The marriage ceremony between the families of Monchy and Camelon will take place on one of Astrid's properties in the capital. A royal garden motif will be used for the wedding, featuring hanging floral decorations and a lavish outdoor flower arch in the center where the couple will exchange wedding vows.

Allies in politics and close friends of the family were present. In an effort to hide the Duchess incident at the Carlyle palace, the upcoming wedding of the two Marquis families were covered by the media for more than a month. Even the noble ladies who attended the tea party were made to sign a non-disclosure agreement, so that it could be held in absolute secrecy. A noble will incur Duke Sebastian Astrid's wrath and things will not turn out good for them if they share information about that incident.

As soon as the Royal Duke and Duchess Astrid arrived, the guests bowed down their heads and greeted with a ceremonial bow. They were then ushered to the royal seats and while waiting for the ceremony to start, their vassals started to pay their greetings. A familiar guest went down on his knees and greeted the couple wearing a humble demeanor.

"I greet his Majesties, the Duke and Duchess of Astrid. Your faithful subject is present to pledge his undying devotion."

"You may rise, little Marquis." Sebastian gave Simon a stern response and his glare sent a threatening message to his General Knights.

Rachel conveyed that it's okay by squeezing Sebastian's hand after she had seen his reaction. She then smiled at Simon and kept rubbing her husband's hands to make him feel better.

"Sir Simon, how are you? It seems like a long time has passed since I last heard from you," Rachel says in a friendly manner to ease his anxiety.

"I am well Your Majesty, thank you for paying attention to this humble subject. My only wish is to see you well and safe."

Simon politely replied and turn his attention to Sebastian. "Your Majesty Duke, may I ask for your permission to speak with you privately? I have an important matter to discuss."

Rachel encourages Sebastian to nod even though he furrows his brow in displeasure. He then gets to his feet and kisses Rachel on the temple. "I'll be back shortly."

"Follow me." Sebastian commanded and the two men left the wedding reception.

Before the two men started talking, Sebastian set a soundproof barrier in the study of the manor.

"Speak." Sebastian commanded while he sat back comfortably behind the desk.

The journal was set atop the table, and Simon remarked, "I believe this will aid in your search for the Dark Master Sorcerer. When I was a child, my aunt practiced dark magic. I think she was also the late Duchess' apprentice."

Sebastian sneers as he studies the little Marquis. He nevertheless removed the journal and put it in his magical pocket. He then taps his finger while continue looking at the man who has unrequited love with his wife.

"What can you gain from giving me this information?"

"Your Majesty, I have nothing to gain. I...I only wish for the Duchess to be safe. I learned that the Duchess life was in danger, and I only want to help in finding the perpetrator."

"Little Marquis, do you realize that discussing my wife's incident in public could ruin your family? I will not hesitate to remove the Leyns' noble status but since my wife regards your family well, I will let it pass but only this once." Sebastian issued a serious warning not to meddle with his wife's private affairs.

Simon stood up and knelt down in front of the Duke. "Your Majesty, I dare not endanger the life of the Duchess. I will only address this topic with you, I vow on my life. If I offended you, would you please punish this mere subject?"

"Just this once, little Marquis. Mind your words. You may leave."

Simon remained in place rather than getting up. "Your Majesty, I humbly beg your help to safeguard the Duchess life. The Duchess is...she doesn't deserve to be harmed." A tear streamed down Simon's face as he begged for the safety of his unrequited love.

"Hah! You are bold little Marquis. My wife's matter is my sole responsibility. Any insignificant being that hurts my wife will be subject to the wrath of the Guardian."

"Then, Your Majesty, I will leave in peace. I will dedicate my life to serve the Astrid Dukedom. My utmost gratitude for your benevolence." Simon bowed down and left the room with a satisfied look on his face.

When Simon left, Sebastian scoffs in annoyance. His little wife is surrounded by a lot of bees. It doesn't matter if they didn't receive her affection, they are just happy to see her doing well.

'I'd like to slit all their necks, so they won't be able to see my beautiful wife,' but then he realized how fortunate he is to have his wife's affection. His annoyance cooled down and smiled foolishly as he recalled how Rachel returned his affections.

Sebastian's mood improved, and he left the study to join his wife at the wedding reception.

***

Lady Louie Camelon appears breathtakingly gorgeous as she makes her way down the aisle. Her wedding dress' off-shoulder style highlighted her natural curves, making Luther blush. Rachel wiped away a tear of joy as she gazed at her brother and sister-in-law. Right in front of her eyes, her brother's happy ending is taking place.

Sebastian wiped his wife's tears with his handkerchief. Seeing her cry made him feel uncomfortable. He'd rather not witness her sadness.

Rachel held his hand and kiss it tenderly. "Husband, thank you so much. It's a tear of happiness."

He let out a sigh of relief and gave his wife a warm embrace. The displays of adoration from their masters left their vassals speechless. The Duke places his wife on a pedestal, thus going forward, they must give Marquis Henry Monchy more support than ever before.

After their wedding vows, the newlyweds paid their respects to the Royal Ducal couple. Louie kissed the back hand of the Duchess as a gesture of her gratitude.

"Your Majesty, we are indebted to your kindness for allowing us to wed here in your property." Louie shed a tear to thank the Duchess Astrid.

"As long as you're both happy. That's the most important." Rachel tenderly pats her sister-in-law.

While Luther shyly gives his thanks to his brother-in-law. Sebastian simply nodded and sent them away so that the party could begin.

"The little fool has been finally tamed." Sebastian murmur but Rachel clearly heard and pinched him around the waist.

The wedding reception went very well, and both families were overjoyed. Rachel leaned her head in her husband's arms as the royal couple danced. She was enjoying their intimacy when she caught a glimpse behind Sebastian and noticed a strange figure staring straight into her eyes.

A beautiful being that looks as though it doesn't belong in their world, with silver hair and bright golden eyes. Rachel suddenly experienced shivers at the back of her neck, those eyes which held familiarity made her so uncomfortable. She shuddered as the unknown man keeps on staring at her.

"Wife? Rachel? Is everything alright?"

Sebastian turned around to check where his wife is staring that she didn't hear his call. He wrinkles his brow in curiosity, but the people behind him were their vassals, nothing unusual, and there was no sense of magic in the vicinity.

"Yes, I'm fine husband nothing to worry about me. There was a guest standing there that I thought it look familiar. My husband has a lot of vassals, I must have forgotten their faces."

"Hm, what does it look like?"

"Well, he seems to be in your age range and has long silver hair and golden eyes. Do you know that person?"

Sebastian frowned deeply and looks at the direction again where Rachel saw that person.

"Wife, we don't have a vassal who has silver hair." Sebastian's voice contained a hint of sharpness.

"Oh, maybe I was just mistaken. Then don't mind it husband, the person was long gone."

Sebastian motioned his General knights to search the area to look for that person who has the guts to stare at his wife.