章 566: The Cathedral [Pt 2]

I saw two people from my past that shaped my life in the most bizarre and peculiar way.

'Lilith… Solomon…' They were seated at the very back, but seeing them smiling in anticipation made me feel… so emotional.

I looked at the front pews and saw Neron, Serah, and a few other friends and allies.

There were some faces I didn't recognize, but once I glanced in Maria's direction, I realized they probably belonged to her memories.

My brain immediately went to work so I could figure out what exactly was happening.

'Why are we here again, Jared? Remember!'

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"Do you, Maria, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The man in front of us asked.

On his hand was a scepter, and he was holding a large book in the other.

His warm smile made me feel uncomfortable, but most especially so did his question.

'Husband? What?' I glanced at Maria, failing to understand what was going on.

Was this a wedding?

'Ah, he did mention a union earlier…'