The wedding, despite the relatively modest investment, was incredibly splendid and grand.

Every inch was adorned with delicately cut crystals and diamonds, decorating the entire church, including the chandeliers on the ceiling. Thanks to this, even inside the venue where sunlight was previously blocked, vibrant colors shone.

Flowers meticulously cultivated by top-tier gardeners at various spots stimulated both sight and smell, creating an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere.

However, above all, the highlight of the wedding was the presence of the bride and groom. The bride and groom’s dresses and suits were one-of-a-kind creations meticulously crafted by a renowned designer.

Particularly noticeable was the bride’s attire. The dress she appeared in wasn’t the trendy bell-line wedding dress that has been popular recently.

The bell-line dress, known for its voluminous skirt, was perfect for aristocrats who loved to show off.

The dress the bride wore, however, had a distinctly different appearance. It was a dress designed to fully reveal the lines of the body, with the bottom slightly flaring out, resembling a mermaid’s tail.

It was starkly different from the aesthetic direction pursued by the bell-line dress.
Until now, for those who had only pursued voluminous skirts, her dress might have felt somewhat plain, but when combined with the graceful curves of her body and its unique innocent atmosphere, it appeared even more special.

From the beginning, her wedding dress, which garnered much attention, continued to receive a lot of love afterward.

Appearing in various other weddings and later establishing itself as a type of wedding dress, Clotilde unintentionally became a trendsetter.

Surprisingly, Pope Pantheon played a significant role in the ceremony.

The fact that the Pope approved their marriage was already a significant shock, but when he volunteered to officiate the ceremony, it caused a considerable stir among public opinion and opposing forces.

The opposition, still uneasy about the marriage, tried to manipulate public opinion by attempting to thwart the wedding during the aristocratic assembly. It was an effort to mitigate their actions aimed at disrupting the marriage.

If the concerns of the people about the marriage were combined, it would undoubtedly result in opposition, which would be a satisfying outcome for those against it.

However, the Pope’s active support for their marriage turned everything into a mere bubble. Even if the disgruntled aristocrats voiced their complaints, it wouldn’t make any difference with the Pope actively endorsing it.

Thus, the wedding, initiated under the scrutiny of everyone, concluded in great success.
With the birth of a new empress who would become the lifelong companion of the emperor and rule the empire by his side.

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“Ugh….”

A brief moan accompanied by a shifting sound stopped him. Kun, who was quietly putting on his jacket, immediately halted his movements and shifted his gaze to the source of the sound.

The woman next to him, realizing that her seat was empty, was now staring at him. She had an unusually keen sense of resemblance.

He quickly sat on the bed to comfort his wife, who had just awakened.

“Kun….”

“Clotilde.”

Perhaps due to drowsiness, she pouted slightly. Naturally, she spread her arms, and he embraced her, gently sweeping her back and planting a kiss on her forehead. As he tidied her hair and tucked it behind her ear, Clotilde finally displayed a satisfied and content smile.

A glint shimmered above the black darkness. Discovering her clear eyes, he, as if urging her to grow, gently brushed her cheek again.

“I’ll be back soon.”

As if it were truly the last, Kun drew close to Clotilde. Just as he continued the short bird-like kisses, suddenly, she pushed her flesh against him. The slightly moving and rotating sensations were quite stimulating.

The exchanged breaths between them gradually intensified.
In the midst of a urgent situation, the excited bride causing trouble was the issue. Concerned that the entire plan might go awry, Kun hurriedly concluded the actions and distanced himself from her.

Anyway, she learned only naughty things.

“No, later.”

“Yeah… okay.”

“Feeling sorry for the bride from the first day. When I come back, I’ll make sure to receive the punishment.”

“A really big punishment…”

She casually uttered words that she wouldn’t have dared to say under normal circumstances. Perhaps, from today onwards, their relationship had deepened even more.

Such bold behavior only looked endearing to Kun. He was eager to pretend not to know the immediate tasks at hand and enter the bed to torment his wife.

It wouldn’t be a problem to postpone it a bit, but it would be safest and most efficient to handle it as soon as Clotilde became empress. Moreover, it was better to finish it quickly as it would take time to go back and forth.

Kun once again corrected his somewhat lax mindset, dealing with a lover.

“Sure, scold me to your heart’s content. I’ll be looking forward to it.”

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