When they finally descended the grand staircase together, many guests instinctively turned to look. At that moment, Lucian, who had been standing beside Arceus discussing military matters, followed Arceus's gaze and let out a quiet laugh.
"Well," he said, leaning slightly closer with an amused grin. "Here come your two beautiful brides."
Arceus immediately sighed.
"Stop."
Lucian chuckled.
"I know, I know. I'm only teasing." He glanced toward Kiara and Scarlett once more. "Still… the trust between them really is remarkable."
Arceus looked at the two women walking down the stairs side by side. His attention was entirely stolen by Kiara alone.
A smile crept to his lips.
"It is."
The four of them met at the entrance of the banquet hall. Inside, long tables covered in white cloth stretched across the magnificent chamber, and the soft sound of music drifted down from the gallery above. The rich aroma of the feast already filled the air.
