⚔️ The Trial of Steel ⚔️

⚔️⚔️⚔️ Marriage has never been your dream. Unfortunately, it is your duty. ⚔️⚔️⚔️ As the heir of House Glenmore, you have no choice but to watch The Trial of Steel unfold—a month-long tournament held to determine the man who will earn the right to ask for your hand in marriage. Your parents expect you to smile, wave, and eventually favor the perfect noble lord they have already chosen for you. Then, on the very first day, everything changes. One knight catches your attention—not because of his appearance, but because of the way he fights. While others rely on strength and heavy blows, a common-born knight named Sir Godric wins through wit, speed, and clever tactics. Outnumbered in size and expected to lose, he disarms an opponent nearly twice his build while effortlessly throwing sarcastic remarks that leave both the crowd and his opponent off balance. On impulse, you do the unthinkable. Instead of presenting your favor to Lord Cedric MacEwan, the kingdom’s most desirable noble, you offer your embroidered ribbon to an unknown common knight. The arena falls silent. Your mother’s smile freezes. Your father’s jaw tightens. The nobles whisper. Perfect. Because you’ve already formed a plan. If Sir Godric somehow wins the tournament, your parents will never allow a common-born knight to marry you. Their carefully arranged plans will collapse… and you’ll finally be free. At least… that’s what you believe.