I Reject Quests

Chapter 158: Wedding (1)

After talking for a few minutes, he stood up from the sofa. "Alright, everyone. I have an important event to attend. I would come back in three hours." 

Everyone quietly watched him leave the room.

They had come here tonight with the intention to not leave before tomorrow morning so they didn't mind waiting for three hours.

"Where is he going?" Gill turned to Denny.

***

Rewen went to his room and logged into CHAOS.

He got out of his room and washed his face before arriving in the living room where his mother along with a half-asleep Sam was sitting.

Mrs. Klofar raised her head to look at her son's face. "You are late, Rewen."

"Hm." Rewen indifferently nodded. If it was a few days ago, he would have given a more 'cheerful' reply but his mother had let him down.

It was unknown if Mrs. Klofar was pretending not to notice or had she really not noticed. She pushed Sam's shoulder. "Show him the clothes."

Sam yawned and started walking.

Rewen followed him. "Where is Vinia?"

Sam grinned. "Excited already?"

Rewen frowned and hit him on the back. "I was just asking."

"Come on, you don't have to be shy. Today is your marriage!"

Yes, today was Rewen's marriage. As opposed as he was to the idea of marrying early, he had no choice. 

"Here is what you would wear today."

Sam pointed to a navy-blue suit and pants in the hanger. 

"Isn't this father's?" Rewen knew how protective his mother was with his father's belongings. Even though his father was a hunter, he could be considered just by the sheer amount of clothes he had. After he passed away in the unfortunate incident, Rewen's mother never let anyone touch the belongings.

In the past, Rewen had always wanted to try on the good-looking clothes but his mother wouldn't let him do so no matter how much he asked for. Today, unexpectedly he was allowed to wear one of the best quality among the suits his father had.

A minute later.

Rewen looked in the mirror and a small smile appeared on his face. 

With the shiny navy-blue suit along with his moderately fair skin and tall stature, it wouldn't be a stretch to call him good-looking. Moreover, his bright red hair and crimson eyes perfectly synched with the color making his charm enhanced. 

"I look like a third-generation noble, wouldn't you say?"

"You look like crap." Sam mercilessly responded.

"Talk about jealousy!"

"Your mom is jealous."

"What about me?" Among their banter, Mrs. Klofar arrived.

Sam immediately retreated. "It's nothing."

Mrs. Klofar ignored him and turned to look at her son. "You look good. Now go, the carriage is ready."

Rewen nodded, then left the room along with Sam.

Mrs. Klofar watched the two leave, then herself left the room and went to the basement.

*Knock*

*Knock*

"Uncle. The carriage is ready." 

The door opened, revealing Master Kaf. 

"You are leaving this early?"

Mrs. Klofar nodded. "I would take part in some of the arrangements."

Master Kaf sighed. "Why not let them handle it?"

"How can that be done? It is my son's marriage and their daughter is entering my household, not the other way around." Mrs. Klofar is a traditional woman who believes that a man shouldn't marry into a family. She would have cancelled the marriage if the Baron's family demanded Rewen to enter their household.

"I'm not talking about that. Whatever, is everything ready? Thoroughly check."

"I have double-checked."

"Check again. Did you forget the matter from when we went to the other city? Just before we were going to pass through the city entrance, you realized that you forgot to bring your pouch. For you, I had to break the gold coin."

"That was only one time" Mrs. Klofar grumbled. Even if she is a mother, in front of Master Kaf, she is like a teenage girl.

***

"Hm? Where is Vinia?" Rewen looked around the carriage and couldn't find his soon-to-be-wife. "Did she run away?" 

"I got to say, you are getting very restless. Are you sure you aren't overly thrilled about your marriage?" Sitting opposite to him, Sam teased him.

"Yeah, sure." Rewen uninterestedly responded. "I just don't want something random and eventful to happen. For instance - Alert! Your soon-to-be wife has been kidnapped! Go and rescue her from oblivion or something!"

Sam's mouth widened. "Your imagination sure is wild."

Rewen didn't reply. A few seconds later, he saw his mother and Master Kaf approaching the carriage.

"You are looking good." Master Kaf commented upon seeing Rewen.

Rewen grinned, then turned to his mother. "Where is Vinia?"

"I have sent her to the villa."

"Oh."

The carriage started moving.

The market which is usually bursting with vigor was strangely quiet. Let alone the market, not a single person could be seen on the streets. It was all due to the marriage of the Baron's granddaughter. There were no rules that stated that the market shouldn't be opened during an occasion. People were just busy buying gifts and this marriage could also be counted as a gathering of sorts.

It is an unofficial holiday for citizens living in Darkhood City.

***

Rewen and the others got out of the carriage.

"HAHAHAHA! Welcome! Welcome!" A dignified old man with large stature appeared in front of them. It was the Baron of Darkhood himself. He appeared to be in a jovial mood.

Mrs. Klofar smiled. "Is everything ready? I hope Sir won't let go of his promise to let me take charge of the Food Department.

The Baron of Darkhood laughed even more loudly. "Of course! But first, you have to see your daughter-in-law."

Mrs. Klofar nodded, then turned to Rewen and Sam. "Both of you should roam the villa and talk with people, especially you, Rewen. Several nobles from different parts of the kingdom have come."

Rewen looked disinterested but nodded anyways.

Except for Rewen and Sam, the others left.

Both of them looked at each other.

Rewen: "Where should we go?"

Sam: "From the outer quarters."

Rewen: "Okay."

The villa wasn't divided but the gatherings were. The outer quarters is where the servants and maids live. It was currently the "guest room" for the citizens of Darkhood City. The inter quarters is essentially the villa.  It was currently the "guest room" for nobles and close relatives of the Baron.

As soon as Rewen and Sam entered the outer quarters, everyone's gazes turned to them.

"That red hair should be the groom."

"He doesn't look bad."

"I've heard he comes from the village."

"He must have connections."

All sorts of comments entered Rewen's ears. Most were positive and some were negative. 'Being the center of attention sometimes doesn't feel that bad.'

Rewen saw several stalls set up. "Oh? They are selling Kiuran Balls. Would the shopkeeper give it to me for free?"

"I mean, she should" Sam weirdly paused mid-sentence, then continued. "No, we'll buy."

"Why?" Rewen couldn't figure out the reason why this stingy guy suddenly decided to act righteously. He looked at the young woman selling Kiuran Balls and a meaningful look appeared on his face. "Is that the young lady you had a date with that night?"

Sam coughed. "Yes." It was the woman whose brother he saved a few days ago.