Chapter 27

The thing to do is actually very simple, just write the names of two people on a stone then the Patriarch personally throws it into the Forbidden Grounds. Because all the people will go to that place after death, it is said that the stone with the partner’s name will be thrown into it. After both partners die, it will lead their souls and keep them company forever.

In the tradition of the Orc world, this is something similar to a marriage certificate... it just represents not only the responsibility, but also the tie between two people.

Compared with the practice of divorce in modern society, the relatively simple beast people take this stone very seriously.

Sa Ta took out a special kind of grass juice and asked Tan Tu and Su Ce to dip them in with feather pens and write their names on the stones respectively.

Tan Tu couldn’t wait, he wrote down first, while Su Ce, after recalling the writing style of this text, also held a very devout attitude and engraved the beginning of his future life on this stone.

Sa Ta smiled and patted Tan Tu’s shoulder, “Okay!”

Tan Tu’s smile couldn’t be suppressed.

For a moment, Su Ce’s heart seemed to be missing something, but it was soon filled.

Sa Ta finally said, “Come to the altar on time this evening, and I will preside over the ceremony for you!”

After going back, Su Ce could hardly recognize the original shape of Tan Tu’s house. In addition to the kitchen, the wooden house that existed there was already been torn down and replaced by a bigger house with two floors, but the area is probably more than twice as large—the land needed was harvested from logging, and the wood obtained was used to build houses. The lower floor is divided into four rooms and a lobby, while the upper floor is divided into two rooms, which no longer hollowed out. All four sides are installed with ‘wood walls’. The doors separating the two rooms can be inserted and looked tight. The thick hide inside is more fluffy and softer than before, and it feels even more smooth when touched. There were several small, equally thick pieces of hide outside, as well as tables and stools. The stairs were made wide enough for Tan Tu’s prototype to jump up and down. There are also tables and stools on the bottom floor and nothing else.

Su Ce looked back at Tan Tu, and the latter smiled at him, “I asked them to do it. Ah Ce, do you like it?”

Nodding his head, Su Ce said, “I like it.”

However, males really build houses quickly...as easy as eating and drinking. The male figures have long since disappeared, Su Ce was a little puzzled, “What about them?”

Tan Tu walked Su Ce into the kitchen, warmed up the soup, saying, “They are the HaGe’s I invited, my brothers, the people who prepared the food for the ceremony are hunting now.”

...That is...to prepare a banquet for the wedding?

Su Ce looked at him, “Is there enough time?”

Tan Tu carefully pressed Su Ce’s shoulder and smiled, “Don’t worry Ah Ce. They are really good... well, before evening, it’s enough.” He murmured, “I will go too if they invite me in the future anyway!”

Su Ce’s expression softened, “I can also help in the future.”

Hearing this, Tan Tu was even happier. Ah Ce had the consciousness to undertake everything with himself...it’s great.

The afternoon passed slowly and quickly. Tan Tu took this time to find La Ya and took back a new set of red silk fabric from the teasing eyes of the other party. Although he had already bought several sets, Ah Ce should wore newer one at the wedding ceremony. Moreover, he never gave too much clothes to Ah Ce.

Su Ce knew that today’s occasion was special, so he took it naturally.

Tan Tu poured a lot of water into the village well to bathe Su Ce, and also went to brush himself carefully.

Well, Tan Tu is actually very nervous. He was worried he would behave badly... even if he knew it was unlikely, he’s still afraid Su Ce would suddenly walk away because of dissatisfaction.

While Tan Tu’s nervous, Su Ce wasn’t. He’s in the mood to think about some issues he had not thought carefully before, such as...how old is Tan Tu?

Tan Tu’s appearance always looked like he’s in his twenties, but from the teasing of other males today, he seems to have just reached adulthood?

However, if Tan Tu is really too young and asks himself at this time, it will hurt Tan Tu’s self-esteem. In fact, Tan Tu is Tan Tu, no matter how old he is.

It’s ‘adult’ anyway, isn’t it?

By the end of the hourglass, when the sand in the Dou had run out, Tan Tu turned around—he had been walking around before that.

