Although there are other reasons involved, the reason he declares to the public is indeed his true thought.
Previously, people thought he was too young, that his face of over thirty years old was not enough to replace the great Aaron Campbell in bearing the future of the Duchy.
But now, no one should think that anymore.
...
Long before the Glanston Castle in Junlin Valley Plain, Edward had already presented himself in the Duchy's army with his silver-haired image.
In order not to let the enemy see through the exhaustion and pain in his heart, and also not to let his supporters waver because of his fatigue, Edward, after deep deliberation, simply dyed his golden locks into silver, and gave those watching him a reasonable explanation —
Erin sacrificed her beauty and youth for the Duchy, and the Duke of Campbell would bear that lost pain with her!
