Chapter 375: The End — Isaac's Story
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 375: The End — Isaac's Story
Wedding preparations were in full swing.
Earlier, with Alice’s assistance, I had returned to Earth to take photos of various wedding dresses. Upon my return, I handed the images over to my Courtiers and commissioned them to craft formal wedding attire based on the designs.
While Düpfendorf had its own traditional ceremonial robes, I decided it was the perfect time to introduce the concept of the wedding dress to this world.
The Courtiers assured me that having visual references would make the tailoring much easier, which was a relief. They took the measurements of each of my wives and set to work crafting the gowns.
“Ahem, so... how do I look?”
Dorothy, clad in a shimmering white wedding dress, was the first to ask. The others were also dressed in gowns that perfectly complemented their individual charms.
Alice looked delighted, Kaya was bashfully fidgeting, and Luce remained characteristically stoic, though a deep flush dusted her cheeks.
White was still attending the academy, so she wasn't present. I planned to visit her soon to let her try hers on.
Look at that radiance.
I was nearly blinded by the sight.
“Ugh... they’re all so beautiful.”
I couldn’t help but give them a thumbs-up. It was absolute perfection.
“Ohhh, I want to try one on too!”
Beside me, Hilde—the Frost Dragon who had taken on her human form—hugged me from behind. She rested her chin on my shoulder, her eyes sparkling with envy.
It seemed inevitable that I would need to commission one more dress. Though she wasn't my wife, Hilde was a companion who would stay by my side for eternity. I wanted to do everything in my power to make her happy.
After the successful dress fittings and seeing the ceremony preparations nearing completion, I rewarded the Courtiers for their tireless efforts. They were moved to tears as they expressed their gratitude.
Wedding invitations... would it be too much? No, I’ll send them anyway.
I sent invitations to all my academy peers and acquaintances. This included the Elemental Kings, Emperor Carlos, the Saintess, and the Priestess of the Eastern Nation. I selected everyone I felt was worth inviting.
Soon, diplomatic gifts began pouring in from across the continent, congratulating me on the upcoming nuptials. News of the wedding spread like wildfire. Given that my status was now among the highest in the world, various nations expressed their intent to attend the ceremony in person.
*
White had finally graduated from Märchen Academy.
The formal graduation ceremony would be held later, but for now, she had returned to Düpfendorf for the winter break.
In other words, the wedding was just around the corner.
“Sir Isaac...”
In my spacious, luxurious bedchamber, I relaxed while hugging the cute and lovable Kaya. I relished the sweet, alluring tone of her voice.
Luce sat nearby, gently stroking my hair, while I lay with my ear pressed against Dorothy’s slender stomach.
Alice watched us with a fond smile. White, who had been spending a lot of time under Alice’s wing lately, sat beside her with a slightly awkward but happy expression.
“Isaac, your ten minutes are almost up. It’s my turn to hold you,” Luce warned.
“Did we actually make a promise like that...?”
Luce pinched my earlobe and whispered in a sultry tone, “I’m next.”
A shiver ran down my spine. I was still completely defenseless against Luce’s voice.
I grinned and nodded. “Alright.”
“President, do you hear anything?” Dorothy asked.
She had mentioned recently that her stomach felt a bit fuller, but visually, she was as slender as ever. Dorothy leaned against the headboard, wearing a silk nightgown like the others.
“Nihihi, don’t you hear a kicking sound? My baby is... Nghyak!?”
Suddenly, Alice leaned in and whispered something into Dorothy’s ear. Dorothy jumped in surprise, clutching her ear as she whirled around to face Alice.
Alice was wearing a meaningful, mischievous smile.
“W-what are you doing!?”
“My, aren’t you just the cutest thing? Dorothy, you really don’t know much about how a fetus develops, do you?”
Alice draped an arm around Dorothy’s shoulder and stroked her light purple hair. “So cute.”
Dorothy gave her a disgruntled glare, scrunching her face in mock discomfort. “Ugh.”
Wait, is this... what I think it is?
It looked affectionate on the surface, but was Alice sneakily asserting her position as the head of the household?
“Now that I think about it, Senior Isaac.”
“What is it, White?”
White crawled toward me on the bed like a curious kitten.
“Since we’re all getting married... have you thought about a family name?”
“A surname?”
At those words, the other wives all perked up with interest.
