Chapter 1716 - 1269: Bride · Witch · Silver Lamp

"Is there a mistake? Why is the Sword Maiden giving the proposal speech?"

Felix in the front row of the audience was dumbfounded. She was quite looking forward to the scene where Ash would say sweet words, thinking it would have a sort of romantic silliness. But she didn’t expect this situation to be even more ridiculous than she imagined—Sonia proposing to Ash?

"Why shouldn’t the Sword Maiden say it?" Freyja and Siflin asked in unison.

"Because in other countries, it’s generally the man’s responsibility to take the initiative," Dedarose couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh. "And since the Sword Seat is wearing such a beautiful wedding dress, all eyes are on her now. Don’t you think she should be the one to move and surprise everyone?"

"That’s exactly why she’s initiating." Freyja said matter-of-factly, "Isn’t there a higher success rate if the heavily armed bride takes the charge?"

Felix and Dedarose were stunned. There might indeed be a chance of failure in a charge, but a proposal is a triumphant song, followed by a celebration. There’s no issue of success rate!

Though Siflin didn’t think Freyja was wrong, as she listened, she realized there was a huge gap in perception between the two sides: "Meiwa, didn’t you specifically research wedding procedures in other countries? You even designed Gerard and Selena’s wedding, which is essentially the future wedding template for us in the Kingdom of Blood Moon... didn’t you basically copy other countries’ templates directly?"

"Yes!" Freyja said, "Although mostly it’s the man proposing, it’s not like there are no regions where the woman proposes. I prefer the woman to perform this part, so that’s how I arranged it."

"But why?"

"Because I want to hold the initiative in my own hands!" Freyja replied seriously, "I don’t want to rely on the other side for my fate!"

"I really wish you could use that passion elsewhere..."

Siflin and the others’ mouths twitched. As they turned over this matter in their minds, they understood Meiwa’s little thought. Perhaps fearing Ash wouldn’t propose to her or couldn’t wait for Ash to propose, Freyja set the proposal phase for the woman, to serve as her legal basis if she couldn’t resist charging Ash in the future.

On stage, Ash also realized, that in last night’s century wedding of Gerard, it was Selena who took the initiative with her love declaration. It’s just that at that time, no one thought it was unusual. The Kingdom of Blood Moon has myriad flaws, but it unquestionably surpasses other countries in not allowing any stereotypes in its free atmosphere—everyone is seen as an individual rather than a member of some group. Therefore, irrespective of who takes the initiative, everyone finds it natural.

Only because Freyja prefers women to take the initiative, henceforth in Blood Moon, it’s the woman’s initiative as tradition.

Now, it’s a dilemma, because Freyja claimed full responsibility including the declarations, so Ash thought he’d just copy the work, not anticipating this surprise test.

A sudden, impromptu proposal... Oh no, his mind was awkwardly turning into mush... Anyway, the bride has seen it all, why not skip these tedious steps and go straight to the park, they’re bound to feel relieved too!

"Ash."

Ash looked up to see Sonia tossing the script aside. She complained, "Did you write all those words? I didn’t expect you to want to hear something so sappy from me."

"Actually—"

"But I’ve dreamt about this scene many times." The Sword Maiden’s tone carried a bit of resentment, yet her eyes were full of laughter, "I’ve always wondered how you’d propose to me, pondering through dozens of scenarios to choose the best one, waiting to see if you’d connect with me telepathically... and yet, you pushed the hardest part onto me, typical of you."

"Then let me do it."

Her hands, clad in white satin gloves, intertwined, revealing a sweet smile, her voice joyfully asking, "Last time, when you took me on a boat, you didn’t ask for my consent. Now I’m asking you, do you want to board my boat?"

Memories from Ash’s past surfaced... the first time logging into the Void Realm, the first time entering the Sea of Knowledge, the first time boating with the Sword Maiden... that was the beginning of his life as a mage, and the start of his story with the Sword Maiden.

"Sigh." Ash let out a long sigh, scratching his head, "I might as well have said it, Sonia, you imagined dozens of scenarios but only picked such a lousy one..."

Sonia got angry, "You still dare to have an opinion—"

Ash stepped forward and embraced her for a kiss. Until the Sword Maiden was slightly out of breath, he released her, softly saying, "Of course, I’d like to; it’s too late for you to change your mind now, you know."

He opened the first ring box, held Sonia’s hand, and took out the Red Tear Stone ring, placing it on her slender ring finger. This is no ordinary item; it’s also a treasure Ash discovered in his ten attempts, called the "Death Mad Profane Sword Ring," which equates to one level of Prison Wings in sword color, allowing the bearer to break through the limit of six Prison Wings, gaining the bonus of the seventh Prison Wing... even for the Divine Lord, the combat power increase from one level of Prison Wings should not be underestimated. However, Ash didn’t focus too much on it. First, this ring only works when worn by the Sword Maiden; second, it was a gift from Death Mad, with a commemorative value far exceeding practical significance.

Sonia gazed at the Red Tear Stone ring on her ring finger, her expression akin to someone who just took a big spoonful of ice cream, sweet and delightful. She suddenly realized, "Where’s your ring?"

"I didn’t prepare one," Ash blinked, "It’s fine if you’re wearing it; whether I wear one or not isn’t essential, plus..."

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