> Ellie PoV

Today is finally the day!

I can't wait, I'm so excited I might grow another tail!

Wait no, that's wrong isn't it?

It's not like the tail actually helps.

Isn't it also slightly in the way?

Maybe, I should cut it off after all?

...

No, let's not.

Kira will be angry.

She gets really scary when she's angry.

{Focus Ellie, you're up soon!}

Oh, right, I have an important mission today.

I've been training intensively and my gear is in top shape.

Preparation is important.

Alright, time to give my all today as well!

* * *

I step out into the corridor.

I walk slowly across the carpet and enter the main chamber.

I've been here several times, it's the Church of Enuri.

Usually it's empty with only a few people doing dogeza.

But today it's full.

Well, obviously, it's Kira's wedding.

Ah, and mine too.

My gear for this mission is a frilly wedding gown.

It's light blue, I like it.

I walk towards the center where the sun statue is.

Esteemed Father is already there.

Well, he's in charge so it's as expected.

I thought he had a bad relationship with Kira.

But in the end he's just a dad worried sick about his daughter.

So nice, Kira's so lucky to have a great dad.

I wish I had a dad like that.

Nano tries but Nano isn’t any good at it.

That opinion’s my little secret though.

Then again, I'm marrying Kira so maybe I'm the lucky one?

I arrive at the middle of the hall while thinking such things.

I stand on my spot, slightly to the left of Esteemed Father.

"Ah.. eh... when did one of the brides get there?"

One of the guests speaks up in surprise.

Oops, I got too into it again.

I was erasing my presence on reflex.

Now they're all getting noisy.

Well, it's fine for now.

Ohhh, Kira's coming!

She has the same gown as me!

Only it's slightly red.

It suits her so much I want to push her down and-

No, no, I need to control myself for now.

At least until tonight.

Kira reaches the podium and stands opposite me.

The way her dress frames her br-

No!

Ooooooooohm.

Ooooooooohm.

Ooooooooohm.

Fuuuuuu.

"The light of Enuri welcomes one on all on this Joyous Day.

And on this Joyous Day, we celebrate the life that has brought Ellie and Kiressara together."

Esteemed father started the sermon.

I have to stand here and be patient.

That is today's crucial mission.

Ah, Kira's biting her lip.

She must be struggling as well.

Fight, Kira!

Mmmmm, that lip sure looks t-

No!

Grab a hold of yourself Ellie!

"If any soul wishes to object to this joining, let them speak now for-"

"I OBJ-"

*Ffwit THUD*

"GYAAAAAAAA!"

When did Flatface get here?

Luckily he’s not near anything valuable.

Blood from his shoulder wound will cause nasty stains otherwise.

Hmm?

He's still not backing down.

Nothing less from a Rank A adventurer.

But, I can't let him cause a scene!

Maybe the other shoulder?

How about the thigh?

Oh, I know!

*Ffwit Ffwit THUD THUD*

"GYEEEAAAAAAA!"

Alright, both of them was the right answer.

He’s retreating peacefully.

I'm glad I brought my emergency blades.

Because there was an emergency.

And it needed a blade.

Multiple blades, actually.

"Then, since there are no objections.”

Esteemed Father kept going as if Flatface is invisible.

Maybe he didn’t notice?

Well, his flat face makes hiding much easier, in a way.

“Kiressara mil Quasse, do you accept everything that Ellie is, was or will be?

Do you promise to cherish and protect her for as long as Enuri shines down upon us?"

"I do."

Uuuuu, this is taking too long!

"Ellie, do you accept everything that Kiressara mil Quasse is, was or will be?

Do you promise to cherish and protect her for as long as Enuri shines down upon us?"

"I d-do."

I stuttered!

"Kukuku-"

Kira don't giggle like that, it's embarrassing me!

"*Ahem* As the witness of Enuri, I have heard your oaths.

From this Joyous Day forth, you shall be known as wife... and wife.

You may now kiss the bride."

*Mmmmmnnnmnmnnnnnmmmmmmwah*

*Clapclapclapclapclapclapclap*

Huhuhuhuhu, it was worth the wait.

Now all that's left is to-

*BANG*

"Evacuate immediately! A High Dragon was spotted heading right for this city!"

A guard ran in screaming.

"WHAT!?"

This is bad, the city might disappear.

"How dare he!”

Kira's angry.

“On our day!?"

Kira’s really scary when she’s angry.

"Kelly! You brought my staff right? Give it here!"

Is today the day Kira finally levels this place?

"I'll teach that poop tornado to mess with me!"

If she's aiming toward the sky, maybe it'll be okay?

Ah, she went outside in a huff.

I'm obviously following.

Since I’m the wife.

Plus, I get to see Kira's serious-mode magic.

Nano said her full power could bring down a Titan-class dreadnought in one shot!

As usual, Kira is almost too amazing.

Wait, I came up with a solution for that, right?

She's just Kiramazing.

Yep, it fits.

Hmm? The Bone Dragon?

No no no, that was a fluke.

It got lucky.

Kira had used most of her mana burying that castle.

But this time it's different.

"---------------------"

So that dot in the sky is the dragon huh?

"---------------------"

He's really high up!

"---------------------"

Is that why it's a 'high' dragon?

"---------------------"

Whoever names things around here has good sense as usual!

> Narrator PoV

The city of Runetap.

A noisy place that attracts trouble.

Its citizens call it "the city where anything can happen" with a bittersweet smile.

Today as well would be no different.

A bald old man found a six-legged pig, starting the legend of Arachno-Hog.

The reanimated brain of a rat-crazy necromancer and his assistant, Pinky, were enjoying some time off in the sewer.

The first ever wedding between two women was held.

And a promising female adventurer set a new world record-

"[Grand Solar Flare]"

-by getting arrested for the 500th time in two years.

End of Act Three - Awakening

It's not the end of the story, by the way, even if it looks like it.

It just might take a while for the next bits.