Chapter 19: Thank you

In a realm beyond the mortal plane, where the very fabric of existence shimmered with divine energy, the gods and goddesses assembled. The Grand Hall of Eternity, a place of infinite grandeur and ethereal beauty, stretched out before them. Pillars of light and shadow intertwined, creating an atmosphere both majestic and mysterious.

A towering silhouette of flames and smoke spoke first, his voice echoing with raw power. This was Ignar, the God of Destruction. "He destroys all he touches. He shatters time and reality itself with his reckless actions, performed merely for his own amusement. His mere existence is a threat to the balance we uphold."

A figure bathed in chaotic energy nodded in agreement. Zareon, the God of Chaos, said, "Ignar speaks the truth. Because of him, even the universes have begun to collide. The portals he opens tear through the fabric of reality, merging worlds that should never meet."

Another deity, a blend of earth and shadow, stepped forward. Thalor, the God of Earth, said, "He destroyed a world I was responsible for with his reckless experiments. Whole civilizations lost in an instant, all for his twisted way of having fun."

Murmurs of agreement rippled through the assembly. Silhouettes representing wind, water, life, and death nodded their heads.

A goddess shrouded in a tempest of storms spoke next. Tempestra, the Goddess of Storms, said, "He did not destroy my world, but his actions brought apocalypse upon it. People in that world lost their faith in me and now I can't do anything to fix it"

Several other gods and goddesses voiced their agreements, each recounting tales of destruction caused by his actions.

The assembly turned their collective gaze towards a single goddess, her form veiled in radiant, golden light. She was Lumina, the Goddess of Light. "He is from a world you are in charge of," they said in unison. "Take care of it."

A god, a serene outline of calm waters, spoke next. Seraphis, the God of Serenity, said, "She may be responsible, but we cannot simply intervene in the mortal world. Our interference could cause even greater chaos."

At this, Lumina smirked, her radiant light intensifying. "Do not worry. I have plans. If we cannot intervene in the mortal world, then I will make him come here with his own feet"

Some of the gods and goddesses looked confused. "How can a person from the mortal world come here?" one asked.

Lumina's smile grew wider. "Don't worry, he will find a way."

And with that, the scene faded, leaving the Grand Hall of Eternity in a tense and uneasy silence.

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Jasper stood at the edge of the dark elf village, the marriage ceremony finally completed. He was heading to deep of the forst, feeling a strange sense of unease. Suddenly, a chill ran down his spine, causing him to stop in his tracks. He turned his head slightly, eyes narrowing as he scanned the forest around him.

"What the hell?" Jasper muttered, feeling a shiver that was almost comical in its intensity. He rubbed the back of his neck, his expression deadpan. "Is someone talking about me?"

He paused, looking at Raven who was just a few steps behind him. "This feels like one of those moments in those cheesy dramas," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

Raven raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?"

Jasper shrugged exaggeratedly, rolling his eyes. "You know, when the main character suddenly feels like they're being discussed by some higher power. Next thing you know, I'll start thinking my pet golems are plotting against me."

Raven stifled a laugh. "You're really a weird man, Jasper."

Jasper sighed dramatically, striking a mock heroic pose. "Maybe they're just admiring my good looks," he said, flexing his muscles in an overly theatrical manner.

Raven shook her head, a smile tugging at her lips. "Come on, let's get going. You've got a promise to keep."

As they began to walk away, Jasper couldn't understand why Raven's attitude towards him had changed. It's like she hated him just a few days ago...

According to dark elf traditions, lastly they had to spend the entire night in the forest together to prove their love for each other.

Jasper clapped once, teleporting Raven and himself to the room with the television.

As Raven looked around in surprise, Jasper sat on the couch, letting out a sigh of relief. "Oh, castle, sweet castle!" he said, gesturing for Raven to sit next to him.

Raven hesitantly sat beside him and said, "We were supposed to spend the night in the forest."

Jasper loosened his tie and threw one arm over the back of the couch. Raven momentarily got excited, thinking he was going to put his arm around her. Then, with his other hand, he picked up the remote and turned on the TV.

"I've spent enough time outside of the castle today. I can't spend the night out there too. Besides, you deserve a bit of rest and relief," Jasper said.

Raven leaned against Jasper's arm and said, "Maybe you're right. We deserve a bit of rest..."

Jasper raised an eyebrow and asked, "I thought you didn't like me much when we first met... Was I wrong?"

Raven sighed in relief and said, "No, you were definitely right. Your nonchalant behavior really annoyed me. But today, that same behavior really helped."

Raven reached up and kissed Jasper on the cheek, "Thank you"

Jasper hadn't expected this and touched his cheek with the hand that was draped over the couch, his face showing a mildly surprised expression. He said sarcastically, "Hey, are you actually falling in love with me?"

When she relieved, the exhaustion of the entire day hit Raven, and she giggled softly. "Not that high... but someone as strong and reliable as you is hard to find."

As sleep overtook her, Raven's eyelids began to drop, and she murmured, "Maybe you'd make a really good husband after all---" Raven finally fell asleep in Jasper's arms.

While Raven said those words, Jasper's focus wasn't on the TV but on her. He felt a warmth in his heart he hadn't felt before. He thought, "Is this some side effect of the potions I tried? ...Whatever." Jasper leaned back, letting Raven sleep on his chest.

He started watching TV, where a blond, blue-eyed boy in orange clothes was shouting at his friend,

"Sasgaeee, come back to the village! Everyone's waiting for you."

The black-haired boy had a cold expression on his face and replied, "Go back, Nardo. It's too late for that."

"No Sasgae it's not come with me!"

Then black haired boy fled into the depths of the forest, the blond boy reaching out and shouting after him,

"Sasgaeeeeee!!"

Jasper got engrossed in the show and watched it until morning.