Chapter 121: The Lake No One Else Can See

Jay nodded inwardly. He could understand why they were making such expressions.

From the spectators’ perspective, it was a series of unconventional acts.

The two people who were to become a married couple entering holding hands was already extraordinary.

Although both sides had no parents, even in such cases, it was customary for a designated guardian to play the role of parents.

There was no place to greet representing each other’s families, nor any congratulatory greetings sent to the couple-to-be.

As soon as the music started, nobles frowned at the sight of the two holding hands and walking down the aisle. Whoa! The raised voices of Betas at the unconventional appearance were equally annoying.

Perhaps they think they have done their duty by placing them in the front seats.

Such thoughts made the wrinkles on the nobles’ foreheads deepen.

Even though the Queen invited Betas to the coronation, the spaces for nobles and Betas were strictly separated then. Next to Betas, the Royal Guard was also watching strictly to maintain order.

But in this place now, there was no one to maintain order among Betas. Even if they raised their voices, the mansion’s servants just stood in place as if deaf. Well, they were also Betas.

What made older nobles frown even more was the sight of thoughtless young people approaching and talking to Betas. They even made quite glad expressions, deepening the wrinkles further.

The fact that those young nobles were comrades who fought through the battlefield in the New Continent together with the Betas here wasn’t very important to them.

It was just annoying to hear frivolous cheers ringing in this place where everything visible was beautiful.

Even more so when recalling the fact that they engaged in fierce competition to be invited to this place.

The sculpture on the platform where the Queen stood depicted heavenly gods descending to bless humans, commonly used in weddings.

However, there was a huge difference in quality from what is usually used in weddings.

If it were them, it was an art piece they would display in a cabinet and admire only with eyes, rather than stepping on it.

The Duke of Westell’s boldness to use such a thing as a platform made their stomachs churn.

The flowers decorated everywhere seemed to show the high aesthetic sense of the lady of the house as is.

Although various colors were used, none gave a feeling of being crude or standing out.

Some were eyeing the flower decorations while pretending to watch the couple’s march.

It was already vivid before their eyes what kind of flower decorations would be popular in the social circle this year.

The two protagonists of the day arrived in front of the platform before anyone knew.

Even the white silk they stepped on had very intricate and beautiful patterns engraved, so some stared intently at their feet.

Even if the nobles’ interests were scattered, the ceremony proceeded in order.

The Queen recited words of blessing toward the two standing in front of the platform.

Right, this was also a reason for churning stomachs. An occasion presided over by the Queen herself leaving the royal palace, no less.

Even though the Queen is the Duke of Westell’s only relative, one could only say this is also unconventional.

Even more so when recalling how the former King treated him. Everyone also knows the fact that the Duke of Westell still has no right of succession.

The children born from this marriage will also grow up regardless of succession rights.

“If anyone has objections to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace.”

There were faces wanting to raise their hands and shout objection right now if they could.

No matter if the person standing next to the Duke of Westell is a dominant Omega, he couldn’t be called a noble.

The name once known as Liberalis Sella wasn’t real. Since he never said he was Liberalis Sella himself, they couldn’t question the crime, but they couldn’t discard the feeling of being deceived either.

Moreover, he was even someone who grew up thinking he was a Beta. Meaning he wasn’t raised receiving traditional noble education.

That’s why he probably thought of calling Betas to this place.

An Omega with more refinement, raised in a traditional family, would suit the seat next to the Duke of Westell much better.

However, there was no one brave enough to oppose this wedding acknowledged by the Queen as well as the Duke of Westell.

The citrine necklace shone on the Queen’s neck.

Nobles, who gathered their scattered gazes at the Queen’s voice, shone their eyes again.

Watches shining on the wrists of the two holding hands attracted attention belatedly.

The first limited edition of Westell named Blue Lake. Now there were only people trying to get that watch and no one offering it.

The price had already soared to the ceiling long ago.

The new watches on the wrists of the two also reminded of a lake.

It seemed to express water colder and deeper than the gentle-looking Blue Lake.

The pale blue diamonds decorating the bezel seemed to reflect the clear sky as is.

Seeing the glass protecting the watch face also scattering light not inferior to that, it was clear that was also sapphire glass, not just glass.

The watch face located below it was jet black. On the bewitching black watch face, small diamonds replaced numbers.

Especially the fancy colored diamond embedded in the place where the number 12 should be caught the eye.

Looking flashy even without decorative embellishments meant that black watch face itself was extraordinary.

Jay felt the gazes scattered here and there gathering on the watches filled on his and Philius’s wrists. Honestly, it was a moment feeling proud as a jeweler.

Perhaps people might think this watch is the second version of the Westell limited edition. Some were fidgeting as if they would run to Westell immediately.

But there is no plan to sell this watch anywhere. People will mistake this watch as embodying Westell’s lake too, but no.

They cannot see the lake expressed by this watch anywhere.

Because that lake can be seen only in his dream. The only people who can see it are himself and Philius.

The red diamond embedded in his watch is, as everyone can guess, Philius’s eye color when manifesting pheromones.

On the other hand, people will think Jay’s own color cannot be found anywhere.

He could have embedded a brown diamond in Philius’s watch like the dark brown eyes appearing when he manifests pheromones, but Jay, the jeweler, couldn’t set a brown color unsuitable for the watch dark blue like deep lake water.

“With this, this marriage is established.”

The Queen, having waited sufficient time, declared. If someone intended to voice an opposing opinion, it was enough time to do so.

However, what filled that time was only silence.

Even if there were people with complaints, the marriage was established while they kept silent. The Queen’s mana, which Philius had been controlling, escaped and returned to her.

But that amount was very partial. Her promise had to be kept for a lifetime.

“The two, exchange the kiss of oath.”

Philius gladly executed the Queen’s order. Jay couldn’t help laughing at the lips touching at once.

Soon, the scent of lilacs began to waft.

As nobles able to smell pheromones began to murmur, Betas made bewildered expressions.

Philius’s mouth, receiving Jay’s pheromones from the closest distance, also held a smile. Soon mana escaped from his body.

“Lilac scent…”

Riding the wind Philius created, the lilac scent that even Betas could smell began to spread.

It was still early season for flowers to bloom.

It was almost impossible for lilac trees transplanted this year to bloom immediately.

But piercing through that slim probability, flowers bloomed.

It couldn’t be called a miracle. Jay knew.

That Philius devised all methods he could to bloom the flowers of the lilac trees planted inside the garden invisible from here. Whether it was physical or magical.

Everyone seated on the lawn now knew. The meaning of the purple diamond embedded in the Duke of Westell’s watch.

Even after the short kiss ended and lips separated, Jay couldn’t hide his laughter.

The merchant who thought all acts to show off affection were meaningless yet actively agreed for business was now informing everyone of the meaning of the design he had no intention of selling to anyone.

Although it’s embarrassing enough to make his face red, Jay still kept his smile brazenly.

Because today is the day of the wedding.

Because it’s the day he got a family.

Jay’s eyes, curved like crescents, suddenly turned round. He was surprised enough to forget laughter for a moment.

He felt the movement of the child in his womb. Although it’s too early to feel fetal movement, it was clearly conveyed.

Jay laughed again. Philius’s lips approached again.

Although the Queen’s gaze behind seemed to turn sharp, Jay just closed his eyes pretending not to know.

The murmuring of nobles was like white noise.

It just brushed past ears without knowing the meaning.

Whew, someone’s whistle sound was buried in the sound made by the band starting to play again hurriedly.