The Youngest Daughter of the Swordsmanship Family Turned Great Mage (32 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 53

“My match?”

“Why, Adrian, of course.”

Those few words explained everything.

Among the children of the four great ducal houses of the Ernhardt Empire, only Adrian had a daughter suitable for engagement to Crown Prince Joshua. The others were either too old, too young, or had no daughters at all.

Yet the Emperor, though long coveting Isabelle Adrian—the sole daughter of Duke Adrian—had always harbored some reservations about her.

He doubted she would lead a quiet, obedient life within the imperial household, given her exceptional skill in swordsmanship.

Now, however, the Emperor had turned his attention to the newly revealed Princess Adrian. Though her status as an adopted commoner gave him slight pause, her magical talent—if truly outstanding—would change everything.

Despite its imperial title, the Ernhardt Empire lagged considerably in magic. While it had produced many Sword Masters, it had yet to nurture a single Archmage.

It was widely known that the Emperor had married the imperial princess of the magically powerful House Evelyn to revive magic within the empire.

He seemed determined to secure magical talent for the realm—even through political marriage.

“Well… I doubt I’ll ever become particularly close to the princess.”

“Oh my.”

Ophelia’s eyes widened in surprise once again.

‘How odd.’

She had never heard Joshua use the word “never” so firmly before. As the Crown Prince, he had always been taught to speak with openness and never shut the door completely.

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