《Binary Soul》Chapter 20 - Culture shock isn't a big deal now, but it used to be life threatening
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> Ellie PoV
"Me and Ellie here."
My heart leaps up to my throat.
What?
When did this happen!?
I want to ask, but words don't come out!
"WHAT? When did this happen!?"
Thanks old man!
I owe you one!
I'll even forgive that desperate face you're making!
"You see, I found and saved this girl in the forest. She was so grateful she immediately proposed.
It felt like fate so I accepted."
Ah the old priest is at a loss.
Only stupid noises like 'eh' and 'wha' come out.
I stiffly look back at Kira.
"Th-that... When did I propose?"
"My, did you already forget how magnificently you proposed?"
I definitely don't remember doing something like that!
"It was such a wonderful form, I could tell you practiced!"
Does she mean the dogeza?
"You even did it three times in a row!"
It's definitely the dogeza.
"It's the same as saying 'Become my sun and marry me'!"
Mmm, Kira certainly is as brilliant and warm as the sun...
Wait now's not the time for that!
"And when you said you'll take responsibility I fell for you right away!"
Geh, I did say that, didn't I?
"Kyaa, just thinking about it makes me weak in the knees!"
"Hey K-K-Kira! S-stop fidgeting like that!"
Uuu, the warm and fluffy is rubbing against my back.
But, right now, I will not panic.
I must act like an adventurer worthy of being Kira's disciple.
I take being a disciple very seriously.
Therefore, I must be calm.
Ooooooooohm.
Ooooooooohm.
Ooooooooohm.
Fuuuuuu.
Okay, now let's assess the situation.
First, I arrived here.
Then, I met Kira.
I accidentally proposed without knowing.
Kira accepted.
We came here, the truth is revealed.
And here we are.
Looking at it, there's really only one, simple question.
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I had found the answer before I even realized.
I just needed the question.
"KIRESSARA MIL QUASSE!"
The priest shouted out, after finally regaining his senses.
He's leaning forward in an accusing manner over his desk.
"Have you completely lost your marbles?!"
What a rude Baldie.
The old me would already be crushing his windpipe.
But, the me right now knows true serenity.
It is right here, by Kira's side.
"You two wanting marriage... it's unprecedented!"
"But father, are there any actual problems here?"
"Problems? Well... that is... huh?"
Oh, his anger went out like a candle in a windstorm.
Kira, good job!
"There's no laws against it..."
He mumbles something and sits down again, clearly thinking it through.
After a while, he looks at us again.
"It's not illegal and the citizens will accept it. Hell, some of them might follow suit.
I mean, it's Runetap after all. Next to a dragon taking a dump on the fort, this sort of thing is nothing."
He chuckles and gives a nod.
"As a Bishop of Enuri, I have no objections."
Baldie, good job!
"However!"
Oh, he wasn't done.
His face is awfully serious.
"As a Father, I want each of you to promise me something."
Uwah, serious-faced Baldie is intense!
What's this unexpected power up?
Is this the rumored Dad Mode?
"Kiressara! I want to see my grandchildren!
I'm not asking for the impossible, just adopt one after the ceremony.
A girl! A cute one that will giggle and call me 'grandpa' with a squeal!"
Geh!
This Baldie made some outrageous demand after all!
"Yes! Leave it to me!"
Immediate reply.
Kira's beaming smile says she's looking forward to it.
I'm a bit uneasy though.
"Ellie! Make my daughter happy!"
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That's it?
"What are you saying?
I'll do that with or without your permission!
You damned Baldie!"
"B-b-baldie?"
Why is his face cramping up?
"Haaah..."
Kira sighed behind me.
Did I make a blunder?
{Ellie, you have to show respect to your bride's father. So don't call him Baldie.}
I see, I made a blunder.
Nano's right, that was bad of me.
I have to treat Bal- I mean, Esteemed Father, better.
At least this time the uproar ended without someone breaking an arm.
Let's call it a win for the new me.
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