NOVEL NEXT Chapter 18: 009.1
Nobles with territories can pass them down through inheritance.
Nobles ranked Count and above generally possess independent territories and castles. They have the authority to create laws for their lands, control the lives of the commoners under them, and even collect taxes.
As such, nobles of Count rank and higher can also call themselves kings.
The County of Aether is a small nation with a population of tens of thousands. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Shenra Empire, which governs the northern regions among the Four Great Empires.
Rumors of King Aether's severe illness have circulated for years, and he has been bedridden for quite some time.
It's clear to anyone with eyes that the benevolent and kind Count doesn't have long to live.
In the northern lands, male dominance is the rule, and there has never been an instance of a queen ruling alone.
King Aether has only one daughter.
As the sole heir to Aether County, the man who marries Princess Snow White will also become the future king.
Announcing the selection of a husband for Princess Snow White at such a time is clearly a way to find a suitable successor to the throne.
Entrusting the happiness of his only daughter is, in essence, entrusting the future of the entire nation.
For anyone who can become Snow White's husband, it would truly be an ascent to the heavens in one step.
"Snow White, huh..."
What man wouldn't be intrigued by a princess whose beauty is known far and wide?
Especially one who brings with her a kingdom as part of her dowry.
This is definitely the sort of event worth getting involved in, Rod thought.
Having heard enough gossip, Rod tossed some money onto the counter.
"And here's your tip."
He slipped a gold coin into the cleavage of the sexy waitress, who was dressed in a black silk skirt, and gave her a playful squeeze on the rear as well.
The waitress's face lit up with a seductive smile at the gold coin, clearly not offended by Rod's roguish behavior. In fact, she leaned in closer, hoping to leave her contact information for a deeper exchange later.
Rod chuckled and shook his head.
He had no interest in tavern girls of such ordinary looks.
After leaving the tavern, Rod mulled over his options for a moment before deciding to head to the market.
Who knows? He might stumble upon something interesting.
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