The afternoon light reached towards the ground, illuminating the forest ever so gently. Lilies, roses, hibiscus, daisies, tulips, orchids, ations, and all flowers one could imagine filled ead every er of the pce, two figures sitting by themselves, enjoying the peace together.

  With the wedding ceremony finished, most of the guests have already headed towards the reception venue. All that were left were the bride, the groom, their families, and a few important figures. Of course, it also meant that Grey and Yuna were still there.

  "Yuna, have you cooled down already?" ［Grey］

  "Un..." ［Yuna］

  Meekly, Yuna answered Grey's question, her face still colored a rosy tint. While her red really became red after catg the bouquet, what was more tiring and more embarrassing was what came after.

  After catg the bouquet, the single dies quickly gathered around her, asking her a couple of questioing to her retionship with Grey. And when an i Ruru approached her too, asking when she'll marry Grey, her embarrassment peaked and her mind stopped funing, she overheated.

  "Then, how about we head to the venue? I'm sure everyone's waiting." ［Grey］

  "Un..." ［Yuna］

  Still answering meekly, Yuna accepted Grey's hand as she stood, rejoining with the others and heading towards the reception venue which was just the vilge pza in front of the Chief's residence.

  The rge open space which was usually empty was now filled with people in every nook and y. While it may not be as crowded as the se back at the foundiival back at the royal capital, it was still an amazing number heless.

  Hundreds of vilgers were already present at the se and a few hundred more are ing after some time. It was a vilge-wide celebration which every vilger joined with bright smiles on their faces.

  Of course, what kind of weddiion would be plete without the food which many of the attendees are there for. From the front, back, and the sides, tables were ected with one another, covered by white cloth and creating a noticeable long liending dozens of meters.

  The dishes oop weren't any less outstandiher. From head to tail, the table was filled with all sorts of dishes. Just a single gnd one would already identify several dozens, if not a couple hundred present.

  It was the product of Grey and Yuna's hard work along with the help of the vilge's best cooks. It went without saying that it took a lot of effort. From the pnning, to preparing, all the way to the end, it took a stupendous amount of work. Just this m, they were grinding their boo meet the deadline.

  If oo look at it, they would think that rather than a weddiion, it looked more like a celebratory feast or a festival, and one wouldn't be wrong. The scale was just that grand.

  Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle

  "Yuna..." ［Grey］

  And as one would expect, Yuna's eyes were lighting up brighter than the sun as she looked at the dishes with great i. Even though she was one of the people who prepared it, he couldn't help but feel excited.

  "The bride and groom have arrived!"

  A loud annou echoed as Kris and Aria ehe venue. Everyone's eyes were on them as they paved the way, celebratory wishes and excmations of joy came flying towards the two as the vilgers expressed their heartfelt feelings.

  It was a chaotic se, yet it was strangely refreshing. Although everyone had their differehey all came together to wish their little angel and the man she fell in love with. They all wished them a happy marriage from the bottom of their hearts.

  The bride and groom tio walk and they soon arrived at their ows, located at the venue's ter. A few seats were arranged by their sides, reserved for their family members and close associates.

  "Waah～! The vilgers really love Miss Aria, don't they?" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna, not 'Miss' Aria, but 'Missus Aria'. She's already married now." ［Grey］

  "Ah, right! Sorry, 'Missus' Aria～!" ［Yuna］

  Yuna's words were genuine, but behind them was a teasing smile. And realizing once again the reality that she was now married, Aria's face turned red like that of a ripe cherry, feeliions just as sweet and intoxig.

  Evehey had already seated themselves, the loud aed cheers didn't stop. The people still tio gratute the two of them, only quieting down when Falroe stepped up with a magic tool in his hands.

  The magic tool was her than a voirging device that works about the same way as a microphone. Now, not as the Chief, but as the bride's father, it was his duty to call the other's attention and present his speech for this glorious day.

  "23 years ago, when Valka said she regnant, I felt like the happiest man in the world. That time, I eechless. I couldn't express my emotions and all I could do was cry in happiness like an idiot.

  Months passed by, and anel finally came into my life. My baby, Aria, was born. When Valka regnant, I thought I couldn't be any happier, but after feeling her little hands... It was only then that I learnt I was wrong. I cried in joy once again.

  Each day was full of joy aement..." ［Falroe］

  Her first smile, her first ugh, her first words, the first time she crawled and walked. Falroe mentioned all of Aria's firsts and the overflowing happiness he felt each time he saw his daughter grow.

