Zhou Mingrui arrived at the restaurant where his friend was waiting.
"I already ordered what we usually get." His friend said.
"Nice. By the way, why did you want to meet up?" Zhou Mingrui asked.
"Honestly, I was just bored and it has been a while since we went out."
Zhou Mingrui didn't argue as it was a reasonable response.
***
"When I first met Klein he was pretending to be a god using Sefirah castle. I was just a naive noble lady seeking thrills by becoming a beyonder. But as the Tarot club grew closer Klein and Hela helped me learn what this power is really meant for. For that I can only pray that they receive that happiness they deserve." Audrey concluded her speech as the first speaker.
She gently smiled at the couple who were sitting beside the stage.
***
"As a founding member of the Tarot club I believe I should address how Klein has deceived us. While not honorable the world of beyonders has never allowed such niceties. But in spite of this Klein has maintained his morals far better than most. The world is dangerous and filled with lies but Klein is the best liar you could ever meet. And I am glad he found someone he can be truly honest with." Alger had a sly yet genuine smile as he walked off stage.
***
"I don't know what to say. Perhaps if it weren't for Klein pulling me in to Sefirah castle I wouldn't have been able to escape the darkness of despair. Perhaps I would have fallen too far. All I have to say is thank you for everything and I wish you two the best." Derrick had a bright smile as he walked off.
***
"You know from what I heard the other universe version of me is scared of Klein. I can't really see myself being scared of him." Fors started.
'Well actually I could if he acted like Mr Fool'
"He is someone who is willing to help those in need if he can and is someone you just enjoy being around. I hope your story has the most romantic ending." Fors looked at the two and stepped off stage.
***
"I don't really have much to say. Unfortunately I am not very good with speeches but I will try my best. By the time I met Klein he had already stopped pretending to be a god. As I spoke with them I gradually broke out of my shell and became more comfortable interacting with people rather than dolls. I could not ask for better friends and there could not be a better couple than them." Emlyn stated before nodding at the couple.
***
"I first became friends with Hela after a… miraculous interaction. We fought side by side against heretics as allies and eventually Klein joined us. We have had some various shenanigans and it has made me see a brighter side of life. So let us celebrate this union of two of the brightest lights in the world." Sharron said with surprising emotion.
***
"I, like the rest of us here, can't truly explain how my life has changed through meeting these two. So I won't. All I have to say is everyone here wishes the best for you." Maric concluded his short speech.
***
"When I first met the two in person I experienced some whiplash from how different they were compared to the meetings. Of course this was while Klein was pretending to be a crazy adventurer but still it was quite funny. But when they are being their true selves… I think we all know what that is like." Cattleya said, looking back at the couple.
The parts of the crowd who had spent significant time with them exchanged knowing glances.
***
"I first met Klein in Tingen after an incident where he was influenced by a sealed artifact. Eventually he joined the Nighthawks and quickly advanced due to scamming some members of the Tarot club and also reading Roselle's diary. As for who Klein is in my eyes, well that is obvious. He is a guardian." Leonard nodded at the Tingen Nighthawks in the crowd.
***
"Honestly I have no clue who decided this order, they must have been a madman, but I guess it's my time. First I have a message to Klein. I know you aren't the original Klein but you are still family. That can not be denied. Now I discovered you were alive while you were on a first date with your now wife and while it was shocking that you were alive, perhaps you getting a girlfriend was more surprising. I have to applaud Hela for being able to put up with you. But in all seriousness I'm glad we have another member of our family." Melissa spoke with a bright smile on her face.
She then turned to Benson in the crowd.
"Not only did Klein get a girlfriend before you. He also got married before you even found a girlfriend" She teased.
Klein and Hela struggled to not laugh.
***
"To be honest I am not very close with Klein and Hela. But from my experience with them they are quite tiring to deal with. Full of energy and constantly joking around. But when you really need help there is no one more reliable." Xio spoke with a serious tone however there was a smile on her face.
***
"When I first found out about Klein and Hela it took me by surprise. Klein never really seemed like the type to make a move… and I was right. Glad Klein met someone who could take the initiative. Albeit with a little push." Benson eyed the Tarot club.
