How difficult was it to join a prominent family?

Take Eric, for example. He was Grace and Julius' son. His ability to get this far with Sylvia was partly due to luck. If he hadn't been skilled in martial arts, possessed an exceptional memory, and hailed from a prestigious background, his marriage to Sylvia would've likely ended within three years. That was inevitable given their differing social circles.

It was Eric's talents that piqued Sylvia's interest. As their interactions increased, so did their feelings. These prerequisites were crucial. Joining prominent families wasn't a simple feat, after all.

"Type? There isn't much variety there. Few families rival ours in wealth nationwide. I'm acquainted with the offspring of these families in King City, and some aspire to marry into ours, but often with ulterior motives.

"Above all, she must be virtuous! In my view, those who've achieved world championships or wield significant influence in their field are acceptable. At the very lea