Ch.364[Epilogue] Of Course, Since We’re Married

Wedding Ceremony.

An event to celebrate a man and woman being socially united to form a family.

However, one can form a marital relationship without a wedding ceremony or even without registering the marriage. Sonia knew this method well.

“Young master.”

Sonia pulled on Eidel’s arm.

“Please make me your wife now.”

“Wait, Sonia?”

Eidel said as he carefully shook off Sonia’s hand.

“You’re moving too fast.”

Sonia frowned.

“I am already prepared.”

“I’m not.”

“I’ve been waiting for this day for so long… and you’re asking me to wait again?”

Sonia was in a hurry. Being a bioroid, she couldn’t legally marry, so she needed a more definitive proof. Proof that she was the wife of Eidel von Rheinland.

“I’m not asking for much. If you need mood, we can have a modest wedding ceremony on this small honeymoon ship, and it would be enough just to put a wedding ring on my finger.”

“Yes. Let’s take that step slowly.”

“Are you deliberately teasing me?”

Sonia grinned. Now she thought she understood the young master’s intentions.

“If that’s the kind of play you want…”

Eidel put his hand to his forehead. He turned around to look at Ireh. Ireh, who had been holding Eidel’s hand, couldn’t help but feel flustered.

So.

Sonia was proposing that they engage in marital activities here on the honeymoon ship. Ireh herself had thought such things would only start after they reached their destination.

Whoosh.

Ireh’s head became an active volcano.

“Let’s have Miss Ireh join us while we’re at it.”

“W-what? What do you mean do together?”

“You know what I mean?”

Sonia stuck out her tongue and made a gesture of moving her hand back and forth.

“Since you’re still uncomfortable with a man’s thing, experiencing it with me, Sonia, will help you adapt much better.”

“What nonsense are you talking about? And, and you! This must be your first time too!”

“Unlike you, Miss, I have prior knowledge. I also have modules installed now. Of course, compared to the experienced Young Master Eidel, I might still be inexperienced…”

Sonia turned her head. She looked at Eidel and snickered.

“Young master? I look forward to your guidance.”

“This is driving me crazy.”

Sonia lifted her white frilly dress in an attempt to seduce Eidel. Stockings and a garter belt. And further up, smooth hills.

“Why aren’t you wearing anything!”

“Oh? I thought you would like it.”

Eidel and Ireh’s jaws dropped.

“I’ve received feedback. Let me adjust the mood data a bit. Young master prefers to undress me himself rather than finding me already undressed…”

“Stop talking and change back to what you were wearing. Quickly!”

“Can’t I stay in my wedding dress?”

“That’s rented, isn’t it!”

With Eidel’s intervention, Sonia finally stopped her rampage. Ireh sighed in relief. Sonia snorted.

“Hmph. I’m upset now.”

“Don’t be like that. Just unpack your things.”

Despite grumbling, Sonia did what she needed to do.

And so, in a somewhat boisterous atmosphere, the honeymoon ship set sail. The three of them first organized their luggage and took time to appreciate the interior.

The honeymoon ship was divided into three main rooms:

1. The main room with a bed and kitchen.

2. A sub-room where they could store their luggage.

3. A bathroom with a glass door that allowed one to see outside from inside.

The bathroom and bed were in a straight line.

“An intentional arrangement, I see.”

Sonia said as she opened and closed the bathroom door.

“A husband on the bed can hear his wife washing up right in front of him, and the wife can see her husband waiting while she washes. A design pattern perfect for creating mood.”

“Stop analyzing…”

“What does it matter? We have a long way to our destination and plenty of time.”

“How long will it take?”

“A full day at least.”

The honeymoon ship travels slower than regular shuttles. This was to allow passengers to appreciate the beautiful Milky Way while bypassing various planetary systems without landing. It was an application of the aesthetics of slowness.

Spaceships are cramped. There wasn’t much a couple could do until they reached their destination.

“Ah.”

Ireh suddenly felt heat rising to her cheeks and ears.

“Sister? Why are you standing there like that?”

“Uh, huh? No reason…”

“Let’s eat soon. I’m hungry.”

Sonia, now changed into a maid outfit, rolled up her sleeves.

“I’ll show you my skills after a long time.”

***

After finishing their meal.

Eidel and his two wives spent the day lounging on the bed, talking about what had happened, and sometimes admiring the scenery of the Milky Way.