  Valka also shared the same se with Falroe. As her mother, she also felt the same happiness everyday. While there were times she was angry and disappoi her, such arenting. She still loved her the same.

  While Falroe looked calm and dignified while he was giving his speech, it couldn't be any further thay. He was barely stopping himself from bawling once again. The more he remembered Aria's adorable past, the harder it was to hold his tears.

  "And now, on this very day, my sweet baby's reached yet aage of her life. Now, she has bee a good man's wife. Yes, I'm a little lonely, but I am even happier. My daughter has grown so much...

  Aria, no matter what happens, just knoill always love you and we will always be here for you, and Kris... I leave my daughter in your care. Make her the happiest woman in the world." ［Falroe］

  Cps echoed as Falroe's speeded. His eyes looking at Kris' dire, a gentle smile appeared as soon as he saw the gray-haired man nodded whilst holding his daughter's hand. He was satisfied.

  After Falroe, it was Valka's turn to give her own piece. Just like Falroe, she also recalled her experiences as a mother leading up to this point. were Reina and Zeke, both announg to the world how amazing their older sister was.

  Attending as Kris' younger siblings, Grey and Yuna also gave their own speeches. They tackled the times they spent together. Although not often, and full of strange happenings, they were still memorable experienoheless.

  After the attending family members, other important guests gave their speeches. There was Rozelia, the captain of the guards Aria once hunted often with, and a couple more. Everybody's heart melted when Ruru gave a sweet speech of her own. It may not be appropriate, but it was still heartfelt.

  "Make space for the bride and groom's first dance!"

  The atmosphere quickly ged as music filled the air. Pianos, violins, flutes, and all sorts of instruments gave rise to a myriad of sounds, creating harmonies melodies which calmed the people's hearts.

  "May I?" ［Kris］

  "Furufu! You may..." ［Aria］

  As Aria took Kris' hand, the two of them headed to the dance floor. Along with the song's lovely notes as, their footsteps filled the air as they danced fluidly like the gentle breeze flowing ever so gently and ever so gracefully.

  Even though the dance floor was just makeshift, the ground simply hardened and polished with magic, it didn't affect the two's performahey still danced as if they owhe stage, their gracefulness capturing everyone's eyes as.

  "Waah～! They look so perfect together!"

  "How beautiful..."

  Mouths opened and eyes stared in admiration as Kris and Aria tio dahe sun was still up in the sky, but at this very moment, the ones who shohe most were the two of them.

  "Hahaha, I still remember the first time we daogether..." ［Kris］

  "Kris, don't you dare bring it up...!" ［Aria］

  "Haha, you were such a horrible dancer back then. I couldn't even remember how many times you've stepped on my feet," ［Kris］

  "Kris...!" ［Aria］

  Shouting while whispering at the same time. Aria's voice could be described in such a way as she gripped tighter on her man's sleeves. Her face was turning red as she recalled such embarrassing memories of the past.

  While it is true that she was a genius at magid bat, the same couldn't be said towards other aspects. The very first time she danced, it was nothing short of a disaster. She mao step on her partner's foot every siime. Thankfully, that partner was Kris, otherwise, bones could have been broken.

  "I could still remember how numb my feet were when we finished dang. Ah, those were the dayー Agh!" ［Kris］

  Kris couldn't even finish his words when a sudden pain cut him off. ained was her than his left foot where one could see a certain mark on his shoes as if a certain someoepped on it, using their heel heless.

  When Kris raised his eyes, he was greeted by Aria's adorable sulking face, trying to look away from him. But even though she was looking away, she still remembered to dance properly and gracefully.

  "Hey, Aria... That was iional, wasn't it?" ［Kris］

  "I don't know what you're talking about." ［Aria］

  Kris asked to firm but all he got icy respo has only been a little more than an hour sihey were wed and they were already on their first argument. In a way, you could say they were an amazing couple.

  "Then, you won't mind if I switch up the pace, do you?" ［Kris］

  "Eh?" ［Aria］

  Turning his words to reality, Kris drew Aria close to her until their faces were almost toug. He held him tighter and closer, to the tter's surprise, ending his pyful as with a mischievous smile on his face.

  Twists and turns were made as Kris turned serious. He was like an instructor and Aria was his dancer as they danced on the spacious dance floor like birds flying freely in the sky, exuding an aura of nobility and gracefulness.

  Time tiig and the song tio py, Kris and Aria dang in one another arms as if nothing in the world mattered. And as a finisher, a dip was made with their bodies leaning towards the ground, falling but not falling.

