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"Lily, go and keep my parents company. Leave the rest to me."

"OK then."

Sagittarius nodded. If it were anything else, she would definitely not want to be separated from Hoshino Yui, but after all, they were the girl's biological parents. So even if Sagittarius was the most icy person she could be, she was still willing to spend time on them.

"The wedding is just a few days away, and they should be arriving one after another. I've set the teleportation point at the villa."

After discussing the general matters, the two separated temporarily. Asuka and Shining stayed with Lily because they were Hoshino Yui's parents, that is, Asuka's grandparents. Because of this relationship, Asuka was able to accept playing with them.

Even so, Asuka always carried the neural link device with her when she went out, so that she could stay connected to the girl at all times.

During this final preparation period, the invitations that had been sent out were gradually activated, and the invited people began to arrive at the scene one by one.

The first to arrive were Queen Amaterasu and her successor, without any guards or attendants. In truth, given Queen Amaterasu's power, if she had been brought along, it would be difficult to determine who would be protecting whom.

Queen Amaterasu, having accumulated thousands of years of experience, became quite at ease when facing Sagitali, and even managed to become acquainted with Hoshino Yui's parents in fluent Chinese.

Of course, Queen Amaterasu was very discreet, paying attention to distance in both her words and actions. However, her subtle envy and jealousy of Sagittarius ultimately revealed her thoughts to Sagittarius.

Following closely behind were Musashi and Jugglus Juggler. One of them was indifferent to everything, while the other was too lazy to care whether something happened or not. They arrived very quickly, though.

Next to arrive were the few people from the Land of Light who weren't out on fieldwork yet. The new generation, the Armory, and XIO arrived just before the wedding, as they were quite busy and couldn't afford to be away from their posts for several days at a time.

Because it was a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, and everyone knew each other well, the young woman took two more of her few seeds of life and made them into a sweet drink with a herbal aroma for everyone who attended.

What might be a vibrant and delicious beverage to the people of the Land of Light is a potent medicine for the Armory and XIO, capable of preserving youth and even prolonging life.

"Yoko, take these back and share them with everyone who couldn't come. It's good for their health, especially Mr. Ye Hu and the superior. Also, Yuka, you can secretly keep some for your own research and play. Don't expose the data to others."

"Understood!"

"Thank you on behalf of everyone."

Hoshino Yui changed into her wedding dress in the room, and since it wasn't her turn to make her entrance yet, she shared the remaining Seed of Life drinks with Yoko and the other girls, who were all bridesmaids today.

"Also, Asuna, Rui, and everyone from XIO, let's all get a share. It's such a shame that Captain Kamiki didn't come."

Neither Vice-Captain Tachibana nor Captain Kamiki came; they simply gave their team members a day off.

"Thank you."

They had all already drunk it, and just from the taste, they could feel themselves becoming radiant, their skin becoming smoother, their minds becoming clearer, and even minor injuries and aches on their bodies being directly healed.

This amazing product is truly meant to be a treat for those who are older but still working hard on the front lines.

Home is where the heart finds peace: Chapter 641 Home is where the heart finds peace

Hoshino Yui never imagined that she would one day wear a wedding dress.

Her already delicate face looked even more beautiful and charming thanks to the makeup artist's efforts. The off-shoulder wedding dress was both elegant and gorgeous. Looking at herself in the mirror, Hoshino Yui found it hard to believe that she was now a wife.

Her fingers, veiled in white gauze, gently traced her collarbone; even Hoshino Yui herself couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of her delicate skin.

What are you thinking about?

Yoko changed into a very ladylike dress today, which made her feel a little uncomfortable but also happy, because there were several other girls with her wearing these clothes that she was not used to.

"I was just thinking that I'm married now, which I thought would be a long time from now."

"Haha~ How wonderful! I'm so envious of you two. I don't know when I'll be able to have that kind of relationship."

It's impossible not to be envious. Yoko is not young anymore, and her work at the Armory leaves her with almost no personal time. Haruki, whom she used to have feelings for, is now constantly putting out fires with Zeta in space, and they barely see each other twice a year.

"If you want, I can help you; the issue of lifespan is not difficult for me."

Hoshino Yui turned to look at Yoko. As a comrade-in-arms, she was happy to help these people achieve their impossible wishes.

"Thank you in advance. I'll let you know when I need it."

