"There probably better way than forcing a marriage between the two of us, right?" Stella asked, hoping to get out of the marriage.
"Tell me, will you receive more support as an alchemist, or as a wife?" Merith asked.
Stella find herself unable to answer, because she knew the correct one. Being the wife of the king, well, a future King would mean greater support. Probably even more than what she receive.
If he can blackmailed City Lord Ferrum for ingredients she wanted and needed, he could do the same with the other City Lords. However, even if he did it once, it does not mean it will happen again. At least as a regular alchemist.
However, as his wife, it is certain, or have a high chance to get what she wanted in her path in alchemy, to pursue the peak of the craft.
