The decision came after hearing their discussions about him.
After years of being blocked from choosing his own path, words like "binding" felt like the cruelest insult.
He could, in some way, understand his ancestor. He was still furious, but he could understand.
The weight of an entire bloodline resting on one decision was not something to dismiss easily. Additionally, the implicated individuals would be the same ones who ideally benefited from the contract.
As for the rumors about his so-called romantic ties with the dragon lord, he could even admit he was partly to blame for that. So yes, he could accept having to face the consequences of his own actions.
But this? Their answer to a kidnapping was another kidnapping?
If they wanted to resort to extreme measures, they should have risked themselves first. Why drag in people who had nothing to do with it? Why force others instead of asking for proper help?
