Incompatible Interspecies Wives chapter 119

119 – If I Hug You Now (3)

I picked Shien up and got on the horse.

My heart keeps beating in her drooping body.

I put it in a black sheath.

It was uneasy to continue the fight while holding Shien.

Place one hand on her back and the other on her waist.

I hugged her tightly to keep her from falling away from me.

It was a feeling I hadn’t felt in a very long time.

I could feel my heart beating assimilated.

“…Vice-captain.”

A crew member approached me and blinked.

It was Todd.

Baran was the second most experienced operator after Sean and Jackson.

He asks about the current situation with a look on his face without saying anything.

I didn’t even know it was the first time I’d ever hugged a woman like this.

“…Protect me.”

I asked him for that.

Todd didn’t think long.

He nodded with a confident expression.

I drove a horse.

Runs through the open siege net.

We were followed by soldiers, a group of warriors, and the head team.

As the soldiers escape through the breached encirclement, the battle lines break and change.

Shawn and Baran, who were helping us outside the siege, noticed our change and acted.

-Boo woo woo woo…! Woo woo woo woo…!

In the distance Baran blew his horn.

I confirm my will and start issuing the retreat order.

The crew followed the order as one.

Hold horses to join.

I headed for the Jackson family castle at the forefront of the ranks.

****

From the top of the hill, Ner looked at the terrible scene.

There are many monsters and corpses.

There were deaths all over the place.

I was told there was a berg in there, so I was out of breath.

I think about it every time… But I’m so afraid.

As expected, I hated that Berg was a mercenary.

He hated living risking his life every time.

I was afraid that something might go wrong.

Even though it was clear that it was an honorable task to save the warriors, he was reluctant.

What if he goes wrong there?

Her battlefield was not familiar to her.

Your expression frowns at that cruelty.

It’s hard to believe that Berg has lived in a place like this.

I couldn’t understand how he could be so kind after living in such a fierce battleground.

“Please…Safely…”

Ner murmured.

-Boo woo woo…! Woo woo woo woo…!

At that time, a horn sounded that shook the battlefield.

She says Burns, who stood by her and Arwin.

“…The sound of Lord Baran’s horn.”

Everyone’s eyes turned to those words.

You find a man blowing a horn in a wide battlefield.

The cavalry, divided into three ranks, was advancing towards the citadel.

As if the operation was over, everyone is joining and retreating.

“Ah…!”

Ner soon finds the center of the crowd where everyone gathers, the man running at the forefront.

Even from such a distance, Berg’s figure could be immediately captured.

“…Huh?”

Then his heart skipped a beat.

…Berg was running with someone in his arms.

“…”

A woman who seems to have passed out, unable to move.

Berg was holding her as if she were her treasure.

It is an honorable thing to save someone from a war.

…But that was Berg, Ner was only puzzled.

She was the one who pushed away the original women. It was a bug that didn’t let anyone approach or touch it.

Since he held a certain woman so dearly, I had strange thoughts about the gap.

He has doubts even once in what can be considered an emergency.

“…Who…”

It wasn’t just Ner.

Beside him, Arwin couldn’t hide his doubt and whispered.

In her hand was a familiar world tree leaf.

It must have been the leaves of the world tree of Berg.

Arwin and Ner’s eyes meet for a moment.

And in the meantime, Burns said.

“Madams, let’s go now. I think we can join together…!”

Ner put aside her doubts and nodded her head.

For now, it seemed right to follow Berg.

****

I looked out of the corner of my eye as the wives joined the ranks under escort.

My heart is at ease.

“Baran, keep my wives at the center!”

Speak to Baran next to you.

Baran nodded her head at those words as her wounds increased.

There was still work to do before talking to her wives.

I took Shien in my arms and entered the citadel.

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It wasn’t too difficult because there was an heir to the Jackson family named Prin.

But the problem was after entering the fort.

I wonder if it was because of the battle for succession that I saw on the battlefield.

It was so noisy inside.

There are more than one person running away screaming.

There are also corpses scattered all over the place.

It seemed like there was a fight inside too.

“…”

While Gail was frozen in the sight, I continued to ride.

No matter how messy it is, my goal doesn’t change.

Hold Shien and find a place to rest.

“This way!”

Prin led us to my actions.

But soon, someone appeared to stop Prin.

A figure like the captain of the guard drew swords with a few soldiers and attacked us.

“How did you get here…!”

A face full of confusion.

He is surprised as if he is facing a ghost that has returned to life.

Prin stopped and drew his sword, and the hero and his companions also stopped.

Prinn exclaims.

“You betrayed me in the end too-“

-Chack!

I didn’t hesitate.

With one hand firmly supporting Shien’s back, she drew out her sword with her free hand and cut down the existence that blocked us.

The captain of the guard fell down with a lonely scream, and the soldiers who followed him fell into confusion.

“Put down the sword.”

I said.

“…This is the only warning.”

At those words, the soldiers put down their swords one by one.

Everyone seems to have swallowed their fear at the example.

I said, waking Prin, who was staring blankly at me.

“…Guide me!”

Prin nodded his head.

He gave his gaze to the fallen guard captain and went ahead again.

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“…Ha…Ha…”

Only after putting Sien on a soft bed does he feel relieved.

There is no more nervousness like before.

She was breathing out with ease.

“….”

My body did not lose its warmth.

