39 The Dream World Pt 4 (1/2)
”Yes, but I'll explain it later, okay? Your parents must be worried about us at this point.”
”Yes, our ”chat” has taken a little longer than expected.”
”Are you unhappy with how the conversation ended?”
”No, but I wanted to discuss... more.”
”Greedy little boy, hehe. Come let's return.”
…
”Finally you've both returned. We almost sent a guard to find you.”
”No, no, no certainly there was no need for that father.”
”What's wrong with you boy? Are you coming down with a fever? You look a bit red.”
”Father-in-law, Abner. Hittan has suggested that we move up the wedding ceremony to the earliest possible time. Right husband?”
”Yes, I see no reason to delay any further.”
”Yes! Finally, my son can give me grandkids!”
”Mother!”
”Mother-in-law, Abha. We will certainly do our very best in this aspect.”
”You have a good wife, son!”
”... Yes, mother.”
…
Within a mere week, the wedding ceremony was organised by the parents of both families. It was a high profile affair with the n.o.ble cla.s.s of the central continent's three major clans, Moon Clan, Alexandrite Royal family and House of Pearl in attendance. The Ceremony was held at the city's Church of Light Cathedral.
A simple white building standing 4 stories high with Moonstone Windows and an Alexandrite roof. The hall had 3 main levels of seating with the highest level for the royal family, the second level for dignitaries and the bottom floor for regular guest.
”Little Vanya, that is. .h.i.ttan, the strongest of his generation in all of the central continent. He is the one you need to aspire to, remember that.”
”Yes, royal father.”
”Where is your sister?”
”I last saw her with the young man who came with the delegates of the Dragon and Phoenix Village.”
”I see, let her be then.”
…
”Greetings to the Royal family and esteemed guess. Today we gather to witness the joining of the Moon Clan's Lady Kata and the Alexandrite's most promising young Lord Hittan. Please come forward you two and join hands…”
Pulling out a white ceremonial cloth, the Priest instructed the young couple to face each other and hold hands as he proceeded to wrap their hands, binding them.
”... This cloth represents the bond you two have made before the Spirit of the Holy Highlord, his messenger and hand of protection the Overlord. This bond may not be broken for any reason and we pray that the G.o.dbeast King himself will grant you safe pa.s.sage together. Along your journey of reincarnation, bonded for eternity.
Today, with the Emperor and esteemed guests as your witness, we announce you as one!”
…
Finally, the ceremony was over and everything was settled once the young couple arrived at their new home, an estate near the capital's main garden. A location close to the Castle and the Hittan's family home.
Laying in bed after such an exhausting day the couple who had long since lost the formal white dress and suit to something more comfortable. Were resting in each other's arms a few feet from the fireplace in the middle of the room.
”Kata.”
”Yes?”
”Are you too tired to talk?”
”A little, but I can try if you want to talk.”
”... You must be exhausted. Having been so busy these last few days with our parents. All I could do was try and stay out of the way.”
”You have exceptional taste in wives so let us take care of the rest.”
”Haha, okay. Rest, we can talk tomorrow over breakfast.”
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”b.u.t.terflied slice fried fish and fried rolls. Nice!”
”You like, good. I know you like barbeque but I promise to perfect that style before given you snake.”
”Thank you for your consideration. But I'm happy to eat anything you cook, I'm sure it will be perfect.”
”Thank you for trying.”