“Yeah, President. I was going to bring that up. When the kids are born, we’ll need to name them, right? Setting aside their first names, the real issue is the family name...” Dorothy expressed her concern.
She had a point. Even I, who was known only as “Isaac,” needed a proper last name.
Fortunately, it was something I had already considered.
“I have something in mind.”
“What is it?”
I turned my head to look up at Dorothy. Her starry eyes were wide with anticipation.
I smiled softly. “I’ll tell you next time.”
“Geez... how unfair!” Dorothy narrowed her eyes. “Big Sis was getting all excited... how am I supposed to wait!?”
“Should I make sure you don’t have time to think about waiting?”
“What? Hnyaah...!”
I lifted Dorothy’s nightgown and buried my face against her. Her soft skin pressed against me.
“Nyahaha...! That tickles! Wait, it really tickles...! Hnng...!”
I pressed closer, my breath brushing against the valley of her breasts. Dorothy let out a soft moan.
“Wait, Isaac...!”
“Sir Isaac, right now, I...! Ugh...!”
Luce tried to pull my head away, while Kaya hugged my lower body even tighter.
As chaos erupted, Alice’s laughter and White’s flustered voice filled the room. I pulled away from Dorothy’s chest and laid on top of her.
“Ah.”
“Hmm?”
I pulled Kaya to one side and held her close, then gently guided Luce by the back of her neck to lay on top of me.
“I love you all.”
As I whispered those words, a brief silence fell over the room.
Luce let out a small laugh, whispered, “Me too,” and kissed my cheek. Kaya rubbed her face against my chest, murmuring, “Sir Isaaccc...”
Dorothy chuckled slyly and pulled my head back toward her.
“Huh?”
Suddenly, I felt a weight on my lap. I lifted my head to see Alice sitting there, looking down at me. She gave me a mischievous, sultry smile.
“You’re making it very hard to hold back, Darling.”
“Are you planning to do it right here?” I responded with an equally suggestive smirk.
“Umm...!”
At that moment, White spoke up tentatively. We all turned to look at her.
White hesitated under the collective gaze, her face turning bright red. “May I... offer a suggestion?”
“Go ahead,” Alice replied with a smile.
“At this rate... wouldn’t it be fine if we all just pounced on Senior Isaac together?”
The air in the room suddenly grew thick with desire.
“I’m all for it,” I replied leisurely.
Everyone looked at me with knowing expressions.
“Nihihi. President, are you confident?”
“Baby, you’re really fired up tonight, aren’t you?”
“You know, Isaac? This time, I’m confident I can completely drain your soul.”
“Sir Isaac, I’ve gotten stronger too...?”
White pushed through the others and looked down at me, her eyes trembling with nervous excitement.
“Senior Isaac... Honestly, I’ve been wet for a while now...”
With a blushing face, White declared her determination. “I’m going to pounce on you, okay?”
With that, my wives began to explore my body all at once. I chuckled flirtatiously and shared our desires with them all through the night.
*
The winter sun poured down its brilliant light.
In the grand plaza before the Düpfendorf Imperial Palace, I stood dressed in a pristine white ceremonial outfit. My hair was neatly styled and adorned, the meticulous work of my Courtiers.
Countless flowers and decorations beautified the area. It was no exaggeration to say the entirety of Düpfendorf had been transformed for the occasion. A band played sweet, melodic music that filled the plaza. After the wedding, a week-long festival was scheduled to begin.
The guest list was staggering. The Elemental Kings, Emperor Carlos, Priestess Miya, and Saintess Bianca were all present, accompanied by their respective attendants and guards. They extended their formal congratulations before taking their seats in the VIP section.
I never expected all these people to actually show up...
I was a bit overwhelmed. I had sent invitations to everyone because it felt wrong not to announce the wedding, but I had assumed they would send representatives. I hadn't expected the supreme rulers of every nation to attend in person.
Among the guests were my former Märchen Academy classmates, familiar faculty members, and even Aria, the Master of the Hegel Magic Tower.
I allowed my closest friends access to the waiting room.
“Isaac, congratulations!”
“Congrats, man!”
And there he was—the protagonist himself, Ian Fairytale, the SSS-class Master Fainter. Beside him was his fiancée, Amy Holloway.
“Ah, do I need to show proper imperial respect...?” Amy hesitated, then carefully lifted the hem of her dress to bow according to noble etiquette.
I chuckled. “It’s fine. It’s just us.”
