Lahat ng Kabanata ng Wedding Rewind: No More Elves: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 8

I feigned complete ignorance. "Will Aleron be returning to the elven forest, Emma? The Interracial Alliance Council hasn't issued a recall order, though."Her sense of superiority swelled at the sight of my confused expression. "What would you know? The Royal Academy of Magic is about to open up a new round of student admissions."Once Aleron passes the exam, he'll be able to get a teaching position in Empiria and move into the Mages' Tower. He'll even be able to apply for a magic airship!""I see. How enviable."I gazed at Emma's closed room door and laughed to myself. Would Aleron really be able to pass the exam this time?On the day of my wedding, the great hall was filled with the gifts. The gifts hadn't been prepared by my family, of course. The dragon clan's leader, Igor Redburn, had delivered these gifts ahead of time to be displayed as dowry to the guests.20 tables had been set up for the banquet. The banquet spread wasn't just limited to ordinary fruit wine and pastries

When I worked at the warehouse, people who came to collect magic materials would size me up with odd looks in their eyes. Several ladies who were friends with Emma would deliberately talk in loud voices in front of me."A certain someone assumed they could climb to the top of the social ladder by gaining favor with the dragon clan. Who would've thought His Royal Highness Matias would simply turn his nose up at an ugly duckling like her?" someone asked with a scornful laugh.The speaker was Serena Montrose, who had previously madly pursued Matias' affections. She'd once given him an entire set of dragon-scale armor, only for him to ask his guards who'd given him such trash. Serena had ended up crying for an entire month."She couldn't even get her husband to stick around. She's an utter disgrace to us nobles. Considering how she's still dolling herself up like that, I'm afraid she's probably trying to seduce some other man," commented Lyra Goldsong, the wife of Count Howard Stormcres

Emma's face reddened with anger and embarrassment, but she didn't dare toss the bracelet to the floor. "Honestly, who cares about your ratty bracelet?"After Matias retrieved the bracelet and put it back on for me, he leaned over to check on my condition.When I took in his travel-worn appearance, my lip trembled, and my tears started falling again.He gently wiped my tears away with his warm fingertip. "Although you look beautiful even when you're crying, don't cry anymore or your eyes will become swollen."Gareth and Faith immediately plastered on flattering smiles. "You're back, Matias. Why didn't you notify us in advance so we could prepare a sumptuous banquet for you?"Matias turned slightly in their direction and snorted coldly. "I wouldn't dare impose! Since you don't acknowledge Lilian as your daughter, then naturally, I'm not your son-in-law either."With that, he took my hand and led me away.Gareth and Faith followed us all the way to the porch, upon which Gareth stam

In a society where family tradition was highly valued, those who failed to take care of their parents would be looked down upon by everyone. If Emma and my parents really brought the issue to the attention of the Empirian Academic Council, my reputation would be completely ruined.Gareth valued aristocratic dignity above all else, so I gave him two choices—he could either live quietly in my villa and distance himself from the aristocratic social circle, or accept 10,000 gold dragon coins and return to Rothschild Manor to rebuild the Rothschilds' ancestral home.My parents chose the latter option without hesitation. After all, how could living in seclusion here possibly compare to returning to the manor to flaunt their wealth?Emma's plan had fallen through, so she had no choice but to hope that Aleron would earn more money. That way, she would be able to live a pampered life, riding in a magic airship and living in a luxurious castle all day.After graduating, Aleron found a decent