
The food was cooked, everyone sat at the table. Reynald and Lacheln sat next to each other. Lacheln's mother, who was curious, asked, "But Lacheln ... Why is your movement still as usual?"
Reynald and Lacheln put on plain faces and were confused.
Reynald and Lacheln's ignorant face confused and astonished the people at the dinner table, except Ruhi.
"A-anu .. You guys did it last night, right ...?" ask Lacheln's mother.
Reynald and Lacheln turned their faces away, then nodded their heads timidly at the same time.
"Do what ...?" ask Lacheln's mother who was already very curious. It would be a lie if the people at the dinner table weren't curious about what happened last night.
"Y-y-yes .. ka-we .. have not slept together .." replied Lacheln by touching the two ends of her index finger nervously and embarrassedly.
Heh? the inner selves of everyone except Reynald, Lacheln, and Ruhi.
"Ha-just sleep together?" ask Yebe in disbelief and hit the table.
Reynald and Lacheln nodded their heads. Everyone except for a pair of kasmaran and Ruhi sighed. Disappointed with the facts they just heard.
"It seems that we are too high expectations, hahaha .." said the Village Chief with a stiff laugh and then returned to disappointed mode.
Heh? the puzzled inner Reynald and Lacheln looked at everyone's expressions.
"Yes ... I don't think I'm going to be holding a grandchild anytime soon." said Ms. Lacheln holding her right cheek.
A-grandson? reynald and Lacheln's mind is getting confused.
"Hah .. when I had prepared myself to be the greatest uncle of all time .." said Fidel who twirled the soup with his spoon.
Even Fidel?! inner Reynald. He then thought about what was disappointed by the people before him.
He thought ... thought .. then looked at Lacheln's face. Lacheln, who felt herself despised by Reynald, looked back at Reynald.
"A-what's up?" ask Lacheln nervously.
Two people in love .. one room ... sleep ... OH!!!! inner Reynald was stunned, feeling very stupid for just realizing it.
Eventually she comes to her senses.The inner people except Lacheln and Ruhi.
***
After breakfast is over, everyone at the dinner table intends to continue their activities. However, Reynald suddenly asked for a moment to speak.
Everyone would have accepted Reynald's request. Everyone saw Reynald behaving a little differently than usual. The look in his eyes looked down; thinking about something really hard. Doubt felt on him, not usually Reynald show his doubts.
In the middle of Reynald who was fighting with his feelings and himself, Lacheln suddenly held his hand. Reynald jerks. He lifted his head; looked beside him. He looked at Lacheln who was smiling gently at him.
"Don't arrest yourself, you've got me, you've got us. You don't have to endure everything yourself forever." Lacheln's hand was holding Reynald's hand; stroking the hand that was being held with her thumb.
Reynald was stunned to hear that. His eyes glistened withstanding the cries. He returned Lacheln's smile, and then looked around. Everyone smiled at him with great sincerity.
"There is something I want to tell you ...."
***
Everyone was stunned to hear Reynald's confession. Shock, shaken, and hit. Especially Fidel. Fidel grasped his cutlery so tightly that it bent it. Yebe gritted her teeth in annoyance at feeling useless.
The village chief who was seated with both hands rested on a stick; looked down with mixed feelings. Ruhi who did not understand anything just looked confused and panicked at everyone with her innocent face.
Lacheln, shut up with both hands. He was devastated that he could do nothing for Reynald.
Like the greatest footballer of all time whose two legs were amputated in his golden years. The baseball player who is able to score a home run on each stroke must lose both hands, the singer with the most beautiful voice who can no longer speak. This is exactly what Reynald, a hero, lost his powers.
Amidst everyone being shaken by the fact presented by Reynald, Lacheln's mother came and hugged Reynald from behind.
Everyone, no exception Reynald, was stunned by what Lacheln's mother did.
"Do you know something that makes you special and chosen by destiny to be a Hero?"
