494 – The sun is hot, the sky is high, and the plants are green – 7
The bride was kidnapped.
I’m still confused as to what this means, but the bride was kidnapped from her wedding.
‘Is it a hidden camera?’
I stared blankly at the group of elves disappearing in the distance. Trixie, who was being carried around like a piece of luggage by the elves, looked at me pitifully, but her body did not move.
What on earth is this? Perhaps you are now thinking, ‘I cannot tolerate an elder’s blood relative marrying a human being!’ Have we entered a meta? Then it’s very difficult.
“Puh, you were very surprised, weren’t you?”
“Ah, yes, well…”
Clarice came up to me, who was standing so blankly, and giggled and patted my back.
“Please understand. A wedding is an important event for elves as well. It’s been a long time since a wedding was held, so I want to decorate it beautifully.”
With those words, I turned my gaze back to the direction where Trixie had disappeared.
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Fortunately, it wasn’t a kidnapping, but rather an aggressive transportation. I felt relieved.
‘It’s an important event.’
Of course, from an elf’s perspective, a wedding is bound to be a rare and important event.
Overwhelmingly fewer in number and with an overwhelmingly longer lifespan than humans. When these two factors are combined, weddings are bound to happen like beans growing in a drought. Since there are only a few people to get married and the lifespan is hundreds of years, wouldn’t it be great if a wedding occurred once every few decades?
Furthermore, Trixie is the elder’s only blood relative and the daughter left behind by a friend who passed away before him. She said that such a precious being is getting married, so she would want to decorate it prettier than anyone else. I understand.
‘Does she become prettier there?’
It’s such a pathetic thought, but I can’t help but look forward to it. A bride planned and designed by elves with hundreds of years of experience? What kind of result will there be?
You can come out wearing a dress so dazzling that it’s out of this world, or you can come out wearing traditional elf clothing.
Of course, I am satisfied either way. Trixie will look good in anything she wears.
“Ah, you are Trixie’s in-laws, right? Come this way! The elder is waiting for you!”
Clarisse, who had been giggling for a while, looked at my parents who were behind me, and then began leading the way to the house where her maternal grandmother lived.
“They are lively people.”
And her mother quietly whispered in my ear.
“These are people who treat Trixie like her family.”
Because the voice was somewhat confused, I gave an acceptable answer. What her mother feels now, I also felt about a year ago.
That’s her. When Trixie, who is revered as the greatest wizard on the continent, comes here, she is treated like a small child. If she doesn’t feel shocked when she sees that, she is a robot without human emotions. How could it be that her father would also remain silent and calm her heart?
Only the couples, Erich, and Sarah, who had seen this dynamic scene during a school trip last year, had a calm expression on their faces.
Humans are creatures of adaptation, so I believe you two will get used to it.
As the wedding time got closer, the elves began to gather one by one in front of my grandmother’s house.
Seeing that not only elves but also other races came, it seemed that other races that had friendly relations with elves also came to celebrate and watch the feast. Suddenly, it became a beautiful wedding where people of various races came together.
‘Diversity is diverse.’
I played with the fairies hovering near me and took a quick look at the multi-ethnic guests.
Dwarves, the default race in fantasy, beastmen with various appearances, and even mermaids, which are rarely seen even within the protection zone for other races.
‘Wow.’
As soon as I saw the mermaid, I was filled with admiration. I wondered how a mermaid whose lower body was a fish could move around the land, but there were minotaurs and centaurs dragging things in a huge fish tank. It was so innovative that it was awe-inspiring.
And looking at it, I thought that the heterogeneous reserve was a paradise that was running quite well. A place where different races help each other and laugh. If this is not paradise, then what is paradise?
“Ugh, it’s my first time coming all the way here!”
It is truly unfortunate that the owner of paradise is like that.
I suppressed the sigh that almost came out instinctively and quietly turned my head. I can tell who it is just by hearing their voice, so I don’t want to see their face.
“Ah! Jokaaa!”
I was caught.
“Uryjoka! It’s a shame to argue with Dassamane!”
With that loud shout, the attention of the other guests was also focused on me.
Please, please be quiet. It’s not just me, there are other races too, so please don’t show them like that.
“By the way, where can I enjoy my nephew’s wife!?”
I closed my eyes at the last confirmation, words that were like killing me.
That’s right. Trixie is now officially Hyeonjonggong’s niece and daughter-in-law.
Empire… Is this okay…?
***
After being tormented by my mother’s close friends for several hours, I was finally able to be liberated.
But there was a reward in being caught. My reflection in the mirror gave off a different atmosphere than when I got married at the villa.
‘I, too, am an elf.’
I smiled involuntarily. The somewhat flowy clothes and small flower crown on her head resembled the image of an old elf from a fairy tale. I felt like I had become a member of elf society rather than a being from the human world.
