But… six months ago, he saw a chance. A girl of only 12 years, but one so powerful that no one dared to oppose her. Not even the Sovereign, an unmatched ruler of a nation felt confident enough to punish her.
Someone like that, Alexis feared very much as well. But as she spoke, Alexis understood that for whatever reason, Savine was unwilling to make enemies with the Sovereignty. He heard some of the nobles saying that she was afraid, but Alexis felt that it was different.
He heard the speech she gave when Alexis demanded her to dedicate her life to the Sovereignty. The impossibility of it if one didn't have enough authority. Alexis knew that. He knew it very well. In fact, even with the necessary authorities in one's hands, it was difficult to bring change to the world.
Savine, all of a sudden, didn't feel so alien and unapproachable anymore.
In the spur of a moment, Alexis asked her hand in marriage.
