Side Story Chapter 51 - Tea Party (1)

I suppose youre going to gather the fragments now.

The Psychic Medium didnt understand what the Martial King meant by gathering the fragments. She asked.Honey? What does that mean?

The Psychic Mediums eye was restricted to the Tower. Her eye originated from the blessing of the young Shaohao Jintian, and it was closely related to the system. Her near-omniscience didnt apply to the stars, who were located outside of the Tower.

She had been wondering what needed to be done to complete her husbands soul, so she couldnt help but be curious about what the Martial King was suddenly talking about. Yeon-woo and Edoras wedding was coming up soon too. Yeon-woo was going to be a newlywed, so it didnt make sense he was leaving home! Then, Psychic Medium closed her mouth when she realized Yeon-woos perception of time was very different from theirs.

Emperors were freed from the limits of time and space, and they were the only unique versions of themselves anywhere. Yeon-woo might be here now, but the Black King could be looking elsewhere. The world they lived in was only a dream that Black King was dreaming of. It wasnt strange for him to be looking down on the world from a third-party perspective, or an omniscient viewpoint. And most likely

Hes already examining all the worldlines and their respective eras.

The fact that Yeon-woo was only able to bring Tigris fragment so far could only mean one thing.

The stars must be hiding in a third zone that even the Black King couldnt sense.

The Heavenly Demon and the Black King were omniscient, and there was a place they couldnt see? Did such a place really exist? The existence of multiple worldlines, parallel universes, and multiverses was already hard to fathom for the Psychic Medium. But she had no choice but to accept them since they were really happening. It almost meant Yeon-woo had to take action himself to find the hidden stars.

Another adventure The Psychic Medium bit her lower lip. Why couldnt this child rest in peace and happiness? He was probably already exhausted mentally, so she felt apologetic at the way he was stepping up for his teacher. However, she was also eternally grateful.

The Psychic Medium couldnt speak because she was choked up.

None of them would know even if Yeon-woos trip took a while. Since he wasnt restricted by time, he would likely return to a point when not much time had passed for the rest of them. Then, he would say it hadnt been too difficult. He would never express how hard it had been. That was just the kind of child he was.

Yeon-woo smiled faintly, reading the Psychic Mediums gaze, and nodded. He would be absent for a while to search for the stars.

When will you leave?

Well, we should have the wedding first. And I have to watch you getting beat up by Allforone.

Pulse! Veins popped on the Martial Kings forehead. Whos getting beat up by who?

Is your age already catching up to you? I didnt even say it that quietly, but you cant hear me?

What, punk?

The Martial King frowned in dissatisfaction as he looked at the smiling Yeon-woo. In the past, even if Yeon-woo acted up, he was still somewhat obedient. But now, he was treating his teacher like some neighborhood dog. If he knew Yeon-woo was this much of an impudent bastard, he wouldve taught him a lesson before he grew so strong. These were the sorrows of a teacher.

Anyway, if you make my daughter cry again, Ill crush both your legs to bits. Understood?

Yeon-woo smiled at the Martial Kings warning. Obviously.

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The Tower was a place where efficiency and practicality were most prioritized, so the customs of the One-horned tribe were similar to that. The traditional wedding ritual was shortened as much as possible, and most tribe members just invited their family and friends to a banquet. That was it. In some cases, ceremonies ended with just the couple drinking water from an alcohol glass.

However, this was only something that applied to the tribe members. If the groom or bride in question was family to the king, the ceremony was vastly different. Moreover, Edora wasnt merely a princess. She was the daughter of the Psychic Medium and was considered to be the next Psychic Medium. Of course, her wedding would be conducted with all the bells and whistles.

A traditional wedding in the One-horned tribe commenced in six stages.

First, the napchae.

In the tribe, a wedding symbolized the promise between the couple, but it also symbolized the union of two families. So to demonstrate the solidarity of the families, both families took action first. The napchae was the wedding presents and proposal sent from the grooms family to the brides family.

The proposal letter would have in detail the birth date and time of the groom so his luck and fate could divination.

Then, the brides house would compare the grooms divination with the brides to see if they were compatible or not. If they were, they accepted the marriage.

Huh? Shouldnt Jeong-woo be the one to do this stuff?

The problem was that there wasnt anyone to send the proposal letter in Yeon-woos family. They couldnt exactly summon Olympus because their relationship with them was awkward and it had been a while since they had any contact.

So Kronos suggested bringing Jeong-woo, but he was immediately smacked on the back by Rhea, who said, You fool! You know how busy he is! Hes probably busy enough learning the duties of a librarian Well have him come when everything is done.