  But the performance didhere, when suddenly, as Aria was still held in the same position, he gave her a kiss to her forehead, catg the tter off guard and making her red all the way to the tip of her ears. A mischievous smile could once again be seen on Kris' face.

  Cp Cp Cp

  Cheers and cps filled the air as Kris and Aria's danded, but the excitement didn't just end there. After their dawo more figures made their entran the dance floor. It was Falroe and Valka, preparing for the dah their parents.

  Another song yed and new melodies filled the air. A new danenced with Kris and Aria dang with their new partners. Kris now danced with Valka, whilst Falroe danced with Aria.

  Ead every step was doh skillful execution and there wasn't a single mistake to be spotted. The song tinued and silence could be observed, silence which was easily broken when Valka opened her mouth.

  "Oh, it looks like our daughter married quite the excellent dancer." ［Valka］

  "Hahaha, I'm fttered, Ma'am." ［Kris］

  "No, not at all. It's not just empty fttery, I really mean it. Kris, you're a good dancer. You looked so good together with Aria." ［Valka］

  "I see,.. Then I will accept the pliment, Ma'am. I'm really happy!" ［Kris］

  A smile bloomed on Kris' face as he tio dah Valka. Although not as perfect as when he danced with Aria, they still danced beautifully, successfully garnering the attention of the crowd.

  "Kris... I know that Falroe had already said it, but... I leave our sweet and lovable child in your care. Now, it's your turn to make her happy. I leave the rest to you." ［Valka］

  "You rest assured, Ma'am. Even if this body gets destroyed, I will do everything to protect her smile. You rest easy." ［Kris］

  "Fufufu, then it seems all my worries were needless, but Kris..." ［Valka］

  "Yes...?" ［Kris］

  "It's not 'Ma'am', but 'Mom'. We're family now!" ［Valka］

  Kris froze at Valka's statement. While he was aware that he was already married, such a reality hasn't settled i. Now, Valka wasn't simply Aria's mother, he was now his mother-in-w, family.

  "Yes, Mom..." ［Kris］

  "Fufufu, that's more like it!" ［Valka］

  An overflowing happiness surged inside Kris' heart as he tio dah Valka. He, who grew up an orphan, noeople he proudly call his family. There was simply no greater joy to be felt.

  Meanwhile, while Kris and Valka talked with one another, a certain, familiar cry rang iheir ears. The in was her than Falroe whose emotions were now id out bare. Tears were now trig down his face.

  "My baby...! My sweet baby...! It feels like it was just yesterday when you called me 'Papa'...! Why did you get married?! Just why...?!" ［Falroe］

  "Dad..." ［Aria］

  It was quite the iing sight and Aria could only utter the same words as before. Even though the wedding ceremony and speeches were already over, Falroe still found a way to cry about something. It was quite w.

  Seds flew by and the dance tinued, filling the spectators with admiration and awe as they watched the four dance fluidly like that of flowing water. As the song ehe movements stopped and they bowed their heads to their partners.

  Cp Cp Cp Cp

  A cacophony of cps and cheers echoed towards the sky once again as the four of them exited the stage. It was even much louder and chaotic than before. The effect wheiful people dah grace.

  Well, if it were only adoration, none could beat Aria's younger brother, Zeke. His eyes were now sparkling like the sea uhe midnight sky illuminated by the moon and stars. Amongst the people present, he was the biggest fan.

  "Waah～! Big Sis Aria and Big Bro Kris looks so cool～!" ［Zeke］

  "Fufufu, you really adore them, don't you?" ［Yuna］

  "Yes! I adore them the most! One day, I also want to be as strong as them! Then I'll find myself a beautiful bride and also dance like that!" ［Zeke］

  Eyes full of burniermination, Zeke decred ever so proudly. Now, it was not only their strength, he also wao follow their steps like a little child who mimics those around it. He saw everything about the two were dreamy and fasating.

  "Hahaha, then don't fet to invite us wheime es, alright?" ［Grey］

  "Of course! I'll make sure Big Bro Grey and Big Sis Yuna attend the wedding! And Big Sid Reina will make my bride's dress! It's going to be the best wedding iire world!" ［Zeke］

  "Z-Zeke, the pressure's too much...!" ［Reina］

  "Fufufu, I'm sure Reina do it!" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna..." ［Reina］

  The daydreaming tinued and Zeke's determination only grew stronger. He may act like an adult from time to time as serious during bat, but in times such as these, Grey and Yuna realized he was still a child.

