Memories of a Lifetime

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— Sirius —

 

It was nothing but unexpected circumstances, but somehow, I managed to return from the Demonic Continent. However, whether due to the accumulated fatigue from fierce battles or the injuries sustained in the cave-in, I apparently slept for nearly three days even after being rescued. Nonetheless, thanks to Emilia and the others’ quick thinking, I managed to wake up eventually. Still, I didn’t expect them to unleash their hostility on others as if directed at me. It was reassuring that they understand me well, but I felt oddly conflicted when it was explained to me.

“Do you still need water? How about some tea? Are you hungry?” (Emilia)

“I’m… fine. Though food… might be a challenge. I need something easy on my stomach.” (Sirius)

“Reus! There’s soup ready in the dining hall. Hurry and bring it!” (Emilia)

“Why me! Don’t just talk to my sister, let me talk to Aniki too!” (Reus)

My throat was parched, making it hard to speak properly, but with the water Emilia gave me, I was able to engage in conversation. Yet amidst their squabble, I learned about the circumstances when they found me, which raised a concern. Why was I found on Sandor’s shore when I had lost consciousness underwater?

“Underwater!? If I think about it normally, I think Hokuto probably looked for you.” (Emilia)

“No, Hokuto and I were separated at that time, so it’s unlikely he…” (Sirius)

It was frankly impossible to search for me, who had completely disappeared, not just underwater but also without any trace to follow. Perhaps Hokuto sensed the [Magnum] I unleashed towards the direction that seemed to be above the sea. Hokuto might have come to my rescue. Moreover, he destroyed the rock bridge connecting continents. He must have been greatly exhausted, possibly near vanishing, and even attacked his disciples to protect me. I had really pushed him to the limit.

“Thank you so much, Hokuto.” (Sirius)

“Woof…” (Hokuto)

As soon as I called his name, Hokuto, who was right by my side, stretched his head and rested it near my chest. I gave him a heartfelt pat on the head in gratitude.

 

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Afterwards, several days passed while Emilia and the others nursed me back to health. Despite the lingering effects of injuries and immobility, I finally regained enough strength to walk, and we decided to leave Sandor. We could have waited a little longer until I was more mobile, but it seemed Sandor was having difficulty dealing with my return from the Demonic Continent. Sanger and the disciples who visited insisted we should leave sooner, just to be safe. I heard this from Sanger.

By the way, I decided to inform Sanger and the others about what I had found in the Demonic Continent after sorting through it a bit.

It’s probably best that nobody knows about my senior disciples turned into magical pillars or the collapsed cave. I explained that we found what appeared to be Lambda’s research facility in the Demonic Continent, but upon entering, traps set by Lambda were triggered, causing everything he left behind to vanish…

Of course, I also made it clear that I was fully occupied dealing with monsters and had no opportunity to investigate Lambda’s knowledge or technology. I didn’t know how much they believed, but the fact that they didn’t press further into it is likely thanks to Cayenne, who willingly took on the role of the antagonist and managed the situation smoothly.

And then there were the Dragonkin, who stood out the most and supported us in that battle, but they returned to their homeland, the settlement of the Winged People, the day after I woke up. Apparently, burdening their fellow clansmen with the defense of the settlement any longer was not something they could quietly accept.

As agreed beforehand, Hina, who had Dragonkin blood, was taken back to the settlement under Mejia’s protection.

Due to her lonely past and treatment like an experimental subject, the girl’s emotions and expressions were rather subdued, but she shed tears sadly when parting ways with Karen. What surprised me was that she showed the same reaction not only to Karen but also to Sanger.

“……” (Hina)

“Uh, hey… what’s wrong, little one?” (Sanger)

Sanger couldn’t hide his unease as Hina clung to his leg and quietly shed tears, but he realized he couldn’t leave it like that and picked her up, offering a smile.

“You don’t need to cry. After all, you have a reliable dragon Ojii-san, right? If you ever really miss me, come visit. It’ll be a pain, but I’ll spend time with you personally.”

“Okay… okay.” (Hina)

Even Mejia, who usually didn’t intervene, was audibly grinding her teeth, and the three dragons looked flustered as they moved away. Seeing that, Zenodora chuckled and watched, while I, supported by Emilia, couldn’t help but make a comment.

