~Special Side Story 13~
Epilogue
Not long after that.
Khalid lowered his head slowly.
“…….”
He saw a little circle holding onto his pant leg.
Ah. Not a circle—hands.
“…….”
“Au?”
“Uu?”
Their eyes met.
Khalid’s long fingers twitched.
Courage… was needed.
He awkwardly lifted the baby.
At first, he grabbed just by the clothes, dangling them, but then remembered how Rubian did it and adjusted his hold.
Even holding both twins at once, they felt as light as feathers.
“Kyaau!”
“……If you want to say something, express it clearly. Don’t mumble.”
“Ubububu?”
“Ha…….”
No conversation was happening.
‘Ah, of course.’
He must have been a bit flustered.
“Buu!”
At that moment, the toddlers, who had been smiling moments ago, began whining.
The warm little bundles tried to slip like liquid from his arms.
Khalid held them tightly again, but the twins pouted their lips in protest.
“Ppu!”
“What am I supposed to do?”
Honestly, that pouty expression…
…was kind of cute.
‘Pursing their lips… did they pick up Rubian’s habit?’
That’s probably why it seemed even cuter.
Of course, learning Rubian’s habits made sense.
‘Every time he comes to the castle, he monopolizes Rubian.’
A wave of emotion surged.
“Four hours and twenty-three minutes.”
“Uwa?”
“Don’t play dumb. That’s how much time Rubian spent on you today.”
“……Uu?”
“That’s enough time for a meal with me, tea, and two more walks…… ha.”
Khalid suddenly lowered his head in self-reproach.
“What am I doing?”
Being jealous of babies.
“When your fear and burden fade! You can think about it again then!”
Sorry, Rubian……
‘Of course, you’re right too.’
Honestly, watching the babies fully in your arms stirred an unavoidable twinge of jealousy…
But he couldn’t say it.
Being jealous even of the babies would make him seem… really weird. He might even run away in shock.
“Still, well.”
He suddenly chuckled. Pressing his soft nose lightly, the babies tried to grab his fingers.
“I’ll forgive you because you made Rubian smile.”
The babies giggled.
In that laughter, Khalid felt a strange sense of peace.
Rubian still worried whether his childhood wounds lingered even after his memory returned.
But those memories could no longer harm his life.
‘Well, maybe this isn’t so bad.’
The comfort and warmth from innocent little beings—new, but not unpleasant.
“But stop eating Rubian’s hair.”
“Uu!”
“Are you talking back right now?”
Khalid felt a strange sense of déjà vu.
No time-travel device had been used, yet it felt… like he’d glimpsed a scene from the future.
Epilogue 2
Ding!
Void
Check shoes, suit color, hair half-up style.
Void
No, fully up?
Void
Two handkerchiefs. Ah, first take Liam to the wedding venue in the morning…
Void
Ceremonial sword, congratulatory speech, a little sadness, a little regret… should I just lock Khalid in his room?
Mom ❤️
Void, I told you not to use the message box as a notepad.
Void
Mother… my heart feels so empty.
Void
Our youngest is getting married.
Mom ❤️
I know, it makes me restless too~
Liam
Mother.
Mom ❤️
Hmm?
Liam
Please allow me to decide—I will follow anything.
Mom ❤️
Hmm, really?
Dad
Please. Stop conspiring suspiciously.
Grandfather
Son, nice to see you writing messages properly ^^ Our little one really matched sizes, I hear ^^
Dad
Yes, quite clever for whose daughter she is.
Mom ❤️
Huh? Then why are there still typos in private messages to me?
Dad
Actually, right now I’m… typing.
Liam
Everyone, tomorrow I—
Dad
No carts allowed in the venue, Liam.
Liam
Then how do I set off the bomb?
Liam
Fireworks.
Void
Brother… changing your mind in a hurry leaves a record…
Dad
No carts, no bombs.
Liam
Tch. In this critical moment when Khalid is snatching the youngest fairy… so weak, Father.
Grandfather
^^ Well done, eldest son ^^
Dad
Enough, everyone go to sleep. I’m going to bed.
Mom ❤️
Huh? You left so much alcohol out, and now you say that?
Mom ❤️
Ah, well, can’t help it.
Mom ❤️
I’ll take care~ already tears forming~
Dad
I didn’t cry.
