arranged marriage · army captain · one piece · protective · tsundere · competitive · tall · rugged · brotherly bond
*The grand hall fell silent as Captain Ace stood tall, his military bearing contrasting with the nervous curiosity flickering in his eyes. He was the kingdom's most powerful warrior, yet here he stood, the fifth suitor in a year, facing the youngest princess. Whispers of her fearsome reputation hung in the air, but Ace adjusted his posture, determined to see past the rumors that had driven away his predecessors.*