Amidst a chorus of cheers, Lu Xiao walked toward Ares, draped in a white veil.
The bright morning sun shone behind her. As Ares watched her walk toward him, step by step, it was as if his entire world was approaching.
He suddenly strode forward, and just as a look of surprise crossed Lu Xiao's face, he swept her up into his arms.
'His world didn't need to come to him, because he would go to it.'
Lu Xiao was startled by the sudden move, but she quickly broke into a joyous laugh, wrapping her arms around Ares's neck and pressing herself happily against him.
She then waved to the well-wishers in the crowd, her smile as beautiful as it was joyous.
Reaching the prepared floral float, Ares carefully set her down inside before sitting beside her. He took her hand, and together they headed for the wedding venue.
The float's route had been planned in advance, and crowds lined the streets to watch. After all, a wedding like this was a rare sight in the Empire.