“Is that really okay? You seem like a father already.” (Sirius)

“Heh, it’s proof that I’m ready for that kind of responsibility. Don’t worry about it. Anyway, Sirius. You’ve safely returned, but try not to be reckless in the future. Those around you suffered more than you can imagine.” (Mejia)

“It’s a hard truth to hear, but I’ll take your advice gratefully.” (Sirius)

“Good. Considering Karen, feel free to visit us anytime. Just give us a signal, and we’ll come to get you right away.” (Mejia)

“Got it. Let’s meet again.” (Sirius)

With that, we parted ways with the Dragonkin and resumed our daily lives.

On the day of departure from Sandor, as we were performing the final inspection of the carriage in front of the castle gate, a large crowd came to see us off. From members of the royal family like Sanger to the people my disciples had personally become friends with, the conversations didn’t seem to end as they came and went. After the inspection was completed and Hokuto was harnessed to the carriage, we finally set off.

“Reus. Once all handovers are done, I’ll head straight to you. We’re heading to Elysion, right?” (Julia)

“Yeah. I’ll probably be there until Aniki’s and Fia’s child is born.” (Reus)

“Understood. Heh, I can’t wait to see Fia-dono’s baby. I’m already excited.” (Julia)

Julia, who was expected to join us, had to wait a bit longer due to Sandor’s post-processing. As I watched the two reluctantly part ways holding hands, I shook hands with Sanger and asked a question.

“It seems Cayenne-dono didn’t come after all. I wanted to at least say goodbye…” (Sirius)

“Well, there’s nothing to be done if he dislikes you. I’ll pass on your regards, so don’t worry about it.” (Sanger)

Since waking up, I had only had a few brief and formal conversations with Cayenne. He seemed so dedicated with his work. I would end up getting in his way, so I avoided getting involved with him, but leaving things as they were… was also not ideal.

Thinking this, I felt a gaze and, enhancing my vision, looked up to the top of the castle. There, I saw Cayenne looking down at us from a distant window.

I quickly activated [Call] to convey my thanks, but he didn’t have any magical tools I created to respond. However, he relaxed his mouth slightly, muttered something, then disappeared. Whether he did it to convey something to me or not, I understood Cayenne’s words perfectly with lip reading.

“I also thank you. Farewell.” (Sirius)

‘I would have liked to share a drink with him at least once if possible, but I’ll save that for another time. After all, it’s not like we’ll never meet again.’

Sanger, who seemed to have sensed what I was doing, watched silently and then made his final farewell after returning his gaze to me.

“A lot happened, but you’re the hero who saved this country. I’ll handle those useless idiots somehow, so don’t hesitate to come back.” (Sanger)

“Considering Reus and Julia-sama, I might visit depending on the situation.” (Sirius)

“Yeah, by then, I’ll have made this country more splendid than it was when Oyaji was king. So, I definitely want you to see it. The grown-up country… and me too!” (Sanger)

“Yes, I look forward to it.” (Sirius)

As long as Sanger, who has blossomed into the potential of a king, and those who support him firmly, Sandor should be fine now. Feeling a sense of fulfillment almost like seeing a pupil grow up well from my little advice, I bid farewell to Sanger and set off in the carriage.

 

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We passed through the city gate and out into the town, but there wasn’t any major commotion, as if the information was being controlled. We peacefully passed through the town and then through the defensive wall protecting all of Sandor. Our plan was to meet up with a group of carriages lined up there, but before that, I glanced towards a place I was visiting for the first time, a slum district along the defensive wall. There, where Senia and I had visited during our information gathering, was the place where the informant who told us about Lambda was located…

“Hmm… seems like they’re still getting along well.” (Sirius)

Hiding in the shadow of the building, observing us, were Freesia, the informant who I had given a makeshift wheelchair to, along with Ashley, who was Sanjel and Julia’s younger brother. Those two had been working behind the scenes, so I hadn’t seen much of them since then, but both their relationship and health seemed to be going well.

A couple consisting of the second prince of the royal family and the granddaughter of Fort… quite a complex pairing. While not as complex as Reus and Julia’s situation, I still hoped they would find happiness.

