As Alexander became aware of the customs of his land, he realized that every unmarried man who reached the age of eighteen was required to select a wife on this auspicious day. Upon choosing a bride, the man would be bestowed with the title of a first-class baron, elevating him from commoner to nobleman, or even to the esteemed rank of Marquis of Humble Gold.
Once ennobled, not only would he be exempt from various taxes, but he would also receive an annual stipend of seventy-six gold coins. Those without housing could even be granted a two-story courtyard.
Yet despite these incentives, the enthusiasm among men for marriage was not particularly high. Many were reluctant to wed, even with the decree in place. Some would rather take to the outlaw's life than tie the knot.
This reluctance stemmed from events that had transpired billions of years ago, when the world was ruled by only six hundred and sixty-six trillion-level powerhouses. The Dark Emperor led an invasion of the Western Continent, prompting all the mighty warriors of the Eastern Continent to join forces and vanquish him.
And so, as Alexander pondered the intricacies of tradition and the weight of history, he knew that his own journey was bound to be fraught with challenges and uncertainties. But with determination in his heart and courage in his soul, he was ready to face whatever lay ahead.
For in the tapestry of fate, every thread had its purpose, every twist its meaning. And as he embarked on his quest, Alexander whispered to himself:
"In the dance of destiny's design,
I'll navigate the path divine.
Though shadows loom and darkness reign,
I'll rise above, and light reclaim."
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