448 # 448 Wedding march, and admission to the bride and groom.








'I don't know. Isn't that funny?
That's very impressive. My Lord.
"Mm. Nice to see you.
"You've got some serious brawn.

 I felt a little embarrassed by the words of Amber and Coral, and Black Day. I was wearing a pure white tuxedo that I'd gotten for this day in the mirror in front of me.
 It's a strange feeling. There was a white rose as a boutonniere on the buttonhole of the jacket's collar. I don't think it looks good on me, but I guess I'm allowed to wear it at least once in my life.

'Huh........ As expected, I'm getting nervous.''
'Even the Lord can be nervous sometimes, can't he?
Of course it is. It's a big event in your life.

 That's casually rude, Ruri.
 Huh..... If you want to be honest, why don't you just skip the ceremony and send a postcard saying 'I got married'? I don't have to think about it.
 However, as the king of a country, that would be unacceptable, and I also want to see everyone's once-in-a-lifetime wedding ceremony. I want to give them a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of their wedding day.
 You can't run away from it. You can't ask someone else to do this for you, either.
 Most weddings in this world are a party with both families. We don't make vows to God. I've heard that they sometimes make vows to the spirits of the gods.
 For me, I can swear to a god (world god), but my god is the same as the god of the Lamish nation. Depending on how you look at it, it could be that Brunhild is under the umbrella of the Ramish nation, so I didn't want to do that.
 Instead, I'm going to call the Great Spirit and ask him to be a witness. However, since I am the spirit king who unites the spirits, I am, as I say, pledging my marriage to my subordinate, which is a nonsensical thing to do, but...well, let's not think about it too much.
 With a knock on the door of the room, it opens with a clatter and the butler, Lime-san, comes in.

''Your Majesty. ''Kannosuke-sama is here.''
Oh, excuse me.

 Prompted by Lime, a few people trickle in after the World God. Are they the descended gods I mentioned yesterday?
 I mean, God of the World, it's a monk's hakama? I'm sure it suits you perfectly, since you've been wearing a kimono for a while now. Moreover, that family crest is from the Mochizuki family. The nine-day crest. No, you are my grandfather, so it's only natural.
 When Lime-san bowed and walked out of the room, the World God narrowed his eyes at the sight of me.

I'm sure you're not the only one. You look good.
I don't feel comfortable with it.

 I'm curious how you usually look at it differently. I don't feel bad about being praised, though.

'Let's introduce them anyway. The gods that these guys came down from are, from right to left, the god of dance, the god of stiffness, the god of crafts, the god of glasses, the god of theater, the god of puppets, the god of wandering, the god of flowers and the god of stones. I'll be attending today's wedding as a friend, so I'm counting on you.
'Hi. I'm Fuyao Mochizuki. I look forward to working with you today.

 They exchanged greetings one by one as the world gods were introduced. I had gotten a list of the gods to descend, but once again, there are too many tweaks. What is the god of glasses? No, I guess he's the god of glasses, but... He wears glasses.
 They all look like they're dressed in formal attire appropriate for attending a party. Only the God of Rigid Power looks like his clothes are going to be ripped off. His muscles are as amazing as ever.
 Ten (?) Of the gods of the two gods, the Dance God, the Flower God, and the Treasure Stone God were goddesses. He seems to be the same kind of person as Kuroshio.
 He's quite handsome and seems to be popular, but he oddly wriggles around and speaks in a female tone. I'm not going to get into it. I don't want to get into it.

They are supposed to look around the world as they please after the wedding. I've told them to refrain from doing anything that would embarrass Fuyu Yoru-kun, so don't worry.

 I wish I had said 'never do that' instead of 'refrain' there, though. I heard that they won't give you permission to go down to the ground unless you've learned a certain amount of common sense in this world, so I'd like to think that you won't be able to do anything very strange.

Then we'll be on our way. We'll do our best.
'Oh, yes. Thank you.

 The gods who descended, as if they were concerned, withdrew after just a few words of greeting. To be honest, it's hard to remember them even if they're introduced to ten people. I remembered the Rigor God and the Theater God because they had an impact on me.
 But it's a bit strange to have nearly twenty gods in the hall....
 Just as I sighed for the umpteenth time, Beniyama returned from the open window with a rustle.

''Welcome back. How was it?
''Yes. Invited guests have already gathered one by one. It looks like there's no problem.