Not knowing if the two could see us due to the distance, I gave a slight nod. Then, the leader of the group that had been waiting for us, Liefel-hime, exhaled with an exasperated expression.

“I expected you’d be late. Did they not let you go?” (Liefel)

“I apologize for the delay. Well, something like that.” (Sirius)

“Well, never mind that. Anyway, about the order of the carriages, we’ll mostly be following behind you, so please take the lead.” (Liefel)

This group consisted of Liefel-hime’s royal guards who had stayed behind out of concern for us. Not everyone was here, though. Most of the royal guards had returned to Elysion with the current king, Cardias, leaving about thirty people here.

“But if Albert and Arbitray’s people had joined, it would have been a unit that no one could touch, right?” (Liefel)

“At this point, it seems impossible.” (Sirius)

“Yeah, we’ll have to work hard to make sure Jii-chan doesn’t go too wild.” (Reus)

“Yeah… having comrades is truly wonderful.” (??)

The Beast King, Albert and others had left Sandor after seeing me wake up, so the main difference between when we visited Sandor and now was the addition of Liefel-hime’s group, Jii-san and Beowulf.

Thus began our first journey with such a large group, and the journey itself was peaceful. No matter how many monsters appeared, Jii-san and Reus would take the lead in dealing with them, so I had no need to do anything while riding in the carriage. Besides, with my dulled body, I couldn’t fight properly, so I focused on rehabilitation and teaching with Karen while we leisurely made our way to Elysion.

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And so, about three months had passed since my return from the Demonic Continent. We had safely arrived in Elysion and were spending fulfilling days, despite being busy with certain preparations.

“Nuryaa!” (Lior)

“Dorasshahh!” (Reus)

Today, just like every day, I listened absentmindedly to the swordsmen’s battle cries from my bed early in the morning. Currently, we were staying in a large mansion located a bit outside the center of Elysion, where about ten people could comfortably reside.

This was one of Liefel-hime’s safe houses, and we had permission to use it as we pleased during our stay, so it was now our base of operations.

“Hey, hey, you two! Today’s a special day, so let’s calm down a bit…” (Sirius)

“That’s exactly why, isn’t it?! Nyahaha!” (Lior)

“Well, I guess I’ll humor you for a bit longer. Truth is, I’m feeling restless too!” (Reus)

The higher-than-usual tone coming from outside indicated that the long-awaited day had finally arrived. I, too, hadn’t been able to calm down since waking up. I knew the reason why, but actually doing it for the first time was perhaps why I felt uneasy. And the fact that it was for three people made it even more nerve-wracking.

After checking my body’s condition, I got out of bed just as there was a more frequent knock on the door.

“Sirius-sama! Are you awake?! You should be awake! If you’re not, that’s no good!” (Noel)

Seemingly bursting with excitement, the one knocking had managed to retain some composure. With my permission, she entered the room with a level of enthusiasm far surpassing her usual self – it was Noel, the self-proclaimed energetic girl. Usually, it would be Emilia coming to wake me up, but today was a special occasion, so Noel was here in her place. However, this was beyond what I had expected.

“Good morning! Now, it’s time to change! I’ll assist you with that, so let’s get you out of those clothes!” (Noel)

“I can handle it myself. Honestly, this overly excited mood is making you look like a fool.” (Sirius)

“But of course! Finally… finally… it’s the memorable day for Emi-chan and the others!” (Noel)

Amid her joyful dance, Noel expressed, watching her move aimlessly around me, made me feel a bit ridiculous about being nervous.

For now, I ushered Noel out of the room, changed into my usual clothes, and then headed to the dining hall. There, alongside Noel, were Dee and his daughter Noir, arranging dishes on the table.

“Good morning, Sirius-sama.” (Dee)

“Good morning!” (Noir)

“Ah, good morning. I apologize for having you cook even though you’re guests.” (Sirius)

“No need to apologize. It’s truly heartwarming to be able to serve everyone. Also… sorry for the commotion caused by our Noel this morning.” (Dee)

“Dee-san, no need to apologize! After all, it’s a day that Emi-chan and the others will remember for a lifetime!” (Noel)

“While I’m delighted too, there’s no need for us to make unnecessary noise. By the way, is Reus still outside?” (Dee)

“I’ll go call him!” (Noir)

Noir, who had decided to become Reus’s attendant, seemed to take on any task eagerly.