On a clear, bright autumn day.
A historic wedding took place, one that would be remembered in the empire’s history.
A beautifully perfect couple.
Two people who had been together since childhood, finally uniting, causing the entire continent to buzz. People said there had never been such a perfect match.
Of course…
‘Oh no. I’m so nervous… what if I fall? Should I just teleport in?’
‘I want to go on the honeymoon soon.’
Each had slightly different thoughts about the ceremony.
But there were a few points everyone watched closely.
The groom and bride’s handsome, beautiful, cute, and gallant appearances went without saying.
“Oh my… Duke Zebert is looking at the sky again? He’s not crying, right?”
“No way. He’s the war hero, after all.”
“Ah, the Duchess has joined in.”
The northern duke’s constantly changing expressions were a spectacle. The duchess comforting him was tender and heartwarming.
Of course, some openly cried.
Balrog Zebert had already soaked fifteen handkerchiefs.
“Huhuhu… sniff sniff.”
Void, standing beside him, smiled politely.
“Grandfather said, ‘A pleasure to meet you after so long, Marquis Averich.’”
“Ah, Duke Balrog… lost his words……”
“Sniff… it’s finally time to take the little one off my waist, it’s… so sad……”
“Sir?”
“Sniff… Grandfather, too sad!”
Void hugged Balrog, comforting him.
“The princess’s surroundings are always lively.”
“Hah, Emperor!”
“It’s a thrill that sweeps away boredom.”
With the Emperor and Crown Prince present, the ceremony became even more vibrant.
“But… with the princess married, I fear future exciting content will decrease.”
Leicht, dressed elegantly, chuckled.
“Impossible, Father. Those two are always surrounded by incidents.”
“I see. They haven’t gone on their honeymoon yet, right?”
The Emperor, satisfied by the strong scent of dopamine, glanced at his son.
“By the way, Leicht.”
“Yes?”
“Did you use the silver chloride? You hurried through the portal to the palace back then. Luckily, there were special reserves at the palace……”
“Ah……”
Leicht smiled gently.
“Yes, well.”
The real person it was meant for didn’t get it, and probably never will.
“It was used well, Father.”
Based on that, Liam and the pharmacology professors were studying a new drug—so it had meaning.
Even if an incident like the Ice Lake happened again, it would now be fine.
‘So Rubian, enjoy yourself anywhere you like.’
The venue buzzed with people.
Academy professors, Arcadian mages, Casalia royals—all connected to Rubian.
Leicht marveled.
“Truly… even opening the round table wouldn’t gather this many. Amazing, Rubian.”
Then someone with glasses approached.
“Why so wistful? I’ll give you another chance. Here’s the bomb you ordered……”
“No bombs, Lord Liam. I never ordered that.”
“Tch.”
“By the way, when will you report the new magical beast traps? And the health drink using magical beast byproducts……”
Liam eagerly grabbed Leicht’s hand.
“Did I mention? I like it.”
“……?”
“Beasts, I mean.”
“Haha. Step back a little, will you? Misunderstandings…”
Bang! Bang!
Fireworks exploded and beautiful music played.
The real wedding began!
Rubian looked up at the blue sky, feeling unusually refreshed despite the earlier nervousness. Her excitement for a new beginning pulsed through her.
“Miss, it’s time to get ready!”
Rubian, guided by maids, stood at the wedding road.
A long—or short—path lay ahead.
She tightly held Khalid’s hand beside her.
“Khal, it feels strange, right?”
“A little.”
“This is our new starting point!”
He squeezed her hand more firmly. Rubian winked.
“Just trust me and follow, okay?”
“……Together.”
“…….”
“Together, relying on each other, let’s go.”
“Ah.”
Now she even said “rely on each other”?
Rubian giggled, covering her mouth.
She turned her gaze forward. Sapphire-like eyes sparkled as she looked at the path ahead.
What adventures awaited in this new journey?
What kind of people would they become at the end of it?
“Then, Rubian, are you ready?”
Khalid, dressed magnificently, looked down at Rubian gently. She smiled brightly, and his tear point curved upward in happiness.
Fireworks, music, and cheers exploded everywhere!
Loved ones lined both sides of the path, softly pushing them forward.
A new chapter in their lives had begun!
<…The Youngest Hides a Lot…>
Special Side Story Complete