 Red ball had asked to see the ceremony site. Our wedding will take place not in the castle, but in a partially renovated courtyard. In other words, it was a garden wedding.
 It's also said that most weddings are held outside in this world.
 The courtyard that will serve as the venue for the ceremony is a venue that Shesca, who manages Babylon's "garden", and Julio-san, the gardener, have worked feverishly to create. An ordinary courtyard was transformed into a beautiful garden with a variety of flowers in full bloom, creating a gorgeous atmosphere.
 It's hard to say this, but I didn't know that erotic maid had that kind of talent. Maybe it's only natural since she's the caretaker of the 'garden', but something about it just doesn't add up. The smug look on her face when it was completed was particularly annoying. ........Well, I'll just say thanks for that.
 Just for today, the Babylon Sisters all came down and entered the venue. Of course, Dr. Babylon, Engineer Elka, and Fenrir as well.
 The silver dragon Shirogane from Dracliff Island and the three maid golems, Ruby, Saffa, and Emera, have also come from Dracliff Island and are working for the butler, Lime-san.
 At any rate, we're short on manpower. Of the members of the Knights, mainly the women have been asked to work at the venue as temporary maids. Of course, I plan to play the bonus later. The three Kunoichi girls under Tsubaki-san's control are also maids, just for today.
 There was a knock on the door.
 As I answered, Lime-san opened the door again and walked in.

''Your Majesty, it's time to go,''
Yes, I understand.

 All right, let's go! I was about to slap my cheeks with both hands to get into the spirit, but just before I got there, I stopped myself. A strange rumor could be started, such as the groom with firmer marks on both cheeks. Watch out.
 Take a deep breath in and let it out slowly. Once I calmed down, I walked out after Lime-san, accompanied by Amber and the others. ........Hey, it's kind of hard to walk.

''Lord 《Aruji》. My right hand and right foot are out at the same time.''
Oh.

 I pause at the words from Amber. Oh no. You're not calm at all.

'You seem more nervous than I thought.
That's what happens to everyone, sir. His Majesty the King of Belfast was so nervous at his wedding that he drank water several times before entering the hall.
Yeah.
It made her go to the bathroom so close that she had to endure the entire ceremony. Because of that, he doesn't remember much of what they said during the ceremony.

 Well, Mr. Lime was originally a caretaker for His Majesty the King of Belfast. You remember the wedding ceremony, don't you?
 But even kings get nervous at weddings, don't they? That sounds familiar.

His Majesty the King of Belfast used to talk about this in front of his subjects, and he always said that too much nervousness is a bad thing. He told us to keep our shoulders relaxed and to be natural. That way you'll be better able to handle any situation.

 Just be yourself, huh? ...I guess I was too focused on the fact that I had to show a different me because it was a special ceremony, right? It's fine for me to be myself, you know? Yeah.

Are you relieved of some of the tension?
Yes. I'm sorry you had to be so cautious.
No, no. An old man's story, if you will.

 Lime starts walking again. I certainly feel better than I did earlier. It's all right now. ........I think.
 Eventually, we came to the door leading out to the garden wedding venue that we built in the courtyard. Nicola-san and Nolue-san's Deputy Commander of the Knights on either side of the door to open it. Both of them are indeed not dressed in armor today, but in formal party attire.
 Outside the door, music was beginning to flow from the speakers Dr. Babylon had set up. We don't have a fancy orchestra, you know.
 The music is, of course, the classic of all the classics, "The Wedding March" by Mendelssohn. Speaking of "Wedding March", some of them were written by Wagner, but I am a Mendelssohn composer. The trumpet fanfare is gorgeous and the bouncy rhythm lifts my spirits.
 Besides, Wagner's is originally from "Lohengrin", an opera, and the story ends in tragedy. Mendelssohn's story is also based on "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a work by Shakespeare, but this one has a happy, amicable ending.
 I don't want to be a bearer of good luck, but I'd prefer a happy ending too, if possible.
 The door is opened by the two deputy commanders just as the fanfare is at its peak.
 All the guests lined up on the path to the altar in front of us are welcoming us with applause. Normally, a king's wedding would be more somber, but in our case, after discussing it with everyone, we decided to go for a more informal ceremony. We thought it would be more fun for our guests.
 I showed them a video of our wedding on Earth for reference and they said they wanted to incorporate this aisle walking ceremony. I heard that there is a similar format here. In this one, the groom and his mother and the bride and her father walk down the aisle from the left and right, and after facing each other, the bride and groom proceed to the altar alone. It's a style that's both earthly and otherworldly.
 We walked out with Amber and the others through a blizzard of dancing flowers from somewhere.
 We walked slowly down what is called an aisle in Earth, a path towards the altar. The altar is just a wide stage set up a little high, but the top of it is decorated with a dome of colorful flowers by Sheska. It's an altar of a hundred flowers.
 I stopped before the small staircase up to the altar and shifted to the side. This is where I would wait for the bride.
 Eventually the door opened again and three men and a woman appeared there. In the center was Joseph, who had been freed from his trauma yesterday...or rather, his trauma was sealed away. And being escorted on either side of him, arm in arm, were his nieces, Else and Linse.

