Chapter 352: 16 Year Old Inglis and The Meaning of Matchmaking (4)
““"You what…?!””" the voices echoed in surprise.
"Please inform everyone who sent marriage proposals! Anyone who wishes to take me as their wife must first defeat me! Only those who can defeat me will be considered for a future together…!" Inglis declared boldly.
"U-Uwah… this is truly like mother, like daughter…" Aunt Irina exclaimed, holding her forehead.
"It's because you said all those things, Sister…! Please reconsider, Glis. You are the one who defeated Prisma. If you say that, no one will pursue you…!" Selena pleaded.
"I didn't defeat Prisma all by myself. It was thanks to the power I borrowed from Miss Eris and Miss Ripple. Besides, I didn't specify that it had to be a one-on-one battle. They can make use of the knights serving under them, their own armies, or any other means available to them! Personal strength, political influence, connections, or financial resources—are all aspects of a person…! Please let them know they must come to me at full strength!" Inglis explained.
If that was the case, then Inglis could actually enjoy this situation. Elite knights serving noble families, skilled mercenaries wandering the land, even Magic Stone Beasts—she didn't mind the specifics. If strong opponents came seeking her, she wouldn't need to go out of her way to find them. She could have all the fun she desired.
And, of course, she would defeat them all and emerge victorious. She could have all the excitement without committing to marriage. It was like having a free coupon—she could have fun, fight, and protect her freedom all at once. It was killing two birds with one stone.
"Well… with those conditions, I suppose, in a way, we are evaluating the overall abilities of potential partners…?" Aunt Irina mused.
"You're right, Aunt! It's okay, isn't it, Mother?! After all, you did the same thing…! So it should be fine for me to have fun with this matchmaking too!" Inglis exclaimed, excitement radiating from her.