Chapter 187 - 141 Ur, Do You Want a Wife or Not?_2
What about the royal family? Are they short on people?
On the surface, they are severely lacking. Most of the royal family in the capital city has been killed, leaving just a few members scattered here and there. The current monarch is cowering on the throne, living in constant fear.
But in reality, the royal family has proliferated for so many years. How many royal bloodlines have been granted lands and titles, becoming so-called branches and collateral lines? Now that the main line has been almost wiped out, there are still collateral branches.
The most important thing is that the old mage is still alive. To him, what difference is there between the main line and the collateral branches? Aren’t they all his descendants?
It’s just a matter of spending some time to support some of them again. What truly hit him hard was the fall of his legendary follower; that was like losing both arms.
Now, this old mage is actually willing to express allegiance to the Augustus family, the instigators. Both Lady Selena and Noah know it is unacceptable.
The royal family’s dependence on the Augustus family is just a facade; who knows who will swallow whom? The disparity in scale is too great, and the Augustus family can’t handle such a windfall. Moreover, they don’t genuinely want you to swallow them.
Therefore, Selena immediately rejected the old mage’s suggestion, stating that the Augustus family has no intention of replacing the royal family, hence cannot allow the royal family to rely on them.
Consequently, the old mage, who brought a group of young and beautiful descendants, compromised and proposed a marriage alliance. The Augustus family is unwilling to give away their daughters, but the royal family is willing to marry off theirs. Not just one; as long as the heir of the Augustus family is willing, he can choose as many as he likes until he is satisfied.
With such deference, Selena could not directly refuse. However, she stated that she respects her grandson’s wishes, as long as Uranos himself is willing, she has no objection.