The chaos within Merchant's Rest lasted for nearly a week, during which time the Prince stayed and made various shocking declarations.
A conflict arose as the Delwyn family became enraged at the Prince's sudden proposal and demanded that the Diante family decline and reject the offer.
But Mayor Christopher responded with a sincere and frank answer.
His family was in a dire and dangerous position. With all the scandals and revelations in Merchant's Rest, which made it a hub of transport to the nearby regions and even to the other kingdoms, his family was constantly threatened by a secret cabal that was out to kill him.
The Delwyn family does not consider the affairs of Merchant's Rest important, whereas the Prince has promised many such blessings.
Rumors of Crystal's beauty and her sister's beauty began to spread.
