By the time the carriages reached the Church of Light, the Holy Square was already filled with people. Even though the wedding ceremony itself had been kept relatively modest, many citizens had gathered along the streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Empire's youngest Duke in the century and his bride.
Flower petals drifted gently through the morning air as church bells rang softly across the capital.
Inside the grand sanctuary, guests had already taken their seats. Noah sat in the front. Ignis, looking unusually stiff in formal attire, kept adjusting his collar while Alucard stayed beside him.
The Emperor arrived shortly after, accompanied by his favorite Queen Consort, Callista, rather than the Empress. Every noble immediately rose and bowed.
Callista's gaze swept across the beautifully decorated hall before drifting toward the grand entrance where Kiara would soon walk through. A complicated mix of emotions flickered in her eyes — joy, regret, hope, and guilt.
