Yikes, how many battles with Athrenna did Kurogh survive ? With all the blood loss you’d think he would have died after only a few fights (which probably would have been better for Kurosia).

Lost Queen : Honestly, I lost count. At least a dozen… he was one determined bastard I’ll give him that. It took him months to recover after every battle, it’s from those fights he got as scarred up as he did. But every time he healed, he’d be right back in the ring, even more confident than before that he could beat her. I used to watch every fight, worried for my Queen, but after the first few times she smeared the ring with his rump it got annoying and sad. 

Yet, she never toyed with him in these battles. She fought him seriously, scold him, and walk away. Looking back… I think she knew exactly what Kurogh was capable of, so egging him on would have only made things worse. Yet, she stuck by the Kurosian law and refused to kill him in battle, though I bet she wished he’d die. 

Even though it would have benefited Kurosia I’m… almost thankful he didn’t. I can’t bring myself to wish for his death before becoming king.

In a way that I had Voteil and Cynder….maybe I am selfish, too.