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The flowers were fragrant, filling the air with their sweet aroma. There was a huge cake with a little groom made of sugar, standing right next to a tall bride, also made of sugar. Few guests were gossiping about the odd celebration they were about to witness.
Since Malleusโ overblot, the word got around: the last Bladeville Prince was alive. And not only that, but he was also one of the Crown Princeโs retainers. Despite his position as a prince, he never felt the urge to claim land. He knew exactly who it belonged to. He mentioned both his father and prince that he wanted to give it back to Briar Valleyโs Queen. It was the right thing to do.
But he never imagined that the only way to do so was to marry the queen.
So there he was. Wearing his silver armor. Holding a bouquet of white flowers. His father wearing his old General armor too.
โOh my sweet boy! I canโt believe youโre getting married!โ Lilia chirped as he fixed his sonโs cape. They were both standing in front of a mirror. โThis is one of the happiest days of my life. You are all grown up.โ
โFather, pleaseโ Silver said trying to remain calmed.
โOf course, of course, wedding jitters! Take deep breaths, Iโm just walking you down the aisle, your bride will be there. Sheโs the most beautiful woman of all the kingdom andโฆโ
โSILVER!โ Sebek entered into the room. He was wearing his armor too. Such a special day deserved their best clothing. โHer majesty is ready. Itโs timeโ
The knight took a deep breath. The music began. Lilia held Silver by his arm, smiling. Some guests looked at them with real confusion drawn on their faces. Silver walked with all the dignity he could gather in the few minutes he spent with his father before the ceremony. He reached the altar and the priest nodded at him, as a reassuring gesture.
โItโs for the kingdomโ whispered the knight for himself
โI hate to say this, but you are braver man than Iโ Sebek said while taking his spot as the best man of the groom.
The sound of all the guests standing up and the unmistaken introduction of the wedding march marked the moment of truth. Silver gulped and took a deep breath, just as Lilia told him to do. He turned to see his future bride. The towering figure of Queen Maleficia walked regally through the aisle. A faint smile on her face.
The priest started the ceremony. They agreed to skip the vows. They were just going to seal the deal as a contract. Silver felt a shiver when the man asked him if he vowed to marry the woman beside him. He took her hand and with a firm voice declared โI doโ. The queen smiled and declared the same, putting a ring on Silverโs finger.
โBy the power invested on my by the Queen and the Senate, I declare you husband and wifeโ the priest said. โYou may kiss the brideโ.
Silver gave the woman a kiss on the cheek. Lilia cheered while Malleus clapped. Sebek wiped a tear and the guests remained silent.
โYour majestyโ said Lilia approaching the newlyweds โyou may call me โdadโโ he added with a broad smile.
โI shall notโ
โOh, come on! You married my boyโ he teased, hoping the queen did not send a lightening towards him.
โOh, lookโ Malleus said looking outside โfireworksโ
He had a smug smile on his face. Those werenโt fireworks for sure. Those were the Senate burning in despair. The heir of their enemy, the son of the very own Lilia Vanrouge was now the consort of the queen. Even only in name, he was now royalty. And that was something they couldnโt stand. Malleus knew it, and he was amused to see them, finally, exploding and going to the place they belonged.
