Chapter 459
The player Alexandria was replaced by the Eternal Blue Sky player.
– Why are you Enen’s Blessed? You have my stigmata and divine artifact, don’t you? Shouldn’t I be your blessed one?
‘Being called Blessed is just like getting a medal. Besides, the only place that has the concept of Blessed is the Dawn Sect, so how can one get Blessed from there?’
As soon as the Eternal Blue Sky showed up and learned that I had been canonized as a Blessed by the Dawn Sect, they started their dazzling whining. It was quite a display, but I tried my best to respond sincerely.
I could feel a hint of sorrow in their voice. It wasn’t the usual boredom-driven teasing; they were genuinely hurt and upset.
But I’ve been a follower of the Dawn Sect from the beginning! What’s so strange about a follower being Blessed by the Dawn Sect?
– It’s dangerous to call it a medal! I only have the stigmata and divine artifact with me. If Enen gives me a medal too, I’ll lean towards Enen!
The Eternal Blue Sky, practically throwing a tantrum like an upset five-year-old lying on the toy aisle floor of a department store, was truly a sight to behold.
It’s quite a turn from the grand ancient god vibe I felt when I first saw them; with time, that grandeur is shifting to something more pitiful. What has happened to make them into this sad being during their time dwelling within the World Tree (expected promotion)?
– Can’t you refuse to be Blessed? There are many other kids with Enen, but I’m the only one for you…
In an instant, the Margrave of Barandi popped up in my mind, but I quickly brushed it away.
We all know that fellow is a fashionable priest, and the Eternal Blue Sky knows that too. Barandi itself would know as well. Mentioning Barandi in this situation would only make the Eternal Blue Sky’s fury intensify.
‘I’ll transfer the energy of the divine artifact to the World Tree within this week, so please calm down.’
With those words, the Eternal Blue Sky fell silent. I meant that I was parting ways with them, not in a dismissive way, but I was saying I would assist the tree that the Eternal Blue Sky inhabits in evolving into the World Tree.
– …Really?
‘Really.’
Transferring the energy of the divine artifact to the preliminary World Tree had already been agreed upon with the Eternal Blue Sky. It’s just that we hadn’t pinpointed the exact timing.
Normally, I couldn’t leave because I was stationed at the Academy, and these days, I had been enjoying my newlywed life. Because of that, the Eternal Blue Sky had been waiting patiently for that day to come. I couldn’t risk ruining my mood by pushing them too hard; after all, once I set a date!
In that situation, to put a time limit on it with my own words this week? The Eternal Blue Sky’s sorrow would disappear in an instant.
‘By the weekend at the latest.’
– Got it! I’ll be waiting!
The previously damp voice brightened to a lively and cheerful one.
What a pitiful sight it is for a god who doesn’t receive any worship…
I hesitantly imposed a time frame of this week, but I really did plan to visit the Species Protection Zone soon. The New Year had come, so wasn’t it time to at least greet Trixie’s grandma?
However, Trixie, considering that I’m in my honeymoon phase, suggested going next month.
“This weekend, right?”
“Yeah. I could go right away, but Trixie has work at the Magic Tower.”
With me casually mentioning that I wanted to go, Trixie couldn’t hide her excitement.
Who wouldn’t want to visit their future grandma if their fiancé was the one suggesting it? Unless Trixie and her grandma had a terrible relationship, the two luckily have a dear and affectionate bond.
“I’m free this weekend too, but you don’t have to worry about squeezing in time.”
“Visiting my wife’s family isn’t a burden. Even if I’m busy, I should be the first to go.”
“Uh, I see…”
Trixie’s ears perked up at my firm response.
Naturally, Trixie must want to see her grandma even more than I do. Of course, Trixie, who can cast teleportation magic freely, had gone a few times alone since last year’s school trip, but going alone and going with her husband-to-be is entirely different.
In fact, other family members attended the wedding last year, so Trixie’s grandma is the only one I still haven’t greeted this year. Without saying a word, it must not have sat well with Trixie.
So, now is the time. If I have to go there anyway, then it’s best to go quickly.
“And let’s ask how the wedding ceremony will go. If grandma finds it inconvenient to come, we should go there.”
Trixie and I are scheduled to be married in the second half of this year. Since it’s the wedding of her only grandchild, her grandma should definitely be in attendance. However, if she’s reluctant to leave the Species Protection Zone, we can consider holding the ceremony within it.
The only problem would be that holding the wedding within the zone means it’s hard for human guests to attend—
‘If necessary, we can have two ceremonies.’
One wedding with humans and one with elves. Just like that, I can manage.
It’s not like I’m short on funds, so what’s a double wedding?
*
After finishing dinner and attempting to play with the fairies, I received a message from Trixie.
