When Jun asked her to sing starsong, Eda sensed it through a process even she couldn't fully understand.

Now, with her current self, she felt that she wouldn't even need a vocalizer.

During the journey in Thousand Peaks, attempting to sing starsong without a vocalizer would have likely resulted in severe vocal injuries. However, now it posed no problem at all. Closing her eyes, focusing on surrounding lumen, and singing simultaneously, Eda thought about the classmates from the Witching Tower during her witch apprentice days.

What might they be doing now? They were all either dragged into the battlefield or adopted, following their respective foster parents. After that, there was no way to know about their whereabouts. The relationships between those kids and Eda were not the best. They were initially driven by jealousy when her voice was perfectly fine, and later, fueled by the sadism typical of young children after her throat was injured. Eda briefly wondered how those former classmates would react if they saw her now.

However, contemplation about her old classmates did not last long. What captured all her senses was her prince kneeling before her, Jun.

When Jun gave the ring to Eda, proposing in that moment, she was genuinely overjoyed. So happy that she felt like shedding tears. The brief hesitation before she accepted the proposal was due to a slight sense of embarrassment and thoughts about whether she deserved such happiness.

But that hesitation didn't last long. The most significant lesson from her master: Be yourself. Eda had been vaguely grasping the concept of "being herself" since she followed Jun to the East Ocean. She simply wanted to be with the people she loved and protect them. That was all. Therefore, Eda decided to act in accordance with her master's teachings.

Gathering herself, Eda accepted Jun's ring, pouring her utmost sincerity into acknowledging his proposal. After all, that's what she had been hoping for as well.

"Yes... absolutely. I would love to."

When Jun stood before her, Eda saw it in her eyes. Fleetingly, Lumen lights behind him coalesced into flame-like forms, standing as if they were guarding him. The sight resembled the Myrian god prime, Helius, who opposed against his creator Ignis.

It could have been a mere coincidence, or perhaps Eda's brain interpreted visual information romantically. However, none of that mattered. What mattered was that Eda had accepted his proposal, and the distance between them was gradually diminishing.

Feeling as if only the two of them were left in the entire universe, Eda and Jun's breaths intertwined. The kiss was deeper and more intense than anything before. Emotions surged and exchanged like a blazing fire between their minds. As their lips parted and came together freely, in those moments of bridging the gap, Eda and Jun melted into each other even more.

Once again, their lips met. As their love deepened, the kiss became more emotionally charged. The pouring emotions between them felt like powerful waves crashing in the sea, and in the storm of emotions, the two of them felt as if they were searching for each other.

Watching the entire scene on the monitor, Remi took out a handkerchief to wipe away the last tear. She left Jun a final message:

-Hey, Jun. I'll be out sleeping elsewhere by myself, so handle things on your own. Well then, that's it. See you later.

The sound of footsteps fading away came through the earphones. Jun couldn't respond, but as a sign of gratitude, he blinked his eyes once.

Breathing deeply, Eda and Jun's lips got parted once again. Eda's gaze shifted towards the right ear of Jun, and she spoke with a smile.

"Jun, you conspired with Remi, didn't you? Remi wasn't going to meet Benzel just now; she was hiding somewhere, helping you, right? Just now, I heard Remi's voice, albeit faint, near your ear."

"Oops."

Caught. That thought briefly crossed Jun's mind. Seeing Jun's flustered expression, Eda smiled, embraced him, and whispered in his ear.

"It's okay. I'm so happy. The fact that you and Remi have gotten so close, and the fact that you both prepared all of this for me, I'm really grateful, Remi. And I love you, Jun."

Hearing those words, Jun also embraced Eda. Thump, thump. The intense, erratic beats of their hearts resonated, stimulating their entire bodies.

/

Eda and Jun clung to each other as they returned to the resort, showing a clear desire not to be apart for even a moment. Their faces were flushed, and their heavy breathing made it evident to anyone that they were both extremely turned on. However, neither Eda nor Jun cared. After all, except for them, the beach was completely empty, devoid of any other people.