Reynald shook his head.
"Keep your heart."
Lacheln's mother's answer left Reynald's eyes wide open.
"What's missing is just your magic, right? Your heart still remains, right? Then it's okay. You are still the Reynald we know. Even if the world shies away from you and doesn't consider you anymore, we will still accept you with all our heart. Thank you for telling us. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you ... for coming back to us."
Reynald felt his head wet, like rain was flooding him. He then took a quick glance up, and he saw the face of Mother Lacheln who was crying until sobbing.
Reynald involuntarily shed tears.
Lacheln, who saw the love of Sayan from her mother to Reynald, was ashamed. He thinks he should be in that position. It was he who was supposed to bring Reynald to life, to be where Reynald leaned. However, he was also pleased with what he was seeing right now.
He knew, that what his mother was saying at this time, part of it was what he wanted to convey to the person he loved first.
Lacheln's mother let go of her embrace, She then wiped her tears and held onto Lacheln's shoulder. Racheln held her mother's hand. He stood up and whispered, "Thank you, Mom." Lacheln's mother replied with a nod and a smile.
Lacheln replaced her mother and hugged Reynald from behind.
"Next time .. I'm the first one to do this. Sorry ... because it can't be your place to lean from all your fatigue." Lacheln's hug grew stronger.
"Master Reynald!" fidel stood up from his chair. "I-I promised to protect and follow you for the rest of my life! So, no need to worry about you being unable to use magic anymore! There's no need .. There's nothing you need to worry about!" fidel shouted his vow with both eyes closed facing upwards.
"Yes! I swear, that I'll be your patron too!" yell out Yebe who did the same.
Reynald smiled at hearing that.
"Son Reynald, as NIA (Mother Lacheln) said, you will always be welcome in this village. Even so, for the sake of your safety and those you love, information about this you cannot tell everyone. Let the people closest to you know, do you understand?" the Village Chief.
"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Cake."
The Village Chief replied with a smile.
***
Reynald and Lacheln have spread their wedding invitations. The two had also been sanctioned by Nia and the Village Chief who became representatives of Lacheln's father.
Those invited were Die Acht Viende, the Kings of the Victorian Alliance, the Royal Highnesses of the Victorian Alliance, and some of Reynald's acquaintances such as Shelna, Felipe, and Gulnan.
"Hoho, I never thought Reynald would take action so soon!" said King Orgulla sitting on his throne; read the invitation sent by Reynald. "Did my little princess not hurt a hat-bakk!!"
Isadora quickly threw her shoes at her father who had not finished his sentence. "God knows me and Reynald are best friends. SA-HA-BATS! Reynald's happiness is my happiness too! Understood?!"
"Ba-alright ... I understand .." said the fallen King Orgulla.
Reynald, congratulations! Although this is a little hurt-no-no, I can't say anything like that. In essence, congratulations ... congratulations .. Inner Isadora who then felt his chest tight and began to cry.
King Orgulla who knew the taste of his daughter, came to the princess only wayangnya. He then embraced Isadora and became the resting place of Isadora who wept loudly.
Elsewhere, King Calma and Queen Cleo smiled happily at the invitation sent by Reynald. Queen Cleo quickly ordered her subordinates to search for the best present in the kingdom. The same thing was done by King Calma.
King Erdovarte who was already in his twilight and had been through a lot in a short time, smiled gently as he read the invitation sent by Reynald.
"I didn't think such a day would come. The day I get to watch my son get married." King Erdovarte wiped his tears. "Now, what gift should I give you?"
The wedding day arrived. In the middle of the riverbank with a gazebo, Reynald stood together with a religious expert who was referred to as Saint/Pendeta.
"It's an honor for me to be a priest who marries a Hero" said the pastor, whose hair was white.
"No, it is my honor to be married directly to the High Priest" Reynald replied in response to the Priest's praise.
