Under the interrogation of Weston and the other two, Yuri finally confessed his "secret."
As it turned out, during their anniversary date a few days ago, he had successfully proposed to Rita, and the two were preparing to get married next month.
"Just as I thought... Congratulations, Yuri!"
A rare smile appeared at the corners of Precht's mouth, and Warrod excitedly reached out to slap Yuri repeatedly on the shoulder.
"Isn't this a wonderful thing? Why hide it from everyone? This kind of news should be announced immediately!!"
Yuri clutched his thick blonde hair, his expression looking slightly flustered: "Well... on one hand, it was to create a surprise for everyone, and on the other hand, it's because Rita and I both felt we needed a little time for psychological preparation..."
"Psychological preparation?"
Weston tilted his head in confusion: "It's not like you're underage kids dating behind your parents' backs. Everyone in the guild knows about your relationship. What kind of preparation do you need..."
"It's precisely because we are partners in the same guild that we wanted everyone's most sincere blessings when we announced it!"
"When it's your turn to get married in the future, you'll be able to understand this feeling."
Because it's important, one must be cautious?
Indeed, I seem to have heard of this kind of mindset before...
"Phew... now that the secret is out, I feel much more relaxed."
"Anyway, now that you guys know, is that enough? Hurry up and let me go..."
Saying this, Yuri pushed past the crowd and prepared to head out.
But how could Weston let him off?
"Don't be in such a hurry!"
Weston extended his right arm, hooking it around Yuri's neck and dragging him back in one move, saying with a grin: "A marriage naturally requires a wedding. This is your first time doing this, so why not let me, the Guild Master, give you some ideas!"
Hearing this, Yuri, who had been struggling with all his might, suddenly stopped his movements. He turned his head and looked at Weston strangely: "Do you mean to say you have a lot of experience?"
"I don't have practical experience, of course, but I have a mountain of theoretical experience!"
Weston chuckled: "I've been looking forward to my wedding with Mavis and Zera since several years ago. I've even specifically designed twenty-eight different plans for it. Why don't you just pick one of them to use!"
There's such a good deal?!
Wait, something's wrong!
Yuri's eyes rolled as he instantly figured out Weston's plan. He said crossly: "You guy, you basically want to use my wedding as an experiment to find flaws and make improvements, just so you can hold an even grander and more magnificent one for yourself in the future!"
Weston guiltily looked away, but the smile at the corner of his mouth could not be suppressed.
"Eh... how could that be?"
"I am helping you out with total sincerity!"
This expression of his only served to confirm Yuri's suspicion.
"Ha! You really are thinking that!"
Yuri tightened his fist: "You despicable guy, take this!!"
"Wait... calm down, calm down!!"
Weston's feet flashed as he dodged the fist, and then he turned tail and ran.
Yuri, naturally, gave chase.
The two of them ran from the corner of the second floor to the third floor, then leaped down from the third floor into the center of the main hall. Like two mad wild horses, they treated the guild as a pasture where they could gallop to their heart's content, frolicking recklessly.
In an instant, the sound of rapid, noisy footsteps rang throughout the entire guild.
During the chase, they accidentally knocked over tables and chairs and spilled drinks, dragging the partners who were drinking and chatting in the guild into this game of tag.
"Ah! My drink—!!"
"You two, what are you doing?!"
"Ho ho, want to settle this with a match? How about letting me join too?"
"No problem, come at us together!"
"Hahaha... so much energy so early in the morning?"
"Acting as the Master but leading the way in fooling around—if the people outside find out, it will affect the image of our guild!"
"Forget it, that guy seems like he doesn't care about that sort of thing at all."
Under Weston's lead, the entire guild descended into a chaotic mess.
Half a day later.
When Mavis, Zera, and Rita returned from outside, they were shocked to find the guild in a complete shambles.
Food and drinks were scattered everywhere, tables and chairs were tossed about, and the partners were lying on the ground or pinned under overturned tables, each sleeping soundly.
Only by the window, the plants planted by Warrod still bathed peacefully in the sunlight, growing silently.
"Ah—!!"
Seeing the scene in the guild, Zera was so angry she threw the groceries she had just bought at the market onto the floor. Her magic power transformed into flames, igniting with a "whoosh."
"These guys, they've been messing around in the guild again!"
Mavis was long since used to such scenes. As usual, she smiled gently and soothed her best friend's emotions: "There, there, don't you already know what their personalities are like? Fooling around just shows that everyone is full of vitality—it's a good thing!"
Her words were like a sweet rain, silently extinguishing the flames burning on Zera.
Zera's anger died down, and she picked up the vegetable basket from the floor, though she continued to grumble incessantly: "What's good about it?! In the end, aren't we the ones who have to clean it up?!"
Rita's gaze first circled the guild, and only after seeing Yuri did she step toward him.
Just as she came to a halt in front of Yuri, he seemed to sense her and opened his eyes at the same time.
The two looked at each other silently for a few seconds.
Then, Yuri suddenly flipped over, jumped onto the table beside him, raised a finger, and shouted.
"Everyone!"
"Today, I have an announcement to make."
"Rita and I are getting married next month!!"
Hah!
What's there to be so shocked about?! It's just gett—
Wait, what?!
"Married?!" × N
The wizards who were originally exhausted and sleeping soundly on the floor all snapped their eyes open. Like corpses coming back to life, they stood up from the floor and crawled out from under the tables with a series of "thuds."
Immediately, they all looked toward Yuri, who was standing on the table with his finger raised, and Rita beside him.
In their gazes, there was surprise, relief, and curiosity.
After a brief silence, there was a deafening cheer!
"Oooooh—!!!"
"Finally, you two have reached the finish line..."
"Uwaaaa... this is so moving!!"
"Congratulations to you both!!"
"Why are you few so calm? Don't tell me you already knew? Am I the last one in the guild to find out?"
"Hahaha... you brats are a hundred years too early to try and keep a secret from adults!"
Rita hadn't expected Yuri to say it at this moment. her entire face instantly turned red like a tomato: "Honestly, didn't you say we should wait a few days before saying it? Why the sudden change of heart?!"
"There's no particular reason."
Yuri sat down with a grin.
"I just felt that right now, in this state, is simply the best!"