Ethan processed the monarch's words before asking the obvious question.
"Is there no way to achieve it, Your Majesty?" Ethan asked.
"Only the Golden Dragon Empire can abolish it," King Alaric replied, locking his silver gaze on him. "And to do that, you must win the Imperial Tournament."
Ethan narrowed his eyes, unfamiliar with the scope of such a competition.
"What is that?" Ethan asked.
"The Golden Dragon Empire is something special," the King explained. "They are the supreme ruler and decide the future of these lands, making their power truly terrifying. However, to allow the greatest possible justice among the vassal realms, they hold the Tournament of Heirs. Each kingdom sends its heir, and they face off in a contest that determines the rewards for each realm. Furthermore, mines, territories, resources, and the favor of the Empire are bet at that time. If you win that tournament, you can request the abolition of the marriage."
