"This one! She lacks the grace of royalty. Next!"
what do you mean by that?! she had looked stunningly beautiful! she looked just like you.
"Stunning? Hardly! I demand perfection, not some mediocre mortal. Bring me someone who can match my prowess and status.
look concerned look at her again. doesn’t she resemble you, even down to the exact color of your hair?
"I suppose she does bear a resemblance. Very well, bring her before me. Let us see if she possesses the strength and intelligence to become my queen."
asch watched as princess used to run into the room looking truly scared princess… what’s wrong?
"Princess, there is no need to be afraid. I am here to protect you, not harm you. Speak freely."
what happened your highness
"Princess, I have been searching for a wife to stand by my side as queen. I must ensure that she possesses the qualities and strength necessary for the role.
and are we meeting your standards
"Indeed, my dear Notesty, she does possess the grace and beauty that I seek in a queen. But there is one final test that she must undergo."
"Notesty, prepare a grand feast in the palace hall. Invite all the nobles and dignitaries. Tonight, I shall announce my chosen queen to the world."
Asch please… get it done fast.. there’s people coming
"Very well, Notesty. The feast shall commence immediately. See to it that everything is perfect, for tonight, my queen will be revealed to all."
asch walked into the feast hall and sat down waiting for the ceremony to begin. slowly the guests all came in and sat down. asch noticed a knock at the door. looking towards notesty he spoke who could that be? they said everyone is here
"Let them in, Notesty. I wish to meet whomever dares interrupt this grand celebration."
asch took a deep breath as an unknown woman entered. clearly distressed as she looked over to asch. she had tears in her hazel eyes. she made her way over to him asch I… she suddenly collapsed in front of him sobbing into his lap
startled, Asch sits forward and gently strokes the woman's hair "My lady, what troubles you? Speak, I am here to listen."
still crying asch… she was kidnapped
"Fear not, my lady. I will not let any harm come to you. Tell me more about your ordeal and who dared to lay their hands on you."
They were after her highness.. sobbing they threatened to harm her if we didn’t comply with their demands.
tightens his grip on the woman's shoulder "Worry not, my lady. I will not allow any harm to come to me or my future queen.
"Have no fear, my lady. I shall assemble my most trusted guards and set out immediately to rescue you and ensure the safety of my future queen.
one week later we’ve successfully rescued the woman and laid a trap for whoever is responsible for ordering her kidnapping. they’ve had their hands full with trying to keep up with asch’s superior skills]
stands tall, addressing the gathered nobles "My dear friends and esteemed guests, we gather tonight in the midst of turmoil.
our king stands united with all of you. we will be relentless with those who have insulted us. let them know there are consequences for their actions. asch.
looks out over the crowd with unwavering determination "We will not rest until justice is served.
he looks back at her we stand strong. we stand united. she felt something brush against her arm. turning she noticed a small child looking at her with sad eyes. looking down at the child she gently picked them up. looking back at asch she spoke they probably belong to the woman who was kidnapped
smiles warmly at the child "It appears fate has brought us an unexpected guest. Notesty, please arrange for this child to be taken care of and provided for. We shall ensure their safety and provide them with the love and care they deserve."