Chapter 458: There’s no such thing as a calm wedding day(s)
"Hurry, hurry, hurry!"
Like a military drill sergeant hounding their rookie soldiers in morning P.T. time, Arta ushered us inside hurriedly. By us, I mean me; because I was the one who, once again, needed a longer preparation time.
Thankfully though, the parade went smoothly without any accidents that might have made us late coming back to the Castle. The carriage went around the city and I was amazed at how there was no shortage of demons flanking the street. Was the Capital truly having this many citizens, or did all demons in the realm of greed come to L’Anaak Eed that day?
Whatever the case, it was amazing how many people would want to go outside, waiting in the crowds just to see us. As someone who was never good in the middle of the crowd, the prospect of doing that was horrifying. I was glad Arta hurried us that morning because I felt bad thinking about how long they had been standing and waiting on the side of the road.
Thinking about that also made it easier for me to put on a genuine smile as I waved back at them. It was the least I could do for them, who had spared their time to see me and feel happy for me.
Interestingly, the parade ended at the central plaza where the courthouse was--you know, the first time I ever addressed Greed’s citizens? It felt historic in a way, and it was also on top of the courthouse’s steps which Natha whisked me to before addressing the demons filling the plaza.
I was too overwhelmed and embarrassed to remember what Natha was saying, and because of that, I almost flinched when he suddenly introduced me--as his husband, and as the Lord Consort. The cheers from the plaza almost made me hide behind Natha, and I had to remember Eruha’s stern face to work on all the lessons I received before I could put a smile on my face.
Gosh--how could I still get this flustered about us being husbands even now?
Honestly, I still wasn’t sure how I felt about being a Lord Consort thing since I didn’t have any work or duty regarding the realm. Thankfully, all of my daily needs and allowance came from Natha’s personal coffers, so I didn’t have to feel guilty about wasting taxpayer money.
Regardless of my little fluster and fumbling back then, the parade ended nicely, and we returned to the Castle while the citizens enjoyed the festival in the plaza. But even when we were right on time, Arta hurried us so I could have the chance for a nice, warm, scented bath before getting fitted for the banquet.
It would be nice if I could take the bath together with Natha, but...I had a little bird whose developing mind needed to be protected.