Incompatible Interspecies Wives chapter 113

113 – The Approaching Shadow (3)

As time passed, we arrived at Sarik Village, a village of dwarves.

I was able to find many races here too.

Not only dwarves live here.

Thousands of villagers came out to watch us, and as before, Arwin and Ner drew a lot of attention.

The more I did, the more confidently I spread my shoulders, laying the foundation for my wives.

As always, Arwin maintained a lofty posture with a blunt expression… But he had to watch it for now.

It is unknown how many dwarves hostile to Arwyn will appear.

No matter how diverse the races were, this was a village of dwarves, and it was no secret that it was difficult for dwarves and elves to get along.

Fortunately, Ner looked more confident than usual.

After the incident at her mercenary meeting, she gradually showed herself to be confident. She thought it was a good change.

I wonder if the constant praise for the tail helped?

“There are various races, Mr. Arwin.”

In fact, there was something more surprising than Ner’s changing attitude.

“That’s right, Ner. Unexpected.”

Right between her wives.

Contrary to what I expected to start squirming, the two of them were taking a very peaceful attitude.

“There’s a forge over there.”

“Yes. It’s bigger than I thought.”

Arwin told me that Ner had no intention of loving me and that I should not sacrifice myself for her, but now she even chats lightly with Ner.

Ner also said that Arwin wanted her to die, she didn’t understand me to get close to her… But now she is putting her words to Arwin without her strength. .

“…”

I thought that good is good, but… I tilted my head.

Did I overreact?

I thought we had a falling out.

It is too natural to say that he was wearing a mask.

I didn’t know.

I think this is natural for women.

“…”

I put my worries down and drove the horse.

If another problem arises later, it won’t be too late to solve it then.

We soon encounter an old dwarf who came to meet us.

A long beard that reaches down to the waist. Wrinkled forehead.

Thick torso and forearms that look hard for their age.

I got off my horse and approached him.

“My name is Berg, the vice-captain of the Red Flames.”

The old dwarf replied with a nod of his head.

“My name is Borin. She was waiting I’m just grateful that the famous Red Flame Team came.”

After that, we had a short conversation.

They already knew what the request was.

There was no need to talk further about him right now.

Rather than that, the problem was the room where our members could rest.

“I would like you to provide a space where 27 people can rest. The room…”

If you think of me, Arwin, and Ner, there are two rooms.

Twelve rooms when the rest of the crew said they were taking a break by two.

“14 Rooms-“

“-Berg.”

Arwin appeared from behind and grabbed my arm.

As she looked at her, Arwin looked at Gale, who was following her from a distance.

“…”

To be honest, I had no desire to care about Gale.

“…Let them do it on their own.”

I said it, but Arwyn shook her head.

As if please don’t do that.

“…”

Actually, I only knew that Gail was related to Shien, and I had no idea how much of a mogul he was.

But seeing what Arwin did, it was clear that he was not a light person.

Apart from everything else, he was also the mentor of the warriors.

I sigh.

“…I would like you to prepare 15 rooms.”

Then I asked Borin, the head of the village.

Borin nodded her head.

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I learned the details of the quest while talking with Borin.

It is said that many monsters have flocked to the mine located on the outskirts of town, and they are unable to get enough of their livelihood.

The goal of the request was to subdue the majority of the monsters that crawled into the mine, and I decided to receive a dwarven weapon as a reward.

I could easily figure out which monsters I saw, where I saw them, and how many there were.

And since it takes a long time to produce the weapon that was supposed to be received as a reward, we decided to order the necessary weapon first.

We decided to trust each other.

Continuing the contract with the expectation that everything will work out.

As a result of that decision, each member talked about the weapon they wanted.

Baran wanted a spear, and Sean asked for a sword.

Jackson asked for a long warhammer.

Shaun teases me.

“As for the war hammer…Don’t be lazy, use what you are familiar with.”

But Jackson was firm.

“I wanted it for a long time. I didn’t use them because they weren’t all good quality.”

I smiled at their quarrel.

So it was my turn.

A dwarf receiving a weapon request was sitting on the other side of the desk writing down our request.

Looks like a dwarf who has learned to read.

He asks.

“You are the vice-captain. Yes, what weapon do you want?”

I pulled out my sword and showed it to the dwarf who asked me a question.

“At this length, firmly.”

The Dwarf, who was fiddling with the documents, touched my sword and said.

“…Um. Shall I make the balance the same?”

I nodded. I liked the familiar sword.

Then Gale appeared from behind.

“Berg. How about using a shorter sword?”

I sighed at the momentary appearance of Gale.

“…”

Looking at him intently, Gale spoke as if trying to get his point across.

“It would be nice if it was a little shorter. The swing now is too long. Just think again.”

The Dwarf who received the request also said.

“…Actually, I think that might be the right thing. It may be a subtle difference, but the vice-captain’s sword seems to be too long.”

I’m speechless when even the dwarves say that.

The dwarf soon got up from his desk and brought four iron sticks of different lengths.

Seeing things like this pop out, it seemed like it was a Dwarf village.

“Vice-captain, let’s listen to each one. And just tell me what makes you feel comfortable.”

I was silent and lifted the iron sticks one by one.

First, the stick was too light.

The second one just feels oddly out of balance.

The third felt familiar.

“That must be the feeling of the sword you normally use.”

The dwarf said, and I lifted the last iron rod.

“…”

A stick that feels comfortable. It is slightly shorter and shorter than the original sword.

