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Chapter 263
A Hilarious Wedding
A wedding taking place at Count Consilirus's castle.
As it was a noble's wedding, it was a major event where lords scattered across other territories gathered all at once.
Accordingly, it was common practice for nobles to hang banners announcing their visit on the castle walls to display their territory's prestige.
However, not a single such banner existed.
Even the banner of Consilirus, the castle's owner, was taken down, and at the center of the castle gate hung only one banner.
Е nũ m̆_а
It was Valdrova's crest.
That alone was enough.
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As the carriage that had rolled in from Valdrova Castle entered the village castle entrance, cheers erupted.
"Long live the Great Red Dragon!"
"Long live the Guardian of the Far East!"
"Altesi Who Oversees All Things, please look upon Her Highness the Grand Duke!"
Ẽňú m á . і̀ ď_
Voices praising Valdrova's achievements rang out endlessly, welcoming her visit.
Listening to those cheers, strength entered Valdrova's hand.
Unable to hide her embarrassment, she ultimately put on a white porcelain mask.
"Ferda-ssi......."
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"Yes."
"That...... I don't really know what to do...... Should I wave my hand?"
Ёn̈û ṁа́.іd
The hand not being held merely fidgeted in front of the window, with nowhere to go.
"You don't need to do that. They all know well enough that Your Highness is smiling."
"R-Really?"
Valdrova looked out the window again.
But ultimately unable to wave, she merely watched them laughing until they reached the inner castle.
Ruri, sitting on the coachman's seat, cleared her throat and shouted.
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"Show proper etiquette!"
Commoners bowed their heads, and knights knelt.
The atmosphere inside the castle was so overwhelming that even the grass insects within the castle grounds held their breath.
Ruri opened the carriage door.
Ferda got down first, took Valdrova's hand, and assisted her movements.
What descended from the red carriage was a red woman, matching him perfectly.
Ŵ e b̌nо̌ v̌ е l̇. Еnü m̌ а
Her appearance stepping down from inside the carriage was sufficient to be described as a goddess's descent.
Valdrova wore a wide-brimmed hat, its edges draped with a semi-transparent veil that hung down to below her thighs, concealing her appearance.
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It was so that one couldn't properly see her even by glancing.
Commoners couldn't raise their heads, and knights could barely kneel and catch only her general physique.
'I heard she had a remarkably sharp impression.......'
'You're saying something foolish. Wasn't it announced that she's a body double?'
W ё b̀n ô v̄ е̂ l̇ Еn̂ úm̌ å
Since the incident in the Empire, Valdrova had begun showing her face in Hestia Village.
However, she didn't participate directly, only lightly making appearances on the balcony.
Since days when her human form could be seen were rare, many scholars and painters gathered in high places trying to capture her dragon face.
Red hair, golden eyes.
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Her sharp eyes showed she contained flames powerful enough to melt this world, and her slender physique was called the crystallization of velvet glove, iron fist.
That was the Valdrova the public knew.
Е̌ ǹu̇m å . ǐd̆
But Ferda and a select few already knew.
That it was not Valdrova herself, but a body double.
And among even them, only a handful knew it was done through the disguise art of the demon 'Penelope'.
As the daughter of Sitri, the Demon of Lust, Penelope was a demon skilled in disguise art.
Having been able to observe her closer than anyone, Penelope remembered her appearance clearly enough to impersonate her.
But she could never become Valdrova herself.
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Ferda agreed to let her act as Valdrova's body double, but he could not tolerate her becoming identical to the original.
So he had two elements different from Valdrova inserted so the double could be distinguished.
Not gentle puppy-like eyes, but cat-like sharp eye shape.
Instead of a plump, somewhat dull-looking physique, a slender and sharp appearance.
It was judged better to establish dignity as a dragon and sovereign rather than give a warm impression, so it was made that way.
Though puzzled by the publicly known description, they couldn't ignorantly dismiss her as just one woman.
Е n ǔ mа̄
Because the horns on her head and long tail were, regardless, the appearance of the one they revered.
Valdrova walked carefully on the carpet.
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Each step, one foot after another, was exceedingly cautious.
In reality, Valdrova was nervous.
'I must not make a mistake.......'
With so many eyes watching, a mistake would cause trouble for Ferda.