As I watched Noir dash outside, Dee, who had been gazing at his daughter’s back just like I had, murmured with a deep sense of emotion.

“I may not be as exuberant as Noel, but I’m truly happy about this. Because Sirius-sama and the others will experience the same happiness we have.”

Looking to the side, I saw Noel, who had been sitting in a chair moment ago, now rubbing cheeks with a two-year-old boy in her arms. This child, Dylan, was the second child born between Noel and Dee. He was still unfamiliar with me and stared blankly, but now he seemed delighted, likely influenced by his mother’s aura of happiness.

“Yes, indeed, it’s something to look forward to. That’s why we need to make sure today’s ceremony goes perfectly and brings joy.” (Noel)

“Yes. I still vividly remember the smile on Noel’s face at that ceremony where Sirius-sama blessed us. Of course, her smile right now is also wonderful.”  (Dee)

“It’s fine that you are devoted to Noel as always. I see…I guess I’ll be the one receiving the congratulations this time.” (Sirius)

“Yes! We’ll celebrate in grand style!” (Noel)

“Count me in!” (Dee)

‘Yes… today’s event is a wedding ceremony. I am the groom, and the brides are Emilia, Reese, and Fia, making them the main characters of this marriage ceremony.’

Originally, we planned to hold it immediately upon arriving in Elysion, but Liefel-hime’s suggestion… or rather, insistence, led us to expand the scale a bit.

“Just a quiet affair with a few close associates… nope, not happening. It’s Reese’s wedding, after all, so let’s do it up more… somehow!” (Liefel)

“I was fine with keeping it simple.” (Sirius)

“Too modest! Way too modest! There are three of them, so let’s be more particular about the attire, the location, the personnel! Just do it!” (Liefel)

“Um… okay…” (Sirius)

Having decided to go all out, we agreed to hold the ceremony at a separate mansion, different from this one, to avoid the royal-scale grandeur. However, due to renovation work on the intended venue and preparations like dresses, we decided to postpone the ceremony by about two months. This also allowed time for Marina and Julia, who had completed their handover back home, to join us.

With preparations in order, including the arrival of Noel’s family and Marina and Julia, we had reached the day of the ceremony. Talking with Dee helped me calm down a bit, but thoughts of the ceremony soon made me nervous again. Trying to distract myself, I sipped the tea Noel had made, just as the three sword-wielding individuals returned from outside.

“Ouch… seriously. Can’t you tone it down a bit on a day like this?” (Sirius)

“It’s noisy! Emilia isn’t here, so what can we do?” (Lior)

“Even so, don’t just go to Nee-chan’s place without permission. They only allow women over there.” (Reus)

The reason there were no women here besides Noel and Noir was that the women had stayed overnight at the mansion, which would serve as the wedding venue. The next time I would see my wives would be when the ceremony began. I was especially looking forward to seeing how the dresses, which Liefell-hime had been so particular about, would enhance my wives’ appearances.

“Reus-sama! Please use this to wipe off your sweat.” (Noir)

“Ah, thanks. And Dee-nii, this meal is a bit modest meal coming from you.” (Reus)

“We’ll have a lavish feast at the ceremony, right?” (Dee)

“True. Then I guess this is enough to keep the stomach from growling.”  (Reus)

“I’ll have seconds!” (Lior)

“As always, he’s not listening at all, is he?” (Reus)

With the company of Noel and her family, I didn’t feel too lonely, but having everyone together was truly the best. As I imagined a future where all of our wives, along with our children, gathered here, I began to eat.

Afterward, I arrived at the mansion where the ceremony would be held, having changed into a tuxedo-like outfit to greet the guests. Among the attendees were Noel’s family, who had been together since morning. From Elysion, there were Cardias and Liefell-hime incognito, along with the school principal, Rodwell, and Magna-sensei. Additionally, Zack, the manager of the Gargan Trading Company’s Elysion branch, was also present.

