"Does the king also marry through courtship and sky duel?" Mirabella asked curiously.
Torrel looked at the king's favor-bearer and hesitated for a moment. But considering her position, he let slip some information. "My lady, though courtship and duels are common among the subjects of Dusthaven, it is not the same for royals. One might count the sands covering Dusthaven, but the king's relatives are as vast as the ocean stretching across this kingdom."
"However, certain unfortunate events lead to the brutal death of the king's ancestors. Though the king's relatives are still vast, only a few prominent families remain. Kings often marry through political alliances rather than waiting for their soulmates or ceremonies like courtship and sky duels. Even the previous king married his third cousin from among his relatives, and their union gave birth to our current king."
At the mention of the late king, Torrel felt a momentary discomfort but quickly concealed it.