  Falroe and the others returo their seats, and like aed child greeting their parents who have e home, Zeke told them of his goals. They could only chuckle and giggle warmly as they listetentively and cheerfully.

  Chatter Chatter Chatter

  A loud chattering echoed once again as another song yed. Now that the bride and groom had finished dang the first da was the turn for the atteo dah their chosen partners. The dance floor en!

  "Oi, Grey, Yuna. It's your turn to danow. Show them how it's done." ［Kris］

  "Oh? Are Grey and Yuna good dancers as well?" ［Valka］

  "I want to see Big Bro Grey and Big Sis Yuna dang!" ［Zeke］

  "Hahaha, then I guess we have no choice then." ［Grey］

  Not denying any of their cims, Grey only ughed heartily as he stood up from his seat. He fixed his clothes with a quick tug on his coat, taking only a siep before turning his body aending his hands to a certain lovely dy.

  "May I have this dance, Midy?" ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! With pleasure, Sir Grey." ［Yuna］

  A smile on her face, Yuna happily accepted Grey's invitation as she offered her hand for him to take. The song has already pyed for some time, but that didn't matter. The two of them made their grarance.

  on courtesy in py, the two bowed their heads to one another before they started their dahey then held each other's hands aing the melody guide them, their steps echoed in the air.

  Wheepped their foot forward, the other backed off the opposite foot. The twist, the turns, the spins and dips of every kind, there wasn't a single mistake to be spotted. They were like a prind princess one would see in fairy tales, figures of art dang ever so harmoniously.

  "Hm? Have you been practig? It seems like you've gotteer." ［Grey］

  "Maybe, maybe not. Who knows?" ［Yuna］

  "Ag mysterious, aren't we, Midy?" ［Grey］

  "Fufufu, let's leave it at that, Sir Grey." ［Yuna］

  The dance tinued and so did their teasing. Rather than a couple dang happily, they were like children simply pying with one ahey shone like the gentle raindrops after the rain, dang by the wind and falling deeper and deeper to each other with every sed.

  Of course, it went without saying that they became the ter of attention. As Yuna's silver flowed freely in the air, Grey's pitch bck hair trasted it as their jewel-like eyes shimmered brightly. They were beautiful, geous even.

  "So beautiful..." ［Reina］

  One of those who were engrossed with their dance was Reina. Since she had nothing much to do, she decided to go around the reception venue, but as she did so, she was caught by Grey and Yuna's dang, her eyes filled with awe.

  "Ah!" ［Reina］

  Although she walked slowly, due to her being distracted by them, she bumped into a person's shoulder before she noticed it. The other person, being bigger than she was, wasn't hurt that much. Rather, it was Reina who was as she fell ft towards the ground.

  "Oh, sorry. Are you okay, Miss Reina?" ［???］

  "N-No, I'm alright..." ［Reina］

  It was as if time froze. Dark green hair fluttering in the wind, deep red eyes which resembled fragrant roses, and a face which looked like it was a finely-sculpted piece of art. Reina's heart was captured by the young man who offered his hand to her.

  The young man was named Eldhart, one of the young trainees who will soon bee ohe vilges' guards. With talent only Zeke could rival, he was the best amongst his peers. The perfect man young dies would pine for.

  "A-Ah, I'm alright! So-Sorry for bumping into you!" ［Reina］

  "Ah, no... I should be the one sayingー" ［Eldhart］

  "I-If you want s-something, please d-don't hesitate. I-I'll do my best to make it! I promise I-I'll make it up to you!" ［Reina］

  Eldhart was stunned. He already khat Reina was timid and meek, but he didn't know it was that bad. He couldn't even apologize properly, and even if he did, with Reina's responsibility, she would probably apologize even harder, and he was right.

  No other choices left, Eldhart could only heave a silent sigh as he thought of what to do. Since Reina would push harder if he rejects her favor, he o think of a simple way which won't require much effort from her. It was then that aruck his mind like lightning.

  "Then... If Miss Reina insists, I have the pleasure of having your first dance?" ［Eldhart］

  "M-Me?! B-But I'm not that good of a dancer..." ［Reina］

  "Hahaha, that's alright. I'm not that much of a dancer either, that makes it the two of us. So, what do you say?" ［Eldhart］

  "... T-Then i-if you would..." ［Reina］

  A rosy tint painted on her cheeks, Reina meekly accepted Eldhart's invitation. Seeing her flushed face, Eldhart also started to feel embarrassed as a straion brewed in his heart. A happy and fusing feeling. The blooming of a new flower.

  CHAPTER 152 END