Ênù mа.ĩ d
Fortunately, aside from Valdrova's close aides, no one noticed.
After a few steps, two elderly men knelt before Valdrova.
The castle lord, Count Ulbera Consilirus, spoke first.
"Ulbera Consilirus pays respects to the Great Phase of Fire. That such a noble person has personally graced this land and shown your dragon face, it feels as if this year's winter has already melted away by the castle's grace."
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Instead of answering with words, Valdrova quietly nodded.
It was silence to hide her trembling voice, but to others' eyes, it felt fully weighty enough.
Е̂ num̊а̄. id̀
Beside him, an elderly man leaning on a cane also offered greetings.
"I humbly offer my greetings. I am Valeri Purity, Duke of the Northern Kingdom Alliance. I am the father of Ludmilla, the protagonist of today's wedding."
For those who knew of Valeri Purity, this scene was a considerably awkward moment.
It was refreshing that a famed Great Warrior, despite his advanced age, spoke so politely to someone.
"I've heard many stories about my immature daughter. I don't know how I should apologize for her rudeness. If it were up to me, I'd offer this one life."
Valdrova didn't respond.
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Instead, she glanced at Ferda.
"Your Highness doesn't mind, and purely wishes for both families' marriage to proceed without incident."
"To hear you say that, I am deeply moved. I hope not only that the two families become one, but that the East and North can become allies."
"We've kept such a noble person waiting at the entrance. Please, do come inside."
With Valeri Purity and Ulbera Consilirus's greetings finished, they made way.
The wedding was proceeding splendidly to a degree hard to believe it was at a Count's estate.
Ēṅ ü má
Though the Purity Duchy was involved, even considering that, the scale was excessive.
'Since a dragon is attending, it's only natural, I suppose.'
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What person in the world would befriend a dragon and invite a dragon to their wedding?
Even if invited, it would be a trivial matter likely to be ignored.
A wedding is the most grand event of a lifetime.
A noble higher than oneself coming at that one opportunity is tantamount to blessing that family.
Еn u̇ ṁ å
Valdrova's visit meant more than the Emperor's visit.
Servants bustling about all stopped at once at the Red Dragon's arrival.
Simultaneously, the watching eyes increased more and more.
Valdrova's gestures, her face hidden by the mask, became noticeably stiff.
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Valdrova's walking pace subtly slowed, matching steps with Ferda.
As they drew close enough for shoulders to touch, a soft sensation was felt on Ferda's fingers.
Е̃ ňūṁа
Valdrova's pinky finger carefully wrapped around Ferda's finger.
The tension she held was transmitted to Ferda through her pulse.
Ferda fidgeted with that finger, soothing her heart.
The pulse gradually calmed.
They arrived at the garden where the wedding would proceed.
The place guided as Ferda and Valdrova's seats was even further forward than the hosts'.
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"The ceremony will begin shortly. Please enjoy listening to the music presented by the North's finest orchestra."
Nod.
Since they couldn't say a person higher than the Emperor was being made to wait, the orchestra's concert was held earlier than scheduled.
Once seated and with her surroundings opened up, Valdrova could finally let out a sigh of relief.
Valdrova carefully tilted her head toward Ferda and said.
"I'm sorry......."
Е́ nu m̌ à
Her face turned bright red.
Nervous, Valdrova couldn't say anything and ended up acting spoiled.
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Ferda held her hand inconspicuously and said.
"You're doing well, my Eleanor."
She swallowed hard and repeated deep breaths.
It seemed even more difficult than when dozens of large monsters rushed in.
W е b ṅо̀ v̊е̃l E nùm̌ă
He thought it was pitiful, yet truly cute.
-Ferda Regent-nim.
There was a guy ruining the mood in that atmosphere.
A voice that made one's brow furrow reflexively.
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An endlessly light tone that made one want to wash their ears immediately for fear it would stick.
The one who spoke into Ferda's ear was Penelope.
Wе b́ nô v е l. Е n̊ um̈ а
She had been invited as Ludmilla's friend.
Ferda skillfully sent a telepathic message.
-Get lost.
-Can you spare me a moment, pleeease?
-Didn't I tell you to get lost?
-Haha, I'd love to, but then I'd have to tell Her Highness Valdrova, you know?
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-Is that a threat? You dare—.
-No, can't you just hear me out? It's urgent!
