Wicked Reincarnation

Chapter 196: Immortal King's reign 3

A week later, all of the families met Yana and gave their blessings. Seeing Lin so happy and being insanely doting stirred their hearts. They also have never thought Lin would act so fast. Yana was already pregnant. Lin really couldn't keep his hands to himself.

But they seemed to love each other a lot, so the families were sure Lin and Yana would last for an eternity. If only fate was benevolent to them.

"We should've waited or done this earlier. Are you alright?" Lin gently held Yana stand up.

"I'm fine, it's better now than never."

"Lin, you worry too much. Let the attendants take care of Yana," Nick had to forcefully pull Lin out of the room with him. Once they left, the attendants started to doll Yana up.

"You also need to get ready," Nick dragged Lin with him who couldn't stop staring at the door to Yana's room.

"You damn lovestruck idiot. Change into your suit. The public's waiting."

They were waiting to witness the Immortal King's big day and his happiness. To witness the wedding between the Immortal King and his dotted wife. Rumours have long taken the Immortal World by storm about the Immortal King, their war hero, being a tame puppy to a sole woman.

All the single females' hearts were broken who hoped to be the one to stand next to Immortal King, while the males were jealous. Of course, being the Immortal King would get him anything. Yet the majority of the public supported the Immortal King's marriage.

They didn't know about the curse and just without any care blabbered and set new rumours into circulation.

It was a bright day with the sun hanging high in the sky as if heaven itself was blessing this day. Everyone assembled under the palace in the plaza and waited for the couple to come out.

Meanwhile, nervousness finally overcame Lin. He was going to get married and the whole world knew about it, he hoped heaven wouldn't punish him for that. Lin paced up and down in the room, ignoring everything that Nick said. His mind only travelled to Yana, hoping she was fine, hoping to see her. Any second that passed without her was painful until-

SLAP.

Nick hit Lin at the back of his head and exclaimed, "Wear your goddamn clothes now. As the groom and Immortal King you wanna look like a bloody fish? A fish pulled out of seawater?"

Lin stopped in his tracks and stared Nick dead in the eyes, "Is there a difference between a fish in seawater and-"

"Like I know!" another hit.

Lin was finally forced to wear a red robe and calm down. How the hell should Nick know about the difference he was just sprouting any nonsense that came into his head. Damn Lin, making him anxious!

"How's the groom looking?" Suddenly Elder D and T barged into the room.

"You lot just gonna make everything messier. Shoo Shoo!" Nick tried to get these two clowns out but to no avail.

"C'mon Nicki Nick, if you're here we can too," Elder D grinned.

"Where's U and O?" Nick suddenly got a bad feeling.

"Don't worry about them," Elder T waved Nick's concern away but it only made Nick more anxious, "You damn little kids! Don't try to play any stupid pranks on Lin! Look at this dead man's already nervous as he can be, you don't need to pour oil over him to make him even more slippery!"

Elder D and T took a closer look and saw that their ferocious Immortal King really was reduced to a trembling kitten.

"Well," Elder T scratched his head, "Man, Lin get a grip. When I got married, I wasn't such a nervous wreck."

"You're normal, Lin isn't," Elder D slapped Elder T's shoulder, "Lin's a monster, how can you compare to him? For the first time, he felt what normal is, so-"

Nick kicked both Elder D and T to their knees, "Shut up and get out! Tell U and O if they dare to do anything, I'll get their asses for it!"

Elder T and D instantly scrammed.

Out of all Elders, Nick was the weakest, but he was unparalleled when it came to strategies and exploiting people. He knew their weaknesses and all the dirty numerous secrets. Just with words, he could bring others to surrender and even forfeit their lives.

While Lin was a physical monster, Nick was a mental beast. These two as a combination was too deadly and had no weakness. Thus no one wanted to challenge Nick, they all loved their painless lives too much.

"Get yourself together," Nick's patience with Lin was gradually getting thinner.

Lin smiled at Nick and said, "Thank you."

Nick's youthful face instantly reddened, "W-What the hell? That's disgusting. Stop and get ready."

But it actually made Nick happy.

Two hours later Lin and Yana finally showed themselves to the public with the 8 Elders behind them.

Lin squeezed Yana's hand and exclaimed, "Thank you, everyone, for coming. I know in times like these it's hard to hold on but that's precisely why every little happiness is needed. Treasure it and keep it close to you. My wife and I are very thankful for all your love and support. Please continue giving us your blessings. I assure you that matters will be handled and from today on, a new family is created. Our family. The E family who will do anything to protect you."

