Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 266

Watching the sunrise and making wishes was common everywhere. But this year, the Kingdom of McLaine, especially Gran city and the royal castle, felt different.

Usually, nobles relaxed at home for New Year. But this year, they gathered at the royal castle very early, even before sunrise.

“Truly… amazing.”

“How much is all this worth…?”

“Hiyah….”

Even the nobles, who were very rich, were speechless.

Granfina castle was always beautiful. But today, it was truly dazzling.

White statues and decorations in the garden shone brightly in the soft magic light. This made them look even more amazing. The path to the palace was covered in jewels. They sparkled like a river of stars under their feet. It felt like walking on starlight.

That was amazing, but the wedding area in front of the palace was even more spectacular.

“Wow!”

One noble was so surprised that he shouted. Then he quickly covered his mouth, but it didn’t matter. The other nobles were staring in amazement too.

Walking on the jewel path felt like walking among stars. Then, they saw a space full of bright white light.

“What is this….”

“What on earth….”

“Heh heh….”

Hundreds of nobles were there, but all you could hear were gasps of wonder.

One of the nobles, looking like he was in a trance, asked,

“…Is that real cloud?”

In front of the palace entrance, there was a cloud-like mist instead of cold marble.

When they stepped onto the soft mist, it felt like standing on real clouds. Above the cloud floor, walls of different flowers stood where there should have been pillars.

“Haa, the fragrance is truly wonderful.”

That wasn’t an exaggeration. There were hundreds of different flowers. Their smells mixed together in a wonderful way. The soft cloud floor made the fragrance even better, making everyone feel happy and lively.

The nobles, who had stayed up all night to look their best, were now wide-eyed with excitement.

They looked up and saw a mural on the palace walls. It showed gods going up to the sky and looked grand and powerful.

“Gods….”

The nobles made the sign of the Nine Gods.

The mural showed gods going up to the sky. These gods followed the Creator’s light and got power from it. This story is in the Nine Gods’ holy book. Just looking at the mural made people feel respect. Even people who didn’t go to the temple were impressed and made the sign of the gods.

At the top of the mural, a jewel shone brightly. It was the Eye of the Continent, and it lit up the wedding area even though it was still early morning.

“Does anyone know what that jewel is?”

“I’m not sure either….”

“It seems to be the Eye of the Continent, that thing.”

“Hmm?”

“That… the gift the dead king received from the Empire.”

“Ah….”

The Empire’s people, including the Second Prince, frowned when they heard the whispers. But everyone agreed that the wedding was more amazing than they had imagined.

The angels painted on the walls of the side building were beautiful, but the rest of the scene was even more stunning.

The bright white light and the lovely fragrance filled the air.

Even the soft cloud floor felt wonderful.

“It feels like going to heaven. It’s breathtaking.”

“Indeed….”

“An apt expression.”

Someone said this in amazement, and everyone agreed.

A strong dwarf stood with the important people of McLaine and smiled proudly. The nobles began to wonder who had created this amazing spectacle.

“Who on earth did all this…?”

“It must be thanks to the Empire’s help.”

“Indeed. The Empire’s capabilities are impressive. How did they make it…?”

Bzzzt!

“Ugh, which bastards! It’s all the work of my people… Mmph!?”

“Lord Hamarr. Let’s be quiet. It’s starting now.”

“Mmph?!”

Clayton covered Hamarr’s mouth. Hamarr glared and looked forward. The doors of the palace opened, and a priest in white robes appeared.

“Huh? It’s not the Archbishop?”

“A female priest… who is it?”

“It’s Priest Ilia of the Order of Amun.”

Ilia smiled gently and said,

“Now, with the blessing of the Nine Gods, we will begin the wedding ceremony. It will be a celebration for the McLaine royal family and the kingdom.”

Everyone stood up.

“First, His Majesty Logan McLaine, the owner of the kingdom and the guardian of all the people, will enter.”

Logan walked into the wedding area wearing a white robe.

“Ooh, indeed.”

