Heed his request (The Archduke gets his ).

You realize that you're in an urgent need of allies, and the archduke has that potential to be a good one. Therefore, with a heavy heart, you calmly say, "My loyal Archduke Wilbur, your logic has illuminated my mind, and your point is valid. Therefore, it is my duty as your King to recognize and accept your argument and revoke my claim."

The slack-jawed expressions on the Archduke and the Dutchess show that they don't expect your response. Why, it is as if you're supposed to brush off his grand display and fuck the Dutchess, regardless. However, the shock doesn't last long, and The Archduke quickly regains his composer by saying. "I am sure that the King, like me, would prefer not to increase the number of witnesses of his mother in the state she is about to be. Since the King is of the utmost authority in this kingdom, as such, he can preside over the event." The archduke turned toward the historian. "Leave us be," he said, dismissing the record keeper.

The historian bows and made his exit, leaving you alone with your mother and the Archduke.

Your mother's eyes dart from you to her husband. "My loyal husband, are you sure that you want to do this in front of my... His Highness?"

The Archduke replies, "My dear wife, we must have someone validate our marriage."

"That we must, but why..." your mother trails toward the end, but it is clear that she's not comfortable doing it infront of you.

"He is our king, and as such, he has more than enough authority to preside over our prima nocta," her husband replies, once again emphasizing your role to watch over their night together, all the while unbuckling his belt. "I'm the third one, but despite that, I would prefer no one else see you like this," he continues as he steps out of his pants.