Benjamin's only good news was that, in the next few days, Duke Collin did not bring up the matter again.
His intentions were actually transparent: to arrange a purely political marriage and create relations between them and Benjamin, thus getting the support of the giant that was the Academy of Magic. However… Benjamin was still slightly unable to deflect such an attack.
Even the System spat on him, "You are truly destined to be forever alone."
Benjamin could only shake his head helplessly and take refuge in the tavern next door, waiting for their plans to official begin. Duke Collin was also tactful to notice that Benjamin was not keen on the idea at all, and so he did not visit and trouble him anymore.