Wedding

Three days after Fane visited Archisoren Duke Mansion.

Compared to the usually quiet War God Mountain, where everyone was busy training, War God Mountain was exceptionally lively today. Today was the day Blumer would propose to Julie and present the betrothal gifts.

Olivier and Fane had discussed and finalized it, and Fane had already informed all his junior brothers on War God Mountain.

It shocked the disciples of War God Mountain. Everyone had long known that Julie held a special place on War God Mountain. They had all assumed that the War God would not easily allow Julie to marry, and they understood that what the War God wanted was not descendants—there were plenty of people to handle that—but for the O'Brien Family to produce a true Saint-level expert.

Moreover, although everyone knew that Blumer and Julie had some entanglements and were like fire and water, Blumer had only just broken through to the Saint level while Julie was stuck at the ninth rank. It was not the right time for marriage.

Beyond their shock, there was envy and jealousy.

Besides his more than twenty direct disciples, the War God also had quite a few registered disciples who had reached the Saint level. At this point, Blumer's strength ranked at the very bottom among all Saints. Although he was the youngest, in a world where strength reigned supreme, talent that had not yet matured was not enough to draw attention. Just like when Linley and Dixie had attended Ernst Institute, they were both geniuses, yet no one believed they would necessarily enter the Saint level. Beforehand, even the War God would not have believed Olivier could break through to the divine level. There were limitations to one's foresight, but history had proven that many geniuses truly ended up this way.

As disciples of the War God, they all knew that after entering the Saint level, one mainly improved through comprehending the profound mysteries of the laws. Blumer could not comprehend those profound mysteries and increase his strength as quickly as Olivier comprehended the laws. His rapid breakthrough into the Saint level had also relied on Olivier's Light Shadow Sword.

The disciples of War God Mountain all had a rough understanding of one another's strength, but they did not know that Blumer had already taken his first steps into the profound mysteries of the laws.

War God Hall was the largest building on War God Mountain, located atop its highest peak. Inside stood a statue of the War God, and the War God himself occasionally stayed there. It was also the O'Brien Family's residence on War God Mountain. Of course, only exceptionally gifted O'Brien Family disciples would be brought there; otherwise, even Emperor Joanne of the empire was not qualified to live there.

Julie was inside a luxurious room in the middle of War God Hall. At times she was happy, at times annoyed, and at times she paced back and forth, looking at a loss. She had remained in this state ever since the War God told her that Blumer would personally come to propose to her.

"Blumer, what tricks are you trying to play? Just wait, I'll make you pay for it."

Julie muttered to herself, but her heart was sweet.

Julie had been valued by her family since childhood, and she had spent most of her time training. What woman did not long for love? She, too, hoped for a man who would cherish her.

Blumer had always trained diligently on War God Mountain and had always taken his elder brother as his goal. Though he liked Julie, he had never shown it too openly. First, his strength had been insufficient. Second, he understood that the War God would not agree.

War God Hall had already gathered many people. The weakest among them were ninth-rank experts, and there were even dozens of Saint-level experts rarely seen in ordinary times. Nearly all the War God's direct disciples and several registered disciples had come.

Amid everyone's anticipation, Blumer arrived. Olivier and numerous attendants accompanied him.

Today, Blumer wore a black noble's formal suit, handsome and elegant. Likewise, Olivier and the others wore formal attire, forming a stark contrast with the warriors of War God Mountain.

"Fane, has everything been arranged?"

Olivier asked, pulling Fane aside.

"I've already had someone bring Julie to War God Hall."

Fane replied with a smile.

Many matters had been arranged by Olivier. On a whim, he had decided to help Blumer organize the wedding, and naturally, it had to be something special.

Olivier gestured for Blumer to head into War God Hall.

They had chosen War God Hall because both of them were disciples of the War God. Under the War God's witness, it held extraordinary significance for them.

The attendants in formal attire had already been led into War God Hall ahead of time and stood in two rows. Blumer appeared at one end, while Julie stood at the other.

Step by step, Blumer walked toward Julie, holding a red flower resembling a rose. He offered it to her and dropped to one knee.

"Julie, from the first time I saw you, I fell deeply in love with you... Julie, marry me."

Blumer confessed sincerely, recounting every little moment they had shared. His sweet words left Julie dizzy with happiness. Her earlier thoughts of making him pay had been thrown beyond the clouds, and she agreed with a blush.

Blumer took out a ring set with a glittering ruby. Dense fire elemental energy flowed within it, making it incredibly precious. To a fire-element mage, it was simply priceless.

Olivier had obtained this ring after robbing a Saint-level Flame Dragon. Originally, he had planned to save it for Sophie.

The moment Julie put it on, she immediately understood its effect. It could at least halve her casting time, and it was so beautiful.

Julie possessed many magical items, but this ring was definitely one of her finest pieces of equipment.

