That day was the emperor’s wedding ceremony.

The wedding ceremony to take place today would be the most luxurious among the weddings held in the empire.

Even the guests who blessed the sacred ceremony were overwhelming. High-ranking nobles, regardless of the nation, personally made time for the feast.

Of course, the extravagant ceremony held at the imperial palace church today was by no means a wedding. Everyone invited knew this fact too well.

The reason all the guests participated in the two people’s childhood prank was not solely because it was an imperial-sponsored event.

Even though the invitation clearly stated ‘wedding ceremony,’ the official name was ‘wedding reception.’ However, on the invitations of the guests, ‘wedding ceremony’ was explicitly written.

A mere difference of one word turned things upside down.

Today’s event was incomparable to the luxurious events nobles held for the government. As the emperor had announced it as a wedding ceremony, everyone had to treat it seriously as such.

With numerous attention and concerns, the long-awaited wedding ceremony of the two began.

The guests sitting in the church stared at the clock with bated breath.

As time passed, the second hand moved ruthlessly, finally standing at the top. Shortly afterward, the minute hand, which had been slightly tilted, overlapped with the hour hand.

Deng, Deng.

The clock chimed the hour.

After the clock’s alarm ended, the orchestra began to play.

A dignified official, dressed in full regalia, came forward instead of the bride and groom. With an inaudible large book in hand, he unfolded it on the stand.

Kem, Kem.

As he coughed vigorously, the church door opened at a well-timed moment.

The protagonist of the day appeared with the knight’s resounding footsteps responsible for each door.

The man, dressed in a pitch-black uniform adorned with the emblem of the empire, paid no attention to the pouring gazes from both sides. His determined steps revealed the knight’s pride.

The path was as long as the grand hall. The man walking through the virgin white aisle had no disarray until the end. Of course, except for the uncontrollable strands of hair that could only flutter in the wind.

The man, who had not shown the slightest change until he reached the end, finally turned his head.

Gradually, his head extended forward.

As if reviewing the path he had taken, his gaze was fixed on the door. It was to witness the bride’s entrance following the groom’s.

And finally, the next protagonist revealed herself.

The world’s only dress, created by the empire’s top designer considering her body line and atmosphere, was remarkably enchanting. However, even with all her might, the beauty of the bride could not be rivaled.

As the guests were a lineup of well-known figures, they had grown tired of watching self-proclaimed weddings. However, they had never seen such a beautiful bride.
According to rumors, she was a woman with nothing, but she had overlooked the most important thing. Indeed, there was a reason why the emperor, who was said to be indifferent to women, had a change of heart.

Cloé walked, holding a bouquet adorned with flowers reminiscent of her blue eyes. The transparent glass shoes that covered her delicately grown feet sparkled on the virgin road.

The bride, Cloé, arrived in front of the officiant. After exchanging a light greeting with him, she turned her body counterclockwise to face the groom.

“Let’s begin the promise to bless the love between the two.”

The officiant did not explicitly state that the event was a wedding ceremony. The guests, still confused by the atmosphere inside, finally understood the purpose of the event.

The officiant bestowed blessings upon the two. Endless praises for eternal love and future peace were uttered without pause. In fact, it was simply reciting the contents written in the book.

After catching his breath, the officiant, who had completed the arduous journey, sighed briefly. He called the chief officiant who had been waiting behind.

Carefully moving the cushion holding the ring, he stopped in front of the two.

“Kun Freihed, the ruler of the empire and the lover of one. Receive the ring for your beloved.”

A large hand raised the ring. A large diamond ring, showcasing his honor and wealth, stood out.

Kun, who casually grasped the expensive ring, was oddly concerned about it in his small hands.

With the hand that had destroyed many things but had never ruined anything with the delicate hands that had never broken anything, he shook hands.

“Kun Freihed, can you pledge today’s love before the gods?”

The officiant asked, raising his glasses. It was an indispensable part of the wedding ceremony.

The guests, who had been watching the couple’s ceremony, became tense. Silent astonishment erupted throughout.

Vows before the gods! Isn’t it almost the same as the usual oath between groom and bride?

Though some had exchanged rings and showcased a kiss of love during the ceremony, none had made vows at a ‘wedding reception.’