"As an elder brother I feel a bit old and embarrassed that he is getting married before me. But ultimately this is a moment to be celebrated, so let us make the rest of this night a moment to remember." Benson raised a glass.
***
"Despite crashing the wedding earlier, I was actually invited and have a speech. Also that was planned and I was very much involved in the wedding plan but it's funnier if you pretend I crashed it for no reason. You know before meeting these two I may have pulled a similar stunt, not to make my friends laugh but simply for enjoyment. I also would have gone about it differently. Rather than burst in dramatically and put on an act, I would have parasitised the guests and suddenly reveal that to the happy couple before parasatising them as well. Or I would do that to the bride or groom. As a natural born Mythical creature I was not born with the humanity to understand empathy or build real relationships. Although Klein and Hela aren't the biggest contributors they are certainly a large part of why I came in like that. Much like how humans can become closer to gods, a being of pure divinity can learn to be human." Amon stepped off the stage with a smile unlike ones he had worn before.
***
"Klein and Hela are like family to me. As some of you may know I was picked up off the street by the Tarot club due to sheer luck as the me from another universe came over. But even though we weren't meant to meet yet I'm glad we did. I'm sure they are too after all if things went as they did before we wouldn't all be here today. So thank you for loving me like family and I hope your family is filled with love as well." Lumina seemed to have shed a tear.
***
"As some of you may know, I wrote that this pairing would happen. But that shouldn't take away from the importance of the relationship as if the couple didn't truly love each other it would never reach this point. These two falling in love was a game of gods with many coincidences but ultimately they were clearly the winners. I have gained a lot through my time with them and I hope things stay this joyous forever." Adam said with a calm smile.
***
"I don't have much to say. Out of all the Tarot club members I am the least close to them. So all I will say is you should convert to the Earth mother if you are going to have that much se-." Lilith was cut off as she was launched out of the room.
Klein and Hela wondered what she meant by saying that much sex as they hadn't done anything yet. With a glance around there was a clearly guilty expression on the faces of the angels and gods. Looking for the universe's greatest seer "he" had already disappeared.
***
"Ahem, I want to start by saying we didn't watch every time all we did was get a count, we also didn't get spoiled on the kids so that will still be a surprise. In our defence as well Klein basically did the same thing." Amanises started.
Klein was about to defend himself but realised it wouldn't change anything. Then he had a sudden flashback to a certain dream and debated shooting himself.
"On to the main point. Hela is my best friend, we knew each other pre-epoch and honestly I never expected her to get married. When The Fool first arrived we had some tea parties and shortly before I went to accommodate the River of Eternal Darkness I made a joke."
A replay appeared on the big screen.
"Are you planning on hitting on her?" The recording said.
"Well for one he didn't. But it seemed that this universe's him didn't get the memo. But then again Klein is clearly a… never-ending I won't finish that. Anyway Hela confessed first and it was really cute. Let's show the replay."After the video played Klein and Hela were clearly embarrassed.
"But as for what I think of this. I couldn't be happier for them. They deserve each other." Evernight sincerely said.
***
"Some of you might think I'm Lumina's brother but I'm actually her from the other universe. Much like Amon and Adam. Klein and Hela have helped me immensely with my humanity, but to be honest I feel a bit embarrassed about it. Even in the other universe they have both helped me greatly, I guess even in other universes some things stay the same. Even though I am a god I don't think I can ever repay them. But what I can do for now is bless your marriage." Lumian spread out his arms as if he were a magician performing magic.
***
"I believe the other me has said all I have to say. But I will once again reiterate. You two deserve each other and all the happiness in the universe. Don't let others take that away from you." Amanises the Eternal Darkness calmly stated.
***
Four people walked on stage which no one recognised aside from a select few. Klein and Hela's eyes began to water as they recognised their parents. Turning to the crowd, The Fool smiled brightly before disappearing.
***
The Fool couldn't bear to listen to what their parents had to say. "He" didn't want "his" parents to see "him". "He" didn't know what they would think nor did "he" want to know. Opening "his" notebook The Fool ripped out a page.
Teleporting to an empty patch of the universe "he" activated the replicated Termination, erasing the paper and its contents.
"I wish you the best. All I can hope is that those words are sincere."
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