Once back at the palace, the emperor took charge of preparing an honorable funeral for all those who gave their lives while fighting against the Grand Master.

All the deceased were buried in the cemetery of the Imperial Knights, where all the heroes who contributed to bringing peace and serenity within the empire rested.

A few days after the funeral, the royal family visited the cemetery with their friends to reminisce the memories they had with their deceased friends.

Standing in front of each of their graves, Arthur flashed a sad, nostalgic smile as he patted the gravestones gently.

Emery who was huddled against Elion's arms sobbed silently as she buried her face in his chest to hide her sorrowful sounds.

On these words, each person that was present there put a flower on the grave of the person who was closest to them. The sky began to rain, as if it too mourned the death of these heroes.

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Three months passed and summer finally came to invade the empire of Auvrovaria with its soft and warm rays of sunshine and its festive atmosphere. The sky was a beautiful blue while white clouds floated on it.

At the palace, the young captain of the Imperial Army and future emperor of Auvrovaria was sitting in his room, accompanied by his friends while discussing the preparations for his marriage with the young princess.

suggested the young man, very concentrated with a small notebook and a pen in his hand.

Elion affirmed, nodding his head.

complained Lucas while rubbing his aching temples.

Seeing him like that, Matthew and Eric couldn't hold back their laughter any longer which surprised the young captain.

he asked in a bored tone.

Eric replied, smiling mischievously.

Matthew teased, laughing out loud.

This remark made the young captain of the Imperial Army raise an eyebrow.

he teased back.

Roshua replied with tears in his eyes from laughing.

Indeed, Sir Carter and Azusa got married a month ago just like Eric and Mina. They had decided to organize a wedding together which made the event even more magical.

Elion added, laughing loudly.

the young man with burgundy hair asked in a bored tone.

Elion answered in an amused tone.

he added, pointing at Lucas and Eric.

With these words, the young knights burst into laughter as they continued to organize the preparations for the event.

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Azusa exclaimed excitedly.

confessed the young princess with a small smile on her lips.

The two young girls were sitting on the princess's bed, accompanied by Mina, Emery and Cecilia to, also, discuss the preparations for the wedding day.

Mina said.

Cecilia affirmed.

Azusa replied dreamily.

Emery began.

Luana asked impatiently.

The young girl heaved a long sigh before flashing them a very big smile.

she announced.

The eyes of the young girls widened in surprise before the latters started pushing small cries of joy.

congratulated the young princess, embracing her friend very tightly in her arms.

Azusa asked curiously.

Cecilia exclaimed in happiness.

Mina asked

she answered with a giggle.

Luana said softly.

At that moment, someone knocked on the bedroom's door which made the girls stop talking.

ordered the young princess.

It was Arthur who entered the room while carrying a large packet on his hands with another small one on top.

Seeing him, the young girls rose up hastily to bow to him.

he said with a very big smile.

asked the latter, curiously.

he replied with a nostalgic smile.

Hearing these words, the young girl felt tears welling up in her eyes before hugging her father very tightly.

she whispered.

he said, stroking her head affectionately.

he added.

The emperor took the small package and opened it to find inside of it a beautiful silver choker necklace with a very large blue colored gemstone in the middle, and matching earrings.

Luana gasped and lost all words when she saw those beautiful jewels.

she whispered before hugging her father again.

he replied, smiling.

she said gratefully.

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The wedding day arrived and everyone gathered at the palace. In the great hall, stood the young captain of the Imperial Army, dressed in his official outfit which was white in color and decorated with gold and silver details with a pair of black boots. His hair was very elegantly styled too.

The great hall was beautifully decorated with flowers and roses everywhere and chairs that were covered with white silk that guests sat on.

In front of the future emperor, stood Duke Lobelia who, as always, acted as an officiant. Lucas waited impatiently for his bride to come, continuing to stare at the front door.

After a few minutes of waiting, the latter was opened to let in the young bride who was accompanied by her father and little Susan who was a little bit ahead of them while carrying a small basket of rose petals that she threw on the way.

The young princess was lovely with her beautiful princess-style wedding dress with pretty silk sleeves and beautiful embroidered details on her skirt. Her hair was styled a pretty braid that was decorated with small white pearls. As for her bouquet of flowers, it consisted of red and white roses.

Looking at her closely, Arthur couldn't help but see Isadora again. Their resemblance was obvious. At that moment, Arthur had an explosion of emotions and felt tears welling up in his eyes. He wiped them off as best and as fast as he could before his daughter noticed them.

Seeing his condition, Luana gave him a reassuring smile while the latter kissed her forehead before taking her to her groom who was waiting for her impatiently. After that, he took his place next to Angus and Edgar.

The young girl stood in front of the captain of the Imperial Army with a very in-love expression on her face which the young man displayed in return while looking at her intensely.

Angus said, a very big smile on his face.

The duke turned his head towards the young man.

he asked.

he replied instantly.

With these words, Angus turned to the young bride in turn.

he asked again.

answered the latter with red cheeks.

With these words, Lucas lifted the veil of his beloved slowly before approaching her and putting a kiss on her forehead before kissing her passionately to the warm applauses of the guests and their friends.

After that, the young couple advanced towards the emperor who was waiting for them in front of the two thrones with Gardner next to him who carried a small chest which contained the emperor's crown and the empress' tiara.

Arthur declared with a very big smile under the warm applauses of the guests.

With these words, he took the crown that was in the chest and placed it on the head of the young man who had bowed before him, before doing the same with Luana by placing the pretty tiara on her head.

After that, the young couple took each other's hand before moving forward and sitting on their thrones. Lucas approached his beloved's hand to his lips before kissing its back.

exclaimed the guests out of joy.

Lucas gave his wife a loving look before whispering in her ear.

she replied with a very big smile on her lips.