Epilogue: The Radiant Light Knight and the Lunar Ice Knight
IN a small church somewhere on the outskirts of Neue Milchstrasse, a wedding took place.
The church door creaked open, revealing the newly wedded couple.
The groom was Sternchen von Quelle, otherwise known as the Radiant Light Knight. Quelle was one of the surnames given to members of the royal family upon abdication of their title. Despite the change in last name, his presence was no less imposing, further enhanced by the ceremonial knight uniform adorning his slender body.
The bride was Bernstein von Eisberk, or the Lunar Ice Knight. Her blue hair cascaded over her white dress, shining like the night sky. The guests gasped in awe at her unusually feminine attire. Bernstein was the kingdom’s first female knight, the one who had laid the foundation for the establishment of a female knights order. Many young girls gazed at her with admiration in their eyes.
A crowd of people had gathered next to the church steps to celebrate the marriage: knights, blue fanners, even members of Eisberk’s Cavalry Brigade. The stoic, black-haired man at the forefront of the latter was apparently their leader. Even the fierce all-women cavalry unit had decked out for the occasion.
Also present was Grand Mage Zanto von Marmore, his blueish purple robes marking his status. Standing beside him was Princess Marlena von Milchstrasse, her long, golden hair swaying in the breeze. Zanto looked deathly pale and shivered when Marlena linked her arm through his. He appeared nervous about his escort duties.
Bernstein grinned, tossing her bouquet. It landed right in Marlena’s hands. “You’re up next!” resounded Bernstein’s voice. Marlena smiled while Zanto’s face turned pink.
Green-haired Kraut von Wurzel threw a purple, heart-shaped petal the couple’s way, cuing a shower of flowers to rain down upon their heads.
Uniformed knights split into even rows on either side, forming an arch with their upheld sabers. The newlyweds walked down the pathway, a blue amber ring on each of their clasped hands.