'Oh! This is....!
'Oh! How wonderful...!

 Admiration leaked out from the invited guests.
 They had seen the wedding dress itself, but this was the first time they had seen her wearing it. Both Else and Linse's dresses were called princess lines, which spread softly from the waist to the hem. It's probably because they are twins, after all, or they chose the same kind of dress. The only difference is the color of the bouquet they have is different. Both were beautiful and made them both shine.
 They are two different personalities, but they are both attractive girls. I remember as if it were yesterday when I met them in the alley behind the riffle. I never thought at that time that I would marry them both.
 Else is a winning personality, but in truth, she is a sensitive girl. It's easy to keep her worries inside. You can't show her weaknesses, can you? I would like to be a support to her like that.
 Linse, on the contrary, appears mature, but she has a strong core. She's serious, hardworking, and has the kindness to put others first. Her dedication never ceases to amaze me. I cherish that sincere feeling.
 Joseph walks slowly with the two men in pure white dresses. He still looks nervous, but it's much better than before. Else and Linse, who were standing firm on both sides, also looked nervous, but the wedding veil covered them up.
 Eventually, Joseph-san reaches the altar and bows to me.

"Take care of them, please.
I'll make you happy.

 I bowed in the same way to Joseph, who probably chewed brilliantly out of nervousness, and first took Else's hand and sent her up to the altar.
 Next, I took Linse's hand and sent it up to the altar in the same way.
 When Joseph disappeared from the left hand side under the altar, the door was opened again, and this time Yae and her father, Shigebei-san, appeared, as did Else and the others.
 It may seem a bit odd that Yae is wearing a wedding dress and Shigebei-san is wearing his monk's hakama, but well, it's a trivial matter.
 By the way, the order of entrance is the order in which we met them. I met Yae when I first traveled with Else and Linse on the road. At the time, I thought she was a great girl when I saw her take down all the men, though.
 She can be surprisingly natural and careless at times, but I soon found out that she's a kind girl who cares about her family. Her generous nature always helps me. She has a cheerful smile that makes everyone happy.
 She comes underneath me in a different yae from her usual kimono, and I take her hand, uncomfortable.

I ask you to take care of my daughter.
'Yes. I'll take care of it.

 With a bow, Shigebei-san also left and let Yae go up to the altar, as did Else and the others.
 Suu then appeared with His Royal Highness Duke Ortlinde.
 We got to know Sue as soon as we met Yae. If I hadn't met her, I wouldn't have met Yumina, and if I hadn't met Yumina, I might not have become the king of a country like this.
 When I met Soo, she looked like a child, but she has grown somewhat taller and more girlish. She's the youngest of the twelve, but I still wonder what it would be like to get married at her age. But I was planning to get a bride at some point, and I don't want to be the only one to postpone the wedding ceremony. I'm glad we were able to hold the ceremony together.
 She always amazes me with her curiosity and energy. He's selfish, but that's the cute part of him.
 I take little Sue's hand and invite her to the altar.

''I'm worried about you for a number of reasons, but I'm counting on you to take care of me.
That's okay. I'm pretty good with Sue.

 Duke Ortlinde chuckled and bowed away. Sue goes up to the altar with a slight swagger, ''Father is too worried,'' he says.
 The door opens and the fifth person, Yumina, appears with His Majesty the King of Belfast.
 With her boldness, she barges in on me, and before I know it, she's become the norm for me to be next to her. She really has become someone I can't take my eyes off of before I know it. I'm really glad I was able to accept Yumina's feelings now, though.
 When she met me, she had already expected this to happen and was already working to make it better. Sometimes I feel like I'm rolling nicely in her grasp, but I think that's part of Yumina's charm.
 The two of them walk steadily down the aisle and stop right in front of me.

''Fuyao-dono ... nice to meet you.
Yes, sir.

 She answered His Majesty the King of Belfast briefly and took Yumina's hand. Slowly she went up to the altar.
 In the case of Leanne, who was next in line, her parents had already left for the Fairy World 《Avalon》, where the fairy race would spend their last hours, so His Majesty the Beast King Mismid was accompanying her as a substitute. Only today, Paula is in the seat of the invited guests.
 She's wearing a gorgeous wedding dress and looks vaguely flirtatious. She is the only one who is older than me, but she has a childish streak and a mischievous streak. That's what makes her a Lean girl. Age doesn't matter.
 If it weren't for her encouragement, I wouldn't have tried to find Babylon, I wouldn't have gotten my hands on any Frame Gear, and the world might have been overrun by Fraise and her friends. When you think about it, I wonder if her curiosity could be said to have saved the world as a result.
 I take her hand as the savior of such a world.

