Chapter 320
Viviana clapped her hands while wearing white gloves that reached up to her elbows, signaling everyone to focus.
The little guests held their breath in anticipation, their feet swinging with excitement. The warriors’ boisterous laughter and the pianist’s melody ceased. Only the intermittent chirping of birds carried messages of peace.
“We shall now begin the ceremony. It is an honor to be present at the beginning of this beautiful couple’s journey.”
“The honor is ours as well!”
“Philea, congratulations on becoming a member of the tribe!”
“Does that mean you’re all part of Bariel’s family now? Congratulations!”
When the warriors raised their glasses, Beric joined in by lifting his own. Viviana tilted her glass in agreement, while Ian handed a glass to the small guest seated beside him, filling it to the brim with milk that the child liked.
“Special congratulations to the warriors who have joined us, and particularly to Philea’s beautiful son. Philea and Nersarn, please make your vows of destiny before all present.”
At Viviana’s gesture, the pianist rolled up his sleeves and began pressing warm notes. Whistles and exclamations erupted from all around.