Jun forcefully opened the door to his room. The reason he came to his own room was simple – it was the closest room from the resort entrance. As Eda, who was sticking closely to him, was pushed into the room along with Jun, it seemed as if an invisible hand had pushed them from behind.

The pair twirled into the not-so-spacious room like dancers. Their dance continued as they entered the room, and when Eda finally collapsed onto the bed, Jun positioned himself over her, using his arms to support his body in a plank-like posture.

The umpteenth kiss started, and when it became difficult to breathe, their lips finally parted. It was then that Eda and Jun noticed that their clothes had gradually come off.

As if sensing what was about to happen, Eda slightly turned her head, indicating uncertainty about where to direct her gaze. Jun wanted to make sure he had her permission. He wanted to confirm if she truly wanted this. If, by any chance, Eda felt frightened, Jun was willing to endure it and respect her wishes. With a trembling voice due to excitement, he began to express his intentions as calmly as possible.

"Eda, if you really want—"

However, before Jun could finish his sentence, Eda lifted herself and sealed his words with her lips. A moment later, while kissing him, Eda wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered into his ear, her voice so radically different from her usual tone, so dominantly captivating.

"Seriously, Jun, you're an expert at breaking the mood. But... I really love you including that."

Jun realized there was no need for restraint anymore.

/

The time is around 2 PM. After hastily booking a motel room in the city, catching a few hours of sleep, and having a late breakfast alone, Remi returned to the beach with a contented heart, thinking that it was about time to go back.

However, that was her miscalculation. Despite the sun displaying its presence in the sky, within the confines of the resort, the sounds of men and women still exploring each other persistently echoed. Remi blushed deeply and mumbled to herself.

"What, what is... it's not over yet? Are they crazy?"

Remi wrote a brief note saying 'Call me when it's done' and stuck it in a visible place before leaving to enjoy her time alone.

/

Upon returning from his vacation, Jun announced his marriage to Eda. Within the Lee Clan, there was no opposition to be heard. Instead, the prevailing sentiment was mostly along the lines of, "Finally, you are getting married." The Lee Clan buzzed with conversation about the news for a while.

Two women were whispering in a corner, young administrative officials close to Eda within the Lee Clan.

"I mean, clan master and lady Eda got along so well, why did they decide to get married only now?"

"I know, right? It seems like our clan master is unexpectedly timid, despite what the clan master says."

"It's not just the clan master's fault. Lady Eda is similar. If one of them had gathered the courage sooner and made a move, they could have several children by now..."

As the two women spoke in hushed tones, a deep voice interjected.

"Well, well. I understand the excitement within the clan, but let's refrain from making strange remarks."

The gazes of the two women quickly shifted. Standing there with a hearty laugh was Jun's elder brother, Zhen. He stood tall and firm.

"Ah, Lord Zhen. I apologize. We shouldn't have spoken unnecessarily..."

As the administrative officials lowered their heads and apologized, Zhen smiled, raising his hand, and said, "Haha, I understand. Frankly, I can relate. Anyway, be more careful from now on."

As Zhen walked away, the two women, who faced each other again, resumed their conversation.

"...So, when will Lord Zhen get married?"

Among the other clans of the East Ocean, some expressed concerns about Jun's marriage. There were those who harbored genuine reservations about Eda being a witch, but more prevalent were clans attempting to hinder Lee Clan's growth by any means. However, once the emperor Dan blessed the marriage with just a word, those who opposed quickly fell silent.

Late at night, Eda and Jun, clad only in bathrobes, huddled together in Jun's room, discussing the details of their wedding. Despite the lingering warmth from their recent bath, being so close might have felt too hot, but neither Eda nor Jun seemed to notice the heat. Eda, with damp hair resting on Jun's shoulder, spoke softly.

"Then, should we hold the ceremony there?"

Jun raised his hand, gently gripping her shoulder as he answered, "Yes. No matter how much I think about it, there's no better place than there. Let's have it at the New Iran, your master's home. It'll be convenient for Benzel and Bones to come there as well. Remi would like it too."

