"Grand-aunt, don't complain about this so early in the morning. Oh, two seconds ago, Mother whispered to Father at the dining table that you brought breakfast here for Shade. It seems you've really set your heart on him."
Leisha suddenly added, and Galina immediately laughed:
"Of course. I've set my heart on Shade."
She affectionately rested her head on Shade's shoulder, then had him feed her. Leisha curled her lips and switched souls back with Dorothy, and each enjoyed her own breakfast.
In fact, from the royal family's perspective, Shade becoming Galina's future husband was the best possible choice. Given Galina's status, the royal family naturally would not want to gain political benefits through her marriage—that would only bring in an elder with considerable seniority to influence the kingdom's politics.
A marriage between Galina and Shade, who had no parents, no family connections, and not even many friends, meant that no domestic political family would benefit from it. This marriage would have no effect on the current political landscape, and likely would not have much effect in the future either.
That was precisely the situation Larus III wanted. Shade's background could even improve the royal family's standing among the people. After all, before Year 1853, he truly had been a poor boy without parents.
That was also why Shade would not be granted a higher noble title beyond "knight." Letting Shade marry a duchess as a knight, then granting him all kinds of titles after the marriage, was the best arrangement.
Galina was indeed very busy. After breakfast, she hurried away with Tifa and the others, not even waiting for Shade to collect this week's gift.
Two weeks ago, it had been that gold coin, and last week it had been Mr. Charnem Rhode's manuscript. Thus, Shade was especially looking