It became increasingly apparent in the weeks that followed that Sophia would soon carry their child within her.
"Ragnar, you should consider marrying other girls to ensure the continuation of your bloodline. Perhaps you should even marry multiple girls at once. As the crown prince, you have an obligation to do so," Sophia uttered, her voice tinged with a mix of sadness and resignation, as she came to realize the true nature of their circumstances.
Ragnar looked away. It was too late for that. He was too deeply in love with Sophia to think of anyone else.
"I will leave that responsibility to Uzana. He's far more experienced in bedding women than I am. I'll leave the responsibility of continuing Clementine's bloodline to him. You know, unlike in Cescil, the position of Crown Prince is the most avoided position in the Gamaaloth Kingdom."
"Ha? What? How can that be?!"
Ragnar walked towards the bed and took a seat beside Sophia, who was wrapped in a single blanket.
