When it was known that Ran woke up, the maids rushed in and opened all the curtains in the room.
The massage and grooming followed.
"I don't think you should put on any skin makeup."
Kara told Ran after discussion with Soda. Ran also looked at herself in the mirror and nodded.
"Yes, I think so too."
Kara added as if to explain.
"Your skin looks already good, I don't think I need to put more makeup. I think you will look a bit darker and rougher if I put more skin makeup. I'll just enhance your looks."
Ran nodded.
The eyeliner wasn't black, but it was too dark, so it looked black. Her green colored eyes looked deeper as she curled out her long lashes.
The already red-colored lips go well with the green dress. Already wearing the wedding dress, the maids fixed up Ran's hair. Ran's wavy hair was raised to the ground and finished with coral-shaped ornaments made of diamonds and pearls.
Too fancy accessories were not worn. This was because one of the contents of the ceremony was to use a Viridescent Crown.
Wearing necklaces and earrings, the maids looked at their owners with glimmering eyes.
After a while, Sina, who came in, saw Ran, she pretended to fall down and said,
"No, I can't believe a Goddess falls down from the heaven!"
Ran burst into laughter.
"Sina is so pretty, too."
At Ran's words, Sina humbly said, "I'm a firefly," but she was also adorned beautifully.
Wearing a cute pink dress with a boat neck, the black hair was wavy and turned on. When Ran saw her, her eyes sparkled with yearning and her cheeks were reminded, so she was lovely, too.
"Sina should also wear accessories on her hair. Is there anything good you want to wear?"
Sina jumped at Ran's words and waved her hand saying she was okay, but Ran insist.
Then Kara brought a headdress made of Hong San-ho's plant. Ran smiled and showed her said.
"It's set."
Sina's eyes were filled with tears. She replied,
"Unnie, you'll be really, really happy. More than now, definitely."
Ran felt like she was being told by a family at Sina's words.
"Sina..."
Ran's voice started shaking, Soda hurriedly brought a handkerchief and said,
"Look down and wipe gently."
Kara also told Sina.
"If you cry, your makeup will smudge out. Now, sit over there. I'll put the headdress on it."
Ran nodded.
"It's a good day, so smile."
Sina also nodded. The red decoration on her black hair went very well. In addition, Sina doesn't know the value of Hong San-ho, so it won't be that expensive because it's not a jewel. She felt comfortable thinking about it.
If she had known the price, she wouldn't have nodded.
Finally, the wedding preparation was finished by putting a veil over Ran's head. Ran took a deep breath and thought of the order in her head.
Moving in front of the hall, a gold plate with blue flames awaits. If you take the plate, go into the hall, pass three arches, and go out to the front of the podium, Eustaf takes the plate and pour the flame into the brazier in front of the podium.
And when the flame burns, it was the establishment of a Lazia marriage. Then, Eustaf will give the Viridescent Crown and a ring.
'Then you sign the marriage vows and come around the arch, and you're done.'
I don't know if it's complicated or not.
Ran rose from her seat after reflecting on the order in her head.
"It's time for you to go down."
At Kara's words, Ran got up from her seat, breathing deeply. When she went outside, Blaine in a uniform was waiting.
"I'm here to escort you."
Ran nodded. Putting her hand on his arm, Ran went down, thinking her vision was stuffy because of the veil.
The whole castle was so solemn as if no event is occuring. As we went to the entrance of the Emerald Hall, the Knights of blue flame lined up on both sides of the entrance.
Ran passed through it with overwhelming chills. It was fortunate that Sina in her pink dress could be seen in front of her.
Sina was holding a gold bowl with blue flames. Sina handed it over and said to her, "Congratulations, Unnie. And this is a bit heavy."
"Thank you."
Ran replied and carefully accepted the bowl. I was a little surprised that the blue flame was bigger than I thought. And the gold plate was heavier than it looks.
'Cause it's made out of gold.'
Standing in front of the door with a plate, the servants opened the door. The door opened without a sound. Ran looked over the dim veil at the people in the hall.
'I'm glad I'm wearing a veil.'
I even had that thought. If not, I would have been really nervous.
Ran carefully went into the hall. The veil made me dizzy, holding fire bowl, and trying not to step on the hem of a very long dress, I couldn't afford to look around.
The three arches, green, white, and silver, were stopped. Only after Eustaf took the bowl from her, Ran looked up and could see him.
'Hyuk.'