Julia, who had come a long way to marry Reus, was the one who was most distant. Considering the circumstances, I was initially unsure whether to invite Emilia’s grandfather, Garve, but upon Emilia’s request, he was included.

“Sirius, I’m grateful that you invited me on such a joyous day.” (Garve)

“The thanks should go to you for taking the time out of your busy schedule. If you would like to thank me, please tell Emilia and Hokuto..” (Sirius)

“I already have. Still, to think that I, who had given up on life after losing my son and daughter-in-law, would be able to witness my grandchildren’s special day… It truly is wonderful.” (Garve)

His dwelling in the Silver Wolfkin’s settlement deep in the forest presented challenges in terms of communication and transportation, but Hokuto had managed to resolve those issues by fetching him. Despite being a bit uncomfortable in the formal wear borrowed through Liefell-hime, his expression was incredibly gentle. When we first met, he had distanced himself from his grandchildren due to personal reasons, but now, those grievances seemed to have vanished, and he was eager to bless his grandchildren.

As a side note, I had considered inviting Fia’s father as well, but he, being an elf who disliked leaving the forest, refused. In fact, Fia suggested it might be better not to invite him, and it was agreed that it would suffice to visit him later with the children.

“It’s amusing… just a few years since they graduated from my school, and now, all three of them are back together. They’re such lively kids to watch.” (Magna)

“It’s only been a few years since I graduated, but hasn’t it changed a bit too much? It feels like it’s been a long time since I took your class.” (Sirius)

“I feel the same. And with all the new magical tools I’ve been taught recently, I’m struggling to decide which one to make first.” (Rodwell)

“I don’t really feel like I’m being praised…” (Magna)

Considering it was a reunion of teacher and students at the wedding venue, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to have a more sentimental atmosphere. However, our relationship was somewhat unique, so maybe this was just right for us. Zack seemed to be here more for chatting than celebrating the wedding, but in this world, weddings were essentially conducted in a banquet-like atmosphere, so it wasn’t entirely wrong.

As I finished greeting the guests, Reus, Albert, and Beowulf arrived.

“Shishou, once again, congratulations. I was quite nervous at my own ceremony, but it seems you’re no exception.” (Albert)

“You remained so calm in the face of hordes of monsters, but you’re nervous here. It’s kind of strange, isn’t it?” (Reus)

“Battle and this are quite different, after all. You’ll understand someday.” (Sirius)

“Well… as for me, I don’t have any women like that, so for now, I’ll focus on honing my sword skills.” (Beowulf)

“Oh, so your sword is your lover, huh? That’s pretty cool!” (Reus)

“Gu!? I understand you’re not saying it with ill intent, but there are certain things I’d rather not hear from you, Reus.” (Beowulf)

“Reus, you might want to apologize just to be safe.” (Sirius)

“Huh? I don’t really get it, but sorry about that.” (Reus)

Reus, like me, had three women in his life that he had promised a future to. Unless something extraordinary happened, I imagined he’d marry all three at once, just like me.

However, since Noir was still young, I wondered when Reus would make that move. Just then, the doors opened, and the three women… Reus’s prospective wives that I had imagined… entered the venue.

“Oh, looks like they’re back. How were the Nee-chans?” (Noir)

“They looked perfect! Sirius, everyone’s ready.” (Marina)

“The ladies were absolutely… incredibly beautiful!” (Julia)

“Yeah. Those were truly gem-like beauties. I used to dislike dresses for being too formal, but now I’d love to try one like those.” (Marina)

They had helped with the preparations and dressing for my wives-to-be, and now that they were here, the moment had finally arrived.

As tension mounted, Liefel-hime, who was acting as the emcee, appeared from the back and announced the entrance of the brides-to-be.

Finally… the moment had come.

In my previous life, I had picked up a young child and taken them in as my disciple, so I had some experience similar to raising children. However, I had never married a wife myself due to my own work, even though I had women who supported me like wives. Therefore, this wedding was a first for me.

I took a deep breath to calm myself and, at that moment…

“Wow…”

The sounds of admiration echoed through the venue as I momentarily forgot to breathe.