Su Ce put down the grinding wooden bowl in his hand—he was practicing his own handiwork and stood up.

Tan Tu took a deep breath, “Ah Ce, it’s time.”

Su Ce smiled at him and Tan Tu reached over, his fingertips trembling, “Ah Ce, let’s go.”

Su Ce simply put his hand, “Okay.”

This is the first time that two people have been holding hands in such a serious manner. Tan Tu’s palms are covered with thin layer of sweat, hot and humid. Su Ce feels Tan Tu’s presence from above and smiled in his heart.

The distance to the altar is not very far—even if two people walk slowly like this, it only takes about half an hour to arrive.

The altar is a tall stone platform on which stands a ferocious beast’s head, flanked by huge pillars of flaming brazier whose flames will never extinguish. The Forbidden Ground was behind the altar, the Patriarch stood on the small stone platform in front of the altar, near it was a vast open space, many bonfires have been burning up, almost turning the sky red. All kinds of skinned wild animals were set up on the fire. Many females were roasting around behind while the males dedicated themselves around the females.

When Su Ce and Tan Tu arrived, they were seen by the Patriarch who stood the highest and gave a high five.

The noisy atmosphere immediately quieted down.

Being stared at by thousands of people... even if Su Ce was used to it being a manager, he’s a little dazed. He saw the big scene and felt nervous. While Tan Tu was filled with excitement, his previous anxiety suddenly disappeared.

All the people gave way, leaving a straight path to the altar, and everyone had a smile of enthusiasm or blessing on their faces, making the air warm.

Su Ce felt Tan Tu grasp his hand more tightly. He unconsciously grasped it back. A deeper sense of reality strikes... Really, if you walk past, you will form a partner.

He got married.

But surprisingly, his heart settled. Perhaps because the person next to him is Tan Tu...he thought.

The Patriarch’s face was full of smiles on the small stone platform. When the two were near, his expression gradually became serious.

“I think your decision to become one’s partner is a deliberate decision,” Sa Ta said.

Tan Tu and Su Ce nodded together, “Yes.”

Sa Ta opened his palm, in his palm was the stone with their names, “Your names has been written on the firm rock, and your ties will be like mountains that will never waver.”

Tan Tu and Su Ce looked at each other. Tan Tu was looking forward to it and Su Ce smiled lightly.

Su Ce looked back at the statue of the beast’s head behind Sa Ta and said earnestly, “Yes.”

Tan Tu felt he could hardly contain his excitement. He immediately calmed down and said more devoutly, “Yes, I will always protect Ah Ce.”

Sa Ta smiled again, “Then, under the witness of Manuai, the beast God, the male Tan Tu and the female Su Ce will become lifelong partners, sharing their lives and souls, helping each other and being faithful.”

Tan Tu swore, “I swear, Lord Manuai will witness my loyalty.”

Su Ce looked up, “I swear.”

After the vows of the two men were made, Sa Ta solemnly led Tan Tu and Su Ce to kneel in front of the beast God statue. When they got up, Sa Ta stepped up to the altar and pushed open the stone door behind and threw the stones.

Then he said, “Lord beast will bless this couple.”

The ceremony ended with cheers. It was already dark, the fire reflected Tan Tu’s face, softened his rigid outline. When Su Ce looked at Tan Tu, it was warmer than tenderness.

The rest of the time belongs to the couple and all the people who came to bless them. This will be the case every time a new a couple appears. This isn’t just a grand gathering for couples, but for all the people.

Both males familiar and unfamiliar with Tan Tu brought gifts, mostly small and fat tender beasts, which often became food for everyone at the bonfire dinner.

Tan Tu was poured a lot of fruit wine, mellow but not intense, but he felt as if he was drunk in this jar of fragrant wine. His hand, always holding Su Ce’s, took him to know their people.

Yes, he can finally safely say that this is ‘their’ clan.

The females also maintain a tolerant smile, no matter to their partners, pursuers or others, they will not care about their gaffes.

Everyone loves happiness, pursues happiness... Bless happiness.