In this country, people came of age at fifteen, but those with noble titles were almost always caught up in political marriages by then.
Of course, the engagements could be delayed if both parties agreed, but in most cases, people already had fiancés by the time they came of age.
Therefore, if someone didn't propose early, they might never get the chance to marry the person they wanted.
Commoners were free from such political bindings and they could marry more freely, though they still faced hardships when marrying someone of a different status.
Occasionally, even if someone was already engaged, they could take on another spouse through polygamy, depending on the circumstances.
Simone considered Rafayel his lifesaver—his fated one—and ever since the day he recovered enough to hold a conversation, he had been trying to woo Rafayel.
Apparently, Simone was the second son of the local lord who governed this town, and thus had a fairly wealthy status.