But I didn’t hate the feeling of being wrapped around my hand.

It was such a feeling that I could get used to it quickly.

Gail speaks from the side.

“Yes. That sounds right. Even for you.”

“…”

Maybe Gail is right.

As Gale said, maybe I should choose a different weapon.

But I shook my head.

I wasn’t being stubborn.

…Even though it was uncomfortable, I liked being familiar.

“No. Make it like the original sword. The length and balance should be the same.”

“…”

The dwarf finally nodded.

That’s how our weapon quest ends.

I looked at Gail and moved past him.

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While I was finishing the rough request story with the crew, Gail came up behind me.

Gail tells me as she looks at the scattered members.

“…Berg.”

“…”

I looked at Gale as he approached me again.

He says.

“…I know I’m insensitive.”

“…”

“I didn’t mean to provoke you or hurt your feelings. I’m just here to help.”

I turned to him. After confirming that there are no wives nearby, whisper to him.

“…Appeared out of nowhere and dug up wounds…No bad intentions?”

“…I apologize. It’s my fault.”

His sincere apology softens me up a little.

Then he speaks.

“I want you to know that much. I’m not here to impose a duty on you, or to put a burden on you.”

“…”

“I am only here to prepare you for the trials that may lie ahead. Isn’t it too unfair to die without even using one’s strength? Besides… This isn’t even a story just for you.”

“The world doesn’t care-“

“It’s a story that includes your loved ones.”

“…What do you mean?”

“…You have to be prepared to protect someone you care about. And wait before you get angry, Berg. I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I want you to… Keep your precious things.”

I sighed.

It feels like I can’t communicate well with him from the beginning.

“…We are not compatible from the start.”

“…”

“You believe that trials will come upon me… But I do not believe in such fatalism. I don’t even believe in God. How do you know my future?”

“Doesn’t believe in God even though the fighters appeared…?”

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I said it with all my heart.

“I don’t believe it.”

Gail whispered at those words.

“…Are you aware that Rin takes care of beings who do not believe in God?”

“…”

As I frowned, Gail let out a sigh and eased the mood.

“…The atmosphere is going strangely. I didn’t mean to force God on you.”

“…”

“Like I said, I just wanted to give you strength. I mean, I don’t have a horse. You have to explain every time.”

I sigh at Gale’s careful attitude.

I’m not as angry as before.

Maybe it was because I knew that I was angry with him because he touched a sensitive part.

I didn’t want to talk to him for a long time.

I turned and left him.

“…Berg.”

And again, Gail says, catching me as I leave.

“I don’t talk much…But I can understand people’s thoughts right away. Just like people from the slums, I grew up with a grain of salt. If you’re from the slums, you know, right?”

“…”

People from the slums recognize people from the slums. I turned and looked at him.

He said.

“So even if you don’t ask… I know what you’re curious about.”

“…”

Gail said.

“…The saintess misses you, Berg.”

My fist curled up. The impression is frowned upon.

Gael continued.

“…If you shed tears…You were the cause. You cried a lot. I have always missed you… And have always been there for you. That sad look is still vivid. How sorry you were…”

There were countless things I wanted to say, but those were meaningless questions to ask Gale.

Then why did you leave me? Why did you hurt me so much? Why did you choose to be sorry?

It was a question Gale couldn’t answer.

So instead I asked. This much could have been asked of Gail.

“…Why are you telling me this now?”

“…”

“What are you doing by citing a relationship that has ended? Why are you making excuses instead?”

Gail said.

“-That’s not it.”

Looks at me with a pitiful gaze.

Whispering soon.

“…I am not saying this for the sake of the saintess.”

“…”

“A word for you. So that you… Can forgive yourself. Because the most painful wound still seems to have not healed.”

I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.

I couldn’t give any answer.

“…I must have blamed myself a lot, didn’t I?”

The strength of the shoulder gradually loosens.

After that, Gail came over to me and tapped me on the shoulder.

And then, for the first time, he left me first.

****

Felix, mounted on a horse, looks at the ranks.

Even if he didn’t dare to open his mouth, he knew what all the warriors were thinking.

The mood of the soldiers is not good.

Humanity, whose strength is passion, is more subdued than ever.

In addition to that, there aren’t many soldiers.

Of course, the soldiers were scattered for strategic reasons… But it felt creaky from the start.

Felix sighed.

“…You have to be brave.”

The saintess looked at him.

I’m sure he’s objectively grasping the current situation.

It was an unstable war, and I’m not sure if I can win.

But it was also clear that there was nowhere to back down.

I couldn’t waste any more time here.

The news of the defeat was coming from all over the country.

Akran said to Felix.

“…Still, if everyone behaves as they wish, everything will be alright.”

Felix sighed, closing his eyes.

“…I hope you will.”

For the plan to work, everyone had to act according to the plan.

At the right moment, the sons of the Jackson family must show up with soldiers.

-Thump…!

At that time, I saw the figure of the leader appearing from a distance through the forest.

Felix takes a deep breath.

And then, as if dispelling the previous anxiety and distrust, he said it firmly.

“Let’s go.”

Akran and Silprien nodded.

The saintess began to recite prayers at the same time.

Her bright light spreads around her.

The soldiers marvel at the light.

Felix whispers.

“…Mand, the god of courage. Strength.”

Soon he drew out the holy sword.

Light emanates from the holy sword as well.

Felix exclaimed.

“Forward!”

And then, like a warrior, he rushed into the battlefield first.