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<Side Story 4>

The future .

“I know….”

Galad tried to refute that statement, but Sarah stopped him.

“If you know, why are you trying to go into the house? You said that their future is up to the two of them to decide. It’s not your place to interfere.”

No matter how many witches were born with magic, there were very few who could see the future. And even such people cannot easily see the future as going against the law of nature was bound to come with a price. So the future was like a blank page with nothing in it. No one knows what will be engraved on it.

“Let’s just let them solve their own business.’’

Galad sighed softly at Sarah’s words.

“And what if something goes wrong?”

“Well, that’s life, too. And the Luana I know is not a child that will crumble if something goes wrong. Even if that were to happen, we are here to help them out, isn’t that enough?”

Sarah said with a faint smile.

“Let’s believe in them.”

“Believe in them?”

Galad still had a reluctant expression on his face. However, he no longer refuted Sarah’s words. He knew it, too. That what he was going to do was wrong. It all started with Elanya’s death.

“Actually, I don’t think Elanya was as unhappy as you think.”

“Was it so?”

“If it’s the Elanya I know.”

“I don’t know, I really don’t.”

Sarah let a sigh of relief.

“You can’t stay in one place forever.”

Luana was an important child, but Galad was also important to Sarah, so she wanted him to stop being caught up in the ghost of Elanya, who no longer exists.

‘It’s still better than before.’

Still, she wanted him to completely get over it.

“Now, you too can find your happiness.”

Sarah held Gallard’s hand and whispered softly. Tears were seen falling down Galad’s cheeks, but Sarah pretended not to see them.

Just like that, the commotion about Luana running away from home ended, and the story that had been cut off began to continue again.

***

Shaking.

Her whole body was shaking.

‘Oh my god, oh my god! Is this really happening?’ Luana sat on the chair and gently closed and opened her eyes. She wanted to close them tightly, but if she did that, the makeup that the maids had put so much effort into would have been ruined. So, she closed them within the range that won’t ruin her makeup.

Even if she closed her eyes and opened them, what she saw did not change. A large white room, a beautifully decorated chair, and herself in a wedding dress sitting on the chair.

Yes, today was Luana and Legion’s wedding! Legion put a lot of effort into bringing Luana back. And with that effort, Luana became more stable.

‘Only later did I realize that it was bride’s blues that made me depressed.’

A common depression experienced by brides before marriage in her past life. Luana thought that she had experienced it, too. ‘This is why it is important to clearly communicate with one’s partner.’ If it weren’t for the conversation they had that day, she might have continued to be a mess until today.

Luana smiled softly as she touched the beautifully decorated bouquet. ‘I want to see Legion right away.’ She woke up early in the morning and was busy getting ready all day, so she never saw his face even though they were in the same building.

‘I want to see you soon.’

(TL: she thought of that again I think she is love sick. Soo cute!)

***

Her heart was itching. Seeing Luana like that, the nanny standing next to her smiled. Although she was trembling with fear, she readily decided to go to the empire at Legion’s recommendation. It was because she did not want to leave the lovely princess whom she had looked after since she was young alone. Although she was anxious the entire way, she had no regrets once she arrived.

Princess Luana, who was abandoned by her father, the king, since she was young, was doing well in the empire. She was doing whatever she wanted, and even though it was late, she was getting education again. After seeing that, it felt like the a burden that had been pressing on her chest for a long time was swept away. Especially when she saw Emperor Legion caring for Luana, a happy smile was drawn on her face without her knowing.

‘Look at this. In the end, our princess is the best.’

In her heart, she wanted to tell the king who was already dead .’The princess you abandoned has grown up so well and is now so happy.’

***

“You are so beautiful!”

The nanny looked at Luana and praised her. Luana, who was originally sitting quietly became embarrassed and covered her face with the bouquet.

“You are exaggerating.”

“Oh, what are you talking about? Aren’t you as beautiful as an angel now?”

“Isn’t it the nanny who thinks that?”

“I don’t think so….”

At the same time, the nanny glanced to the side with sinister eyes. This was because while the two were talking, She discovered the emperor coming inside. Sure enough, the Emperor Legion, who heard the story, agreed just as the nurse wanted him to do.

Luana’s eyes widened as she raised her face above the bouquet.

“I think the nanny is right, Luana.”

“Legion!”

“You really look like an angel from heaven.”

