A week later, Moss finally learned that Jaina and Rowan were engaged.
As the Ashvane Family's only son and future leader, Moss had followers and attendants who all carefully avoided mentioning Princess Jaina's engagement.
Everyone knew Young Master Moss adored Jaina. If Rowan hadn't risen like someone using cheats, reviving the Norwington Family in four months and stealing Moss's thunder, most people in Kul Tiras would have favored a marriage between Moss and Jaina.
Moss seemed rather dim, but only compared with Rowan. Among the younger generation of Kul Tiran nobles, he was one of the best.
Despite his youth, he was already a level-three Warrior Class Practitioner, had fought in numerous naval battles, and had earned the rank of Column Captain through his own abilities.
Achieving that much at eighteen was already impressive.
Unfortunately, someone had occupied Jaina's heart since childhood. As long as Rowan lived, there would always be a place for him in the young woman's affections.
When Moss heard the confirmed news of their engagement, he didn't exactly collapse into heartbroken despair.
He was outmatched, and he accepted it. Though he wouldn't admit defeat aloud, he knew where he stood.
Rowan's brains really were beyond anything he could compete with.
Still, the woman of his dreams, whom he had adored for years, had suddenly announced she was getting married. Naturally, it left a bitter taste.
Jaina was a perfect girl. Whether in looks, temperament, or ability, she was one in ten thousand.
What eligible young man in Kul Tiras wouldn't want to become the Sea's son-in-law?
Of course he felt jealous. But now that it was settled, provoking Rowan again would only invite humiliation.
Besides, his father had only returned to Boralus with the Rowan Fleet's help.
Compared with the woman of his dreams and that