The priest who will marry Reynald is the Supreme Priest. The Supreme Priest is the most respected and highest-ranking priest. His speech was like a law and a commandment which if he denied or did not obey it, then the person was immediately branded as sinful.
The High Priest is not a nickname, but a position. Those who become the High Priest have the same rights as a king in each kingdom. Which means, wherever he is, he is king in the country/kingdom.
When Reynald was talking to the High Priest, he was approached by Fidel. Fidel said that the entourage of King Erdovarte had arrived. Reynald, along with the High Priest and Fidel, walked in to welcome the arrival of King Erdovarte.
The new King Erdovarte got off the horse-drawn carriage along with Bestruger and Luria, immediately accosted by Reynald.
"Your Majesty, welcome and thank you for taking the time. So do you, Bestruger, Luria" Reynald said bowing.
Bestruger and Luria replied with a smile.
"It doesn't need to be that formal. Your position is now higher than mine. In addition, it is an honor to be invited directly by you and also ... Supreme Priest, haven't seen each other in a long time." King Erdovarte embraced the Supreme Priestess.
"King Erdovarte, how many years have we not met. Thank goodness we are still given time to meet, hahaha."
Bestruger and Luria immediately knelt down when they realized that the figure was beside Reynald.
"I apologize for our discourtesy, Supreme Pastor," said Bestruger and Luria together.
The Supreme Priestess released her embrace. "Oh, you must be Prince Bestruger and Princess Luria. Time goes by very quickly, yes."
"It's an honor for us to be recognized by you" said Bestruger, who was still kneeling.
"Mr Reynald" whispered Fidel, who whispered of the coming of King Orgulla.
"I understand" Reynald replied. "Priest Master, Your Majesty, I'll excuse you first. I have a guest to welcome."
"We understand" said King Erdovarte, smiling.
Reynald hurriedly walked towards the spot indicated by Fidel. The guest in question was the Strongest King, Orgulla. He got off his chariot and walked with his beloved daughter Isadora.
"Your Majesty, thank you for coming!" reynald said with a bow.
"Relys!" king Orgulla hugged Reynald. "It's good to see you get a soul mate! But, as a Hero whose standing is higher than a king .. having a concubine is a lumr-bakk thing!"
Isadora kicked her father's waist until the kretek's voice rang out loud. King Orgulla fell.
"I'm sorry for my father's disrespect, Reynald. Oh yes, congratulations on your marriage" said Isadora who came with a very beautiful appearance.
Just having a brief conversation with Isadora and King Orgulla, a noise suddenly sounded. "Fidel?" ask Reynald.
"Sorry, Mr. Reynald. I did not see his arrival. King Calma came from the sky in a chariot .. horse ...?" said a confused Fidel.
"He did use a horse carriage, but his 'horse' was different. His horse is Griffin" said King Orgulla, who stroked his waist.
"Oh, so yeah. Then please excuse me."
King Orgulla and Isadora smiled and nodded. Reynald left in front of the two along with Fidel.
"Reynald's! I thought I was going to be late, thank God the show hasn't started yet" said King Calma who had just spoken to the Village Chief.
"You could have, Your Majesty. If you hadn't come yet, then the show would have been my retreat, Your Majesty!"
"Haha! Could have been you! Oh yeah, it's an array-gift"
Drek! Drek! Drek!
The sound of simultaneous footsteps rang out from a distance.
Queen Cleo came with over 100 people with her. With eighteen men to her who were sitting gracefully and eighteen more people palanquinizing the gift to be given to Reynald. The striking arrival of Queen Cleo took the center of everyone's attention, not least the kings and the High Priestess.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry! The show's about to start, we can be late if you walk as slow as a turtle!" said Queen Cleo who then smiled arrogantly full of confidence.
"Okay, Your Highness Cleo!" answer the soldiers.
Ahaha ... as always, he is always the most striking .. Reynald's inner self with a stiff laugh.
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