After the week time, the Duke quickly head towards a secret place, where only the higher-ups, Hylla, Ryker, and his wives knew of.
Not even Hilar, a prodigy and the leader of this generation of Noble Guard knew. And so, Ryker began his duty as acting Duke.
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"I see you wanted to talk about the marriage between my daughter and your son," Ryker said, feeling a bit weirded by having to refer Hylla, his wife, as his daughter. Unfortunately, he is acting as Duke Zalrus, forcing him to swallow the disgust.
"Yes, I believe my son would be better than the husband you have chosen," the Head of Morte Family exclaimed, looking smug and confident.
Ryker snorted, causing the Head of Morte Family to open his mouth again when a powerful pressure pressed against him,
"Do you think my daughter is a tool for you to advance your standing?!" his voice boomed as he said so, the powerful pressure increasing with each word.