Amalia Valeria's surname was not given by her father, as is customary among most nobles, but had a different origin.
Her mother, who secretly bestowed the royal surname upon her daughter when she was still a baby, spread the news to the palace when Amalia was a little older, attempting to pressure Hibbort into acknowledging her through blood ties and moral obligation.
The result was an even harsher backlash from Hibbort.
The man even contemplated sentencing the prodigal dancer, with whom he had shared a one-night affair, to death for her audacity.
However, before the order could be carried out, Amalia's mother succumbed to illness at the inn, shattering her dream of ascending to aristocracy overnight.
As for the illegitimate daughter who shared half of his blood, Hibbort regarded her as a stain on his life.
He confined her to the castle for the rest of her days, forbidding Amalia from stepping beyond its walls.
