"Phew."
Ria, who had entered Roxie's bedchamber, seemed to sense Edel's departure and could not help letting out a sigh of relief.
But immediately afterward, a trace of bitterness appeared on Ria's face.
"I should have guessed. So many royal relatives and nobles have gathered in the capital this time, making it so lively. How could the Ryusica Family possibly not come?"
This time, because Roxie—the uniquely blessed modern Hero and the Kingdom's Treasure—was choosing a husband, nobles and even royalty from nearly every country in the Human Realm had come.
Even influential figures from other races would not miss such a grand occasion.
The reason was simple. This was an opportunity to gain the protection of a future Hero, as well as an excellent chance to forge a marriage alliance with the kingdom of the Hero. On top of that, Roxie had been crowned the most beautiful woman of the human race. There was practically no one who did not have thoughts about it.
Even though many people knew that, compared to the truly outstanding talents, their chances of successfully becoming the Kingdom's Treasure's husband were incredibly slim—no less unlikely than a beautiful superstar suddenly falling for a beggar—they still did not want to miss this event.
Because people always harbored wishful thinking.
What if they succeeded?
What if the Princess happened to fall for them?
What if she happened to like their type?
That was surely what many people were thinking.
Moreover, this husband selection would inevitably gather powerful figures from all over the world in the capital, including truly influential royalty and nobles. Even if they ultimately failed in the competition, befriending some of those important people and establishing connections with them could bring countless benefits to their families. It would make the trip worthwhile, so every