Ch.218Honeymoon (2)

In Western weddings, there’s an event involving a garter.

The Garter Removal and the Garter Toss.

The removal is when the groom uses his mouth to take off the garter ring from the bride’s leg, and the toss is when the groom throws that removed ring to his friends.

I had to do this now.

“Do we really have to do this…?”

“If you’re embarrassed, then don’t do it.”

Unlike Rustila Kersil who was blushing, Zernya von und zu Trisha Adelbein was composed. Zernya confidently said:

“Stay a virgin forever. I’ll have children for your share too.”

“W-what nonsense are you saying!”

“It’s true. With your hymen intact, you can’t have children anyway.”

Obviously, to remove the ring, the groom has to go under the bride’s skirt. This symbolizes that the bride is no longer a girl but someone’s wife. In a more sensual sense, it was like a metaphor for taking her virginity.

Rustila’s cheeks turned completely red.

“I’ll do it! I can do it too!”

“Hmm.”

Zernya let out a lazy hum.

And so the two women sat side by side in front of me.

Honestly, I’m nervous.

It seems to be because this isn’t part of Korean wedding culture. My goodness, putting my face between my wives’ legs in front of everyone. I feel like the demon inside me is stirring.

[“Do it right now, kid.”]

Not a demon but a god.

[“I’ve observed human ecology a lot, but this is the first time I’m seeing it this close through you. I could get excellent data that I’ve never had before. So hurry up and do it.”]

[— ‘God of Wisdom and Curiosity’ has donated 50000 Pron.]

Wait, why are you suddenly giving me Pron?

[“Wedding gift.”]

I sighed while holding my forehead. This is driving me crazy.

[“Kid, if you’ve picked up the pen, you should at least write a thesis, right? Hurry up. I want to see what happens next.”]

I nodded.

Embarrassment is momentary. Besides, I shouldn’t hesitate on such a good day.

In an instant, I dove under Zernya’s skirt. Startled, Zernya shrieked and curled up. She pressed down on my head.

“W-why did you come in so suddenly!”

I saw it.

Ah, the ring, of course.

It looked cute with its white lace decoration.

I bit the ring with my front teeth and pulled it. Following the rose-like fragrant scent of skin, I pulled my head out. The sound of guests whistling shook my ears.

When I held up the removed ring, cheers erupted from everywhere. Zernya’s face was completely red like a carrot. Unlike her initially composed appearance, she looked upset after actually experiencing the removal.

“Throw it! Quickly!”

The male guests shouted, stretching out their hands. Now it was time for the toss.

I threw Zernya’s ring. The garter ring flew in an arc and landed in Welton Yusoford’s hand. He grinned and removed his sunglasses.

“Lucky me.”

The garter toss is like the bride throwing her bouquet. There’s a superstition that the man who catches the ring will be the next to get married.

“N-now I throw the bouquet, right?”

Zernya stood up awkwardly and quickly changed the subject. Her embarrassment was clearly visible on her face.

“Quickly! Throw it quickly!”

Zernya threw the bouquet toward the female guests. Due to her height issue, the bouquet flew low and landed in Mezulen Hueritia’s hands.

“Oh…”

Mezulen briefly exclaimed.

“Both of you come forward!”

“You have to waltz!”

There was a custom that the man who caught the ring and the woman who caught the bouquet should dance together. At this time, it was a sort of unspoken etiquette for guests to encourage the pair.

However, a slightly amusing situation unfolded. It was because Welton and Mezulen were academy classmates and colleagues in my research lab.

“Ha, meeting someone I see every day.”

“Director Nam.”

Though not prominently featured, they occasionally argue when they meet. Originally they had no connection, but they became bickering partners in my lab.

“It would be really funny if they got married.”

If their future child asks, “How did mom and dad meet?” what would they answer? Um, we met in the research lab?

Wow, a lab couple. That’s pure romance.

“Eidel.”

What am I thinking? I still have one more wife waiting.

Rustila was waiting for me, shyly closing her legs. She mumbled with her lips. With lip gloss applied, they looked like tempting cherries. She slowly lifted her leg. Sleek curves.

“…Do it quickly.”

This time, I dove under her dress more leisurely. As I entered, Rustila gradually spread her legs. Left, right. I looked at each side to confirm the ring’s position.

The moment I bit the ring with my front teeth.

The legs that were testing the waters using the ring as bait suddenly closed. Startled like an insect trapped in a Venus flytrap, I hurriedly tried to pull my body back. Before that, Rustila wrapped her calves around my lower back and pulled me in.

I floundered like a fish caught in a trap. My breath was completely blocked.