It wasn’t just nerves or the role of the groom that vanished; I was completely captivated by the sight of my brides-to-be in their wedding dresses. Julia had likened them to jewels, and I couldn’t agree more.

“Sirius-sama…” (Emilia)

“Sirius-san…” (Reese)

“Sirius…” (Fia)

Their dresses had been designed based on the wedding dresses I had described from my previous life.

The three dresses, predominantly white, reflected light and sparkled. With input from Princess Liefell and the seamstresses, each dress had unique characteristics and features.

Emilia’s dress was more traditional, with subdued decorations overall, which highlighted her beauty exponentially. It shone like the moon, exuding a delicate and ephemeral beauty.

Reese’s dress was adorned with ribbons and frills, focusing more on cuteness than pure beauty. It was a splendid dress that perfectly embodied her gentle nature, as if gently enveloping the wearer.

Fia’s dress incorporated sheer fabric in places, allowing her skin to show through. Combined with her Elven heritage, the dress embodied mystery. It exuded a divine presence, and one might mistake her for a goddess.

“Hum hum hum… ehehe!” (Karen)

As these lovely ladies walked in their wedding dresses, Karen, dressed in equally adorable attire, strolled along, twirling petals in a woven basket.

Karen, who had been arranged as a flower girl after hearing my story, created a path of petals leading towards me from the center of the venue. She flashed me a radiant smile before returning to Noir’s side.

Thanks to Karen, I felt a bit more composed. I took a deep breath and extended my hand as the ladies approached me.

“This… Words fail to describe this beauty. I can’t elaborate much now in the middle of the ceremony, but let me say just one thing. Emilia, Reese, Fia… you look beautiful.” (Sirius)

“Oh… this is amazing. So this is the happiness Onee-chan felt back then.” (Emilia)

“Hehe. I don’t even know what to say… I’m so happy I could cry.” (Reese))

“If I didn’t care about the outside world, if I didn’t meet you, I wouldn’t have known the warmth of your heart. Thank you so much.” (Fia)

As they placed their hands in mine, the four of us turned around to see Dea, dressed somewhat solemnly as the officiant. It was quite moving considering I had played the role of officiant at Noelle and Dea’s wedding.

Despite Dee’s stature, he seemed notably nervous amidst the opulence of the guests and the attention focused on him. His hand trembled slightly as he opened the book he held. Confirming the page he needed, Dea turned away briefly before reciting the words I once spoke and then turned back to face us.

“Now then… the groom, Sirius. Do you vow to love and support equally Emilia, Faireese, and Shumifia for a lifetime?” (Dee)

“I do.” (Sirius)

“Bride, Emilia. Do you vow to love and support Sirius not only as a wife but also as a companion for life?” (Dee)

“I do!” (Emilia)

“Bride, Faireese. Do you vow to continue loving and supporting Sirius as his wife for life?” (Reese)

“I… I do!” (Reese)

“Bride, Shumifia. Do you vow to continue loving and supporting Sirius as his wife for life?” (Dee)

“I swear.” (Fia)

Due to the number of participants and personal circumstances, I had to change the words of the oath slightly.

Such vows were probably unique to us in the entire world.

“Do you each offer yourselves to one another?” (Dee)

“We do.” (Sirius/Emilia/Reese/Fia)

“Now, groom, present the rings to the brides.” (Dee)

My feelings for them had not changed since the first time I presented them with these rings. Even though this was the second time I was placing rings on their fingers, this act during the ceremony would be a cherished memory for my wives. I carefully placed each ring on their fingers with heartfelt intentions. Lastly, after a slightly peculiar act where my wives cooperatively assisted in placing the ring I had prepared onto my finger, we exchanged kisses.

“As of this moment, the four of them are now married. Please offer your blessings and applause without reservation.” (Dee)

And thus, the ceremony concluded.

As Dee declared the conclusion and turned to the guests, a torrent of enthusiastic applause and words of blessing were showered upon us.

“Ah… I’m so relieved, so happy! I’ll remember this moment with Emi-chan and the others forever!” (Noel)

“Reese, congratulations! You all have to be happy together, or else!” (Liefel)

“Aniki! Nee-chans! Congratulations!” (Reus)

“Congratulations! But even though we’re not the main characters, my heart is racing like crazy. I feel like swinging a sword right now!” (Lior)

“Congratulations… and remember, don’t swing that sword here!” (??)