''Make our ally happy, Fuyao-dono.
Okay. Absolutely.

 With a grin, His Majesty the Beast King bowed and turned his back to me.
 In place of Lean, who went up to the altar, this time Lou was escorted by His Majesty Emperor Regulus to me.
 His Majesty Emperor Regulus, who was on the verge of death at one point, has gotten much better. He plans to hand over the imperial throne to Lou's brother, the Crown Prince, and abdicate in the near future.
 I met Lou during the coup that occurred in Regulus. At that time........if I had rushed in just a little too late, Lou would have been pierced in the chest and would have died.
 When Lou came to us, he developed a talent for cooking. But behind the scenes, I know that she put in a lot of bloody effort. She doesn't like to be beaten and doesn't make the best of her efforts. When she sets her sights on a goal, she keeps her eyes on the prize. I want to emulate that kind of single-mindedness.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find it in the end.

I'll be sure to take good care of my daughter.
Of course.

 He welcomed Lou to the altar as well, and then chuckled when he saw the door open and they appeared.
 Sakura appeared, 'accompanied' by His Majesty the Demon King of Xenoas, who was crying raggedly, and feeling disgusted, although it was difficult to see with the veil.
 It seems that Sakura really wanted her mother, Fiana-san, to act as her escort, but it seems that His Majesty the Demon King went so far as to get down on his knees and ask her to do so. It seems that His Majesty took pity on her, and Fianna agreed to this, and reluctantly Sakura also accepted.
 The pace of Sakura, who walks briskly, is a little fast. I can see why she wants to get this over with. Are those two still not open to each other, or........
 Sakura had lost her memory when they first met. She was dying after being almost killed by Euron's assassins. I don't know what would have happened if it wasn't for Babylon's technology.
 Sakura is usually quiet and doesn't show much emotion, but when she's listening to music or singing, she's a different person. Her singing voice will continue to entertain and make people happy in the future. Beside her, I want to help her too.
 Sakura, who arrived at my place before everyone else, quickly went up to the altar.
 As I chuckled with admiration at how typical Sakura is, His Majesty the Demon King grabbed her by the shoulders forcefully.

''Mm, make your daughter happy or else I won't forgive you!
But I'll try.

 This is scary. Stop it! Get that away from my face! Tears and snot! Because it would ruin my white tuxedo!
 Seeing His Majesty the Demon King running away while crying, I was a little worried about whether I could keep up with him as my father-in-law. He's a dignified man as a king, though.
 Just when I was a bit distracted, Hilda finally appeared with the former King Restia.
 Hilda was the seventh in the order in which she became engaged, but in terms of the order in which they met, she was the last.
 Normally, she shows a dignified, chivalrous appearance, but just today, her dainty appearance precedes her dignity. Hilda, holding a small bouquet instead of a sword and dressed in a pure white wedding dress instead of armor, slowly comes in front of me.
 She has a strong sense of responsibility, and I respect her for always maintaining a sincere attitude. However, there is a part of her that goes overboard in order to fulfill her responsibilities. That is typical of Hilda, though. I wish I could support her in that way as well.

Please take care of my daughter. May God bless them both.
Thank you.

 He takes Hilda's hand from His Majesty King Restia the First and raises it to the altar. Now all nine brides are present at the altar.
 After His Majesty the First King leaves, he bows to everyone and I also go up to the altar. The 'Wedding March' that has been playing endlessly finally ends and a silence falls over the area.

'[In the name of the Spirit King. Come, Spirits]

 Use a small voice and use the spirit language to call out the great spirits. There are a few people in the ceremony now who understand the spirit language, so it's not good to be heard.
 Immediately, a huge pillar of fire stands above the altar. Next, a pillar of water rises, and a tornado spins up in the air. Sand and stones rise up on that wind, and finally a ball of light and a mass of darkness appears.

''Oh...!
Oh my God! Look at that!

 While the invited guests were surprised, the fire and water all dissipated in an instant like a cloud of dust, just like when they suddenly appeared. And after everything disappeared, six girls who weren't human appeared in the air.
 They were the six great spirits, the spirits of fire, the spirits of water, the spirits of wind, the spirits of earth, the spirits of light, and the spirits of darkness.