And the next moment.

A touch felt through the skirt.

Breathing.

A seductive and rough hum penetrates my ear.

“…Caught you?”

My heart dropped with a thud.

I can’t believe it. I thought Zernya would play such a prank.

Rustila. She was a bolder woman than I thought.

“Kyaak!”

I used my wit to bite the ring and escape. The audience’s cheers were on a different level compared to Zernya’s turn. I quickly threw the removed ring toward the audience to quell the commotion.

“W-what?”

That ring was caught by Mathers Byteling. Well, all my lab friends are going to get married. It’s the prosperity of the lab.

Rustila stood up, rubbing her legs. Her dark blue pupils shook wildly. At the same time, Zernya was also shocked. She frowned and asked me:

“Hey, hey. What did you do?”

“…I wonder.”

I wiped my mouth. Well, it’s probably better if only the parties involved know.

Zernya trembled and glared at Rustila.

“Y-you naughty girl. Acting all innocent…”

“Oh my, didn’t you notice?”

Rustila responded with a smug smile. Zernya’s expression boiled like an active volcano.

Honestly, I was surprised. I thought Zernya would be better at playing with men. Unexpectedly, Rustila had higher destructive power.

Rustila threw her bouquet toward the guests. It was a foregone conclusion that Kristin Heresset, who was most similar to her in height, would catch it. Kristin and Mathers came out and danced.

Anyway, after this, we would enjoy the food and then depart for our honeymoon on a spaceship exclusively for newlyweds.

“Young master.”

It was then that Sonia spoke to me.

“Congratulations on your marriage. Truly.”

“Thank you, Sonia.”

“Looking back, it’s quite emotional. I’ve served you for well over 20 years, and that mischievous appearance is nowhere to be seen; instead, you’ve become such a dignified man.”

Sonia had a somewhat melancholic look in her eyes.

Well, she probably thinks of me as a son.

She cleans for me, prepares meals, does laundry, and even scolds me when I do wrong.

She was just a mother. Sonia was.

My third mother, besides Leica and Rejane.

“Um, young master.”

“What?”

“If it’s alright with you, I’d like to accompany you on your honeymoon.”

My mouth closed. Sonia was startled and bowed her head.

“I-I’m sorry. How presumptuous of me.”

“No, it’s fine.”

I did need an android to assist me. To carry personal luggage, make hotel reservations, plan travel itineraries. This multi-purpose android is perfect for such tasks.

As the event was coming to an end, I asked Rustila and Zernya:

“Are you bringing androids?”

“We need a few.”

“Who goes on a trip without androids these days?”

After discussion, we decided to bring one 5th generation android each from our respective homes. It’s like having a personal secretary. Naturally, I planned to bring Sonia.

“Are you really sure it’s okay to take me?”

“Of course. Who else would I take?”

No sooner had I finished my question than Sonia placed her hands on her waist. Then she started swaying her hips.

“A dance you do when you’re happy?”

“You remembered.”

“Of course. I’ve been watching you for years.”

Sonia’s hip movements became more intense.

“Rheinland.”

A now familiar voice. Ireh Hazlen was standing behind me. She waved at me from a distance of two or three steps.

“Congratulations on your marriage. You finally succeeded.”

“Succeeded?”

“Zernya.”

Ireh whispered softly.

“You changed the future. So you succeeded.”

I nodded. Ireh said:

“Enjoy your honeymoon. Meanwhile, I’ll finish my research. And incidentally, I’ll also prepare for next semester.”

“How is it? Is physics fun?”

“…A little.”

Ireh smiled gently. I also raised the corners of my mouth. It was somehow strange that Ireh Hazlen, who had been struggling against the gods, was now walking the same path as me.

“That’s how everyone becomes a physicist.”

“I’ll try my best.”

I turned my head.

“Eidel!”

The next moment, my body floated up like helium gas. What happened was that Rustila had picked me up in a “princess carry.” She had changed into a lighter dress.

Zernya, who followed, was the same. Zernya frowned for a moment, then pointed to the exit door and spoke:

“Everything’s ready. We just need to leave.”

“Where are we going?”

“Idiot? Our honeymoon, of course.”

Rustila carried me and ran in one breath. Zernya and Sonia followed behind. In the distance, Ireh was gesturing for us to have a good trip.

“Have a good trip!”

“Son, mom wants to see grandchildren!”

“Se- mmmmph!”

With our bodies covered in flowers and rice thrown by the guests, we boarded the honeymoon ship. Now that the wedding was over, all that remained was an intimate trip with my wives.

And so, before entering graduate school, a brief vacation began.