[Music recommendation: The Weeknd & Mike Dean - The Lure (Main Theme)]
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When Aliana offered no further objection, Alester began.
"A long time ago, our ancestors thrived on power and wealth while holding the noble title of Duke. They served the king faithfully, using their influence and fortune to support the crown.
But generations later, one of the Dukes grew greedy for even greater power. He betrayed the king by selling valuable information to his enemies. When the king discovered what he had done, he was furious and was prepared to punish the entire family for his treason.
However, the Duke's wife was the king's own sister, and she pleaded with her brother to spare them.
The king ultimately showed mercy out of his love for his sister. Instead of executing them, he banished the couple to a distant land, stripped them of their titles and took away everything they possessed.
