There were a whole bunch of blinding bright lights.
I recognized this dream from before. Sometimes, when I was really lucky, I would have this dream.
I was standing at a beautiful chapel that was all white, dressed in a tuxedo. I knew, as a Devil, me marrying this beautiful human girl would never end well because I would outlive her by thousands of years, but that didn't stop me from always enjoying this particular dream.
All of my family and friends were in seats, gathered together before the chapel.
"NO! For that bastard to get married like this…!"
"It has to be some kind of mistake! Some kind of trick!"
"I'm happy for him, but I hate him so much at the same time!"
The Perverted Trio were staring jealously, crying.
"Congrats."
Karlamine was speaking through clenched teeth, clearly either unhappy or upset. Tsubasa, Ruruko, and Momo were just glaring at me. Yikes
"Just be sure to be safe. Use protection, my beloved Otouto."
...even in my dreams, Naru-nee was embarrassing me…
It was obviously some kind of wedding scene. I straightened my bow tie, ready to receive my beloved bride who was currently walking up the aisle, a veil over her face.
I knew the girl's face at the present only because she sent me a postcard once the previous year.
My bride eventually made it to the chapel and stood beside me, staring at me through her veil.
"Glad you could make it, I—" But then she removed her veil and I was shocked by the face underneath. "S-Serafall!?"
Rather than beautiful brown hair, I was greeted by the raven-haired beauty that was my master who was smiling happily at me. I looked off to the side of the room to see Yuka, Koneko-chan, Akeno-san, and even the three Fallen Angels, all clapping their hands to congratulate me and Serafall. Apparently Jack and a crying Asia had somehow ended up being bridesmaids.
"You really shouldn't look at other women when I'm right next to you, Haru-tan." I snapped my head back towards Serafall, still surprised by the turn this dream had taken.
"Eh? S-Sorry, Sera-tan."
I… Why was I marrying Serafall when I was in love with someone else? ...I mean…
I wasn't complaining. I mean, I deeply respect, admire, and deeply care for Serafall, but…
Why wasn't I objecting? Despite the fact that my heart belonged to another girl, I felt strangely happy as I looked at Sera-tan…
I didn't pay attention to the geezer who was saying wedding vows… I just…
"Do you, Serafall Leviathan, take him, Haruto Namikaze, to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"
Sera-tan seemed really happy. "I do."
The geezer turned to me. "And do you, Namikaze Haruto, take her, Serafall Leviathan, to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"
I felt myself blushing deeply. "I do." Those words filled me with such warmth… the same way I felt when I said them the other times I had the dream with my true love.
"Then by the power invested in me, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
K-Kiss!?
Serafall grabbed my hands and was still smiling at me shortly before closing her eyes and puckering her lips.
KIIIIIIISSSS!?
I desperately looked off to the side, looking for some way to wake me up from this dream.
I couldn't kiss Serafall! She's my master! I…
But then I looked back at Serafall, noticing her incredibly soft-looking lips. I blushed even more deeply.
Well… it WAS a dream after all…
My heart beating incredibly hard in my chest, I closed my eyes and also leaned forward to kiss Serafall—
So, this is the one who is my current partner…
I was suddenly surrounded by darkness.
"What happened to the liiii—HOLY SHIT!"
When I turned around, I saw a terrifying yet magnificent creature. It had the appearance of a giant, white, lizard-like creature that stood on four legs, leathery (or perhaps bat-like) wings growing from its back, and a long, muscular tail. It also possessed blue eyes and two gold horns. It radiated a brilliant white glow. With that glow came a powerful sensation. The sensation that this grand being could crush me like a cockroach at any moment.
Your power has grown in such a short amount of time. It's impressive that you can already hear my voice so soon after awakening.
I stared at the powerful creature. It was a long-shot, but…
"Are… Are you Albion? The Vanishing Dragon?"
Indeed I am. I am the one who resides within you. I am impressed that you recognized me so quickly.
"Well, it's not like there are any other white Dragons who I know of…"
Then a thought occurred to me:
OH MY GOD! DID I DIE!? IS THIS THE ABYSS!?
No. I assure you that your body is very much alive and well. No harm has come to you.
I covered my hands with my mouth, my eyes wide.
You can hear my thoughts?!
In a way, yes. We share a vessel. I can hear your words as you can hear mine.
Well… that's neat. So I can finally talk to you. But why am I here? Why are you calling me now? Honestly, I would have REALLY appreciated some kind of help when I was being held prisoner by the Fallen Angels Thanks for that.
My apologies, but you were not yet at a level where you could truly hear my voice and understand my words. The reason I have brought you into this realm within yourself is to properly introduce myself to you. I am the Vanishing Dragon, Albion. I am also known as the White Dragon Emperor.
I see.
...You're taking this awfully calmly.
Well, between getting killed, becoming a Devil, learning my Sacred Gear has the power of a Dragon, being kidnapped by Fallen Angels, learning my master is a Satan, and almost being eaten by a Griffin, I think I've learned to stop being surprised by things like this.
I bowed my head.
It's nice to meet you. My name is Namikaze Haruto, Queen of the Satan Leviathan. I look forward to working with you.
Hehe. You are an amusing person, I admit. I can say you are certainly one of the more interesting partners I've had. You will wake soon, so let us speak again, partner.
And then everything completely faded away into darkness.