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Wedding Ceremony (2)

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The wedding ceremony of Arc and Marie began at the church in the early afternoon.

“Well then, we will now begin the wedding ceremony of Baron Arc Warden and Her Highness Marie of the royal family. Everyone, please rise. The couple will now enter.” (Yanna)

The host, Yanna, raised her hand, and the guests stood up, all turning to look at the back doors.

Majestic music resonated, and Arc entered first.

Arc wore a black suit as formal attire, with a star-shaped medal, a symbol of his baron status, hanging from his chest. His neatly styled hair emphasized Arc’s handsome features, and the youthful lord’s dignified profile was exposed. Next, Marie entered, accompanied by Casablanca, dressed in a jet-black dress. Marie’s pure white dress, in contrast with Casablanca’s black, created an illusion that highlighted her pure and beautiful figure even more.

“How beautiful.” (??)

“It is such a shame that we cannot show this appearance to the entire kingdom.” (??)

From somewhere among the guests, admiring voices were heard.

Even among women, there was no jealousy that arose from such beauty, and Marie stood next to Arc, radiating beauty as she went. Once it was confirmed that Casablanca had seated herself after escorting Marie to Arc, Yanna continued the ceremony.

“Now, at the wedding ceremony of Mikanda Baron Arc and Her Highness Princess Marie, the person serving as the witness is this individual.” (Yanna)

Huh? The witness was supposed to be Minerva.

The flow was different from the pre-arranged plan, and Arc looked at Yanna with confusion. She met his gaze, looking slightly apologetic, and silently conveyed, “The situation changed”.

Then, Arc and Marie were astonished by the person standing before them as the witness. It was Zenon, dressed in the splendid ceremonial attire of the High Priest.  Zenon, who had been dismissed from the position of High Priest by Chief Priest Cyan during the recent battle and was supposed to have been demoted to a rural area, was standing there. Some guests seemed to have realized that the witness was Zenon, and a slight murmur spread behind Arc.

“Why are you here? I heard you were demoted by Cyan.” (Arc)

“I was taken in by Her Majesty Casablanca. More details later.” (Zenon)

Although it was in the middle of the ceremony, Arc couldn’t help but quietly ask, and Zenon replied in a low voice. Then, as if nothing unusual had happened, he continued the ceremony.

“Now, groom Arc. You are about to become husband and wife through the guidance of God. Do you vow to love, honor, comfort, serve, and help each other, in times of health and sickness, in times of joy and sorrow, in times of wealth and poverty, with all your heart for as long as you both shall live?” (Zenon)

“Yes. I vow.” (Arc)

“Now, bride Marie. You are about to become husband and wife through the guidance of God. Do you vow to love, honor, comfort, serve, and help each other, in times of health and sickness, in times of joy and sorrow, in times of wealth and poverty, with all your heart for as long as you both shall live?” (Zenon)

“Yes. I vow.” (Marie)

Zenon seemed to have momentarily forgotten his lines, pausing slightly before solemnly speaking.

“As the witness, I confirm that the two of you have sworn to God and become husband and wife. Now, the wedding rings. Where are the rings?” (Zeno)

“Here they are.” (Yuna)

As Zenon looked around, unable to find the rings, Yuna, dressed in all black and blending into the surroundings, quickly handed them over.

“Here. Um, please put on the wedding rings.” (Zeno)

Zenon’s words were stumbling, and Arc couldn’t help but ask in a reproachful tone.

“Why is this such a mess?” (Arc)

“Well, even though I’m the High Priest, I have only ever done administrative work. It’s to be expected.” (Zenon)

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, and yet…” (Arc)

“Arc-sama. The ring.” (Marie)

“Oh, right. Here, Marie.” (Arc)

Arc, who had been exasperated, was urged by Marie in a whisper. Coming back to his senses, he took the ring and held Marie’s hand.

Her hand was so small. Such a small hand had survived all this time. Leo, Louis, Casablanca, the Church factions. Various forces had been intertwined, and the kingdom, swallowed by a whirlpool of chaos. Through all that, she had kept her resolve and survived. But from now on, it will be alright.

I will protect you. No matter what happens, I will protect you.

“I will make you happy for the rest of your life.” (Arc)

He whispered only those words and placed the ring on Marie’s small hand.

Marie nodded with her head bowed slightly, perhaps out of embarrassment or perhaps trying to hold back tears. At that moment, Tyr and Casablanca simultaneously began clapping, and the applause quickly spread throughout the church.

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