Ran took a small breath.
Eustaf in uniform looked so cool and impressive over the veil. Ran once again thought she was lucky that she was wearing a veil.
Otherwise, everyone would have seen this stupid look that I have.
When Eustaf poured the flame into the brazier, a large blue flame rose from the brazier. There was no heat, but she was amazed by the sudden blow.
Eustaf turned around and rolled up her veil. Ran smiled gently and stared at him, and Eustaf felt like his hands are shaking.
He unveiled the veil, threw it into the flames, and lifted the prepared Crown. The emeralds and diamonds on the green fire flower and the Viridescent Crown shone like dancing light. When Ran tilted her head slightly, Eustaf carefully put the Crown on Ran's head. When Ran looked up, Eustaf kissed her on the cheek without realizing it. A smile flowed out among the guests.
Ran's cheeks turned red.
After finishing the ceremony, Eustaf felt like he wanted to carry her and go straight up to their bedroom.
He held Ran's hand and put the ring on her. A large diamond ring glistening with a brilliant cut was inserted into her finger.
'It's too big.'
Ran thought. I looked at Eustaf and saw a proud smile on his face while looking at the ring, so I decided to just enjoy the gift.
And as he held her hand tightly, people gathered in the hall shouted in one voice.
"Give me a greening!"
Ran felt her heart tremble. Then, the servant brought a parchment paper and a pen.
It was a marriage pledge.
First, Eustaf signed it, then its Ran's turn to finished signing.
Then the Count of Illuminati, standing next to them, shouted.
"I hereby declare that under the laws of Lazia and the Empire, the two have become a married couple!"
Then everyone cheered. When Ran looked at Eustaf, he hugged her and asked, "Can we go to our room now?" Ran swallowed her breath in an unexpected question and blushed.
Everyone burst into laughter and roared, then Eustaf, while still holding Ran, continue to passed three arches across the hall again.
Everyone applauded, whistled, sprinkled flower leaves, wheat grains, and gold coins and cheered. Some gold coins fell on Eustaf, so he was careful not to crush on Ran.
"The groom is on rush!"
Everyone burst into laughter again when someone mischievously shouted.
Ran hugged Eustaf's neck tightly, feeling her cheeks burning even more.
As soon as the servant left and closed the door of the hall, Eustaf put Ran down and kissed her. He caught the Crown on Ran's head that almost fell down. Ran was embarrassed and pressed her hand Eustaf's lips.
"You got lipstick on you."
"Really?"
Eustaf rubbed his lips against the back of his hand then immediately kissed her once more heatedly.
"Hmmm, hm..."
'Cough, cough'
It was only when Kara coughed that Eustaf stopped kissing Ran. Ran almost wants to hid her face.
"We need to get ready for the banquet, so you both need to change."
When Kara said so, Ran nodded dazely.
"See you in a few minutes."
Eustaf whispered in Ran's ear and left, and Ran followed Kara up to the room and changed her clothes.
The banquet dress was a dark blue dress with several layers of napolnapol material and a full of shiny topaz underneath the skirt, making it look like a night sky.
On top of that, the Crown was firmly fixed on the head, and a long glove with a pearl button on the exposed arm was inserted.
And when I went back to Emerald Hall, it was a completely different party ball.
Two chairs were placed side by side at the top of the banquet hall, and Ran who glanced at Eustaf, who was waiting at the entrance to the hall.
Eustaf, who changed his clothes, was so cool that her heart starts to beating loudly.
"Let's go, My Lady."
As Eustaf spoke politely, Ran only nodded.
I couldn't speak well at that moment.
When Ran and Eustaf entered the hall, everyone in the hall watched at the two. As if the Red Sea were splitting, people bowed deeply and stepped from side to side.
Ran and Eustaf sat down, but it was for a while. After Eustaf's greeting and people sang three cheers, Eustaf asked Ran for a dance.
Ran took a deep breath and held his hand together.
Entering the floor, the orchestra played music, and Ran now danced the doublet quite familiarly.
It was a perfect pair enough for the people watching with a sigh.
"Would you like to dance?"
Lumiere reached out his hand, and Sina smiled and quickly reach out.
As the two joined the floor, the others joined the floor, and soon the floor was filled with dancers. Only then did the tension go away.
"I'm already tired." ,Ran whispered.
"No, you can't."
That's what Eustaf said and added,
"I don't think I'm going to put Ran to rest tonight."
