CHAPTER 613: THE KING’S ARRANGED MARRIAGE 4

TL: Rui88

In the Northwest Bay, there was a custom similar to some places in his previous life, where age was counted by nominal years.

When Paul had just awakened his memories of his past life, it was the year 1990 of the Holy Calendar. He was nominally 14 years old, but his actual age was 13.

After being pushed into the role of a lord for five years, which was now the year 1995 of the Holy Calendar, he was already 18 years old.

People in the Northwest Bay married very early, making Paul a definite “older youth” there.

Malron Ganard, who was about the same age as him, had gotten engaged to the daughter of a nobleman last year.

And Derrick Heller, who was two years older than Paul, was already the father of a child.

Due to Paul’s pickiness about his own marriage, the old butler Philip was very anxious.

Especially after a rebellion was triggered by reforms not long ago, the old butler became even more anxious about Paul’s marriage.

This time, on the trip south to Crystal Shine for an audience with the king, the old butler had an idea.

The girls of the Northwest Bay didn’t catch your eye, but there must be some in Crystal Shine.

So he pleaded with Paul to socialize more in Crystal Shine, attend more banquets, and bring a mistress back to the Grayman family’s castle.

Of course, he also knew that Paul was not good at socializing, so he also pleaded with the others traveling with them to “guide” Paul as much as possible.

On the way to Crystal Shine, Paul also had some fantasies.

But he had never expected that his life’s most important event would descend upon him in such a way.

Hansel’s father, Count Pearson Abbott, was sent by Rodney XVIII to ask him if he was willing to become the life partner of Princess Catherine Rodney.

Catherine Rodney, the dream lover of countless talented young nobles in the kingdom, was actually… actually going to marry him?

Not long ago, he had met this famous warrior princess once.

Her appearance was impeccable. Unlike Ladi Sertia’s calmness like still water, Catherine’s beauty was an aggressive, imposing kind of beauty.

Although she did not say much either, every sentence was powerful and full of a certain strength.

All of the above might have been a unique temperament developed from being in a high position for a long time, especially from commanding an army with a vast majority of men for a long time.

She was simply the ultimate “onee-san.”

As for whether Paul was satisfied with such a woman, it was definitely a thousand percent satisfaction.

After a long silence, Paul asked Count Abbott, “What about the princess’s own opinion?”

Baron Pearson Abbott gave him a slight smile. “Since it is His Majesty the King’s wish, I believe Her Highness the Princess will also be willing.”

Huh? So is she willing or not?

Paul felt there was some mystery to it.

“This… can you let me think about it?”

This wasn’t just a pie falling from the sky; it was a whole gold mine falling down!

Could such a good thing exist in the world?

Even if it did, could he catch it?

Paul was doubtful about all of the above questions. He needed to discuss it with someone.

Count Abbott was slightly surprised by Paul’s answer.

“Alright, do you need me to tell the king you are considering it? Or should I delay my reply for some time and bring His Majesty a definite answer of yes or no?” ȐÁŊОＢÊš

Paul thought for a moment and said, “If possible, I would prefer the second option.”

The king wanted to marry his sister to him, was he really going to put on airs and say he needed to think about it?

Count Abbott nodded. “Alright, I will go to the palace to reply to His Majesty tomorrow afternoon. You will have a day to consider it before then.”

Listening to the conversation between his father and Paul, waves stirred in Hansel’s heart.

There was also a hint of sourness in these waves. After all, which young nobleman in Crystal Shine hadn’t felt admiration for Princess Catherine?

But the main thing was a re-evaluation of Paul. Had this Count of Alda become so powerful that the king had to rope him in through a marriage alliance?

Of course, Hansel also knew some other things through his father, such as the new king’s apprehension towards the princess’s supporters.

But if it were merely out of apprehension, the king could have married his sister off to other places. There were too many choices.

But His Majesty had specifically chosen Paul Grayman.

Hansel couldn’t help but persuade, “Lord Grayman, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you become an in-law of the royal family, you will become one of the highest-ranking figures in the kingdom in one step.”

“The Northwest Bay will also play an important role on Ordo’s political stage.”

Hansel’s voice was full of temptation, but he also had his own considerations.

As an official who had served Paul for many years, if Paul became a high-ranking figure in the kingdom, his own importance would also rise.

“You are right, Hansel, so I need to consider it even more carefully.”

Sigh, if only I had brought old Ford or Philip to Crystal Shine. They would have definitely helped me analyze this.

Paul saw the Abbotts, father and son, off in a state of mental fog.

He closed the door, returned to his seat, and fell into a long silence.

…

“What?”

A unanimous cry of surprise echoed around the table.

Malron, Victor, Ladi, Bernard, a recalled Hansel, and several other Northwest nobles who were on good terms with Paul…Price Parker, Derrick Heller, and others…were now gathered in a room at the Alda legation in Crystal Shine.

“That famous Princess Catherine, the king… is actually going to marry her to you?”

Everyone expressed their disbelief.

“What? Am I not worthy of marrying her in your eyes?”

Paul was a little annoyed. ‘Fine! So that’s how you see me.’

“Oh, don’t misunderstand, Paul!”

Count Parker stepped in to smooth things over. “The marriage of a kingdom’s princess is a major event in itself. No matter who she marries, everyone will be surprised when they hear his name.”

“So what is your opinion?”

“Does this even need an opinion? Of course you should agree.”

Price Parker’s tone was very firm.

“To marry a royal bloodline into your family is something countless nobles dream of. And to marry this Princess Catherine is something countless nobles don’t even dare to dream of.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Malron and Victor chimed in with their agreement.

“This is an extremely good thing! We couldn’t be more envious.”

“Exactly, be brave, Paul!”

It seemed they were all in strong agreement.

Paul turned his gaze to Ladi, a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

“Um, ahem, Ladi, what do you think?”

But the witch did not answer immediately. It was the first time Paul had seen her in a daze.

He waited patiently, but the result was just a somewhat light and airy sentence.

“I have no opinion. Lord Grayman, you should decide for yourself.”

Recently, the updates have been a bit infrequent, I hope everyone can forgive me.

I coded from midnight to two-thirty, staying up late to make up a chapter. (╥╯^╰╥)