I am happy. About 100 years since my father and mother passed away. I have never denied my mother’s blood flowing through my body during that time, but I cannot deny that I lived as a different being from others thanks to that blood. That blood finally blossomed in the space of my compatriots, in the same form as my compatriots.
With the image passed down to you by your mother, you can become a couple with the person you love.
“I’ve caught the groom!”
“You have to watch it before the wedding begins! What if the groom faints after seeing it during the wedding?”
In the meantime, some friends came running, holding swords. Carl, who was suddenly grabbed by both arms, looked confused, but
“Oh.”
As soon as he saw me, he let out a short, deep exclamation.
“I would have regretted getting married only at the villa.”
It was a compliment given with a casual smile, but I liked it more than any long-winded modifier.
Rather, it seemed like Carl’s sincerity came out immediately.
The second wedding has begun. I wasn’t nervous, perhaps because it was a wedding held in five days.
That’s why it was fun. I was able to fully feel the emotions that I couldn’t feel five days ago because I was so nervous. I was able to accept Karl’s smile, the applause of the guests, and the host’s words without exception.
“I had no idea that I would be celebrating the birth of a married couple while serving as the bishop of this place. And to be officiating the wedding of a blessed man, as a servant of the Lord, there is no greater honor than this.”
A small laugh spread among the guests at the words of Bishop Lee Jong-jok, who served as emcee.
As the bishop said, marriages between people of different races are rare, and even if they do, they do so according to their own traditions. It is almost impossible for a parish leader, who is replaced every few years at most, to officiate a wedding. However, since he was able to overcome such extreme odds and take charge of the wedding ceremony of Blessed Karl, I think that bishop is also receiving Enen’s attention.
“Yes, as I just said, I am a servant of the Lord of Heaven and follow his teachings. And the Lord I know would not want to force his faith in the beautiful place where couples pledge their love.”
After saying that, the bishop took off his miter, the symbol of a bishop.
“So for now, I will not be a priest of the Dawn Church, but rather a citizen living with friendly neighbors in a protected area for other races.”
Even louder laughter and cheers rang out at this rather unconventional declaration.
“Is the bishop still okay?”
“Wouldn’t it be okay since the Blessed One is with you? If I get scolded by the Lord later, please stand by my side and defend me.”
“hahahaha, of course it is.”
At those words, Carl also burst out laughing and nodded his head.
It’s fascinating. In my life, I see priests like this. I don’t know if the priest is acting like that because he’s particularly unusual, or if he’s become more tolerant as he lives among people of different races who value traditional culture.
However, whether it is an innate personality or an acquired change, it is the same. Is there a priest who would compromise his faith for the sake of others? Maybe that’s why the World Tree shines as a sign of gratitude─
…
‘Huh?’
It shines?
***
Shortly after the presiding bishop took off his miter. The world tree (scheduled for promotion) began to evolve, emitting a brilliant light.
‘It’s a familiar light.’
I laughed for a moment. I looked at the World Tree, which was shining brightly like the cross I saw when I married Mar, and was bigger than before and with lush leaves.
I can see that that’s not an elf. No matter how carefully we try to draw conclusions, it is true that the world tree is trying to revive.
“Mom! Mom!”
“My mom! I missed you!”
As proof, when the wedding ceremony began, the fairies that had been hiding quietly came out all at once and circled around the world tree.
Laughing brightly like a child, and at the same time, tears flowing like rain.
“What is this…”
As I was looking at the World Tree, I heard the bishop mumbling and slowly turned my head.
A complex expression as he looks back and forth between the glowing World Tree and his miter. It was like a public official worried that a major accident had happened because of him.
‘The timing is also great.’
If you think about it, it’s really perfect timing. As soon as a priest of the Church of Dawn puts aside his faith for a moment, Constantina’s legacy is revived? If it’s intentional, then it’s a natural director, and if it’s a coincidence, the whole world is helping God’s splendid resurrection.
– …It’s been hundreds of years.
Soon, a fresh voice echoed through the wedding hall. I wonder if it’s right to describe the voice as refreshing, but I couldn’t find a suitable expression other than that.
– Meeting the poor children I missed again.
The wedding hall became chaotic. The guests were agitated, the fairies were even more delighted, and the elves approached the World Tree as if they were possessed by something.
– Feeling the vegetation of the continent again.
The world tree, which was constantly growing, has stopped growing. The brilliant light also faded little by little.
– My friends can see the continent.
Afterwards, something began to appear between the branches of the World Tree and among the leaves.
Red bird, green turtle, green tiger, yellow snake. And following them, things with various shapes were floating in the air.
– So today is truly a happy day.
With those words, the light of the World Tree completely disappeared.
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– He is not the god of vegetation, but the god of robbers.
The bitter voice of the eternal blue sky rang in my head.
Wooooooo!