"Should we commence the marriage ceremony then?" came the voice from beside me, pulling me out of my thoughts as I turned my gaze away from the Empress towards a priest who seemed to be from the sole religion of this world, part of the only god who was worshipped and had some monasteries dedicated to him.
"Yes, father," I nodded, taking my position, only to see the confused look on the priest's face, as well as those of the princess and other servants, who kept looking at me.
Initially confused, I later realized that I had just called the priest "father," which was not usual to hear here.
"God is the almighty father of us. So indeed, I just referred to him to bestow blessings upon us as a couple to love each other for eternity," I uttered whatever came to my mind in an attempt to divert their attention towards my words, which seemed to have an effect, as the maids were clearly surprised.
