Bride-Stealing Duel!

"Everyone has a chance?" The minor nobles still had no idea what their king was planning!

"You heard correctly! I believe you all know this woman's identity. She is the descendant of a marquis family from the Onyx Principality, and may very well become the future queen of the Onyx Principality!"

"And I, Field, in reward for your bravery these past days, shall give you an opportunity—an opportunity to marry her!"

"See that platform? In a moment, you may step onto it and duel. Any unmarried noble, noble descendant, or guard from an elite legion may participate. Whoever achieves the final victory shall be awarded this woman immediately!"

An uproar broke out!

"A duel? Haha, I'm still unmarried—doesn't that mean I can go up there too?"

"This is wonderful! If I can marry such a beautiful woman, I swear I'll never go fool around in Oak City again!"

"But then again, she's the descendant of a marquis family. Even if we win, can we afford to support her?"

"Hehe, of course we can! Maybe when the Frank Family of the Onyx Principality sees their daughter suffering, they'll even send a huge dowry along with her!"

"Haha! That really is possible!"

"Your Majesty, we want to take part too! Why can't nobles with wives participate? We want to join too..."

"Hey, old Billy, you're already fifty. You should give this chance to us young people!"

For a time, the minor nobles and young descendants around the platform rubbed their hands eagerly. Even some old nobles in their forties and fifties stared with wide, gleaming eyes.

Unfortunately, most of them already had wives, so they could not participate in this contest.

Natasha, tied up on the platform, finally revealed a look of terror at the sight. She kept shaking her head, tears