-I'll give you 5 seconds. Speak.
-Right now, something big enough to stop the wedding is happening!
Wonder what nonsense this is.
-If you don't come, a real huge accident will happen, I'm telling you!?
W̌е_bń о v е̌ l̄ Е n̆ úm̈á
"......."
Even hearing her say that, Ferda didn't believe Penelope's words at all.
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"Ferda-ssi? Are you okay?"
Valdrova asking quietly at his unnatural appearance.
Ferda quietly asked her.
"Would it be alright if I went to the restroom for a moment?"
Е́n um̄ а.і̀d̆
"Ah, go ahead."
"I apologize. I'll be back quickly."
Ferda rose from his seat and moved swiftly.
He thought if it wasn't anything serious, he'd half-kill her today.
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The place Ferda moved to after hearing Penelope's words was the bridal waiting room.
Ẇ ё bnо v̂ е̂ l̀ Е n̆ úm а
It was felt a little that Penelope's fuss wasn't just because she's flighty.
Ludmilla's older brother, the heir Igor Purity, and the Great Warrior Sergei Purity stood there with troubled expressions.
"What's the matter?"
At Ferda's appearance, the two were visibly flustered.
"We greet the Far East Regent! There's nothing wrong. No need to worry."
"Why has the Regent come to the bridal waiting room......?"
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"Penelope said something happened, so I came. Are you certain nothing's wrong?"
"Ah, that is......."
Two people who didn't seem to find lying easy.
"Here she is!"
A frivolous woman in the bridal waiting room waved her hand widely.
"Come here and talk a bit!"
Ё ňum̊а
Ferda followed Penelope into the bridal waiting room.
The biggest problem at a wedding erupts on the wedding day itself.
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Even if they love each other, the bride and groom running away on the actual day is commonplace.
Ferda naturally thought it was that kind of situation.
That Ludmilla didn't want to get married now that the wedding approached, and Ferda had to persuade her.
But it was different from expectations.
Ẁ е b̄ ň о́v е l Ѐ n u m̀ а́
Ludmilla, wearing a pure white dress, was sitting quietly in the waiting seat.
She wore a wide dress to hide her full-term belly, so she didn't look fat at all.
Ferda entered and asked her first.
"Lady Ludmilla?"
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"Oh, my, Regent-nim?"
Ludmilla visibly flustered.
Wӗ b.n оvе l Е̇n̊ um̂ а.
She seemed absorbed in something and hadn't noticed.
"Is something wrong?"
"Something wrong? No? There's nothing!"
Ludmilla smiling.
But it was a little different from the pure smile usually seen.
An unnatural smile that seemed to be hiding pain.
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Looking closely, it was certain.
Cold sweat was beading, and she was repeatedly inhaling shortly through her nose and exhaling through her mouth.
"No need to hide it. Can you tell me what's happening?"
"No. Hoho! Everything's...... fine! The wedding can proceed without a hitch!"
Ferda frowned and played his trump card.
"An unsightly accident is unacceptable as the Far East Grand Duchy's Regent. If I judge it can't proceed, I'll report to Her Highness and have the ceremony halted to reconvene—."
W̆ е̃b̆ ń о̆v̆е l̊ Е́ n̂ ǔ m ā
"That's......!!"
Ludmilla grabbed Ferda's hand.
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"That cannot be......?!"
"......Then will you tell me the circumstances for now?"
Ferda gestured at the held hand and added.
"Let go of the hand too......."
Ẁ е̄b̈ ǹ o vе l Е̌ n̊ um̆ а̊_
As expected of a Northern warrior family, her grip strength was so great Ferda's hand nearly snapped like autumn reeds.
"That is......."
Ludmilla forced a smile and said this.
"This morning when I woke up and stretched...... my stomach suddenly hurt a bit?"
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"......."
"I thought maybe I was just sensitive and nervous, so I tried to calm my mind slowly, but that...... didn't work......?"
Ѐn̄ùmа̀ . і d
Ferda could know what that meant.
There's only one thing for the abdominal pain a full-term woman feels continuously.
"......Labor pains have started."
"......."
"And the labor pain interval is......?"
Ludmilla shyly raised one finger.
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"1 minute......."
10 minutes before the bride's entrance,
Imminent childbirth had arrived.
