359 A Sudden Elf Appeared
“Princess, we really need to get some elves here to help with the research.” A dwarf came running up to me and asked. It had been a week since my graduation, and now we were currently preparing for another event. My wedding. However, this one was to be held in the center of the city. After talking with everyone, we decided to hold a grand wedding with all wives and husband at the same time. I was to wear a black wedding gown because I was to be the groom of this wedding. Everyone was marrying into my family which would give them all the last name Cyrilia.
“After my coronation ceremony, I will send word to the elven kingdom and see if I can speak with Runa. But right now I have too much going on to be leaving the kingdom. So it will take some time before….” My voice got caught in my throat when I heard a voice coming from behind me.
“Are you talking about me?” The familiar voice was something I had not heard in many, many years, so when I turned and saw an older, more beautiful Runa standing there with a smile on her face, I could help but be surprised.
“Runa!? Why are you here?” I yelled out. Runa, on the other hand, puffed out her cheeks and started to complain.
“You know, Faith! You should have contacted me more! You sent me like one letter, and after that, I heard nothing from you. If I had not heard wind of all your achievements over the past few years, I would have thought that you were ignoring me! I, your true best friend, Runa! Ouch!” Runa yelled out as she turned her head and looked at Jen with an aggrieved look. “Ahh! the bookworm from the library! The cursed wit…. Ouch!”
“When did an elf like you get to yell so much?” Jen asked with a snort. I guess these two had a history that I did not know about.
“You two know each other?” I asked.
“Little long ears here used to run around the academy when she was bored. She would sneak in and then enter the library, taking books off the shelves reading three pages, and tossing them on the floor!” Jen complained with a snort.
“Ouch! Wait, why are you hitting me, Faith!?” Runa had tears in her eyes as she looked at me with an aggrieved expression.
“Don’t mess with books!” I yelled.
“I was only seven at the time! Leave me alone!” Runa pouted her lower lip as she rubbed her head, causing me to chuckle.
“Alright. Now that that is solved, why are you here?” I asked, trying to get back on track.
“Oh, right! Why did you not send me a wedding invite? And you are also about to become queen! How can you leave out your number one best frie…. Ouch! Jen, you damned cursed witch, stop hitting me!”
“Who is Faith’s number one best friend!? Hmmmm? Sorry, but I have known her much, much longer than you!” Jen snorted. I chuckled as I reached up and fixed Runa’s hair and said: “Sorry, I figured it would be weird to suddenly get a message from someone who you haven’t talked to in a long time. I’m sorry.”
“Even if it has been a long time, we are still friends! Do not leave me out of the loop. But now that I am here, I will attend both ceremonies. Anyway, who is the lucky guy marrying you?” Runa asked with eyes sparking with curiosity.
“Ummm… Three girls, one guy.” I said softly.
“Huh? Wait? Say that again. I do not think I heard it.” Runa cupped her ear as she moved closer to me. I could hear Jen laughing, causing me to blush.
“Three girls and one man. Adel, Sophie, and Iena. And Diablo. Two are my summons, while the other two are my closest friends since I was young.” I explained. I couldn’t help but blush hearing my own words. After all, I, of all people, was getting married and to four people at that!
“I see…. So Faith has really grown up…. Way too much! Just casually marrying four people all at the same time while I am still looking for that perfect som…. Why, hello, handsome!” Runa suddenly ran by me, causing me to turn around, only for my face to turn black as Runa began hopping around Diablo.
“Runa….” I called out. But she did not seem to hear me as she began rambling.
“I like chilled grapes during the summer, and long walks through the forest. I also like big strong, handsome men like you. Hehe… Look at me blushing away. What’s your name handso…. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! My ear, you are going to pull it off!” Runa cried out after I grabbed her ear and dragged her away from Diablo.
“That is my fiance!” I yelled, causing Runa to freeze and suddenly prostrate herself in front of me. “I am so sorry! I saw a handsome man and wanted to get to know him bett….” Runa suddenly paused as her eyes lit up, and she shot to her feet and grabbed my hands as she said: “Wait, I know! You can marry me too, then I can be with… Ouch!”
“Wishful thinking, you damn elf!” I yelled out.
“I was just kidding!” Runa pursed her lips. She then snuck a peek at Diablo before turning back to me and asking: “Does he have any brothers?”
“Pfft! Hahahahaha!” I couldn’t hold my laughter in any longer as I laughed out loud. Runa was really all over the place.
“You have not changed at all since you were younger. Anyway, I came here to lead her to you. I need to head back to the academy.” Jen cut in.
“Alright, Jen, thank you. Don’t work too hard.” I said with a smile.
“I never do!” Jen waved and smiled back as she headed off to the academy.