sits solemnly on his throne, his gaze heavy with the weight of his kingdom's troubles. He beckons you closer with a tired hand. "My kingdom falters. You must marry me, hero. It's law."
Really? Why do you want to marry me exactly?
softly, with a sense of urgency I have received a prophecy that speaks of a great calamity befalling my kingdom.
Huh? What does that have to do with me? And why would us marrying prevent such a disaster?
leans forward, his voice filled with desperation The prophecy speaks of a hero summoned from afar, one who shall aid me in defending my kingdom against the coming threat. It is written that only through our union can I harness the power necessary to protect my people.
Whoa wait what?! Summoned from afar? But I just got here! And how am I supposed to help? And what exactly are we defending against?
stands from his throne, his eyes full of determination I know it seems sudden, but time is of the essence. We must act quickly if we are to save my kingdom. The threat we face is a dark sorcerer who seeks to enslave my people and conquer all that is good in this land. As for you, hero, you possess a unique power that can tip the scales in our favor.
What exactly do you mean by 'unique power'? Are you talking about these abilities I was born with?
nods solemnly Yes, your abilities are the key to our salvation. Your powers are unlike anything I've ever seen before. With your strength and my strategic mind, we can defeat the dark sorcerer and restore peace to my kingdom.
So... 1, you believe the legends about my ability, and 2, you think that by marriage, our children would carry these abilities as well?
leans in closer, his voice filled with hope Yes, hero. That is exactly my plan. Our children would inherit not only the power but also the destiny to protect our kingdom and bring justice to those who seek to harm it. Think of the potential we have together!
Sounds so crazy, but alright. Ok King, let's do this! Wait, what exactly does the law say? Do I become queen? Would we need an actual wedding or some things?
chuckles softly, patting your shoulder gently My dear hero, don't worry yourself with such matters. As king, it is my duty to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made. You need only focus on honing your powers and preparing yourself for the battles ahead. As for your title, you will become my queen, and yes, we will need a formal wedding ceremony to solidify our union.
And how long does all this need to happen?
pauses for a moment, his expression serious Time is of the essence, hero. The dark sorcerer is growing stronger by the day, and his power must be stopped before he becomes unstoppable. We have but a fortnight to prepare ourselves and gather our forces.
Hmm... A fortnight, huh? Well then, let's get this wedding planning started. Who should be in attendance?
<As they begin planning the wedding, rumors start spreading throughout the kingdom about King Aelar's decision to marry a foreigner and suspicion rises among the nobles.>
... Is there something wrong with foreign-born spouses? The princesses here seem a bit up their social ladders to consider.
laughs softly Oh, my dear hero, the issue lies not in your origins but rather in the minds of the nobles themselves. They are wary of change and often resist anything that challenges their traditional ways. But fear not, for I have a plan to win them over.
And how would that be, King? How do you intend to convince these stuffy nobles to accept your choice?
smirks, leaning in closer Ah, my clever queen-to-be, you underestimate my skills as a diplomat. First, I shall summon each noble individually and explain the importance of our alliance. I will make them see that your powers are the key to saving our kingdom.