We responded with raised hands to the overwhelming blessings and words from many guests. However, as I glanced around to respond, my attention was naturally drawn to an unusually intense group.

“Oh… What a beautiful sight. Felios, Lorna… are you seeing this?” (Garve)

“Reese… ohh… Reese…” (Liefell)

“Oh… Emilia. You’re so beautiful… so beautiful…” (Lior)

Yes, these were the relatives, showcasing quite the emotional display. Well, one of them was clearly different, but their intensity and peculiarity even caused some to draw back. It was a bit overwhelming, but perhaps this was also part of the charm of a wedding.

“Now then! With the important vows concluded… let’s get noisy! Bring out the food!” (Liefell)

Before I knew it, at the prompting of Princess Reiferu, who was playing a role akin to a master of ceremonies, her attendants cascaded into the venue with trays of food. As dishes were laid out on the tables one by one, and everyone reached for drinks and food, I absentmindedly gazed on. Then, Emilia and Reese lightly tugged at my arms, and Fia’s hand touched my back.

“Sirius-sama, is something the matter?” (Emilia)

“No time for daydreaming. Let’s go.” (Reese)

“Yeah, everyone’s waiting.” (Fia)

“…Ah, right. Let’s go.” (Sirius)

Feeling the warmth of my invaluable wives, I headed towards the still-excited crowd.

 

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Extra – Old man and Old man

 

A few days before the wedding.

Arriving in Elysion, carried by Hokuto, Garve of the Silver Wolfkin had a stern and strict expression as always. But upon seeing his grandchildren after so long, he softened, offering kind words to the approaching siblings. Aware of the wedding through Hokuto, Garve approached me, placing a hand on my shoulder and speaking calmly.

“I may not say it often, but take care of that child. I trust you… to look after her.” (Garve)

“Of course. Once things settle down after the child’s born, I’ll come visit with Garve-san.” (Sirius)

“I see… I look forward to that very much.”

Despite everything, it seemed like I had earned his trust, as Garve remained calm and genuinely pleased throughout our conversation. However, there was one person who was not calm.

“Is that… Emilia’s?” (Lior)

“Yeah, that’s right. Our Jii-chan.” (Reus)

“Ugh…” (Lior)

It was Lior, the Strongest Sword who doted on Emilia like a granddaughter. While he had heard about him, the presence of a blood-related grandfather had clearly unsettled him.

“So, you’re Garve, huh? What business do you have with my Emilia… Oh?” (Lior)

It was an awkward, somewhat delinquent-like interaction. Despite Lior’s imposing demeanor, the atmosphere hinted at an impending confrontation…

“So, you’re the renowned Lior-dono, I’ve heard about you from Hokuto-dono, you’ve been protecting my granddaughter, haven’t you? Allow me to express my gratitude.” (Garve)

“Ugh… umm…” (Lior)

Garve’s mature response diminished Lior’s momentum. Furthermore, Emilia intervened, taking both their hands and smiling.

“Family isn’t just about blood. To me, both of you are important Ojii-chans.”  (Emilia)

“Emilia…” (Garve/Lior)

The sight of the two Jii-san smiling happily brought a sigh of relief from those who had been on guard. However…

“Alright! Let’s see which of you possesses the strength to protect Emilia! Come out to the front!” (Lior)

“Y-yes…” (Garve)

In the end, the two ended up fighting.

As a side note, Lior emerged victorious in the mock battle against Garve…

“Are you alright, Ojii-chan?” (Emilia)

“I-I’m fine… I’m fine. The Strongest Sword is indeed strong.” (Garve)

“Is that so? It’s amazing to be able to fight against him like that.” (Emilia)

“Yeah, yeah! Jii-chan is amazing after all!” (Reus)

“We’ll provide treatment right away.” (Reese)

“Ughhh…! Why… why do I feel this sense of defeat!?” (Lior)

Surrounded not only by his granddaughter but also by my wives and Reus, Jii-san experienced defeat in a different sense.

 

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