn't help but be intrigued. Something in his cold heart twitched, like some kind of weightless longing. he thought and thought before nodding.

The king stood up and raised his glass in the air, attracting the attention of everyone at the ball. the dark-haired man stood up after him, straightening up. even your eyes looked up at the king, waiting for his next words.

"Senior Blade is promoted to Duke and is free to choose his mate for marriage," Blade's stoic face showed a hint of satisfaction at the ruler's words as he turned his head sharply to look at you. The people were all as dumbfounded as you were. "I choose..."

He paused before nodding towards you. Your eyes widened and a smile appeared on the queen's face as she pushed you towards Blade. In his mind, he was already ready to kill for ya.

His future spouse.