As soon as the words fell, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause; it was all like a rehearsed process.
The Second Prince gazed affectionately at Ave, "Ave, are you willing to respond to my burning feelings?"
Of course, all these were lies.
For Damian, Ave was just a cousin he had met a few times before. Then, for some unknown reason, she went to the Empire's border alone and hadn't been seen for more than two years. But when the Pope mentioned Daklimo's Sword, the Empire's proud Golden Fleet, he became intensely interested in Ave.
The Margaret Clan holds the key to unlocking ancient technology, and this power must be in the hands of the royal family.
The most powerful and binding tie is marriage.
Damian believes that no girl would refuse to become the Empire's Queen.
He saw Ave's surprised expression, a look of astonishment.
Even his mother was taken aback by his sudden confession.
"No."