“We were planning to invite you to our wedding, but I didn’t expect you to beat us to the altar,” Ian laughed.
We chatted for a while. After having fought the Evil God together, the fact that we were now preparing for our own happy endings felt surreal.
As the ceremony approached, guest access to the waiting room was restricted.
And then, the door opened.
“Isaac.”
“Hmm? Sister?”
Eve stepped inside and closed the door behind her. She stood still for a moment, gripping the doorknob with both hands. She looked incredibly nervous. As a member of my family, she was also dressed in her finest attire.
“Do you have something to say? I have to head out soon.”
“As your sister... there’s something I need to tell you.”
I deliberately refrained from reading her thoughts. But seeing the determination in Eve’s eyes, I could guess she was about to say something she had been holding in for a long time.
Eve walked over to the window. Outside, the plaza was packed with the citizens of Düpfendorf and wedding guests.
“It’s finally your wedding day.”
“Yeah.”
“So...”
Eve twirled a lock of her silver-blue hair—the same color as mine—around her finger. After a moment of hesitation, she turned to face me. Closing her eyes tightly, she threw her arms wide.
“Congratulations!”
“Huh?”
“Just one last hug for your big sister!”
Eve’s face was flushed bright red. She was clearly embarrassed.
...I thought it was something serious.
I pulled Eve into a tight hug. Her shoulders flinched at the contact.
“What do you mean 'last'? I’ll hug you whenever you want.”
“...Isaac.”
“Yeah?”
“I’m sorry.”
Eve’s voice trembled as she buried her face in my chest, clutching my waist.
“I already told you I forgave you. That’s in the past.”
“Not just for that...”
“Then for what?”
Eve looked up at me, her gaze filled with a lingering sorrow. I still didn't read her mind. I felt it was better that way.
“...No, it’s nothing. Congratulations on your wedding, little brother.”
Eve stepped back and offered a gentle smile.
“Sister.”
“Hmm?”
“Let’s never be apart again. No matter what happens.”
Eve’s smile widened. “Of course.”
Just as I was with my wives, I was determined to ensure my sister’s happiness for the rest of her life.
*
The Düpfendorf legion commanders and frost troops stood in perfect formation. Shimmering pale blue mana dust and colorful flower petals danced through the air.
Millie, the ancient Frost Dragon Maiden, performed the blessing ceremony. Under the officiation of Grand Regent Richard, the magnificent wedding began.
“Second Ice Sovereign, Lord Isaac Maia. Please proceed forward.”
Grand Regent Richard’s voice echoed, amplified by magic. “Maia” was the surname I had chosen for my new house.
I walked down the path prepared in the plaza. Majestic music swelled as cheers erupted from the crowd. A rain of flower petals fell, blessing my steps.
Originally, the groom was supposed to enter later, but I had ordered the sequence changed. On this day, more than anyone else, I wanted my wives to be the ones to shine. I had discarded the rigid traditions of an imperial wedding, transforming it into a celebration of pure love.
...So, you came after all.
I sensed a familiar mana signature. Tucked away in a secluded spot between the buildings, a blond nobleman was secretly watching. It was Tristan Humphrey. His mana had grown considerably since I last saw him.
I checked his emotions just to be sure. There was no malice; he had come purely to witness the event. We weren't close, but since I was the goal he strove toward, it seemed he wanted to offer his silent congratulations.
I stopped in front of the podium. Grand Regent Richard and I exchanged a respectful bow.
“Next, the honorable Empresses, please proceed forward.”
Five women, dressed in pure white gowns and clutching bouquets, walked forward amidst the music and falling petals. Courtiers followed behind, carefully managing the long trains of their dresses to ensure their walk was graceful.
Dorothy.
Kaya.
Luce.
Alice.
White.
In that moment, they were the most radiant and beautiful brides in existence.
I turned to face them as they approached. When they reached me, they bowed their heads demurely.
Grand Regent Richard spoke, “Ice Sovereign, just as your strength and wisdom have revived and protected this land, and just as the Empresses have received your love, even the stars in the sky shall bless this sacred union.”
My five wives and I completed the marriage declaration and received the blessing of Millie, whose ice mana flowed through the air like a work of art.
“Ice Sovereign, bestow the tokens of your love,” Richard announced.
My wives knelt before me. I took the rings I had prepared and placed them, one by one, onto the ring fingers of their left hands.
