Deadline Is Raining in the Status Window - Chapter 234

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Seian made a strange, strained sound as he inhaled sharply, then grabbed a wine bottle and poured it into a glass with a splash before downing it in one clean gulp. He drank frequently in the original work too, but was he actually an alcoholic?
“Why are you proposing to me? Are you cooking up another one of your bizarre schemes? Besides, didn’t you already marry me once before because of some crazy plan?”
“I have a plan to spend a hundred years with Gerth.”
I answered honestly. Seian made that strange sound again, then gripped the table tightly and flipped it over with all his might, venting his frustration completely.
“If you’re going to marry that bastard, why did you seduce me!”
I never seduced you.
“Aaaaah! Aaaaah!”
Seian released his stress by making crow-like sounds, then found something—the crumpled wedding invitation—and thrust it at me for interrogation.
“The date! What about the date! It’s during the semester, for crying out loud! What kind of lunatic gets married during the semester!”
“I did that at my first wedding.”
“And there’s barely any time left! What kind of madman rushes into a wedding like roasting beans over lightning!”
“I did that at my first wedding.”
If it’s about those things, I’ve already achieved every milestone. Besides, the preparation period is actually quite long. The ceremony in the Capital is more like a wedding rehearsal for the humans to witness, while the real ceremony happens on my birthday. I’m planning to go to the Serpent King’s Tower and throw a village celebration, inviting everyone from the fishing village of Ilam.
As I explained my plans step by step, the man trembled and pointed at the date with his finger.
“So. You’re really going through with a wedding ceremony with that lizard on this date?”
“I am.”
“What if I tell you not to?”
“I’ll marry him anyway.”
My cheek stung. Seian had slapped me. It didn’t hurt me, but his hand must have hurt. Sure enough, Seian’s eyes grew teary.
“I don’t care, you stubborn fool! Live well and be happy!”
Seian slowly disappeared from my sight. He ran a bit, then turned back to look at me, ran a bit more, then looked back again—each time, I waved goodbye. Thank you for the kind words; Gerth and I will live happily together for a thousand years.
“Sister! Should we proceed with the invitation list the same as last time?!”
The moment Seian left, Rael arrived to discuss wedding preparations. Since I couldn’t repeat the failure from last time, I instructed him to add Kanna Sabah to the list without fail, and ordered the bridesmaid dresses to be shipped to the Academy once completed.
Since Kanna had been so disappointed before, it would be good to give her plenty of time to celebrate with me.
After discussing security personnel for the wedding day with Rael, I visited Makina to check on the translation progress, and upon discovering that she hadn’t done a single bit of work, I vented my frustration by loosening all her screws before heading to the telegraph office.
I needed to inform the Ilam Territory Administrative Office of the date Gerth would arrive in Crownpolis, and I had a few matters to discuss with Samryong.

◇ ◆ ◇

Many people cooperated to make the petit coronation ceremony I had planned. First, the Academy Headmaster who granted permission to use the Academy grounds, the Bachelor and Young Seian Mark Two who promised to bring Cecilia to the wedding venue I prepared while visiting the Academy to watch Sera’s arduous graduate studies, and Samryong who took the long journey to craft the foundation of the wedding venue through metalwork.
Besides them, Reina Letem, Eugene, Kanna, Professor Ilyong, Seian, Sera, and the Puppet King would help with miscellaneous tasks and participate in the coronation ceremony to celebrate Cecilia. Because of all of your cooperation, I can exist here. Especially, I owe a special thanks to the Sunbird. Without him, I would never have known about the secret passage leading to the Imperial Treasure Vault.
I pulled out a card stamped with the House Neftis seal from my pocket, carefully placed it on the ground, and shattered the reinforced glass of the Imperial Treasure Vault.
Weeeeeng!
The moment I invaded the treasure vault, the siren wailed and the Palace Guards gathered in perfect order. I draped the ceremonial crown used by the Imperial Court across my arm and deployed my ice wings with a flourish.
“It’s House Neftis! The mad dog of House Neftis!”
“What is the mad dog doing in the treasure vault?!”
“Is this a warning that we could raid the Imperial Court anytime?!”
My identity was exposed because of the ice wings. I felt relieved that I hadn’t completely embarrassed myself with this heist play, but still wanting to set the mood, I dramatically fluttered the school uniform cloak I had borrowed from Reina Letem’s winter wardrobe.
“Wahahahaha! I’m taking the ceremonial crown! I’ll use it well and return it!”
“You dare take that, you mad dog!”
“No matter how much favor you receive from His Majesty, do you think we’ll just let this slide, you mad dog!”
“It’s the mad dog! The mad dog is doing mad things!”
Stop calling me mad dog, you lunatics, or I’ll bite you to shreds.
I was about to leave quietly when I sent sharp hail down upon the Palace Guards and whooshed into the air. I had written a letter clearly stating that I was borrowing the crown, and I could return it through Cecilia once the coronation ceremony was over, so there was no problem. That’s what I decided.

