The guests entered the main temple one by one.
It was the largest chapel in the central temple.
The high ceiling decorated with gold and the vast light pouring in from the magnificent stained glass were truly awe-inspiring.
In the center, a cream-colored rod for the bride and groom to walk on was gently unfolded.
"I never thought I'd see a wedding held here in my lifetime..."
"His Holiness said that this is the most suitable place because it is a bond formed by an oracle."
Today's guests were all of a noble or higher status.
Nevertheless, they could not hide their envy.
In particular, towards the bride, the center of the rumors that made the continent buzz.
"Did you hear that? What did the First Prince of Katzen send to Valdina as a gift?"
"What about the dowry from the Emperor of Valdina? How much does His Majesty care about his only sister..."
Some have good parents, and some have good cigars. However, few had both.
"Besides, a wedding in this basilica with the blessing of the Holy Father!"
If even the most powerful people present today consider it an honor just to set foot in this temple, how blessed is the bride who is married in this sacred place?
"Her Highness carries honors that others can't even get. And her husband..."
The women here glanced at Cesare in the distance.
A sturdy chest that is exposed over a taut robe without a single wrinkle. The broad shoulders are more than enough to wear the diagonal epaulettes of Katzen.
The person who usually stands out gave off a more overwhelming atmosphere as he made up his mind and polished it.
"How does the 1st Prince feel... Looks good... That's right."
When his usual daunting life was lifted and a faint smile appeared on his sculptural face, people realized once again that he was fascinatingly handsome.
Apart from his innumerable notoriety, they couldn't deny that he was a man who was truly pleasing to the eye.
"This is how the 1st Prince of Katzen goes. I was really curious to see who would be next to such a great man."
"Hmph. If I had known that this would happen, I would have been a sacrifice to the oracle. How lucky she is."
The guests spewed out their regrets and envy.
"Well, Princess Molicia didn't go to Death Canyon either. The evil dragon would have given me to cut his throat quickly."
"..."
But the wise men knew. There is no such thing as luck without a price.
Luck could only be won by enduring several times more severe trials.
"Hmm. Anyway, the First Prince is going this way... It's not over yet, is it?"
"That's right. Then..."
Naturally, people's eyes were focused on the Valdinines, who were sitting on the bride's side.
The women stretched their necks and looked around. The young Emperor of Valdina was still nowhere to be seen.
"The seat next to the 1st Prince of Katzen has already been filled..."
There are only a few members of the royal family of marriageable age left on the continent.
He is the Emperor of the empire and has only one sister in his family, who is married to Katzen, so he can monopolize the imperial family. There is no family to look out for, and there is no
extraterrestrial relative.
Even his flawless and sacred appearance.
"What does he enjoy? What kind of woman does he like?"
"Who knows? I don't have too much information in the first place because he refuses all the chats I've sent so far."
Those who had already tried, bounced off the fierce walls of Valdina, sighed.
"But isn't there a needle hole? I need to approach the Emperor during communion. How heartbroken he must be for letting go of his only sister..."
"Hmph! The brilliant Emperor of Valdina doesn't know what's going on!"
"Now, did you dare to tell me that I was black?"
There was a strange tension among the continental royalty as if they were looking for the last remaining top game.
***
On the other hand, as it was a sacred ceremony held in the Holy Land and presided over by the Pope, the guests thought they would be able to see Emperor Perdiccas II.
"...Empress Xi?"
Unexpectedly, however, it was only Empress Xi who attended the wedding on behalf of the imperial family of Kazen.
She walked in with a solemn face. The manners were impeccable, and the clothes were very gorgeous.
"What about the Empress Xu... Isn't she the mother of the Third Prince?"
No one knows the fierce battle for the throne of Katzen that takes place under the water.
In particular, the Third Prince and the First Prince were almost enemies.
"How could that be a face that came to the wedding? I would believe it if she came to the funeral."
Seeing the Empress, who was expressionless the whole time, people whispered.
She did not speak to any of the guests except for the beasts who arrogantly followed her.
On this auspicious wedding day, how do you get a silent enemy who points a knife at each other as the only family member?
In this way, the gloomy Emperor showed that he was very dissatisfied with his son's marriage.
However, Perdiccas II did not know.
There were too many big names present to cover the light of today.
Aside from the Kings of each country who were present at the Continental Congress...
"The head of the Facade is here! And those great mercenaries!"
"Oh my God, the lord of Magic Tower is here!"
"Pay your respects to the Holy Father!"
In the feast of the stars, the presence of the Empress was crushed.
***
Peleus didn't know about the fierce skirmishes inside the basilica or the targeting of continental royalty.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't have paid attention to it.
"Dea, really... You're pretty."
He was busy looking at his sister in a pure white dress.
"When... I wonder if you were this big."
The little girl who barely reached his fingertips has now become a bride.
"Didn't you grow up a little later? This brother would have been willing to wait."
Peleus carefully patted Medea's head.
Their silver hair shone softly with the same light as if they were bathed in moonlight.
Peleus swallowed his emotions silently. It was really time to let go of his little sister.
"Dea.."
Before entering the basilica, Peleus paused.
"Yes?"
"Don't forget it. Wherever you are, you are my most precious family, and your home is Valdina. It's your land that you can return to at any time."
Medea paused.
"I really wanted to tell you this. I'm glad it's not too late."
In his previous life, Peleus would not have been able to say this to his sister, who had stolen the Philosopher's Stone and escaped.
"..."
Medea's head turned. If she didn't bite her lip, she felt like her eyes would turn red.
"Peleus, you know."
Her voice barely leaked out, and Peleus turned to his sister.
The warm affection reflected in the blue eyes made Medea impatient, and she asked.
"I.... Wasn't I ever a burden to my brother?"
Just like then.
She struggled because she didn't want to be a burden that would disappoint Peleus and add weight to his shoulders under the weight of duty.
'I'm afraid, maybe I've failed again.'
Peleus raised his eyes in surprise for a moment and replied firmly.
"Not once."
"..."
"You have never been a burden."
"...I'm glad I did."
Medea swallowed and replied, and he smiled faintly.
As if his younger sister, who was only worried about him, was cute and sad.
"Dea. You may not believe it, but..."
The Emperor's face, which was as cold as the moonlight breaking, turned a tailwind.
"I was always proud of you. No matter what you look like or what path you take, this heart will never change."
"I don't blame you. Live, that's it."
Suddenly, Medea's eyes filled with water.
"Lies."
It couldn't have been like that then. It couldn't have been like that back then.
"I would be happy if you were free to go your own way."
"I must fulfill my duty to the King of Valdina, the Ancestor. But... Medea, you are free."
Peleus stroked his sister's cheek.
"My dearest sister, Dea."
***
The choir's music began.
Finally, the door opened.
Agemas have stepped onto the creamy road.
Originally, it was customarily a role for the Knights Templar.
This time, the knights of Valdina, the Empress's homeland, took over.
After a while of admiring the modest ritual, the bride finally appeared. Holding her brother's hand.
There was silence in the middle for a moment.
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