Dorothy wore a wistful smile, Luce a faint one. Kaya beamed with overwhelming joy, and Alice gave me a gentle, affectionate look.
“Heeeng...”
White, overcome with emotion, began to whimper.
She’s even crying here, huh?
“Ice Sovereign, your companions, more beautiful than any stars, shall follow you for a lifetime. Empresses, I trust that you will embrace the Lord of Düpfendorf with eternal love. No one else can fulfill your roles. No matter what trials may come, you shall overcome them together,” Richard proclaimed. “For eternal love and prosperity, let the blessing march begin!”
Triumphant music filled the plaza. My wives stood and gathered around me, some wrapping their arms around mine, others pressing close to my side.
Shing!
The soldiers of Düpfendorf raised their silver swords in a simultaneous salute, while the citizens and guests erupted into thunderous applause.
As we walked through the radiant sunlight, a sudden vision flashed before my eyes.
I saw the silhouette of a young boy. A small, silver-blue-haired boy, leaning against a tree and sighing on a day when the rain pounded against the stone pavement. My entire journey, from those early days until the defeat of the Evil God, flashed before me like a panorama.
Then, my gaze fell upon a young girl with light purple hair.
— Please, be my Wizard of Oz.
It was the Dorothy from the first loop. She was smiling at me.
I took a deep breath and smiled back.
There would surely be days of sorrow, anger, and misfortune ahead. But in the end, my wives and I would find our way to happiness.
That was my story.
Isaac’s story.
*
“...Aren’t you sleepy yet?”
At the campsite, the children had finally fallen into a deep sleep.
There was Alice’s daughter, Kaya’s son, Luce’s son, and White’s daughter. They had come out for a rare family camping trip, played until they were exhausted, and eventually collapsed.
Luce and Kaya lay beside their sons, gently stroking their hair. White had fallen asleep with her daughter using her arm as a pillow. The rest of the younger children were back at the palace being cared for by maids.
Only one little girl with lavender hair remained awake, grinning as she sat on Dorothy’s lap. The girl looked up, her starlit eyes reflecting Dorothy’s face.
“Hey, Mom! I’m not sleepy at all! I want to stay with you longer! I won’t close my eyes!”
The little girl—Dorothy’s daughter—declared her resolve with sparkling eyes.
“She sounds exactly like her mother,” Isaac, the Ice Sovereign, chuckled as he watched them.
Isaac sat in a chair by the crackling campfire. Alice stood behind him, hugging him gently as she gazed at Dorothy.
Dorothy looked at Isaac, her face full of shock. “I-I sound like that...?”
“Yep! I’m just like Mom! Nyahaha!”
“No, this isn’t right! We need to fix that laugh first. Mom can’t help it because it’s a habit, but you...”
“I don’t wanna!” the girl stubbornly refused.
“Exactly the same,” Isaac and Alice said in unison, chuckling.
Dorothy let out a hollow laugh.
“Mommmm.”
“What is it, sweetie?”
“Can’t you tell me another story?”
“We already finished the fairy tale... Mom’s sleepy too, you little rascal. Let’s get some rest.”
“Nooo! I want to stay up with you...!” The little girl kicked her legs in protest. “Huh? Huuuuh? No way? Are you really saying my cuteness won’t work!?”
“Well, it worked on your father,” Isaac said, walking over to kiss his daughter’s cheek. She giggled, squealing, “Daaaddy!”
“Alright, alright... I guess we can stay up a little longer.”
“Yayyy!”
“Then... forget the fairy tales.” Dorothy closed the storybook she had been reading. She looked up at the night sky, which was studded with stars like grains of salt.
“Come to think of it, it’s been seven years since I graduated from the academy... Ah.”
As she spoke the word, a memory surfaced. She looked down at her daughter.
“This might be a good one. With a little adaptation, of course.”
“What is it, Dorothy?”
“Ahem. You’ll understand once you hear it.” Dorothy smiled at Isaac.
Alice slipped over to sit beside Isaac, gently stroking the little girl’s hair as she crouched down.
“I’ll like it no matter what, as long as it’s a story from Mom. What’s it about?”
The soft glow of the lamp spread through the campsite. In the tranquil night, Dorothy stroked her daughter’s hair and began to speak in a soft, melodic voice.
“It’s a story about a certain student from the academy Mom attended... the weakest of them all.”
— The End —