"I've always wanted to show you the sea of flowers there. Now we can go."

Jun brushed Eda's forehead and lightly kissed it, saying, "Considering this is my first time going there, I think it's fortunate. By Taiyang's mercy, and Myria neverlasting, every day since meeting you has been a blessing."

Hearing those words, Eda shivered as if ticklish and said, "Anyway, you're something else. But more importantly, how should we deal with out the wedding invitations?"

"Hmm... I'll send them to Bones, Benzel, and people from the East Ocean. You can send them to Dr. Rushell, Lamar, and the Thousand Peaks friends," Jun replied.

Eda, seemingly suggesting otherwise, shook her head and said, "No, not that. I mean the wording for the invitations. What should we write? Any good ideas?"

"Oh, that... Let's think about it a bit more; nothing immediately comes to mind."

As the night grew deeper, the next day, Jun, who had risen from the same bed as Eda, suddenly felt inspired and began writing the wording for the wedding invitations.

[Continuing from our past lives, and once again connected by Lumen. We become our true selves when we are together. Anticipating sharing the most elegant moments with each other.]

/

The wedding took place three months later. It was held at the Red's house in the New Iran solar system, always surrounded by flowers in full bloom. A stage for the wedding ceremony was set up in front of the house, constructed only enough to avoid negatively impacting the flowers, with consideration for the fact that it would need to be dismantled later.

Numerous people received their invitations and attended the wedding. From Thousand Peaks, there were Dr. Russell, Lumen Association's council president, Lamar from the Myrian Ignis Guild, and representatives from the Rodin family. From the East Ocean, the Emperor himself, along with representatives from other clans, were present.

The chairman of United Mining, Benzel, and his assistant and bodyguard, Bones, also attended. In addition, dignitaries from other star systems that had interactions with the Lee Clan were also present, making the event quite grand. The stage was built spacious enough to accommodate everyone; otherwise, it would have been difficult to host them all.

Three hours before the wedding ceremony, Jun relaxed and adjusted his attire in the groom's waiting room. He wore the traditional wedding attire of the East Ocean, adorned with red and golden patterns. Zhen was there, helping Jun with the final touches. Zhen patted his back and said,

"Jun, relax. You need to stand confidently so that Lady Eda won't feel uneasy."

"Hoo... easier said than done."

Although Jun nodded in agreement with those words, he couldn't shake off the tension. At that moment, there was a knock on the waiting room door. The Guardian waiting outside announced,

"Clan Master, His Imperial Majesty has arrived."

"Oh, please open the door quickly."

The door opened, and Dan, dressed in a modest dragon-patterned robe, walked into the groom's waiting room. Without any prompting, Jun and Zhen immediately kneeled and exclaimed,

"We greet Your Imperial Majesty!"

"Hmm, you may rise."

As Jun and Zhen stood up, Dan addressed Zhen.

"Zhen Lee. I would like to have a brief discussion with the Clan Master of the Lee. Would you mind stepping away for a moment?"

"Of course, Your Majesty."

As Zhen stepped back and walked outside, Jun relaxed the tension in his shoulders, and Dan burst into a hearty laugh, saying,

"Well, it seems you've kept our private talks even from your brother. Thanks, my friend."

"I wouldn't even tell Zhen about that. But how did you find out?"

"When you reach my level, you can guess roughly how much someone has figured out just by observing them briefly. Dealing with clans in the East Ocean that won't listen requires at least this level of skill. Oh, and it's a technique I learned from my father."

A formidable individual.

Jun shuddered inwardly, and Dan continued,

"Haha, well, let's leave the scary talk for another time since we're here to celebrate today. Congratulations on your marriage, my friend. I expected you to get married even sooner, but unfortunately, it seems I was wrong. By the way, your outfit looks great!"

While Jun and Dan were engaged in conversation, the sound of knocking on the door echoed once again.

"Your Imperial Majesty and Clan Master, the Chairman of United Mining and his assistant have arrived."

