The leader of the Carpenter's Guild spoke on their behalf, gesturing to the young man standing behind him, "After extensive discussions, the City Council has concluded that Jenny's marriage would affect the position and interests of Marlinna City. As such, the decision should not be made solely by her and her father."
"This is Geoffrey Abbot, the son of a senator from the Senate Republic on the Southern Peninsula," he introduced.
"We deem a union between Jenny and him to be more appropriate."
The Guild leader's face turned pale with rage, "I need the city council's approval to marry off my own daughter?"
The members of the Marlinna City Council all shook their heads in disagreement, asserting their right to have a say in Jenny's marriage.
Baron Taketick's face was also grim as he coldly stared at this suddenly appeared adversary, Geoffrey Abbot, and challenged, "You are not an Ambros citizen, are you?"
