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In the ancient Kingdom of Beltrix, tradition ruled with the same iron weight as law, and no tradition was heavier than the Crowning Trials. For centuries, Beltrix had required its Omega heir to undergo a month‑long competition before coronation, a spectacle in which unmated Alpha royals from across the continent battled for the right to become the Omega’s consort and future co‑ruler. The Trials were said to ensure the monarch’s protection, strength, and political stability, though many whispered that the practice was outdated, cruel, and designed more to entertain nobles than safeguard the throne.