After the sudden gathering, several hours passed, deep into the night.
Just because they knew the debt collectors had found them didn't mean the competition for the first queen position was postponed.
"And so, tonight, which one will you choose as the best one, Sir Axel?" Beatrix's question was critical.
Axel was tasked with deciding the "winner" of the contest. He needed to select the one he believed was the best candidate for the first queen position among the three.
Initially, he wasn't on board with the idea—even now, he felt the same way. But the situation had changed since then.
If he delayed choosing the first queen, his marriage would be delayed further. The longer he waited, the riskier it became for them all. He needed to secure five wives quickly, fulfill the remaining requirements, and then upgrade the Harem Settlement System.
