Chapter 4 Consultation
After that, I got on the wyvern airship and traveled to Kohane.
I landed the airship a short distance from Kohane and got off.
Since the talk might take a while, I asked Cecilia-san to contact the Former Pope Rothman ahead of time using a communication crystal.
It's funny because I know goddess and underworld dragons, but usually, the highest human leader is the Pope.
Anyway, Cecilia-san said that if the previous Pope is still around after retiring, they're the one who should perform ceremonies.
'I have something very important to tell you from Ceres-sama.'
That's all I had them say.
I didn't give details... just asked them to say I wanted to talk directly.
Normally, being an Former Pope makes you the most important person in the world, but since I'm a god, it's okay if I visit suddenly.
Maybe it won't solve everything, but the 'church' knows the most about wedding ceremonies.
It might be better to listen to them.
Once the wedding talk goes well, I'll meet Shizuko-san and the others and drink with Zect.
Could that be it?
But my life seems to have one problem after another...
I guess I can't live a peaceful life.
If possible, I'd like to live slowly, maybe by farming like in Jimna village.
* * *
Ceres and I quietly went to Kohane's church alone.
Lida and the others are waiting on the wyvern airship.
Waiting there were the Former Pope Rothman, Pope Romani, and Archbishop Roanne.
It seems they cleared the place in advance for the 'very important matter'.
"Ceres-sama, what did you wish to say? If you tell me, this Rothman will come running right away."
"Finally, Ceres-sama is a god... if you need any of us from the church, please call at any time."
"If you need my help, just say the word!"
It's too much, no matter how many times I hear it.
Just showing up makes them look like they're about to cry from excitement.
"I'm sorry for being so moved, but I want to ask you, who know the most about rituals and rules in this world, something."
"Please feel free to ask anything! This Rothman has read all the church rules when he was young. There's nothing I don't understand."
"I, too, have been the pope for many years, so please ask anything you like."
"I may not compare to the two of them, but I didn't become an archbishop for nothing. No archbishop can't answer believers' questions."
Still, they probably wouldn't be able to answer.
"Then, I'll ask directly. What's the right way to hold the wedding of the Hero Zect? There may be demons and even Dragons among the guests."
"""Eh?"""
It seems the Pope, one of the most powerful people in the world, was surprised by this unexpected question.
"Now, demons and Dragons, you say?"
"Demons and Dragons... you say?"
"This is truly something that's never happened before."
Since this has never happened, it's hard to know what to do.
"Could you give me advice on what to do?"
"Well, a usual church wedding is where the clergy leads the ceremony and vows eternal love to Goddess Ishtas-sama. But since Ceres-sama is a god and close to Ishtas-sama, while it's normally impossible, if Ishtas-sama, being a goddess, could appear, it might be best for Ceres-sama, who is also a god, to lead the ceremony."
"Ceres-sama is close to both demons and demon kings, so I think that's the best option."
"I agree with that opinion!"
"As expected, that seems to be the way to go."
As expected of the clergy, they thought it through and gave an answer.
"Yes, a wedding with the two gods, I don't think there's anything more fitting than that."
The other two nodded as if they agreed.
"But, I'm not very familiar with such ceremonies. What should I do?"
"Since Ceres-sama is a god, and if even Ishtas-sama were to appear, I think it would be fine to have freedom. Just saying 'I accept this marriage' would probably be enough."
"That's right. A word from the gods is far more valuable than any long speech from us."
"I also agree."
In the end, it seemed that everything was left up to them... and that's how the conversation ended.
* * *
Leaving the church.
When I prayed to Bauer-sama, the world shifted to the underworld, and Bauer-sama appeared before me.
The most powerful being in this world is the underworld dragon, Bauer-sama.
It would be best to ask for permission.
"I don't know."
"I see."
Yeah, I knew that.
"I've mentioned it before, but middle and lower-ranked dragons don't get married. Even if they mate, there is no marriage... Since they live long lives, vows of eternity are just painful, so they don't make them. Also, high-ranking dragons, like dragon lords, are rarely born over long periods... Think about how I was born! Was there any marriage involved?"
Now that you mention it, I became a dragon lord from being a human.
"Well then."
"Dragons don't have marriage, so simply offering food and alcohol is enough... If you invite me and the black dragon, that should be sufficient."
"I see..."
"Since the human god is Ishtas, the two of us can discuss and decide. I'll call her now."
When Bauer-sama lightly waved his hand, Goddess Ishtas-sama appeared before us...
"Wh-What is this?!"
Amazing Bauer-sama, to bring a monotheistic goddess here in an instant...
"Bauer... Oh, Ceres-sama, could it be that you've come to see me again?"
"Ugh..."
This is a bit awkward, I can't exactly talk about Zect's marriage.
"No, it's that Ceres came to consult me again about Zect's marriage."
"Ceres-sama, you can go ahead and do as you wish. After all, you're a god."
"I'm sorry... After asking the Pope and others, they suggested having Ishtas-sama appear."
"If Bauer-sama attends, maybe it would be better for him to handle it?"
"There is no marriage among dragons."
They looked incredibly annoyed.
"Well, I suppose it can't be helped. I'll appear. But in exchange, Ceres-sama, you'll have to handle the proceedings."
"Understood."
Looks like I'm the one handling the proceedings after all.
I'm not good at this kind of thing.
Well, Zect is my best friend and childhood friend, so I have no choice but to do it.
The seating arrangements and the venue... there's still so much to do, it's a lot of work.
Now, the real work begins.
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