An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“In response to Your Lordship’s question, this marriage alliance between our two families isn’t my decision alone-it’s also my godfather’s and the entire Mosey family’s,” Anders said with a smile.

“According to the established rules, marriages between royal bloodlines are forbidden. Have you forgotten?” Simon replied coolly.

“Sticking to outdated rules only holds us back,” Anders said, shaking his head with a smile.

He continued, “Right now, Dragonmarsh is going through a turbulent time-internally and externally. I’ve also heard the king’s health is deteriorating. There are rumors he plans to name a successor and step down soon.

“With that, Oakvale will likely be in turmoil. When that happens, all the powerful families-the four ancient houses, the eight great families, and other factions-will be dragged into the chaos.

“That’s why I’m hoping our families can form a marriage alliance to navigate the coming crisis together.”

said, “It’s natural for the king to name a successor. Why would there be turmoil? As officials,

think you’re

struggle

Ballard family doesn’t have the power to get involved in this conflict, and we have no intention of taking sides in the struggle for the throne. My family has always remained neutral, and we won’t favor anyone.

understood the Mosey family’s intentions. First, they aimed to form a marriage alliance, thereby uniting the major

they would support a specific prince to ascend the throne. Once the new king was crowned, the Mosey family’s status would rise to

Lordship, I hope you don’t mind my bluntness. If your family were merely a

Anders’s expression turned serious.

and as Duke, you hold a position of great power. In times

and back the rise of the next king. If you do that, you’ll be counted among those who helped secure his throne, and

second is to try to stay neutral, but that won’t satisfy anyone. In the end, you’ll