Yoko neither refused nor agreed, but simply smiled and shook her head, after all, she couldn't let go of her responsibilities on Earth.

When it was almost time, Hoshino Yui left the room accompanied by her bridesmaids, walked through the long corridor, and met Sagitali, who was also walking gracefully towards the wedding hall.

"only."

"Lily."

Both were brides, both were stunningly beautiful, like fairies in a painting. They looked at each other with loving eyes, and the distance between them gradually closed. Finally, one held a bouquet in one hand and gently held the other's hand in the other.

"Let's go."

Because Sagitali has no parents, and since they had already visited her hometown once, Hoshino Yui wanted to personally accompany Sagitali across the red carpet this time, all the way to the end.

The door was pushed open, and everyone in the room turned to look at the two brides. Haruki, dressed in a suit, had a smile on his face and couldn't help but wave to Hoshino Yui. Daichi, on the other hand, was much calmer, but sitting with his parents, he also looked longing for the bride.

Gomora, unusually dressed in a formal gown, looked radiant and danced energetically around the earth. Jieming sat with her father and the people of Shengzhang.

Zero remained as carefree as ever, while Hikari and Mebius seemed much quieter in comparison. Jugglus Juggler tilted his head and chuckled softly. He was actually quite grateful to the two women who had entered, but he simply chose not to say it.

Sitting next to him, Kai and Mikoto weren't as awkward as Jugglus Juggler; their genuine smiles were offering blessings to the two women. Each of the three Minato siblings had a spirit floating around them, creating a seemingly eerie atmosphere, but in reality, the atmosphere between them was very warm and friendly.

Music from the Land of Light played all around; it was unfamiliar, but very beautiful.

And in front of the stage, dressed in priest's robes... was the first senior. I don't know what this senior was thinking, but a few days ago he came along and cheerfully said he would help out by playing the role of a priest, which hadn't been decided yet.

Hand in hand, Hoshino Yui turned her head slightly and met Sagita's gaze. The two walked step by step to Father Hayata. The gentle uncle, dressed in this clothes, really looked the part.

Neither Hoshino Yui nor Sagitali wore rings. Although they had already made an engagement ring, they still exchanged rings of different styles for their two weddings.

Hayata watched the two girls with a smile. In the Giants of Light, gender exists, but it is not that important. Moreover, both of these children are good children. As a senior, he is happy to see these juniors find their own happiness.

So, he picked up his makeshift priest's outfit and smiled at Hoshino Yui, who was already prepared:

"You, so take this woman to be, to love her, to be faithful to her, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

The girl, who used to feel embarrassed by these vows, now felt filled with longing for happiness. She looked intently at Sagittarius, whose body was perfect and flawless.

"Of course, I'm willing."

Father Hayata nodded, then looked at Sagittarius:

"You take this woman to be your husband, to love her, to be faithful to her, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

"I am willing."

Father Hayata nodded, then gently opened his arms and continued:

"Now, in the name of the King of Ultra, I hereby declare you to be officially husband and wife. Now, please exchange rings."

Yuuka and Rui, dressed in beautiful formal attire, nervously presented the rings to the two of them. The rings were predominantly silver-white, adorned with touches of orange and beautiful gemstones. They were a pair of rings presented as a friendly gift from the Land of Light, and it was said that Hikari had personally designed them.

Hoshino Yui reached out and put down the bouquet, then picked up the ring and carefully held Sagitali's hand. Her slender fingers were beautiful, but her palm was a little rough. The perfectly fitting ring was held by the girl and steadily slipped onto her ring finger.

Then the girl smiled slightly, bowed gently, lifted Sagittarius's hand, and kissed it.

"...I love you, Lily."

The soft voice could only be heard by a few people around the girl, and Sagitali's cheeks were already flushed, and she even pursed her lips, as if trying to hold back the tears that were about to spill.

Hoshino Yui smiled gently, straightened up, turned her hand over, and placed her left hand in Sagittarius's palm.

It's hard to imagine that Sagitali would have red eyes and act like she was holding back tears. Even at the last wedding, Sagitali had seemed very calm, but this time, she finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"..."

Sagitali looked at the small hand placed in her palm. Once she put on this ring, it would mean that she had finally become Wei's family, no longer a companion, girlfriend, or lover.

Perhaps his hometown was destroyed thousands of years ago. After thousands of years of wandering, he finally found this unique place and had a second home of his own.

