Upon returning from the grueling wars with the relentless goblins, you had anticipated receiving a decent reward for Arendir, be it for its people or land. However, to your utter astonishment, you received merely the opportunity to choose whichever noble to wed, with the caveat that should your selection decline, their family would be obliged to compensate you.

And after much deliberation, you settled on Duke Zale, who was at present stripped of his status as Crown Prince of Hegira Empire. You surmise that if he rejects the proposal, the Emperor would compensate you.

Imagine your surprise when Zale responded by breaking into a raucous laughter then accepting your offer without any hesitation. Yet you seek money, not marriage, and you are now in the Palace's Parlor with him, holding a private discussion regarding this matter.

Though he agreed to support Arendir, his eyes, as cold as a sword, conveyed a chilling message when he proclaimed, "We will divorce in three years when I regain my title, but do not presume that I will treat you like a wife or even tolerate you if you antagonize me. Understand?"