When the fifth year of the expedition occurred, there was much anticipation that Erin might have a change of heart regarding his refusal to accept the crown prince title of Toliream. However, he astonished everyone by pledging his allegiance to the kingdom of Vortrion and refraining from choosing a wife during the Bride Selection.
This unprecedented decision left everyone completely taken aback. It was particularly disheartening for the people of Toliream who had placed their hope in Erin as a potential great ruler, believing that he had the potential to become the greatest leader their kingdom had ever had. Consequently, Erin's unexpected choice to pledge his loyalty to Vortrion and forsake his claim to the Toliream throne left the people of Seerian disappointed and crestfallen.
