Chapter 64

Tensions simmered in the grand court of the east as King Maximilian and Lord Arcturus clashed over the fixed marriage date between the king and Lady Elizabeth, Lord Arcturus' daughter. Lord Arcturus, a proud and influential noble, believed that his beloved daughter deserved a marriage that would bring her happiness and prosperity, and he saw King Maximilian as an unsuitable match due to their significant age difference.

Lord Arcturus, known for his shrewdness and determination, rallied his supporters within the court to challenge the approved marriage. He argued passionately for a younger, more suitable match for Lady Elizabeth, citing her beauty, intelligence, and the potential advantages such a union could bring to their family and the kingdom.

However, the grand court of the east, a governing body renowned for its adherence to tradition and protocol, firmly stood by their decision to approve the marriage between King Maximilian and Lady Elizabeth. They saw the union as a strategic