'Aincrad,' Floor 22...
Whether it was the heavens smiling upon them or the administrator of this world opening a back door, the weather today was exceptionally fine. Vast white clouds drifted across the distant horizon, gentle sunlight spilled down, and the temperature was neither cold nor hot. The clear skies were enough to lift anyone's spirits...
In weather like this, the breathtaking scenery outside Wu Yan's home became even more captivating. Forests, lakes, waterfalls, and mountains—every single thing brimmed with life, their vitality spreading through the air as they offered their blessings to the master of this place in their own way...
Inside the villa, in the main hall, Wu Yan had unusually not slept in late. In fact, he had gotten up much earlier than usual and started getting himself ready at dawn...
Today was different from normal. It did not matter how slovenly he usually was, how troublesome he found tidying himself up, or how little he cared about his appearance. Today, he had to put himself in the best possible condition to welcome the first time in his life...
Although Wu Yan was not that young anymore—strictly speaking, he was closing in on thirty—and although he had already had intimate relationships with no fewer than ten lovers destined to spend their lives with him, this was truly his first wedding. Even if it was only in a game and could not compare to a real wedding, Wu Yan was especially serious about it. After all, sooner or later, he would have to give those who loved him a proper status. Today could be considered a rehearsal in advance...
At that moment, Wu Yan had already put on his wedding attire. The pure white knight's outfit changed his usual somewhat cold aura, which came from being dressed head