Then who?

We have someone.

Who?! H-Honey! No! Not him!

Dear. Although that child, Laplace, is quite mischievous, he wont cause mischief with something like this.

No, he definitely will!

Huhuhu! I, Laplace, am honored by your faith in me, Madam!

Kronos tore his hair out and continued to argue that it shouldnt be Laplace, but he couldnt change Rheas mind. In the end, Laplace was the one to send the proposal letter.

N-Nooo

Fortunately, Laplace was different from his usual self as he carried the chest containing the proposal letter out of the house. His trait of being a muscly skinhead didnt change, but the bunny ear headband disappeared, and he wore the traditional loose clothing of the One-horned tribe. Because he was tall and fit, he looked very reliable and imposing.

Huhuhuhu! Its very very good to wear these clothes sometimes to have a change in mood! I feel like doing the bunny breakdance in these!

If only Laplace could shut his mouth too.

Kronos covered his face and sighed, then spoke with a solemn face. Dont ever do the bunny breakdance or whatever its called.

Huhuhu. Dont worry.

Dont stray from the path on your way.

Huhu. Of course!

Dont suddenly rip your clothes off because youre excited. Dont do a random muscle show either.

Aw. Do you really think Id do that, Grandmaster?

Politely, and modestly. Dont act rambunctiously. Walk with slow but wide steps. Keep your words to a minimum, and look focused. Dont make facial expressions. And!

Huhuhu! My goodness, Grandmaster. You sure do have a lot of unnecessary concern for someone who was the king of gods.

You should know best why Im so worried. Kronos sighed even more deeply as Laplace brushed it off as a joke. Haaa! Anyway, look serious, solemn, and strict. Dont forget these three!

Yes, sir! Roger that!Laplace exaggeratedly saluted with a shout. It only made Kronos even more anxious. But what could he do? Rhea was looking at Laplace adorably. He added.Then Laplace will be on his way now! Swish!

Hey! Dont run! Kronos let out a shout as he watched Laplace run out with his hands held out to his sides like an airplane.

Second is the munmyung, the requesting of horoscopes from the brides family.

The husbands side of the procession is on his way!

Laplace carried the chest containing the proposal letter and walked past the main path in the center of the building.

If you leave today~?

When will you return~???

Who will take you~?

Away from us~?

Hm? Somethings weird. Isnt this song usually sung at funerals?

Who cares! Whats good is good! Isnt that right?

Heehee! Youre right.

Okay, then with more of a beat this time!

The one who left in the flower carriage~??

Fell asleep while leaving~ ulsoo~?

Ulsoo!

Ulsooo!

The tribe members were eager onlookers as they watched the procession of the grooms family. It was every day they got to see something like this. People gathered behind Laplaces procession and made a crowd of people.

Soon, Laplace arrived at the palace where Edora and the Martial King resided. It was a palace that only the tribal kings stayed in after the One-horned tribe came over to the Tower.

Actually, it wasnt really large enough to be called a palace. Estate would be more apt, but the decorations left by time on the building made it seem ancient and venerable, so it had a castle-like atmosphere.

Olympus the former king of gods Kronos and Rhea the youngest son between them Cha Yeon-woo the One-horned tribe the Martial King, the leader Nayu and the Psychic Medium their daughter the princess of the Cheongram family Edora please give your response to this marriage! Everyones gaze was fixed on Laplace, who raised the chest high in front of the tightly shut palace and squared his shoulders as he shouted.

The munmyung was an event where someone from the husbands side asked the brides side about the brides birth date. It was their response to the proposal letter.

The brides side would include a date in the response letter that was acceptable for the wedding ceremony and the nappa (the groom presenting the gifts) and the jeonan (the groom taking a pair of ducks to the brides house and bowing across from each other).

If the brides side opened the door wide and gave the response letter, it meant they accepted the marriage, and if the door wasnt opened, it meant the grooms side should return because they had no intention of sending their daughter away.

Of course, this was just to keep up with appearances. The talks were already complete between the families. However, opening the door right away was an act that sullied the name of the brides side, so it was customary for the grooms side to wait in front of the door for at least half a day.

Due to this, Laplace stood in front of the door for a long time. He was still acting gravely, contrary to Kronos concerns. Haha! So many people are looking at me! I love receiving peoples attentive looks! I wish this moment would last forever. Huhuhu! Although on the inside, he wasnt calm at all. Anyhow, he looked fine on the outside.

Creak! And soon, the door to the palace opened wide.