“Are you displeased with your marriage arrangement?” Kelman asked Sein as they traveled west.0

The relationship between the father and the son was never overly close.0

While Sein acknowledged Kelman as his father, he mostly acted independently. Kelman seldom imposed his will on Sein in any significant manner either.2

At his father’s question, Sein fell silent for a moment before responding, “I am already in love with someone.”0

“Oh? Who might that be? A colleague from the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring? Which family does she belong to?” Kelman pressed curiously.0

His questions reminded Sein that Leena was not of noble birth but a true commoner. She lacked close family ties,...0