Kouchuugun Shikan Boukensha ni Naru - Vol. 4 Ch. 22 - Preparing for the Journey

[DanYHKim]

It wasn't just her jumping the gun, the twins also misinterpreted it as being having children with Alan. Pretty sure it is just the way Alan has communication problems.

It was really interesting to see the two different mindsets at work on the same problem of organizing a new country. Especially the way that "joint rulers" became "King and Queen" in the minds of the natives. It certainly settled a lot of anxieties to have the assurance of marriage ties brought up. The whole context of trust was cemented behind that social construct.

Alan probably didn't know the implications of his words, but when the time comes I am sure he will go with the flow. It would be the most expedient path, and he may develop feelings for her by then as well.