Chapter 639: The Day of Marriage 3
"For all beings under the heavens who are watching this sacred ceremony at this very moment. In a moment, we will be witnessing a historic moment—a historic moment for two human beings who will bind themselves in a sacred bond before the heavens, a bond that ties them together forever," Pope Claudius began his speech.
"A bond strengthened by their love for each other. With that love, this bond is something that can carry them through every challenge, even the toughest ones in the future, just as it already has in their past."
"They have successfully maintained their love all this time despite the tough challenges and circumstances. Even when we thought that what they did was impossible, they still carried on until this point. From them, we can learn an important lesson, that the feeling of love is not just a mere emotion. It is a force that can help any of us overcome the tests and obstacles of life." Pope Claudius then slightly paused as he swept his gaze across the mass.
"Now, at this moment, we will witness the union of these two human beings, a union that will make them officially one family, not only under mundane laws, but also before the heavens. They will become a pair of husband and wife."
"Aldrey Flamecrest and Irene Rivas," Pope Claudius said as he looked at Aldrey and Irene with a smile.
"Are you ready to build your new relationship status, Aldrey Flamecrest?" he asked as he looked at Aldrey.
"I’ve been more than ready for a long time, Your Holiness," Aldrey answered with a joking tone, which made those who heard it chuckle softly.
The Pope smiled at this and turned to look at Irene.
"Are you ready to build your new relationship status, Irene Rivas?" he asked the same question, which Irene answered with a nod.
"I’m ready, Your Holiness," she said.
Pope Claudius nodded, but then his expression turned slightly solemn.
"With the heavens as the witness, the heavens that brought the fate of you two together, I will now begin the vow-taking procession," he said. Suddenly, a long red scarf appeared in Pope Claudius’s hand. He controlled the scarf with his energy, guiding it to drape over Aldrey and Irene’s shoulders, connecting them through the red scarf.