Like cradling a porcelain doll, she carefully and steadily placed the ring on the girl's ring finger. Sagintaly looked up, met Hoshino Yui's eyes, and finally couldn't hold back her tears, letting them fall.

"I love you too, Wei."

Home is where the heart is: Chapter 642 Married Life (Final Chapter)

The wedding wasn't attended by a large number of people; the majority were from XIO and the Armory, and many familiar logistics personnel from both sides also came to attend.

It was still quite lively, partly because the Giants of Light were all easy to talk to, and partly because there were quite a few contestants among them who were good at enlivening the atmosphere. As a newcomer, Sagitali rarely showed a gentle demeanor, which also attracted a lot of teasing.

What's more noticeable is that Gomora's gaze towards the land is rather strange, while Asuna's gaze towards Gomora seems to hold a hint of something more.

Although Queen Amaterasu was very restrained, the way she looked at Hoshino Yui made Sagitari extremely wary.

The wedding was busy until nightfall, and it was only officially over after everyone had dinner. Saginali wasn't good at dealing with strangers, but since it was her wedding with Wei, she had to work hard to make the wedding perfect. Under the teasing and joking of the crowd, she was exhausted both physically and mentally after an afternoon.

So Hoshino Yui sent Sagittarius back to her room first, and personally escorted everyone back to their respective worlds, along with various gifts that she had prepared beforehand, which she then delivered directly to them by hand.

By the way, regarding Lu//Geser, the girl originally intended to hand it over to the Land of Light for care, but it refused and is now drifting in the sky above the Earth, helping to monitor for potential alien invasions.

By the time Hoshino Yui had seen everyone off and returned to her villa on Earth, several hours had passed, and her parents and two children were all asleep.

The girl wandered around the rooms and comforted Shining and Asuka, who were sleeping together. Since Shining also inherited the girl's power, Asuka naturally felt closer to her, and the two children got along quite well.

Finally back in the master bedroom of the villa, Hoshino Yui gently pushed open the door. The bedside lamp was still on in the room, and various beautiful decorations remained on the walls. However, Sagitali, who should have been lying down, had changed into her wedding dress again for some reason and was sitting on the edge of the bed with her eyes closed, resting until Hoshino Yui pushed the door open and entered.

"What's wrong? Why did you put your wedding dress back on?"

Hoshino Yui gently closed the door and walked up to Sagitali. She looked at Sagitali, who was dressed in pure white, with love in her eyes. Sagitali also looked up at her, her clear eyes slightly moist under the girl's gaze.

"Hmm... I just want to try them on a few more times."

"Oh, okay, then I'll try it too."

As she spoke, Hoshino Yui quickly changed out of her dress and into the off-the-shoulder wedding gown she had worn during the day; only her makeup was beyond repair. The girl gracefully sat down next to Sagittarius, her fingers unconsciously hooking around Lily's hand.

“Lily…”

Softly calling her name, Hoshino Yui couldn't help but bring her face closer, her other hand supporting Sagittarius's waist. The distance between them was now only a finger's width. Warm breaths spread across their cheeks. Neither of them spoke, but for some reason, Sagittarius's eyes gradually reddened.

Her eyes, already slightly red and swollen from crying, became moist again. Hoshino, feeling a mix of helplessness and tenderness, tilted his head and lightly kissed the corner of her eye, wiping away some of the tears. Then, feigning nonchalance, he whispered in her ear:

"Why are you crying again? You've probably shed more tears today than in the past few thousand years."

"...Don't laugh at me, Yui."

Perhaps shedding tears was indeed a very difficult thing for Sagitali to talk about. Her face easily turned red, and then she lowered her head and buried her face in the girl's neck, locking her hands around the girl's waist.

"Have I really become family with Yui...?"

"Ah."

The girl's affirmation eased Sagittarius's tension slightly, but her grip tightened again. Then, Lily's slightly hoarse voice rang out once more:

"As you know, my hometown was engulfed in war from the moment I was born. I can't even remember what my parents look like. For thousands of years, I've always been alone. Even when I occasionally meet some companions, they always leave me quickly. I thought the word 'home' would never appear in my life... But... But..."

"Don't cry, don't cry~"

The girl gently nuzzled Sagittarius's head, tenderly soothing the emotionally turbulent Lily. Warm liquid flowed down her neck, which was completely uncovered. Hoshino Yui hugged Sagittarius's delicate body tightly and gently stroked her back.