The Protagonists of Romance Fantasy Novels Have Escaped

178 – 178. Sweet Journey (Complete)

After the grand wedding came to a close,

A beautiful saintess with flowing pink hair offered her congratulations.

“Congratulations on your marriage. I’ll bless you so that your sweet love lasts forever.”

“Thank you.”

The monster’s demise coincided with the loss of the ‘Saint’s Miracle.’

Moreover, with the end of the era of the One True God, even the divine power vanished.

Miraculous abilities no longer exist.

The Second Saint, Beatrice, had fallen to the status of an ordinary girl.

Even if she poured her heart and soul into bestowing blessings, no special fortune would arise. Yet, Edanant expressed his gratitude with a faint smile at Beatrice’s blessing.

“I’m sorry, I stole your thunder.”

“Huh?”

“The Saint’s party should also meet a happy ending now. Everyone’s reached marriageable age, after all.”

“I, I have talked about it before….”

Hadn’t they stirred the entire continent with a joint wedding alongside three beautiful representatives from the Empire and the Holy Kingdom?

A splendid precedent had been set.

Now it was time for the Saint and her four lovers to hold a joint wedding.

“But… it seems difficult for now.”

“Why?”

The hero’s tale of the Saint’s party should have concluded with the defeat of the Demon King.

The end of the world.

If only that damned calamity hadn’t occurred, Beatrice and her lovers would have embraced a happy ending.

Edanant felt perplexed at Beatrice’s intention to postpone the happy ending, as he believed that the journey of the Saint’s party had come to an end with the world’s conclusion.

“I’m planning to return to the Holy Kingdom.”

“…What?”

The upper echelons had collapsed, and the believers were rampaging, plunging into a state of total chaos.

The One True God had vanished.

The Holy Kingdom, which had relied on the existence of the One True God, was destined to fall.

Beatrice’s response, indicating her intention to step into the thorny path of distrust and contempt, left him bewildered. Surely, all manner of humiliation and hardship awaited her in the Holy Kingdom.

“Even though the One True God has departed, the believers of the Holy Kingdom are still strong. I believe we need a new faith to unite the masses for the peace of this world.”

“……”

What absurd thoughts was she entertaining?

He let out a heavy sigh while looking at Beatrice.

“I have a mountain of questions, but I won’t ask them.”

“Okay.”

“I truly believe in you all. Once was enough to doubt the Saintess Party.”

“Thank you, Ethan.”

There was a terrible misunderstanding that the Saintess Party, which had set out to stop the encroaching gray that threatened to engulf the world, was staging a ‘Love Escape Play.’

It would remain a dark history for a lifetime.

Every time I recalled that moment, my face would flush with embarrassment.

“Are you leaving already?”

“There’s no point in dragging out goodbyes.”

As the Saintess’s lover and her knight, he would surely continue the journey to the end.

While I looked at Maximilian, whose stoic face remained unchanged even as he announced our inevitable parting, I extended my hand to share a friendly handshake.

“This is a wedding gift. Rest assured, I collected it all without missing a single one. When I threatened them with the hilt of my sword, the wedding guests opened their pockets willingly.”

“…….”

“No need to say thank you. It was something I had to do.”

“Uh, yeah….”

It seemed a mischievous misunderstanding had occurred.

Maximilian presented a large wooden box, bigger than his own torso.

It was a wedding gift box.

It wasn’t heavy, as it was filled with checks issued by the Imperial Bank.

As I received the gift box unexpectedly, a wave of bewilderment washed over me. Beatrice, who had been watching the scene from the side, burst into laughter and praised the antics of the Hohenberg brothers.

“Of course, the wedding gift is important, but… I want to shake hands with my brother before parting. If you don’t want to, that’s fine.”

“No, it’s fine.”

There was no need for awkward farewells between brothers.

Yeah,

A handshake would be enough.

We clasped hands and shook them, our wrists swaying together.

“I’ll visit often. This isn’t a complete farewell.”

“Of course.”

“I hope you have beautiful brides and a happy married life, Ethan.”

“Thank you, Beatrice.”

As I took a step forward, Beatrice, moving closer, lifted her heels to kiss my cheek, wishing me happiness and well-being.

Smooch-.

A soft touch and warm warmth were conveyed.

* * *

Farewells always come unexpectedly.

Watching the backs of my comrades departing for the Kingdom of Seonghwang, I recalled an old saying.

“Are you okay, my husband?”

“Of course. It’s just a short separation. We will meet again soon.”

Wasn’t this the legendary saint party that defeated the Demon King and eradicated the Demon King’s forces? They would surely achieve remarkable heroic tales not just in the Kingdom of Seonghwang, but wherever they went.

I chose to believe.

Because they are precious comrades.

