‘Though producing an heir as soon as possible is the bounden duty of a Berethnet, I do agree, Your Majesty. Wisely observed,’ Crest said, her tone motherly. ‘Lievelyn is unworthy of the scion of the Saint. His trade with Seiiki shames all Virtudom. If we imply our tolerance of this heresy, we may embolden those who love the Nameless One. Lievelyn was also – lest we forget – engaged to the Donmata Marosa, who is now the heir to a Draconic territory. An affection may remain.’
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