The Ruler Of Gilead - Chapter 39 The Dream World Pt 4

“Yes, but I’ll explain it later, okay? Your parents must be worried about us at this point.”

“Yes, our “chat” has taken a little longer than expected.”

“Are you unhappy with how the conversation ended?”

“No, but I wanted to discuss… more.”

“Greedy little boy, hehe. Come let’s return.”

“Finally you’ve both returned. We almost sent a guard to find you.”

“No, no, no certainly there was no need for that father.”

“What’s wrong with you boy? Are you coming down with a fever? You look a bit red.”

“Father-in-law, Abner. Hittan has suggested that we move up the wedding ceremony to the earliest possible time. Right husband?”

“Yes, I see no reason to delay any further.”

“Yes! Finally, my son can give me grandkids!”

“Mother!”

“Mother-in-law, Abha. We will certainly do our very best in this aspect.”

“You have a good wife, son!”

“… Yes, mother.”

Within a mere week, the wedding ceremony was organised by the parents of both families. It was a high profile affair with the noble class of the central continent’s three major clans, Moon Clan, Alexandrite Royal family and House of Pearl in attendance. The Ceremony was held at the city’s Church of Light Cathedral.

A simple white building standing 4 stories high with Moonstone Windows and an Alexandrite roof. The hall had 3 main levels of seating with the highest level for the royal family, the second level for dignitaries and the bottom floor for regular guest.

“Little Vanya, that is Hittan, the strongest of his generation in all of the central continent. He is the one you need to aspire to, remember that.”

“Yes, royal father.”

“Where is your sister?”

“I last saw her with the young man who came with the delegates of the Dragon and Phoenix Village.”

“I see, let her be then.”

“Greetings to the Royal family and esteemed guess. Today we gather to witness the joining of the Moon Clan’s Lady Kata and the Alexandrite’s most promising young Lord Hittan. Please come forward you two and join hands”

Pulling out a white ceremonial cloth, the Priest instructed the young couple to face each other and hold hands as he proceeded to wrap their hands, binding them.

“… This cloth represents the bond you two have made before the Spirit of the Holy Highlord, his messenger and hand of protection the Overlord. This bond may not be broken for any reason and we pray that the Godbeast King himself will grant you safe passage together. Along your journey of reincarnation, bonded for eternity.

Today, with the Emperor and esteemed guests as your witness, we announce you as one!”

Finally, the ceremony was over and everything was settled once the young couple arrived at their new home, an estate near the capital’s main garden. A location close to the Castle and the Hittan’s family home.

Laying in bed after such an exhausting day the couple who had long since lost the formal white dress and suit to something more comfortable. Were resting in each other’s arms a few feet from the fireplace in the middle of the room.

“Kata.”

“Yes?”

“Are you too tired to talk?”

“A little, but I can try if you want to talk.”

“… You must be exhausted. Having been so busy these last few days with our parents. All I could do was try and stay out of the way.”

“You have exceptional taste in wives so let us take care of the rest.”

“Haha, okay. Rest, we can talk tomorrow over breakfast.”

“Butterflied slice fried fish and fried rolls. Nice!”

“You like, good. I know you like barbeque but I promise to perfect that style before given you snake.”

“Thank you for your consideration. But I’m happy to eat anything you cook, I’m sure it will be perfect.”

“Thank you for trying.”

“You’re too lovable to do otherwise.”

“Hehe, good. Ask your questions.”

“You said Aeons, can you clarify?”

“Well, as you can see I have the Moon Goddess’s Eyes and only her reincarnations can bear the gift of Fate Seeker Eyes. Special characteristics of this level, in any of the former Godbeast clan originators, are passed down only to their reincarnations. With one exception, Gilead. He has the bearing capacity of all traits.

This I’m sure you have heard before?”

“Vaguely, but I know of the Moon’s clan traditions.”

“Good, so you are also aware that you, the new holder of Xuanwu’s Heart, could not be a simple Alicorn descendant.”

“… Truthfully it never crossed my mind. It was never my focus in the last few months. So by proof of me having the heart of nature, means I am Gilead’s reincarnation. Which means I have been your husband long before today.”

“Yes.”

“But what of Lagina, how does she fit in all of this?”

“She is your new wife, second wife.”

“Don’t be jealous of her, she’s already gone.”

“Yes, but only in this current life. She will return to your side and you will have a second chance with her.”

“You’re that sure? Have you seen it?”

“Trust your wife, all she does is for your own good and that of this planet. Do you believe that?”

“I do, the stories of Lady Kata of old, speaks to her unwavering loyalty to Gilead. But what now? The men with Dark Energy, what about them?”

“They are scouts trying to stop the rebirth of the Generals’ of Gilead and to finally kill you and stop the cycle of your reincarnations.”

“So that’s why they targeted Lagina.”

“Yes, and now they will come for you and me.”

“… Does killing us, in this form, truly kills us?”

“No, but it delays us and gives them enough time to rebuild their strength to invade again.”

“So what do we do then?”

“I have already found a way to “revive” you in your full powered state. But that requires our next lives to act exactly to my plan and I will need time to prepare it all.”

“But why do you have to act? Won’t I naturally reincarnate in that form?”

“Not for millions of years and we don’t have that long. Even then, the most you would be able to do is maintain a balance, if the old you is born. We need a stronger version of you.”

“It seems I have troubled you with unimaginable labour for thousands of years.”

“If you realise this what will you do to make it up to me?”

“I’ll work for an eternity to make you happy.”

“Even if I have to”

“If you have to what?”

“It’s nothing. Trust me, no one will love you more than us… 3.” Mumbling the last of what she said. But 3 other people heard.

“What did you say, dear? I missed the last part.”

“It’s nothing, when are you going to kiss me as a thank you for breakfast?”

“Haha, right now.”

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“Kaija is she saying that we were originally one person??”

“… It seems so.”

“Sister, are we really twins or copies of her?”

“Kaia, don’t you have your own feelings and own emotions?”

“Yes, but we both love Hittan! We both share the same feelings of a strange connection! I don’t want to love him if I can’t be my own person!”

‘What did she hesitate in saying to me? Did she betray me?’