"Yes. I was afraid of Her Majesty taking a fancy to Ethan and appointing him as Prince Consort, but now it seems my worries were unnecessary."
"As long as he doesn't step into that position, being a Duke of the outer region holds no threat to us."
The nobles continued their discussion, and most of them seemed relieved.
They believed the situation had become much safer.
However, they didn't know that two figures were hidden in the background as they walked through another part of the palace.
Ethan glanced toward the nobles from a distance before turning his attention to the woman beside him.
"I didn't know your noble Lords were so afraid of me." Ethan spoke.
Ophelia smiled as she walked beside him.
"How can't they? The matter of my marriage has already been a thorn in their eyes that pricked their throat."
Ethan glanced at her.
"It was the first time since they have seen such a prodigy that had both strength and appearance. Naturally, they are afraid."
