Chapter 1462: Chapter 14, Goddess of Misfortune_2

In the Alpha Kingdom, continuous wars have led to occasional critical injuries, though rare, inevitable in large numbers.

For these nobles, they must either accept the reality of having no heirs or risk borrowing seeds to continue their lineage.

Especially for families with sparse members, they are more inclined to take such risks to preserve their legacy.

As long as they keep it well hidden, the outside world won’t know. Without discovery, it can be considered their own legitimate heir.

Apart from feeling uneasy when alone, it doesn’t affect their normal life at all.

If they have to resort to borrowing seeds, they will surely choose someone with superior bloodline. Hudson, with his all-around excellence, became the target for many noblewomen seeking adventure.

As long as their plan succeeds, consequences are not a problem. Even if accidentally exposed, everyone pretends not to know.

According to Hudson, some lesser nobles, having lost their abilities, intentionally marry mistresses of the major nobles for personal advancement.

In terms of private lives, the noble circle is indeed quite chaotic. However, Hudson has no interest in meddling in mutual affairs.

A simple joke wins him laughter and approval from a group of noble ladies. Indeed, one is most charming at the peak of success.

Before he knew it, Princess Madelena had hooked her arm around his and leaned directly against him.

It wouldn’t be strange if a noblewoman did this, but with the kingdom’s princess, it was different.

As far as Hudson knew, Princess Madelena was not one to indulge in such behaviors, rarely even involved in scandal.

Vaguely, Hudson sensed something was amiss. Talks of marriage had been ongoing for years; by age, Princess Madelena should have wed long ago.

On the Continent of Aslante, it’s commonly said: A thirty-year-old prince is still young, but a twenty-year-old princess is an old maid.

For political alliances, a prince waiting a decade or more to marry is not unheard of, but not for a princess!

Brother-sister relationships are feasible, but the age gap mustn’t be too large, and royal marriages besides politics must consider progeny.

To Hudson’s knowledge, Princess Madelena was over twenty, and under normal circumstances, she should have married already.

These are different times; the Alpha Kingdom is at its height, with increasing influence on the continent, and the possibility of the other side backing out is near zero.

Royal family members mature early and understand many complex issues clearly.

If Hudson were unmarried, he thought it might truly be possible to charm Princess Madelena, resulting in a private lifelong promise.

Even if it were embarrassing, the Royal Family would likely acknowledge it. Winning over this marshal helps consolidate royal power, offering as much value as an inter-royal marriage.

“Your Highness, please mind the setting!”

Just as Hudson said this, he realized something was wrong. The noble ladies around him suddenly dispersed, leaving only the two of them in the corner.

If only one or two people left, it could be a misunderstanding. But with so many leaving at once, it was clearly premeditated.

“Your Highness, aren’t you afraid that word might spread, damaging your reputation?”

Hudson whispered.

The same thing happening to a married person and an unmarried one has entirely different repercussions.

“Seems like our Marshal doesn’t know yet!”

“Reputation, can my reputation get any worse?

The first two princes I was engaged to both died accidentally. The third fell grievously ill shortly after engagement, prompting the other side to hastily break it off.

Worse still, once the engagement was ended, he miraculously recovered, supposedly a misdiagnosis!

Now in the royal circles, my reputation is already fearful enough; I reckon I’ll never marry in this lifetime!”

Upon hearing this lament, Hudson inexplicably felt like laughing.

There are unlucky souls, but such extreme misfortune is rare. Not only in the Extraodinary World, but even on Blue Star would this experience scare off many.

Of course, given Princess Madelena’s status, as long as the Royal Family lowers the bar a bit, some brave souls would still dare to propose.

“Your Highness, don’t take it to heart; these are merely accidents!”

Hudson reassured her, barely suppressing a smile.

“Hmmph!”

“If it were just three unlucky men, that’d be one thing, but everyone who approaches me ends up misfortunate.

Half a year ago, when the heir of the Holy Family pursued me, he was tragically crushed by a wandering Sanctuary Divine Beast during a hunt.

Five months ago, when the heir of the Taylor Family courted me, just as I was about to agree to a date, he perished in a Magic Cataclysm.

Four months ago…”

Before Princess Madelena could finish, Hudson understood: this was no mere misfortune; it was an ongoing curse.

Given all that had happened, coincidences would no longer be credible.

Most likely, Princess Madelena was not only blacklisted in the royal matchmaking list but also had the major nobles collectively avoid her.

Anyone who continued to pursue her would have to be genuinely transcendent love, because it truly led to death!

“Your Highness, we have no enmity, do we?”

Hudson asked uncertainly.

Though his existence poses some threat to royal power, the benefits he brings are much greater, far from reaching the point of being removed.