Ouch! Luana lowered her head further, trying desperately to suppress her cringe. Legion didn’t act like that at first, but it seemed like he was becoming more and more sly.

“Don’t make fun of me.”

“Really! I don’t lie!”

That was true. Legion did not lie to Luana, so she knew it wasn’t a good thing to say, but she was so embarrassed.

“Take down the bouquet.”

“why?”

“I want to look at your face more closely.”

Launa hesitated for a moment before lowering the bouquet.

“You should raise your head too.”

“Figure it out yourself.”

When she retorted calmly, Legion smiled slightly and knelt down on the spot. His lowered view was filled with Luana’s face with her flushed cheeks.

“Of course it’s true.”

“What?”

“Your dress…”

Luana covered Legion’s mouth with her hand as he tried to say more.

“Stop, stop!”

Legion, whose mouth was covered, rolled his eyes and laughed. How can a man have such clean and beautiful skin? Luana forgot about the current situation and laughed along with the beauty.

“Isn’t Legion more beautiful than me?”

“It’s an honor.”

Legion accepted the praise as if it was natural. Then he concentrated on looking at Luana’s face. It was nice to see her walking around without makeup, with her messy hair tied up, but he also liked her dressing up after a long time. So he wanted to engrave this image deep in his mind.

“I should have called a painter.”

Anyway, after the wedding, he will take his time working on their portrait, but he still wanted to have this moment captured as well.

“We don’t have time for that.”

Luana also looked at hime intently, as if wanting to leave a mark on Legion declaring him hers. A happy smile appeared on the nanny’s lips as she saw the two of them.

‘They are a really good pair.’

Legion stared at Luana until the last moment and then left. After that Luana greeted the visiting guests coming to her. Starting with Mrs. Lloyd, women from noble families with high power came one by one, gave their blessings, and left.

“May you find happiness.”

“Congratulations on your wedding!”

Is it because she felt excited? Even though she knew it was just polite remarks, everything made her happy.

***

Only after some time had passed, did the ceremony begin in the earnest. Huge fireworks exploded, and following the coronation ceremony, the doors to the Great Minister’s Hall were opened again. However, it was different from usual. Decorations had increased: Ribbons, flowers, and lace hanging here and there were prepared for the wedding. And inside the main shrine, several nobles were standing to attend the ceremony.

“But you know what?”

A noblewoman ,who was watching the ceremony just beginning, opened her mouth.

“What is it?”

“There is a rumor going around that His Majesty the Emperor had a hand in the decorations of this wedding.”

“His Majesty? It can’t be!”

It was an absurd story, so few people believed it. Who was the Emperor? Wasn’t he the famous knight who was called the battlefield slayer? They couldn’t imagine him choosing a cute, small ribbon.

“It’s true!”

The noblewoman who spoke first said in a sulky voice. Some people comforted her, but they still didn’t seem to believe her.

In the meantime, the music changed. Then, Legion and Luana, arm in arm, began to enter. The mouths of the whispering nobles fell silent. Not only was the Emperor impressive, but the Empress standing next to him was also showing off her own beauty. Although she was not unusually beautiful, her appearance was somehow eye-catching.

The two walked side by side until they stood in front of the high priest.

“We will hold a sacred wedding here today.”

Starting with the priest’s words, the wedding proceeded step by step.

When that was done. Someone came out and recited the history of the empire. Then the priest listed words of blessing. Only after all that was done, did Legion and Luana’s turn come. They spoke about their future mindset and finally pledged to stay together all their lives.

“I, Luana de El Rusti, pledge to be with my spouse forever.”

“I, Legion de El Rebind, pledge to be with my spouse forever.”

After finishing their words, the two of them slowly approached each other and kissed. The moment their lips met was brief, but it had a special meaning. This was because the two became a couple recognized by the whole world.

“Luana.”

Legion smiled brightly and called Luana’s name.

“Legion.”

Luana also smiled and called his name. A loud firecracker sound was heard outside. And then the people, who had been holding their breath the whole time, burst into cheers. Words of praise for the empire and the newly born emperor and his wife were heard one after another.

***

Hello!

This is the new translator who picked this series up.

There are still 9 side stories and the series will be finished, so it won’t take long.

Hope you liked the chapter. If you find any problems in spacing, spelling ,…etc., don’t hesitate to comment about it. It will be of great help to me.

The next chapter will be on Friday, 22/12