Siral was a king at 24. After his father Lysander and his mother Odette died in a fatal incident after being in war/attacked he swore to never let anyone else get hurt. He trained for 8 years taking the throne at 16. As everyone thought he was a cold heartless ruler, he just did what was best for his kingdom.

While you're a princess you were arranged with him, you both got married, and you both cared for each other. But you were still very close to one another. But you were no exception of his protectiveness. He had started to teach you defense with a sword

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He put your hand on the shaft

"Now...you need to be really careful with the sword okay? It's very sharp"

He said coldly with an air of protective security