Once Lin's speech ended, loud cheers erupted. Yana smiles at Lin, "Your hands trembling badly."

"Don't mention it," Lin pulled Yana closer and kissed her. The public cheered even louder at this sight.

"Long live the happy couple!"

Afterwards, a large carriage and parade made its way through the capital with Lin and Yana being the centre of attention. Then a party followed in the palace where all the families mingled with the happy couple.

Yet the happiness didn't last long.

As Yana was during the most fragile and painful time of her pregnancy, ominous news brewed in the capital. But they didn't solely happen from mouth to mouth, they were now visible and vibrantly felt by all immortals.

The resentful energy kept growing with no signs of slowing down or disappearing. They spread across all of the Immortal World. No matter how the exorcists purged the ghosts for some reason the resentful energy still lingered and showed no signs of ever leaving.

Lin has been in the palace the whole time neglecting his duties, only taking care of Yana and his child that was about to be born. Lin wanted to protect this little peace he finally attained. He deserved to indulge himself in this happiness after being alone for so many years, or so he told Nick and the other Elders who had to constantly remind Lin of his duty as the Immortal King he neglected.

The resentful energy reached a point where it even took control of the Mortal World. Distressed and not being able to tolerate Lin's behaviour anymore, Nick sought to get Yana to help him convince Lin.

Nick was confident as he atrode into Yana's room. He even came at a time where he knew Lin was fortifying the palace from the resentful energy that could harm Yana.

But seeing the pained expression and round belly of Yana, Nick suddenly had second thoughts. Nevertheless, Yana tried to sit up and sent the attendants away, "Nick what's wrong?"

Yana's face was smiling but the sweat that made her wet hair stick to her, obviously showed that she was putting up a front. Yana was struggling with the pregnancy.

"Yana, I'm sorry, I'll come at a later time," Nick turned around but Yana's words stopped him, "It's fine. I know why you're here. It's because of Lin, right?"

A sad smile flashed across her face and she patted the spot next to her, "Sit here. Let's talk."

Nick bit his lips and agreed, "I'm sorry," he repeated.

"I should be," Yana smiled tiredly, "Because of me, Lin's not doing his job properly. I'm sorry for using-"

"No!" Nick quickly interrupted, "You've done nothing wrong. It's because that fool can't properly, what the mortals call it, multitasking! That's right!"

One look into Yana's eyes and Nick was aware that the person suffering the most here was Yana. Not because of her pregnancy but because she was beaten herself up for her existence.

Nick finally understood. Yana took all the blame people have been secretly throwing at her. She noticed that Lin was only taking care of her and was aware of people's contempt towards her, along the lines: If he didn't have a wife, the Immortal King wouldn't be distracted.

They were all indirectly blaming Yana to the point that Yana herself started to wonder if it was ok to keep being by Lin's side. Nick's presence here was proving the point. Even though he didn't feel like it, even though he didn't want her to put herself down.

"Please don't blame yourself," Nick spoke out words he knew wouldn't help much.

"It's ok," Yana gave him a reassuring smile and held her belly, "I've been trying to get Lin to work too but he's so stubborn."

Yana weakly laughed, "I'm glad he loves me so much. I also love Lin more than anything, that's why I can get through it. I know what it means to stand next to him and I'll continue to do so. Lin, you and both worlds mean a lot to me. If the public feels better to have a scapegoat, I'm willing to take the role. I'm just sorry for giving you so much work."

Nick's eyes widened and he wanted to slap himself. Yana was strong, she was long aware of what it meant to be married to the Immortal King, especially during critical times like these. She was also a loving wife and a befitting queen who thought about everyone.

"Thank you," Nick couldn't say anything else other than this. He couldn't be more thankful to have Yana by Lin's side.

"For being here," Nick added and wanted to tell her that her rightful place was indeed next to Lin.

Yana laughed, "Thank you too for being here for everyone."

Nick sighed, he really couldn't beat her, she always managed to surprise him.

"Goodness, there's no way I can compare to you," Nick grinned and stood up," I'm gonna-"

BAM.

The door flung open and Lin came rushing in, throwing Nick against the wall.

"Lin!" Yana cried out, seeing how rough Lin treated his friend. Lin's eyes were blood-shot and his face seemed exhausted, but he was still strong enough to protect what was important to him, "Stay away from Yana! Don't drag her into this!"

"I know but you gotta do your work!'' Nick was helpless.

Lin right now wasn't in his right mind. Everyone could see it.