As the eldest son of Duke Velmont, one of the Four Great Dukes of the Empire, Tristan, the exceptionally handsome and talented Earl, was undoubtedly a standout among the younger generation.
Whether due to aspirations of climbing the social ladder or simply admiration for the man himself, there were countless noble ladies within imperial circles who wished to marry him and become the future Duchess.
In the original novel, the villainess Princess Astrid Calliste relentlessly tormented Lyra precisely because of this man. Ultimately, she brought disaster upon herself. In a certain sense, Tristan was the primary reason Astrid resented Lyra, after all, whenever both were present, this handsome earl would unfailingly stand chivalrously by Lyra's side, stoking the flames of jealousy burning within Astrid.
