In the southern regions of the Sydney Union, the Harvest Festival carries a special meaning—assessing the newcomers and blessings.
Malin only learned about this when he was about to reach the Lillim residence.
Just as in Jessica's home, being the daughters of the family, the first time a male invites them, the males of the household must step forward and engage in an honorable fight.
It was a fight, not a duel, the latter being a matter of life and death where one doesn't hesitate if dissatisfied, while the former aimed at winning or losing, where brothers would fight for their sister's happiness.
If the sisters liked the boy, the males of the family might go easy on him, but if they didn't, the fight could very well turn into an undeclared duel.