“Is it this weekend?”
– Yes. I plan to go around lunchtime.
That’s great news, filled with joy.
‘Definitely took after her.’
Seeing Trixie’s animated face flapping her ears fills me with joy, reminiscent of a younger Ariadne.
How could she resemble her mother this much? Despite having the blood of a son-in-law mixed in, finding it hard to see any trace of it.
‘This weekend, huh.’
Just a few hours ago, I recalled what the Eternal Blue Sky mentioned.
– A precious guest will arrive this week. A welcomed guest for both the World Tree and you.
What a precious and welcomed guest it is! My beloved granddaughter and the son-in-law who resurrected the World Tree. What more happiness could there be?
“Growing older means my sleep has been cut back. How is my heart racing with such news?”
– I thought if I visited without notice, it would surprise you too much.
I lightly threw a joke, and Trixie smiled and played along.
Before I knew it, laughter escaped my lips. Since Ariadne left home, there’s been no one to exchange jokes with. To the other elves, I am their elder, and to the fairies, I’m just a caretaker aunt.
– Oh, grandma.
While Trixie was chuckling with me, she suddenly had an epiphany and spoke again.
– I think we’ll also talk about the wedding when we visit.
With that, my smiling face froze.
‘Wedding?’
I wasn’t surprised that Trixie was getting married. Since she introduced her lover last year as her fiancé, I’d been bracing myself for it. I also understood she was old enough to marry by human standards.
Though still, at 120, imagining an elf wedding makes me flinch; wielding human standards on a child raised in their world is a bit unfair.
Still, my body stiffened for another reason.
‘I didn’t even see my daughter’s wedding.’
It’s a surprise to see her granddaughter’s wedding when I couldn’t witness my only daughter’s or her childbirth. I was ambushed by the shock of witnessing something so monumental.
I feared whether a good-for-nothing mother and grandma like me deserved that happiness.
– Grandma?
“Oh, I’m sorry. I was just surprised that such a young child is getting married…”
I quickly broke my silence, noticing Trixie’s confused head tilt. I couldn’t appear gloomy in front of my granddaughter who brought such joyful news.
– Among elves, it’s young, but it’s an age where it’s fine to marry in human society.
“I know, of course. It’s just my old-fashioned way of thinking that made me a little surprised.”
I said with a forced smile towards Trixie, who was a bit pouty.
Yes, Trixie’s wedding is a joyous event. It’s something I should celebrate more than anyone and genuinely smile for.
So I need to set aside my fears for a moment. If it’s a problem only I have, I can just wait until I find answers myself, but I can’t ignore Trixie’s wedding since I’m her only remaining blood relative.
‘I’ll have to do at least three servings on my own.’
Thinking about the share of my departed daughter and son-in-law, I realized I needed to act as the three of us.
‘…Or maybe four servings?’
Now that I think about it, if he were still alive, he’d be doting on his granddaughter, so it’d be four.
Everyone left me behind, so it seems I’ll be the only one left to struggle.
As I looked forward to the weekend, my heart raced each day.
I might have overdone it a bit with the branch trimming due to my excitement, but the Eternal Blue Sky didn’t scold me. They simply remarked how well I was doing today.
Indeed, as someone who aided in the resurrection of the World Tree, they are a kind being. From now on, I should take even more care in trimming the branches.
“Elves, I’ve brought what you asked for.”
While I was cleaning up the fallen branches and leaves with a sacred heart, Clarice arrived with a handful of various ingredients.
Just glancing at them, they were top-notch items. With ingredients this good, the final dish should also be excellent.
“You did a great job. You keep the change.”
“The remaining money is more than what you spent on me?”
“Since I made an oldie run errands, it’s only fair to accept that much.”
“Oh, thank you. I will gladly accept it.”
Clarice, who was looking around, bowed her head cautiously to express her gratitude.
“Instead, I’ll do the cooking. I think I need to do that to feel better about it.”
Saying that, she headed inside with the ingredients. She moved so quickly and decisively that I couldn’t even stop her.
‘What do I do now?’
That’s a tricky situation. I want to serve a home-cooked meal to Trixie and her fiancé, but if Clarice substitutes, the meaning gets diminished.
However, Clarice’s stubbornness is substantial, so I either need to let her cook herself or get the money back…
‘Should I put her to sleep with magic?’
In that instant, that thought crossed my mind but I quickly shook my head. Forcing to put a child who voluntarily helps me to sleep is unfair.
Plus, from Clarice’s perspective, Trixie is the daughter of her friend. With the news that her friend’s little girl is coming, she would naturally want to prepare a home-cooked meal for her.
‘Guess there’s no option.’
It seems my only option is to get involved in a supporting role.
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