After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World - Chapter 923

Chapter 923: Vows (Part 2)

First came Ansel and Winona. They felt really shy, but they knew there were other people there so they couldn’t take too long.

Ansel, in particular, had prepared a very nice speech that expressed all the emotions he had for Winona in a witty way that showcased his charm.

Sadly, he couldn’t remember a word of it.

“I know I may not be the smartest man and I annoy you a lot, ” was all he could say, beet red from shyness and embarrassment. “But… just know that I’m glad to be hit by you—if it means you’ll do it for the rest of our lives.”

This earned a few chuckles from the crowd and Winona’s smile as she sniffed. She held his overtly-smooth face. “I know I can be overbearing at times,” she told him. “Thank you for putting up with me. I love you.”

Ansel grinned, leaning down to kiss her forehead. “I love you, too.”

Next to them, Eagle held Sheila’s hand. “I know that you may feel that we are rushing, but life is too unstable to hesitate.

“I love you and I want to build a future with you, I don’t want to waste any more time—especially not when I’m sure it has to be you for me.”

Sheila smiled, looking back at him. Her cheeks were stained red, but she was surprisingly stable as she uttered her words.

“While I had never imagined I’d get married to a man I only knew for a few months, I still believe in my instinct, and I still believe in you—I know in my gut that we will not regret it.

“Thank you for taking the step forward.”

They smiled and leaned towards each other, their foreheads touching and their palms entwined. Their vows received quiet claps and cheerful smiles, receiving various well wishes from the crowd.

Next to them were Eugene and Melissa, who were already sobbing a bit.

“We have lost so much through the disasters, and I have felt hopeless many times. I thank the heavens for bringing you to me,” Eugene said, looking at her and at her stomach. “Thank you for being my family.”

Melissa sobbed, embracing him. She couldn’t speak much anymore and just whispered her ‘I love you’s to him.

Like them, the audience had also gotten a bit teary at this point. A lot of people knew their story, and—even if they didn’t—everyone had experienced tragedy during the past couple of months. Seeing others gain love and happiness was incredibly touching to them.

In another spot, Turbo and Evelyn looked at each other’s eyes, bodies warm and soft at the same time.

“I’ve known you my whole life, Eve,” the man said, “And the first time I laid eyes on you, I knew you’d be special to me.”

Eve was flushed red and very teary. “You bullied me a lot…” she said and this caused a few chuckles amongst the crowd.

Apparently, Turbo was one of those brats who pulled their crush’s pigtails for attention.

He blushed a bit at the memory, but he quickly gained his footing. He kissed her palm and placed it on his hair. “Well…, you can pull my hair any time you want.”

A few whistles sounded all around, combined with good-natured laughter, only dying down only when it was the next couple’s turn.

It was Louie and Eppa who went next. This would be the first intermarriage they had between an Aborigine and a Terran, making it a historical union.

They definitely had a rougher preparation period than others though. The past few days, a lot of people had made subtle—and some not-so-subtle—warnings not to rush into marriage.

After all, they were from completely different world views. Friendship was fine, but spending life with someone with a different outlook will cause conflicts.

“I know that, although we love each other, we will face challenges,” Louie began, “But I believe we will get through them together.”

Eppa looked at him, feeling shy at being watched, but at the same time happy she could express herself like this at the witness of others. “Thank you for s-seeing me,” she said, voice a little shaky as she tried not to cry so soon. “I have a lot of shortcomings, but what I w-will never lack is love and admiration for you.”

They received claps and cheers, a few hoots, while the Mauin villagers were outright sobbing.

Lulu and Bull came after them. This couple looked a bit odd, with Lulu being a petite pretty girl while Bull was a big, stout guy who was not particularly handsome.

Some girls who were jealous of Lulu’s life—being doted on by not just her fiance, but also her cousin and friends—would whisper that she was a gold digger. After all, why would she choose someone so ugly compared to her?

However, this was far from the truth. Lulu was fully capable of sustaining her own lifestyle. She fell for Bull because he was dedicated and sweet and he made her feel like she was the only girl in his eyes.

“I know we hadn’t known each other for long, but I proposed to you knowing full well you are my soul mate,” he told her, looking at the sky as if also expressing thanks to all the dieties (there were many) he prayed to. “I thank the heavens that I managed to convince you to believe the same.”

This made everyone smile and chuckle, with Lulu giving him a peck on the cheek, and he was suddenly high in heaven.

Someone from the crowd asked him not to widow his wife so early and the surrounding audience laughed.

The other couples also said their heartfelt vows, some sobbing outright. There was also a goblin couple, which was adorable, and it made everyone happy to see them merging well in the territory.

Finally, it was the latecomers Victor and Juni’s turn. Juni was still being carried by Victor and she looked warmly at him, holding his chiseled chin. “I love you, Victor, so much,” she told him, as stably as she could. “Despite my past, thank you for accepting me.”

Victor smiled and kissed her palm. “You are perfect,” he told her. “Thank you for coming back to me.”

It felt incredibly warm and everyone felt inspired and happy.

The ceremony ended with a few more words from Mathilda, finishing the ceremony with the long-awaited kiss.

“I pronounce you, husband and wife.”

And several married couples were created like this… and a lot of the new generation would also be conceived that day.