As the ring was set, Ordion gazed in awe at the luxurious jewelry on his finger. His heart overflowed with love and gratitude. And without caring about the gazes of the dozens of people around him, he also moved his face closer to Arvin, who was still kneeling.
Mwah!
A soft and longing kiss landed on Arvin's lips. Ordion had done it boldly in front of everyone witnessing the insane proposal, regarding the frozen spectators as nothing more than witnesses to a sacred marriage for the two of them.
"I never thought that my hope of becoming yours would finally come true." Ordion said honestly, his voice trembling slightly with emotion, right after releasing the kiss. He looked intently into his husband's eyes. "Does Alrain... remember everything about 'that'?"
"Yes, he remembers everything!" Arvin answered directly, understanding Ordion's confusion. "He was the one who told me everything about you."
Ordion took a long breath, smiling with relief and immense happiness because he wasn't struggling alone. "From now on, I ask for your guidance, My Dear..."
"I expect the same from you, Ordion." Arvin replied sincerely, caressing the back of his spouse's hand. "Now, do you want to see him?"
"Yes, I really want to see him!" Ordion answered without a second thought, his longing for his past sparring partner could no longer be contained. "Please, let me meet him now."
Hearing that determination, Arvin nodded slowly.
I never expected that Ordion also remembered the series of events that happened to him before he died in that era. Arvin thought in amazement, still unable to believe the phenomenon of past memories occurring before him. With the addition of Ordion now, it seems my destiny in this world really must be to build a harem...
Arvin brushed aside his complicated thoughts. He stood up, then gently took Ordion's hand and gripped it tightly. Under the disbelieving stares of all the occupants of Class 1-C, the two of them walked side-by-side out of the room, stepping through the corridor toward Class 1-A.
Upon arriving at the doorway of Class 1-A, the previously calm atmosphere changed drastically. Ordion, who had appeared relaxed and drunk in love during the walk, instantly turned his aura aggressive the moment Arvin pointed toward Alrain's seat.
Fwosh!
Intense heat flared again in his right palm. Within seconds, the fire condensed and formed a sharp, glittering fire sword. Without any warning, Ordion lunged as fast as wind toward Alrain, who was sitting at his desk.
Clang!
As if having eyes in the back of his head, Alrain responded with lightning speed. He manifested his own magic sword and parried the deadly strike from Ordion with full force. The two clashing magic swords screeched, creating a powerful gust of wind and sparks of fire that scattered into the air. Several students nearby shrieked in terror and jumped back.
However, instead of being angry at the sudden attack, Alrain looked at the opponent in front of him. Seeing who had attacked him, the green-haired student immediately broke into a very wide smile.
"Ordion?" Alrain greeted enthusiastically. "Are you truly Ordion?"
Ordion didn't answer with words. He only nodded while smiling broadly, showing his neat teeth with an expression that was incredibly free and liberated.
"So?" Alrain asked again, lowering his sword slightly.
"Yes!" Ordion answered loudly. He retracted his fire sword, then raised his left hand, showing off the gold ring with the transparent blue gemstone now beautifully set on his ring finger.
Seeing the concrete proof, both of them simultaneously stopped their magic. The swords in their hands evaporated into fragments of mana.
Alrain and Ordion immediately stepped forward, giving each other a loud high-five in the air, then laughed together quite freely. The incredibly close physical interaction implied a wordless understanding, as if they had both telepathically agreed not to explicitly tell the world that they had successfully returned to the past and changed destiny.
After laughing their fill, Ordion's gaze shifted to the desk next to Alrain.
"Hello Allen, how are you?" Ordion greeted warmly, addressing the pink-haired student who used to be his most precious comrade-in-arms during that dark era.
Alrain patted Ordion's shoulder gently and shook his head silently. Seeing that signal, the red-haired student immediately understood that currently, the Allen before him had no memories of that bitter era.
"I understand what you two mean." Allen said casually, crossing his arms over his chest. "But, remember, tell me what you know later!"
"Yes, of course I will tell you everything I know, Allen!" Ordion answered without hesitation, feeling complete now that he could reunite with his new family.
If the small reunion between Alrain and Ordion was filled with happy laughter, the same did not apply to the occupants of Class 1-A. The class was now truly in an uproar over two things simultaneously: the terrifying display of power from the new student and the student from another class, and the sight of the twin gold rings shining.
At the same time, the big news about Arvin's proposal, which had been made and accepted directly by Ordion, spread like wildfire. The entire academy was in an uproar, including Class 1-A.
"Hey, Arvin!" Victor Zernest called out with a slightly trembling voice, though he forced himself to sound brave. He stood up from his chair while pointing his index finger at Ordion, who was having a relaxed conversation with Allen and Alrain. "Did... did you really just propose to that student in his class?!"
Arvin, who had been leaning against the classroom doorway, immediately turned his head. His eyes looked at Victor coldly.
"Of course!" Arvin answered without hesitation and without a shred of shame. "Why? Is it against the law for me to dare propose to someone who sincerely loves me in this academy?"
"Have you really lost your mind, not wanting to marry a woman at all?!" Victor exclaimed in disbelief, still very shocked by the sexual orientation of the descendant of the famous duke's family. "Are you crazy?!"
Hearing those harsh words, Arvin did not remain silent. He stepped forward toward Victor's desk, and his presence immediately exerted an extraordinary mental pressure. Arvin stared at the student with a dangerously sharp gaze.
"You think I'm crazy?" Arvin challenged with a loud voice that echoed throughout the room, making everyone who heard it hold their breath. "You're the one who's crazy, Victor! Instead of being busy making a fuss about my romantic relationship and my orientation, you, the son of the kingdom's Prime Minister, should use your common sense and act when bullying is rampant in this academy! You just stay silent when the weak are oppressed, but you're noisy about my personal business!"
Arvin moved his face slightly closer, locking eyes with Victor. "Do you want me to beat you up here right now to fix your head?!"
Instantly, Victor was left speechless. His face turned pale. He couldn't return a single word to the 'King of Terror' standing before him.
Arvin's argument was too sharp, and the killing intent emanating from the man's body was too real. A feeling of immense shame arose as Victor realized his own hypocrisy as the Prime Minister's son. And instantly, without daring to lift his face again, Victor slumped back into his seat.
Seeing that no one else dared to oppose him, Arvin turned around and approached his three spouses.
"You three, just wait here and don't make any unnecessary trouble." Arvin said suddenly in a much softer tone. "I'm going to the Dean's office to take care of everything related to Ordion."
Hearing the command from the head of their family, the three handsome youths smiled simultaneously.
"Okay!" Allen, Alrain, and Ordion answered in unison, their voices filled with complete pride for their extraordinary husband.