It was enough to pray for the success of those comrades who chose a new adventure. I erased my anxiety as I recalled the backs of my comrades who had vanished right after the wedding.

“While watching Mila and Liza enter, holding the hand of His Majesty… and facing Jeblinne, who entered alongside Seonghwang, the events of the past flowed through my mind like a lantern’s glow.”

“Ha ha, I felt the same.”

Marriage is a sacred ceremony welcoming a lifelong partner.

As I faced the three beautiful brides waiting at the end of the virgin road, adorned with red roses, white bellflowers, and yellow goldenrod, the past quickly flashed before me.

The disappearance of the protagonists of the romantic fantasy.

The world that unfolded from that starting point after the conclusion.

To say it wasn’t difficult would be a lie. It was a continuous pain, like stepping barefoot on a thorny path. Just recalling the situation back then was enough to make my head spin.

“I’ve had a lot of hardships during that time. I was constantly pushed and pulled in every direction.”

“I know. How could I not?”

“Thank you for always being by my side. I wanted to say this to Mila first.”

“Yeah.”

I reached out my hand.

Then the new bride smiled shyly and grasped my hand.

“Congratulations on your marriage!”

“Sniff sniff! Finally, Her Highness Rudmila is getting married…!”

As soon as I stepped out of the bride’s waiting room, where I had briefly stopped after the wedding, I met the gazes of countless guests waiting in the hall.

It wasn’t just nobles and clergy.

The aides serving Rudmila were, of course, present as well.

Hadn’t they always endured the long, long hysteria of an old maid? Rudmila’s aides shed hot tears as they applauded.

“Did you wait long? It took a while to welcome the guests from the distant Kingdom of Seonghwang.”

“The Ruinons have all gone back. It’s time for a nap now.”

Jeblinne and Elizabeta, now dressed in pure white ceremonial robes and gowns, approached.

Perhaps weary from constantly attending to the guests gathered from across the continent, shadows were evident on their snow-white faces.

“Ugh! To see my daughters in their wedding dresses! I can die now without any regrets!”

“Congratulations on your marriage, Saint Jeblinne.”

Barbarosa, with a fierce expression, was moved to tears, his face flushed red.

In contrast, Boern offered his congratulations with his usual gentle smile.

Thank you for entrusting me with your daughters.

He bowed his head in gratitude to his fathers-in-law, who had spared no effort in making the wedding splendid.

“Ethan.”

“Father.”

After greeting his fathers-in-law, he exchanged words with his father last.

Following that, Ludmila, Jeblinne, and Elizabeta politely greeted their father-in-law.

“Congratulations on your marriage, Ethan. You have welcomed beautiful brides.”

“And you, Father, have gained stunning daughters-in-law of unparalleled beauty. This must surely be a momentous occasion for the Hoenberk family.”

“Haha, you are right.”

“Damn it, your brother should hurry up and get married too.”

Maximilian had left for the Kingdom of Seonghwang with his companions. Hearing that his son, who had returned from his journey, was embarking on a new adventure, his father wore a complex expression.

Those who must leave surely have complicated feelings.

But the role of waiting endlessly for someone who has departed is even sadder.

Turning his steps to comfort his father, who had to bear the weight of sorrow and longing time and again, he thought of the joint wedding ceremony held in the Valteria Empire’s cathedral, which would conclude as the newlyweds set off on their honeymoon.

“Ethan, Ethan! Over here! Hurry!”

“Got it.”

Rue shouted, waving her tiny palms excitedly.

The white swan carriage came into view.

Adorned with dazzling platinum and jewels, the carriage would swiftly and safely take the newlyweds to a splendid destination after today’s wedding.

“Let’s first head to the southern lands filled with emerald seas and beautiful islands.”

“It wouldn’t be right for the unmarried princess to make a unilateral decision! We agreed to draw lots right after the wedding!”

“I don’t care about the destination; I just want to rest for now.”

The red dragon and the white dragon began to growl and fight each other.

Meanwhile, the platinum princess, perhaps unwilling to get caught up in the fierce psychological battle, rested her head on my knee and sprawled out in her seat.

“Everyone can go, can’t they? There’s more than enough time to enjoy life now.”

The era of Yuilshin has come to a close.

As a result, the end of the world, which had threatened the present, has also come to an end.

The main characters of the story, who had escaped without a word, did not return, did they? Unfortunately, they left immediately after returning to embark on a new journey.

The lingering sense of unease had finally subsided.

Now, I can rest my mind.

As I cradled the cute fairy in my arms, I asked for the top priority travel destination for a honeymoon trip.

Beyond the window, the breathtaking scenery of the fluttering feathers was watched in awe, as if by a magical being. The fairy, with a tone of wonder, replied, “Shall we go to the candy city filled with sugar canes and fields?”

The main characters of the story have escaped (complete).