With a gesture from Dan, indicating that Jun could do as he pleased, Jun responded to the Guardian, "Please, let them in."

The door opened, revealing the faces of Jun and a spherical being. A tall and lean man with a pressed hat, the Chairman of United Mining, Benzel. Following him was Bones, clad in a United Mining military uniform, both walking in with composed manners.

Before Jun could say anything, Dan addressed Benzel first.

"Haha, and who might this be? It's my first time meeting you in person. Pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Dan Ju, the Emperor of the East Ocean."

Benzel also smiled and returned the greeting, "Oh my, it's an honor to meet you, Your Imperial Majesty. I am Richard Mars III, the current Chairman of United Mining. It's not every day we have the opportunity to meet like this. May I just briefly greet the groom and have a short conversation?"

"Of course. I'll wait outside."

As Dan left and the door closed, Benzel let out a thoughtful chuckle, extending his hand to Jun. Shaking hands, Benzel spoke.

"Well, this is our second meeting in person, isn't it? The first time was back at Ironwind when I handed you the communication encryption chip, right? Anyway, nice to see you again, my romantic rival. Congratulations on your marriage. I heard it from Remi, but I wondered when you'd finally tie the knot."

"Haha, during the adventures in Thousand Peaks, I really received a lot of help from you. I've been wanting to see you again. If you ever need assistance, feel free to contact me anytime. Oh, and how are you doing with Remi?"

"Remi and I... well. Doing better than expected, I'd say."

After a brief exchange, Benzel suggested he should leave first.

"Well, I'm supposed to have a conversation with His Imperial Majesty over there. I should head there soon. Bones, stay here and have a chat with Jun."

Then, for the first time since standing silently in the background, Bones spoke up.

"Is it okay if I don't follow you?"

"Well, do you really think that emperor would try to kill me? Have a chat with Jun after such a long time. See you."

As Benzel walked away nonchalantly, Bones, raising an eyebrow, suddenly threw a punch at Jun.

"Oof!"

Jun was surprised, unable to dodge in time, and took a punch to his side. However, it didn't hurt much, as if the force behind it was almost nonexistent. Startled, Jun blinked, and Bones burst into laughter, exclaiming,

"Ma-an, it's been a while, you noble brat. Nice to see you. I was so frustrated that I thought if I didn't give you a punch after all these years, my temper wouldn't settle. I wanted to give you a good one as soon as I saw that annoying face of yours, but unfortunately, I couldn't do that in front of your Emperor or our Chairman. So, I endured. I actually wanted to hit you harder, but considering it's your wedding day, I went easy on you."

"Uh... Right. Nice to see you too, Bones. But why so frustrated?"

Bones, looking as if he was about to explode with frustration, thumped his chest and said,

"No, you. How many years has it been since you took that witch with you? And you're only getting married now? If I were you, I would have made her my wife right away as soon as I brought her along, you idiot."

"Ah, well..."

"Forget it. You were busy reviving the clan or something like that. Anyway, congratulations on the marriage, Jun."

After that, Jun and Bones shared various stories, including many about Benzel.

"The Chairman? Oh, he's an alright guy. It's almost miraculous that such a person exists in the cunning United Mining family. My five-year term is almost over, but I'm thinking of sticking around even after that. He wants to put an end to the thuggery of United Mining, and I can't just walk away from that. And what he does isn't as frustrating as what you deal with. In many ways, he's decent."

"Hmm, it seems Benzel trusts you."

"Because I'm assisting that guy. Honestly, if it weren't for me, he would have been assassinated a long time ago. I intercept the threats approaching him, tear down the places he points out like a mad dog, so other guys get scared and stay quiet. Well... if it weren't for our Chairman, I might have been caught again after my term ended, pirating around and ended up getting executed. So, it's a win-win."

"A good team, huh?"

"Huh, you think so?"

Their conversation continued until Benzel returned and took over from Bones. After that, Lamar came to exchange greetings for a while, and as a result, the tension was completely relieved.