In the royal palace, Saryll hummed as she made her way to Alea's room. Behind her was Abelis, who had a perpetually changing face of anxiety, excitement, and calm. While he was not as close to his daughter as he would've liked, there was not a doubt that she was his most prized jewel. It was a life-changing day for his daughter, and his anxiety was going through the roof. There were so many things that could go wrong, and if not for Earl's identity and close relationship with his family, there was no chance that he would've had a chance with Alea. But that was precisely why Earl was the only candidate he had accepted to be Alea's husband.
On the other hand, Saryll was perfectly calm on the surface. She and Earl shared a special relationship, and they were as close as can be. However, deep down, she felt a heavy sense of guilt. This was her daughter's man she had a secret relationship with, and everything would crumble down for Alea the moment their secret was exposed. Yet, she knew that Earl was an excellent man at the same time. He had the looks, skills, and manners that she absolutely approved of.
'It's better for Alea that I know Earl this well.'
'If it's some random noble, what would I do if he turned out to be some evil bastard?'
Saryll unconsciously took a glance at Abelis.
They arrived before Alea's bedroom.
"Stay outside. It's a private girl to girl talk."
"Yes, I will guard this door with my life!"
"Good, Abelis."
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In the room, Alea was being dressed by several maids. They were doing the finishing touches to her make-up.
At a glance, Saryll had to praise herself for giving birth to such a beautiful elf.
Alea's already flawless face was taken to the next level with make-up applied to it. Her icy blue hair was braided with a single twist in the back. A silver princess crown was seated at the top of her head. Various ornaments hung down her long ears. They glittered and sparkled like stars of the night sky. Her face was alluring to the point where it was capable of smiting any man with a single glance. She was breathtakingly attractive.
Her dress was constructed in a conserved manner, with her skirt reaching down to her ankle. It was primarily white and occasionally highlighted with colours of green. The rest of her outfit with decorated with jewellery from head to toe. She was topped with a gem necklace, a silver armband, and a silver anklet. This attire radiated an aura of noble and grace.
"Wow~ What a hottie~!" Saryll praised.
"What are you doing here so early in the day?"
"What? I can't be excited for my daughter's important day?" The mother elf hugged her daughter from behind.
In return, Alea touched Saryll's hand and closed her eyes.
"I'm really excited too, mom."
"Heh, why can't you be this cute all the time?"
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While the royal family was starting with their day, Earl was in a similar situation with Lily and Aria touching up his appearance.
"You look very dashing, Master," Aria commented with a slight blush on her face.
"Right, super handsome!" Lily followed up with her approval by flashing a toothy grin.
"You girls look incredible too."
He pervertedly groped their asses through their skirt.
"Such a bad liar. We're dressed like this every day." The dark elf chuckled, lightly punching Earl's arm.
"It's true, though."
"Whatever." The girls faked a pout.
"Can I get a kiss?" Earl asked as he adjusted his bowtie in the mirror. While his eyes lingered on his dashing reflection, they suddenly widened as Lily and Aria exchanged eye contacts before simultaneously leaning to kiss Earl on both cheeks.
"Only on the cheeks. It's the Princess's special day, after all, so you should keep your eyes on her, Master." Lily explained.
"My girls are so considerate. Fine, if you say so."
Following that, the two maids brought Earl to Ari.
Ari chose to wear her mage robe to the event, which gave her a more formal vibe. In the eyes of Earl, she was more beautiful in a different way.
Her alluring face full of mature charm was invincible to the flow of time while her dark hair was tied into a neat bun, revealing the slightest glimpse of her pale neck.
Her eyes were vibrant and endlessly deep as if spells were embedded into them. Her lips were a rich colour of pink like petals of sakura in full bloom.
Her voluptuous body was hidden under her robe, but the sheer size of her peaks could not be covered.
"Mom, you look beautiful today."
"Thank you, fufu. You look very charming today, Earl." She caressed Earl's face lovingly as she spoke. "Shall we take a picture?"
Ari held a magic crystal in her hand.
As there was magic to record memories in this world, there was naturally magic to capture the current moment.
The family gathered before one of Ari's bookshelves and got into position. Earl and Ari stood side by side in the middle, with Lily and Aria next to them.
The picture appeared as a holographic image above the magic crystal once it was taken.
"What a lovely picture."
"Right?"
"We think it's wonderful too!"
Ari smiled and summoned a large picture frame. The picture frame appeared to be a magical device as the magic crystal was automatically sucked in. A few seconds later, the picture that was just taken appeared in the picture frame.
"Lily, can you go hang this outside in the hall?"
"Gladly, Madam!"
"We will leave once Lily returns."
Now, they were ready to leave for the ceremony.