The sky above the Eternal Castle had darkened to a swirl of crimson and gold.
At the center of the courtyard, the World Tree towered above the clouds its massive trunk glowing with cosmic veins, its roots stretching across continents, its leaves shimmering with stars.
Lilith, Seraphina, and Aria stood at Ethan's side, their combined aura glowing brighter than the tree itself.
"It's time," Ethan said, his voice carrying across the world. "I will unite with the World Tree. Its power… and mine… will flow together for eternity."
The tree's bark pulsed as if alive, ancient runes carving themselves into the trunk. A deep, resonant voice echoed from its core:
"Ethan Vale… King of Blood, Heir of Night… Do you accept the burden of the World Tree Do you pledge your eternity to its roots and leaves?"
Ethan stepped forward. "I do. I bind my soul to yours. I pledge my power, my blood, and my heart to protect the world through you."
[System Notification: Cosmic Bond Detected World Tree Marriage in Progress.]
[New Skill Unlocked: Eternal World King Control of Nature and Life, Blood, and Magic.]
Lilith placed her hand on Ethan's chest. "By binding to the World Tree, you will become unstoppable. But you must remain true to your heart. Your three queens are your anchors."
Seraphina nodded, frost swirling around her. "Do not forget… the tree is sentient. It may test you."
Aria grinned, fangs flashing. "Good. I love a challenge. Nothing will stop our King!"
The Ritual
Ethan raised his hands. Crimson and golden energy poured from his body, reaching the tree's highest leaves.
Roots of the World Tree uncoiled and intertwined with the castle itself. Blood and sap mixed in a glowing stream, cascading down like a waterfall of life.
[System Update: Bond Complete World Tree Marriage Successful.]
[Bloodline Resonance: 25%]
[New Passive Skill: Root of Eternity Regenerate Kingdom & Vampires Instantly.]
A beam of light erupted from the tree's crown, stretching into the heavens. The mortals, vampires, and supernatural beings below fell to their knees, feeling the raw, cosmic power of their new King.
Ethan knelt, taking the World Tree's trunk in his hands, his three wives surrounding him.
"By my blood… by my heart… and by my queens, I swear: I will protect this world, its life, and all its souls. Eternally."
The tree's leaves shimmered, embedding itself with his aura. A crown of glowing roots and leaves appeared above his head, merging with his crimson energy.
"The Eternal Night… and the World Tree… are one," Lilith whispered.
The New Throne
The castle itself transformed. Towers sprouted like roots, the rivers flowed with golden blood energy, and the skies glimmered with leaves from the World Tree. Ethan and his three wives now ruled not only the vampire realms but the entire world mortal, supernatural, and divine.
"The world is ours," Ethan said softly, placing his hand on the bark that now pulsed like a heartbeat. "And through it, all will know the Eternal King… and his three queens."
The tree's cosmic roots extended across continents, healing lands, reshaping mountains, and empowering life itself. Mortals worshiped not out of fear, but awe. Vampires, angels, and even remnants of ancient gods bowed in recognition.
[System Notification: World Marriage Complete.]
[Primary Skill Unlocked: Divine Symbiosis All realms' power linked to King & Queens.]
Aria smirked, wrapping an arm around him. "I like this. A King married to a tree. Makes a lot more sense than most people."
Seraphina rolled her eyes but smiled faintly. "Only you, King, could turn a cosmic tree into a spouse."
Lilith laughed softly, leaning her head on his shoulder. "And I love him all the more for it."
Ethan looked at the three women he loved, the World Tree glowing beside him, and the world sprawling under their reign.
"Then let the Eternal Night… and the World Tree… rule together. Forever."
And with that, the Cosmic Marriage was complete a union of blood, love, and life itself.