Chapter 789: Side Story 4. Endless Journey - 70
Initially, their plan was to make a ring and then have their registry marriage. Maybe took a cruise for a short honeymoon before returning to the research center.
But everything changed except for the ring-making. Before heading to Lucre to commission wedding rings as well as buy an engagement ring, Asa took Julia to the Iron Village--which looked nothing like iron. It was the area at the foot of Ishtera Hill where beautiful houses with gardens could be seen among nice facilities.
"Why does it name that, then?" Julia asked curiously.
"All of the buildings here are connected to a bunker inside the hill--in case dungeon break and stuff happens," Asa explained, which made Julia widen her eyes. With a soft chuckle, Asa continued. "But the real reason is because this is where the clan’s household members live--you know; the management of Iron Shield."
"O-oh?"
It was once again dawn on Julia that she was marrying a young master from an Old House. They headed to the biggest house there, and were greeted by an old man built like a bear that Asa called Grandpa Senan. People quickly gathered, including the Chief of Staff and his wife who even Julia knew from her childhood: Rina Solstice.
It was surprise upon surprise, but thankfully, Julia had exhausted her fluster meter by meeting her benefactors--ahem, future fathers--so she could face anything calmly from then on.
She also wisely decided to not listen to how much her rings cost so she wouldn’t have to freak out about the number. That being said, she couldn’t help staring at the ring on her finger afterward--the engagement ring.
She wasn’t an accessory girlie, but even she thought it was beautiful. Well, she did choose it herself; something with a small jewel that wouldn’t look too much even when being worn at their workplace. What she loved was the band though, which made it seem like an intricate flower crown was circling her finger.
It was fortunate that she didn’t know what kind of gem it was and how expensive that small cut was.
But Asa would never tell her, because he was afraid Julia wouldn’t want to wear it if she knew. He enjoyed seeing her glancing at the ring every now and then throughout their date around Lucre, giggling inwardly every time he caught her doing so.