The next day, the Imperial Army had set up camp at the Academy Lakeside. It was clear that I had stolen the ceremonial crown for the coronation, but since the Academy was extraterritorial, they couldn’t set foot inside, so they had no choice but to pitch tents and garrison at the lakeside.
As night fell, torches flickered one by one, and lamps shining with magical stones illuminated the lake, creating a magnificent sight. It was as if stars had sunk into the vast waters. How beautiful.
“First crown theft, now Emperor kidnapping. You don’t have enough necks for all your crimes.”
And whose fault is it that I’m doing all this?! Whose fault?!
After meeting Sera, I kidnapped Cecilia on the way back to the Imperial Palace, cradled her in my arms like the Emperor, and flew off. I had to fly slowly to match the pace so that the Bachelor and Young Seian Mark Two could chase after me.
“Ah, they’re coming!”
“E-Evan! Everyone’s gathered!”
“We need to move the props, so I hope we can proceed quickly.”
Professor Ilyong and Samryong are still serious about this event. Well, you can’t have a dragon missing from playtime.
I set Cecilia down at the lakeside opposite where the Imperial Army had camped and stretched my body. How many days and nights had I practiced with the Thaw Totem Reina Letem for today?
“I’m so curious to see how much the Eldest Daughter of Neftis has grown.”
“You’ll be surprised. With that destructive power and magical influence, only Evan could pull off such nonsense.”
Even the Academy Headmaster, who had greatly contributed to this plan, was here. Ugh, I’m trembling. I need to pull this off without mistakes. I wasn’t confident at all in creating an artistic form, so I even borrowed Samryong’s power, and if I failed, it would be a huge embarrassment.
“E-Evan! You’ll do great!”
“Thanks. Let me begin.”
Empowered by Kanna’s encouragement, I cast the legendary ice binding and stepped onto the lake’s surface. A chill swirled around me, and the lake water I stepped on immediately froze into a path. After walking about ten steps, I scanned the metal foundation that Samryong had prepared in advance with my eyes, stomped the ice hard, and shouted powerfully.
“Let it go!”
Even if a storm rages, cold means nothing to me!
I relied on Mitchell’s aesthetic sense that existed within me to create the outer walls and decorate the interior. My architectural skills combined with Mitchell’s pursuit of beauty—surely this would create the strongest ice castle.
“Wow!”
“Insane, that crazy bastard is seriously insane, insane.”
“Evan! Why didn’t you tell me to bring a video recorder?! This scene needs to be preserved for generations!”
There are things in this world that are most beautiful in fleeting moments. I completed even the flags fluttering from the spire and let out a cheer. I did it! Samryong, I did it!
“Ice Heart! Before you revel in joy, there’s something we must do first!”
Oh right! I came to my senses just before embracing Samryong, and extended my hand to Cecilia. Would this abyss scum actually accept my apology? It was a nerve-wracking moment.
“Hmm.”
Cecilia glanced at the completed ice castle once, looked at my trembling hands, caught sight of the coronation crown the Department Head Professor was holding as a prop, and only then took my hand.
“You did well.”
Done! The Deep Abyss Organization acknowledged my efforts! I escorted Cecilia into the ice castle first and stood before the dais. Then Samryong and Professor Ilyong quickly set up the props to prepare for the coronation, while the Academy Headmaster and the other spectators spread out blankets they’d brought and solemnly watched the ceremony.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t attend on the coronation day. But it’s also your fault for sending a letter to the Dormitory.”
“If you attach ‘but,’ the apology doesn’t count.”
“Well… then I’m just sorry.”
Cecilia let out a soft laugh at my clumsy apology. It seemed different from her laughter until now. For just a brief moment, it appeared I had genuinely made her laugh.
“What comes next?”
“Since it’s a coronation, I’ll place the crown on your head.”
“That’s all?”
“Is there anything else to do?”
“No… that’s enough.”
With everyone watching, Cecilia bowed her head slightly. As I placed the crown the Professor handed me onto Cecilia’s head, she lifted her head with such natural grace that she looked as though she’d been born wearing a crown.
Beautiful. The combination of this ice castle, the Deep Abyss Organization, and the jeweled crown was such an epitome of beauty that I felt tears welling up.
“I congratulate you on becoming the 41st Emperor of Crowell, Cecilia.”
As I began to applaud, the others rose from their seats and joined in, congratulating Cecilia. The woman’s expression remained unchanged, but I could tell she was deeply satisfied.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————