Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2726: Chapter 2721: The Bride Who Signs First

Destruction has always been easier than construction, and the meticulously planned ceremony inevitably requires some insurance measures.

The ultimate trump card will always be Mr. Jose’s own combat power, but additional preparations in the early stages, such as increasing blood oxygen levels, certainly won’t hurt.

In this way, the bride’s role within the ceremony appears increasingly sorrowful.

Though emotions arise spontaneously and deeply, even the fateful notion of "you’re the right one" has been deliberately engineered...

Such deception inevitably brings to mind the explanation Nepheli gave for that eye she shared—

[A noble person subjected to punishment, born of endless regret amidst pain]

Unexpectedly, it resonates again, perhaps explaining the Queen’s final stubbornness upon realizing this deception?

If she weren’t a victim of the Seed of Ecstasy, it would sound quite reasonable.

Logically, once tainted by that substance, all obsessions should turn into nourishment, especially at the last moment of life... How should this be explained?

Not blindly content with the results achieved, Fu Qian continued to unearth new suspicious points.

"It’s about time, let’s proceed."

Unfortunately, Mr. Jose seemed to think the time was right and wasn’t prepared to engage in further psychological counseling, signaling to the side directly.

Indeed, a master of control—the sixth camera remained unmoved, but a male Priest standing at the core needed no reminder before offering a blue velvet box.

Clearly, the initial shock had passed, and for them, the situation was back on track, so they were ready to fulfill their duties at any moment.

As for the box’s contents, Fu Qian had a fair idea of what it might be.

"Let’s sign our names together."

Sure enough, as the box opened, an ivory-colored pamphlet was retrieved—the Royal Family’s highly valued marriage contract.

To Jose, this step seemed to carry a particularly significant meaning.

Does signing the names signify the complete conclusion of the ceremony?

Given its symbolic nature, Fu Qian thought it somewhat reasonable.

If that’s indeed the case, the final showdown was imminent, leaving Mr. Ji Sr. with little time to perform his task.

"Ladies first."

It seemed Mr. Ji Sr. wasn’t prepared to resolve matters through force.

After a brief silence, he demonstrated gentlemanly etiquette, indicating the Crown Princess should proceed.

...

Clearly, the aim is far more than merely disrupting the ceremony.

The supposedly sacred moment felt utterly somber.

The groom’s response under his father’s tremendous pressure broke many women’s hearts.

But for the observer Fu Qian, there were deeper implications.

Previous speculations seemed correct—Mr. Ji Sr.’s plans extended far beyond causing mere destruction.

Even with a Second Order Extraordinary overseeing the entire process, with ample preparation, considering the many fragile individuals present in the ceremony, disruption wasn’t truly difficult.

It seemed Jose’s success relied almost entirely on sly maneuvers.

Extensive preliminary work, meticulous overall control, and the deterrence of overwhelming martial strength... All these elements were only superficial strengths.

The core lay in disguise—not letting malicious individuals know of this operation.

Otherwise, if a competent enough opponent wishes to disrupt maliciously, his only chance is to conceal true intentions and mislead the opponents.

The most despairing part here was that not only was there a competent enough opponent, but the ultimate conspirator behind the scenes was warehouse...

Disguise was useless, intentions couldn’t be concealed because the warehouse directly aimed for an unwanted result to alter history.

No matter how overwhelmingly powerful the King seemed previously, Fu Qian essentially saw the attitude of a victim, doubting his chances.

Despite Mr. Ji Sr.’s obviously subtle approach all this time, Fu Qian saw it as a demonstration of confidence.

Everyone was inside; had he wanted to destroy things with violence, it would have been done by now. The gentleman’s objectives must be of a higher order—

Such as a once-and-for-all scenario where Jose completely loses the chance to try again?

From a warehouse perspective, Fu Qian considered this one of the more credible possibilities.

And given the current situation, success remained plausible; otherwise, Mr. Ji Sr. would have vanished to restart things long ago.

"Alright, I actually had this idea all along, after all, I mentioned earlier I’m someone who goes further, only fearing it might frighten others."

Confronted with the groom’s somewhat evasive stance, the Crown Princess’s reaction became the center of attention again, including a silent Mr. Jose.

Certainly proving reliable yet again, the Crown Princess did not disappoint as she calmly accepted the golden pen directly, explaining quietly.

"Although the decision-making process at this moment may be far more complex than verbally expressed, I choose to interpret this tacit understanding as evidence that we’re truly a match made in heaven."

...

Admittedly, she appeared far more responsible than the groom.

In that moment, only the sound of the pen tip on the marriage contract resounded within the Sanctuary along with the bride’s voice.

Without waiting for the groom’s response, she indeed proceeded to sign her name.

The gesture, coupled with her words, undoubtedly caused another wave of impact.

That gentleness and responsibility seemed to further validate Mr. Jose’s judgment.

She knew well that this wedding wouldn’t be perfect but believed firmly that the marriage was.

Such confidence enabled her to face all sorts of embarrassment, even disgrace, firmly believing that it was merely the grindstone of her marriage.

Admittedly, based on the current display, it was difficult to associate her with those silver party enthusiasts.

Instead, her remarkable devotion to love and faith in fate portrayed a vivid will.

In thinking of Mr. Jose’s possible actions, one realized just how contemptible they seemed.

Is this love-struck mindset also an expression of Ecstasy?

Initially sounded exaggerated, casting doubt on earlier assessments that the bride was long since polluted.

Regrettably, Fu Qian wasn’t one to easily overturn judgments.

So yes, he admitted this could indeed be an expression of Ecstasy.

Don’t forget earlier it was mentioned, Ecstasy has considerable transmissibility.

If Don Juan is a carrier, could all his lovers truly remain unharmed?

Why, to Mr. Jose, does the bride have to be her?

Fu Qian’s understanding was that the Crown Princess isn’t just a carrier of the Seed of Ecstasy—she’s a special carrier, rendering her irreplaceable within the ceremony.

"Thank you for understanding."

Uncertain of the sincerity, "Don Juan" seemed touched by this display.

Gazing upon her profile, he casually expressed gratitude and genuinely took the pen.