As the wedding day approached, the festive atmosphere in Ice Rock City became more and more intense.
However, the timing of Colin and Vera's big wedding is still too hasty. In addition, the rebellion in the northern border is still not over, so it is foreseeable that the wedding scene will not be particularly grand.
The invitations have already been sent out, but with such a short notice, it is estimated that only a few nearby lords can come to the wedding in time.
In order to prepare for the wedding, the butler Aemon was so busy these days that the tax collector Quincy had to temporarily put down the work at hand to help Eamon relieve the pressure.
Fortunately, Ice Rock City is not short of labor force now. Those slaves who are grateful to Colin heard that the lord is about to marry Miss Vera, and they immediately looked proud and worked harder.
In just three or four days, hundreds of livestock were slaughtered, mountains of barley, vegetables, and fruits were transported to the storage room, honey, cheese, butter, and of course barrels of fine wine were also prepared. Just waiting for the wedding day, the whole city revels and celebrates and prays for the lord and his wife together.
According to the tradition of the Glorious Empire, the wedding ceremonies of nobles will be held in the Glorious Church.
The Brilliant Church of Ice Rock City is located on the east side of the Red Castle. The interior of the church is entirely constructed of marble. The blue and white dome is more than 100 meters high, supported by eighteen huge stone pillars.
Today, these stone pillars are covered with festive white garlands, and the oil paintings depicting the stories of the first generation of paladins above the dome have also been wiped clean and look brand new.
The colorful glass reflects the main entrance of the church. This large ten-meter-high arch will only be opened when important ceremonies are held. In front of the arch stands a magnificent and huge bronze sculpture. It is the founding emperor of the Glorious Empire, the only one in history. An image of an eighth-rank legendary paladin—Gana San Lorenzo.
The knight's sword in his hand exuded a chilling light under the sunlight, as if he might chop it down at any time, and the majestic face was so lifelike that one couldn't help but feel an urge to worship him.
"Viscount Angelet, you need to stay under the statue of His Majesty Garner for ten seconds." Bachelor Dawn was teaching Colin about wedding etiquette, "Yes, it's right under the knight's sword, okay, stop Don't move, put your left hand on your chest, and look forward."
Colin is like a wooden man at the moment, he will do what Maester Dawn says.
"Okay, Your Excellency the Viscount, please follow my steps into the church... Yes, don't rush your steps, take it easy, very good!"
The wedding ceremony was actually not complicated, but the demanding Bachelor Dawn took Colin to rehearse ten times, and finally let Colin go until there were no more mistakes.
"Viscount Angelet, today's rehearsal is here first. Please recall it carefully after you go back. If you have any doubts, please feel free to consult me."
"Okay." Colin quickly breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that holding a wedding was more tiring than fighting on the battlefield. Now he just wants to go back and lie down for a while...
After walking a few steps, Colin heard voices coming from the side hall of the church, and asked, "Is Vera rehearsing over there?"
"Yes." Bachelor Dawn seemed to see through Colin's thoughts, and quickly dissuaded him, "Your Excellency, Viscount, according to the rules, you are not allowed to see the bride before the wedding."
"Okay." Ke Lin felt a little helpless, so he had no choice but to hold back his eagerness to move, and walked out obediently.
But secretly, he had already started to think about whether he should sneak to Vera's room at night.
The two of them hadn't seen each other for several days, and Colin suddenly felt like missing a girl.
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The side hall of the church.
Vera, who was wearing a white dress with vertical buttons, was slowly walking up the steps under the guidance of the half-elf maid, Cathy.
Her head was covered with a white scarf, and she also dragged a long skirt behind her, deliberately simulating the dress on the wedding day.
However, walking with this kind of long skirt that dragged five or six meters behind her was indeed troublesome.
"Is this okay?" Vera stood on the high platform and looked back at Cathy.
Cathy watched the long skirt draw a perfect semi-circle on the steps, and then she nodded in satisfaction: "It's ok, miss."
Vera breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but lift up the hem of the skirt, revealing her slender thighs wrapped in flesh-colored silk pantyhose, looking a little stuffy.
Cathy took the opportunity to go forward and help her straighten the thin diamond chain hanging on the suede boots, and said: "Miss, let's take a break, and then go through the process one last time."
"Okay." Vera nodded, listened carefully, and found that the main hall next to her had completely quieted down, so she knew that Colin's rehearsal had ended.
She looked at the half-elf maid standing by with her hands tied, and suddenly asked: "Cathy, why did you give up your position as a baron in the half-elf kingdom and come to the Red Castle to be an ordinary maid?"
Cathy's expression froze, she knew that sooner or later she would be asked this question by the future hostess of the Red Castle.
Moreover, she also knew that she had to be careful.
Because Vera obviously cares more than Colin, does she have ulterior motives.
"Miss, I chose to stay with Viscount Angelet because I actually wanted to use the viscount's strength to explore Huiyue Forest."
"Huiyue Forest?" Vera looked at the half-elf maid in surprise, "Isn't it already a forbidden place? It is said that no one who has been there can come out alive."
"Yes. But there is an ancient prophecy recorded in the books of the Savoy family—
When the long-tailed star pierces the sky, the knight in the blood-red armor will open the gate of the forbidden forest. "
"The knight in the blood-red armor?" Vera frowned slightly, "Do you think this knight refers to Colin?"
Cathy nodded, and the scene of Colin fighting bloody battles outside Silvermoon City couldn't help appearing in her mind.
Vera thought for a while, and found that Colin really liked red. The main color of the armor was red, and the castle was also called the Red Castle. Before discussing with her about changing the family crest, the main color seemed to be changed to red.
"But based on this information, you believe that Colin is the knight in this prophecy?"
Cathy hesitated for a moment, then asked again: "Miss, I don't know if you have noticed that the viscount was promoted from an apprentice knight to a fourth-rank knight in less than two years."
Only then did Vera realize that the speed at which Colin's strength improved was indeed terrifying.
It is no less than those genius ancestors who can be promoted to the sanctuary recorded in the St. Hilde family.
If you think about it this way, Colin may indeed be the knight prophesied by the Savoy family.
It is understandable that Cathy chose to stay with Colin.
She is planning to use Colin's power to pursue the secret of the disappearance of the elves.
This secret obviously aroused the interest of the Savoy family, which was once a half-elven royal family, more than a small baron.
To be honest, Vera is also very curious about the secret of the disappearance of the elves.
As the first race to explore the mystery of the arcane, the elves hold an important weight in the hearts of every Yevil mage.
"Can you lend me the classics of the Savoy family?" Vera asked.
"Of course, miss. I'll send a letter back to Silvermoon City and have someone copy it over."
"Well, thank you."
"You are too kind."
Cathy secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she has been accepted by the future mistress of the Red Castle.
(end of this chapter)