"Legend says this ring was a gift from a divine-level expert to his beloved ten thousand years ago. It is one of the three gifts I am giving you today."

Seeing Julie's moved expression, Blumer spoke again at just the right moment.

Julie was moved once more. She threw her arms around Blumer, and the two embraced deeply.

In truth, no one knew the ring's origin. Who could know what had happened ten thousand years ago?

"Blumer, where are your other two gifts?"

After the pair had embraced for a long time, someone grew impatient. Whether out of envy or jealousy, they interrupted the warm scene.

Blumer gazed tenderly at Julie for a moment, then gave a mysterious smile.

"Everyone, I will give Julie the remaining two gifts privately."

With that, he grabbed Julie's hand and ran out of War God Hall.

Olivier left behind the numerous betrothal gifts he had brought and departed War God Mountain as well.

That night, outside Red Flame City, the grandest fireworks display in history was set off. According to witnesses, the words "Julie, I love you" appeared in the sky amid the fireworks.

"Julie, do you like it? This is the second gift I'm giving you."

As the fireworks bloomed, Blumer asked Julie from somewhere nearby.

"I like it." Julie leaned against Blumer's shoulder, watching the sky full of fireworks. "But Blumer, what is the third gift you're giving me?"

Julie looked at Blumer. She truly could not imagine what sort of gift it would be.

"Do you want to know?"

"Yes."

Blumer gazed at Julie while she waited for him to take out his third gift. She had been very satisfied with the first two.

"This third gift is also the most important one. It is right before your eyes."

"Before my eyes? Where is it? Why can't I see it?" Julie looked ahead but saw nothing. "You dare fool me? I'll make you pay."

Julie made as if to hit Blumer, but he caught her hand.

"Silly girl, my third gift is me. I'm giving myself to you. Isn't that the best gift?"

Blumer looked at Julie lovingly.

"You're awful. Who wants you?"

Julie instantly understood, replying shyly.

Blumer said nothing. Looking at his incomparably beautiful fiancée, he leaned in and kissed her.

The two did not appear again until the next day.

O'Brien Imperial Palace

"The ancestor is marrying Imperial Sister Julie to Blumer."

Emperor Joanne had received the news rather late. Although Julie was his cousin, once she had gone to War God Mountain, even as emperor, he had no authority over her.

This news was good for the empire. It would bring the Achisoren Family and the imperial family even closer. However, it did not offer him much personal benefit. Still, he no longer needed to consider how to win over the Achisoren Family.

Before long, news of Blumer and Julie's marriage spread throughout the imperial capital. Blumer also began inviting friends and relatives to attend the wedding and making arrangements for it. The number of visitors to the mansion also increased.

Many people had been wondering how to establish ties with the Achisoren Family. This was a perfect opportunity, and naturally they would not miss it.

However, these matters did not disrupt Olivier's life. He remained as he always had been.

The wedding day soon arrived.

The Achisoren Family had originally been a fallen family with few members. Adding Blumer's fellow disciples still did not make for many people, but there were countless uninvited guests. In the end, the two brothers decided that only families with Saint-level experts would receive invitations. Even so, there were still quite a few guests.

With more people came more matters to handle. Fortunately, Sherlock was there as steward, and everything was taken care of properly.

Early in the morning, Blumer went to War God Mountain to fetch his bride.

Only Blumer and Olivier went to receive her. Olivier rode Simba, while Blumer rode a Saint-level Golden Dragon.

This Saint-level Golden Dragon, named Tesman, had been specially captured by Olivier in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Only after Olivier used both threats and inducements did it sign a master-servant contract with Blumer.

Julie had a Phoenix said to possess Phoenix bloodline, while Blumer had a Saint-level Golden Dragon. Dragon and phoenix together brought auspicious fortune.

On their return, they flew directly from War God Mountain to Archisoren Duke Mansion atop Saint-level magical beasts.

Blumer and Julie, dressed in wedding attire, respectively rode the Golden Dragon and the Phoenix at the front. Olivier rode Simba, while the Saint-level experts of War God Mountain flew behind them. They traveled slowly enough for ordinary people to see clearly.

The War God had instructed his disciples to cooperate with the wedding, which was why the Saint-level experts of War God Mountain were so accommodating.

"Mom, come look! So many people are flying in the sky!"

"Ah, so many Saint-level experts—and a Golden Dragon and a Phoenix!"

Saint-level experts were not uncommon in Red Flame City, but so many Saint-level experts and Saint-level magical beasts traveling together so slowly had never appeared before.

In the end, all the Saint-level experts landed before Archisoren Duke Mansion.

Olivier acted as an elder brother and father figure, while Fane represented the War God. They served as the elders of both sides and witnessed Blumer and Julie's wedding.

Although the War God valued this wedding, he did not appear in person as a divine-level expert.

The Achisoren Family welcomed its true mistress in name.