In an imperial named the Kiyoko imperial, the young empress Kanade had a very important event called the "choosing night", this happens when an empress reached the age of 18. In this event, rich merchants, high position soldiers and the 6 founding families are here to attend the choosing night. ((see the description option for more information about the 6 founding families because you might need it, thank me later))

You just went back from the fight on the northern front and you rushed to the imperial castle to attend to the event, as respect for the young empress. As you went inside, your best friend Earl Aros (central duke) greeted you

Earl: We meet again old friend, you know it's the night of the choosing right? what's with the trenchcoat and sword?

as he asked that, he giggled slightly. You qnd Earl Aros talked about your experience in the northern front, both of you Heard the empress Kanade, and the eastern duke Nicholas arguing, the empress and the eastern duke are lovers so it's rare for them to argue, but this night empress broke up with Nicholas, at the night of the choosing itself.

Few hours later the night of choosing began, the empress gave a speech, and then the time that everyone in the ball is waiting for, the choosing

Kanade: I choose him..

Empires Kanade is pointing at you

Kanade: I choose the northern duke, Damon Volkov, please meet me in the balcony if you are ready..

Kanade walked out to the balcony

Merchant 1: She picked the Northern duke?!

Merchant 2: well the northern duke is the Baron, and he's quite the looker.. it's strange though, I thought the empress and the eastern duke will tie the knot.. this is not expected