“Is this the first time we’ve seen him wearing something other than armor?”

“He looks magnificent, as befitting a superhuman.”

The robe was white silk with gold flames embroidered on it. It made Logan look even more impressive. He was also showing his Aura, so everyone watched him closely as he walked.

‘He’s showing his aura, but it feels natural. He’s very skilled,’ thought the Sword Master, smiling. Jerome looked even more serious.

Logan reached the altar and stood before Ilia.

Ilia looked at Logan and said,

“Now, I will introduce the future queen of this kingdom. The Lady Eileen Floyd of the Floyd County… Hmm, hmm. ‘Lady’ is more fitting, I think. The kingdom’s first female knight and the symbol of the McLaine Women’s Army, Sir Eileen Floyd.”

The audience was surprised.

Why was the bride being introduced as ‘Sir’ at a wedding?

The nobles frowned, but Logan smirked.

‘Really…,’ he thought. He recognized Ilia’s handwriting and the emphasis marks in the introduction.

Just then,

“Wow!”

Someone shouted unexpectedly.

Logan turned around and was stunned. He saw a white veil with gold embroidery. Under the veil, Eileen’s red hair fluttered. She wore a white dress that matched her slender body and red hair. As she walked on the cloud floor, she looked like a goddess coming down from the sky.

At that moment, the sun rose.

The sun shone through the Eye of the Continent, scattering colorful light throughout the wedding area.

“Ooh.”

“Was Sir Eileen such a beautiful person…?”

“Huh….”

Eileen walked gracefully as everyone admired her.

Logan was lost in watching her beauty. Priest Ilia gave him a look, and he remembered what to do. He reached out his hand to Eileen.

Eileen took his hand carefully. He felt her stiffen, which made him feel less nervous.

He saw that she was smiling slightly but looked frozen. ‘She wrote her self-introduction so confidently,’ he thought, smirking. He squeezed her hand to help her relax.

He felt a small tremor and thought it was lovely. Bishop Ilia began her congratulatory speech.

“I am very happy to celebrate the New Year with such a joyous occasion. In this place, I….”

The speech went on for a while.

Logan looked at Eileen. She was the most beautiful person in the room. He realized that she would be by his side for the rest of his life. He had many thoughts in his heart.

They had become partners for strategic reasons, but now she was essential to him. He remembered all the moments they had shared and felt sorry for being too focused on other things.

He looked at Eileen with complicated feelings. Ilia’s speech was ending.

“Just like the rising sun, I hope you two will be the parents of this country and embrace all the people of this kingdom. With that, I will conclude my congratulatory speech.”

“Wow!”

The guests applauded, sounding bored. Logan smiled, feeling dazed. He saw the Second Prince staring at him blankly.

He remembered that the real trouble had not even started yet. His happy feelings cooled down.

‘If I can’t overcome the Empire, all of this will be an illusion,’ he thought.

He remembered his ruined family and his brother being taken away. He shivered and gritted his teeth.

“Yo-Your Majesty?”

Someone said, startled. Logan turned his head and saw Ilia pointing at Eileen, who was bowing her head with a flushed face.

What had happened while he was distracted? What was he supposed to do?

“Huh?”

He was confused.

“Your Majesty, please make your vows of love.”

“Ah….”

Vows of love.

Logan realized it was time for the vows, which marked the end of the McLaine ceremony. It was simpler than the Empire’s ceremony. It was time to share the vow of the kiss.

He understood why Eileen looked shy. He also remembered his past life and made a decision.

Eileen had also been lost in the civil war in his previous life.

He had already changed the fate of his family and others.

Even if he had been lucky.

Even if the past didn’t guarantee the future.

‘I will definitely overcome it,’ he thought.

Logan pushed aside thoughts of the Empire and kissed Eileen.

“With this, under the auspices of the Nine Gods, I declare that this marriage has been established.”

Ilia gave the blessing of divine power.

The wedding area became even brighter, and loud shouts erupted.

“Waaah!”

The first royal wedding of the McLaine dynasty was over.