Before they knew it, they were yawning.

“It’s been nine hours since the wedding reception ended… time to sleep.”

“Let’s lie down together.”

Eidel gestured to Ireh. Dressed in pajamas and extremely tense, Ireh was startled by his call.

Sleeping with a man.

The moment had come.

It was something she had never done before.

‘No, what is this fool worried about?’

Ireh tried to calm herself. She took a deep breath.

It’s not just any man, it’s Eidel. After having already kissed, lying in the same bed is nothing. Rather, it feels elevating to be like a real couple.

‘I can do this.’

Ireh clutched the blanket tightly and lay down next to Eidel.

It feels warm and cozy. Reassuring.

“Sister.”

“…del.”

“We’ve been through a lot, haven’t we?”

“Hehe, indeed.”

Pillow talk, facing each other.

“I want to say it again, thank you for saving me.”

“You saved me in the end too, Sister. Thanks to you, I can be this happy now.”

Eidel stroked the side of Ireh’s hair. It was a gentle touch. Ireh accepted it without protest, but unconsciously flinched.

“Are you nervous?”

“…Yes, still.”

She knew they should engage in marital activities. It wasn’t that she found it repulsive. Rather, she wanted to do it.

But she was afraid.

Ireh swallowed hard and said:

“I’m sorry. I’m not mentally prepared yet…”

“It’s okay. Let’s just sleep like this tonight.”

Ireh was once again surprised by Eidel’s warmth. He was completely different from the vulgar men on the frontier planetary systems. She could feel that he truly loved and cherished her.

“Being in love doesn’t necessarily mean we have to have a physical relationship.”

“No. I…”

Ireh trailed off. She felt unnecessarily sorry.

She decided to be as brave as possible. She resolved to give him her first time before the honeymoon ended, at the very least.

“Yaaawn.”

Her consciousness was gradually fading. It had been a series of tiring events recently. Returning to graduate school, deciding on a new thesis topic, preparing for the wedding.

It didn’t take long for Ireh to fall completely asleep.

Swoosh.

Sonia came out after washing up. She put on her wedding dress again and approached Eidel, who was lying down.

“What about Miss Ireh?”

“She’s out cold.”

“Then…”

Before Sonia could fully open her mouth, Eidel got up and prepared something.

Eventually, their eyes met.

“Sonia, it might seem sudden, but thank you.”

“You should be thankful, of course.”

Eidel smiled gently.

“You’ve saved my life so many times. You’ve sacrificed a lot for me too. I realized at some point that I respect and like you, and I’m sorry for neglecting that until now.”

“I understand.”

Eidel held out a small box. With a click, a ring with a brilliant jewel appeared.

It was exactly the same as the ones Rustila, Zernya, and Ireh were wearing.

After his wives increased to five, Eidel gave identical rings to his wives instead of wearing just one himself. It meant he would love them all equally.

“Sonia.”

“Young master…”

“Will you be my wife?”

No matter how minimal Sonia’s emotional changes usually were.

This situation was unbearable.

Sonia closed her eyes and extended her hand. Soon, a warm sensation enveloped the fourth finger of her left hand, and tears flowed at the same time.

“I’m sorry I can’t do more for you.”

“It’s fine. I know my status better than anyone. Being able to be united with you, Young Master, no, Husband, is already a blessing beyond what I deserve.”

Although it was a wedding without a single guest, it was an incomparably happy moment.

Sonia’s tears didn’t last long. She soon wiped her eyes and smiled brightly.

“I can’t just cry on such a joyous day.”

Sonia pressed her lips against Eidel’s. Her body gradually leaned forward. She continued the passionate kiss as if she was about to overwhelm her husband.

At this point, Eidel became curious.

Ireh and Sonia were here, but why did Cartesia suddenly disappear right before the wedding?

Was it her own consideration?

Or was she plotting something else?

He couldn’t know, but he couldn’t ask Sonia right now either. The mood between them was becoming increasingly intimate by the minute.

After finishing their deep kiss, Sonia pulled away.

“Husband.”

“What?”

“What if Miss Ireh wakes up?”

“It’s okay. Once Sister Ireh falls asleep, she rarely wakes up.”

Having known Ireh for a long time, Eidel was already somewhat familiar with her living patterns. He carefully moved his hand from Sonia’s back to her front.