The white dress suddenly changed color to an orange glow that emanated from under the Jovvui floral lace. Of course, it was the first time Adelia had seen such a magical but real dress directly in front of her eyes.
"Change the way you think, Adelia. Consider it a fortune for the viscount clan, you elevated us all. Even if you don't love Prince Kairav, consider this as his sacrifice. You are the chosen girl. Directly selected by the blue sacred fire ritual. So this is also not what everyone wants. But that's your destiny."
At length, her father explained that Adelia accepted the fact that she was the most suitable choice for Prince Kairav.
What his father said was true. So Adelia would think again about accepting the marriage even though it was still not because of love. The only love she had had been completely surrendered to Stefan. And Adelia had no intention at all of betraying those feelings. Yes, as the father said. She will consider herself lucky to wear the most beautiful dress in the world. And become a hero for the viscount clan.
Time flies so fast. Adelia was so nervous that she repeatedly inhaled and exhaled roughly. She was on a stretcher made of wood with beautiful carvings. Drawn by two white horses running in unison. In front of the stretcher was a group of soldiers escorting it. While behind, there is a larger stretcher containing his younger brother and father. They will be brought to the palace to hold a wedding ceremony.
The blue moon night is expected to arrive in a few hours. So the King deliberately ordered his confidants to pick up Adelia faster.
The stretcher is decorated with cloth that covers the surroundings, so it looks like a beautiful room. There are also pillows covered with gold thread. The journey from Adelia's house to the palace was quite far. So the king's envoys prepared everything well.
Adelia opened the curtain that covered the stretcher from outside view. Sunlight streamed into the palanquin through the gap in the curtain she had opened. Adeline slowly closed her eyes. Taking a deep breath, feeling the air, that might be the last time she breathed in nature. Next, she will be cooped up in the palace as the wife of Prince Kairav.
When opening her eyes, Adelia smiled sadly. Even now, she is like a bird in a cage that can't fly anywhere.
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The sound of music accompaniment and dancers welcomed Adelia's arrival. Even the decorations this time were more beautiful and more lively than the reception of Prince Kairav from the battlefield the other day.
Two of the king's concubines immediately approached Adelia, who was about to get off the stretcher. When Adelia came down, all eyes were on the girl's beauty. Moreover, the dress in front of her really made all the girls jealous.
As she walked, the dress gave off very pretty little silver sparks. Especially in the orange light from the sun that is almost setting. Adelia could only smile a little behind the vile that still covered her face.
She was brought up to the wedding stage. Once again, everyone was amazed, because the dress that Adelia was wearing again turned a sparkling pink. The wearer can't stop thinking that there is a dress that can change color in different environmental conditions.
Prince Kairav sits in front of a small blue fire. Just like the fire during the ritual of choosing a bride and groom, he was wearing a wedding dress specially designed by witch wives. What caught the eye the most was the hat made of white peacock feathers. In front of his face is covered by a strand of pearls that are the same as those on Adelia's dress.
Adelia surrendered when asked to sit opposite the prince. Now their distance is only limited by the sacred fire that is in the middle of the two of them.
The king and Adelia's father were also asked to come closer to witness the sacred event. Then a supreme leader led the wedding ritual.
Everyone present raised their hands up while closing their eyes. They followed the spell recited by the chairman while waiting for the blue moon to arrive.
Prince Kairav and Adelia could not see their partner's face because it was covered by a barrier. Adelia wore a vile cloth, while Prince Kairav wore a string of pearls that hung down to cover his face, although not all of it.
The atmosphere was suddenly silent. Not even a single sound could be heard. A few minutes later, there was the sound of birds chirping and flying from their resting place. They seemed to sense what was about to happen in the Northrop realm.
The breeze caresses everyone. Even the child's dangling hair would flutter in the wind. Witches sat around the wedding stage to cast spells.
The sky was dark, slowly turning blue. The air suddenly turned cold. As if there is a blizzard that is ready to hit the country.
The elder ordered everyone to open their eyes, then in unison looked up to the sky. Not the full moon that was so bright before, slowly changing to a blue moon that covers like an eclipse. The witch immediately recites a special spell to welcome the sacred blue moon. Followed by the oldest spoken marriage spell, then followed by prince Kairav and Adelia.
Right when the moon turned perfectly blue, right at that time, Adelia legally became Prince Kairav's wife. Suddenly, his body was lifted into the air, but he didn't panic at all. At the direction of the elder, Adelia spread both hands and looked up at the blue moon. The dress that Adelia was wearing stretched as if it almost covered the stage. Though the size of the dress is not too wide. Jovvui flowers strengthen the fragrance that is so fragrant. The green shell pearl on Adelia's waist also emits green light, along with the pearl on prince Kairav's hat.
Magically, Prince Kairav also floated in the air. Now they are facing up there. Be the center of everyone's attention. Jovvui flowers show beauty again. Adelia's dress is now like a rainbow after the rain. Very beautiful and amazing.
Prince Kairav opened the vile covering Adelia's face. He had no regrets about his choice of fire magic that time. Adelia was so beautiful with her gentle face. The blue moon began to shift away from the earth, which he visited only once every five years.
"To His Highness Prince Kairav, please kiss the bride," said one of the witches.
Adelia's heart was beating wildly, as well as Kairav's. However, the expectant faces of the guests were so heart-rending that Kairav couldn't refuse that. He stroked Adelia's cheek and sent a feeling of comfort and a strange swish. Then, Kairav immediately kissed Adelia's lips and crushed her three times.
The guests' applause echoed and enlivened the atmosphere.
After it was not back to normal, the surroundings returned to normal. Prince and Adelia could slowly get down and stand on the stage.
From afar, someone saw the ritual while clenching their fists. His weak body, due to the magical effect of the blue moon, is forced to come to the palace just to see his lover, who already belongs to someone else.
Without feeling drop by drop, the tears just flowed down the cheeks. His body was getting weaker, along with his broken heart. He could barely control himself, so that before long he felt that this world was pitch black.