Ran's face turned red. I wanted to yell at him "Eustaf!" but I couldn't because there were so many people.
So, she tried swallow her words and glared at him.
"You're really...!! Eustaf Laban de Lazia."
"Yes, my Lady."
The gentle way he called her tickled on her heart, down to her toes.
My Lady
I can't believe I'm the Duchess of Lazia.
"I can't believe it."
Eustaf nodded at Ran's murmur.
"I can't believe it either."
"Really?"
"Yes, and I want to taste you out."
Ran's cheeks turned red for his erotic words.
Eustaf whispered to her, "Don't drink too much, we'll go out of here later."
Ran widens her eyes questioningly.
"Please save me, my Lady."
Eustaf said in a pleading tone, gently caressing Ran's back.
Ran shutted her mouth then slowly lowering her gaze.
"Then, I can't help it."
Looking at her, he could see the tips of her ears turned red, so Eustaf thought he wanted to kiss her starting on her ear.
But he held it in.
After the first dance, people gathered on the floor to congratulate them.
The two were busy accepting all their salutations. Ran was led by the hands of the people who wanted to dance with her, and even suffered from the quadrium.
In the middle of the banquet, Kara approached and spoke politely.
"It's time for you to fix your clothes."
"Oh, yes."
Ran nodded and asked people for their understanding before leaving the hall.
"It's hard."
Ran said, while hushing and fanning.
Kara smiled and turned around and said,
"Madam, I'm bringing you out at the request of the Lord."
Ran's eyes widen. Kara continued smoothly.
"You can really fix your clothes and go back, or I'll show you to your bedroom."
Ran thickens her face and playfully replied,
"If I'll go back to the banquet hall, Eustaf will cry."
"He seems to act as if his wife might get sick and disappear." Kiri said with a big smile.
"That's a bit unrealistic," Ran murmured and coyly said in an inevitable manner.
"I'll go to the bedroom."
"Yes."
Kara answered casually and led her to the duchess' bedroom. Kara and Soda were already waiting there.
They untied Ran's hair, helped her bath and dressed her.
"..."
Ran felt awkward when the maids left in a rush.
She swallowed her tension and examined the duchess' room. Then she found another door. The size was small compared to other doors. The handle seemed to be made of silver, with emerald decorations attached. There was also a large lock that could be locked on this side, which was also a silver bolt.
'What is this...?'
Ran unlocked the latch and opened the handle. Then again, the couple's bedroom was revealed.
'Wow...'
It was my first time coming into the bedroom of a couple. In the middle of the cozy space was a king-sized bed. The curtains were all up at momentarily. Ivory curtains in colorful numbers. Ran sat at the end of the bed.
'it smells fresh.'
What is it made of? Goose fur, right?
Ran patted her slippers with such a good thought. Most of the beds here were high, but the couple's beds were higher, so when they sat down, their toes slightly hanging from the floor.
'It'll hurt if you fall. No, the carpet is too thick, so maybe it's okay.'
Ran shrugged her shoulders. I was so bothered by my outfit.
At that time, there was a clicking sound of the door opening. Ran's shoulder was greatly scratched. As she turned her head gently, Eustaf stood at the entrance. Just as Ran was wearing a dark green robe, he was also wearing a black robe.
"You're really fast."
I murmured without realizing it, Eustaf chuckled.
"I couldn't wait any longer."
"What about the banquet?"
"They wouldn't notice us gone because they're feasting and drinking among themselves."
While speaking, Eustaf did not move a single foot from the entrance.
"Eus."
"Yes."
"Come this way."
Ran commanded quietly while she trembled discreetly. The dark lamp gave her courage.
Eustaf approached the bed slowly.
"Don't you think the bed here is too high?", Ran said as she got out of bed.
"Let's have them cut its legs."
"Uh, no, I didn't mean that."
Ran said in embarrassment, but Eustaf smiled naughtily and pulled her waist then kissed her heatedly.
'Ah'
I thought the kiss was strong enough, but now it's completely different.
Persistent and clingy.
Being pushed down, Ran lay on the bed. He held her head and waist, like it happened too naturally.
His hot kisses have now slipped from lips to neck then to her shoulders. Ran's body almost jumped when his hand sneak into her robe. She pushed him a little, but Eustaf 's hands stopped her.
"Eus."
"Yes?"
Ran thought his voice was too hoarse.
"Can I first take off your robe?", she asked softly.