Her whole body was still covered with blood and mud because she couldn’t wash her face… But seeing her soundly asleep made me feel more at ease.

The Jackson family’s mansion was occupied by our mercenaries and Prin’s soldiers.

Nobody could attack us right now.

Gail told me this.

“…I sent a letter to His Majesty the King and Adam before departing from the dwarves’ village…Just hold on here for a little while.”

“…”

“Take it easy, Berg. I’ve done everything I had to do.”

I couldn’t take my eyes off Shien.

Her face, which she hasn’t seen in years, doesn’t come close to reality.

Even this seemed like an illusion to me.

“…You, too, treat your wounds first.”

But I closed my eyes and turned around.

Nothing will change if you face Xian, who is now asleep.

I felt like I had to wash off the blood and bodily fluids of monsters.

The other warriors also reached this place and seemed to have collapsed from exhaustion.

I couldn’t even talk to them yet.

Of course, I had no intention of having a conversation with them in the first place.

The images they showed on the battlefield the other day shimmered in front of my eyes, and it seemed like I couldn’t say anything good.

…Actually, I didn’t even have the right to gossip about them.

Since Shien and I are nothing now.

It might be my fault that I started getting angry after seeing only a fragmentary side.

They are Cien’s comrades who have been together for 7 years as colleagues.

It will be a close relationship like Adam and I.

It would be presumptuous to open up their gaps and say that as a colleague, you can’t even help them.

“… Ha.”

I was about to move to wash my body like that… Thoughts about Ner and Arwin swirled in my head.

They met in front of the fortress and met eyes in a fleeting moment.

The wives didn’t say anything, but they looked confused when they saw Sien in their arms.

I turned around and headed towards them.

I reach the room where the wives are staying under the guidance of the crew.

– Smart smart.

As soon as you knock, the door opens.

– Knock!

Ner and Arwin stood there with worried faces.

I opened my mouth while thinking about what to say about Xian.

It’s a story you’ll find out soon anyway… But I wanted to hide it a bit more if possible.

If it goes well, we might be able to hide it until the end.

I didn’t want to add another element of confusion in a situation where I couldn’t fully win the hearts of my wives yet.

“…Just before-“

“-Are you hurt, Berg?”

But Ner was more concerned about my safety than that.

At that word, I blinked for a moment.

Her hand touches my face quickly.

The eyes that scan me here and there find scars.

I wiped off the still damp blood with my white hand.

A distorted expression as if he was injured.

A tail drooping and sweeping the floor.

“Why… so many scars again…”

-Pak!

At the same time, someone embraces her.

Surprisingly, it was Arwin.

“Arwin?”

“…I’m glad you’re safe.”

She whispered in a shaky voice.

The moment he persuaded me to save Silprien must have stuck in my heart.

That’s why it seemed to have a more intense reaction.

“…”

My frustrated heart is lightened by their presence.

Unbeknownst to me, the breath that was up to the top of my neck is gently exhaled.

The beating heart subsides.

The tension in the body is released.

My thoughts about Sien are a bit dull.

“…”

Do you know how much their existence is giving me strength?

…And the more this happens, the louder they say that they can’t love me.

I don’t think I’ll be satisfied with friendship anymore.

Nevertheless, I spoke to Arwin with a relaxed mind.

“…Get dirty, Arwin.”

Then he gently pushes her away.

“Ah…”

It was only then that Arwin saw his messy clothes.

I was covered with things that had come from me.

But Arwin soon looked up at me as if he didn’t care much.

“…It’s okay, I.”

I told them like that.

“…I’m going to go wash up. You guys will be anxious too, but rest here today.”

At those words, Ner has doubts.

“You?”

“…I…”

Close and open your mouth. Spits out words that hide the truth.

“…I still have work to do. I also have to defend this place until Adam comes.”

Ner asks.

“Berg. But the wound…”

“I can handle this on my own. It’s okay, so you rest too. It’s been a long day I must have been tired from coming here.”

It was served by Arwin.

“…You’re tired too, Berg…”

“…”

I smiled at the grateful concern.

Why do I still feel guilty?

I didn’t even know it was considered that way because of the schedule after this.

“Thank you for your concern. For now…We’ll talk later.”

I forcibly cut off the conversation.

I didn’t want to talk to the two with this kind of heart.

I want to do this after I calm down.

I turned around.

The wives said nothing else.

Close the door and leave the room.

Ask the members guarding the gate.

“…Please protect me.”

The members nodded.

I left to wash myself.

****

I was sitting in Shien’s room.

Darkness fell.

She didn’t think to wake up.

I was just lying there, dirty and messy.

I was quietly looking at her.

Numerous memories vividly come back to that face.

What she looked like when she was very young.

How she played and how she grew up.

What kind of dreams did you share and what kind of future did you envision?

…And whenever those memories come to mind, I feel stuffy anger.

She seemed to be doing this because the fact that she was safe was the basis.

If you’re going to suffer so much, if you’re going to live so hard… Why?

Why?

I begged you so much not to go.

Even though it has already ended, anger continues to rise over her foolish choice.

The memories of the day you said you would leave me come back.

The two of us who had to be hurt were insignificant.

“…”

I closed my eyes tightly.

Reorganize your emotions.

I didn’t want to suffer anymore with her and the happy memories she shared.

Once again, if she pushed me away, the next thing would be simple.

To say that I am glad that I am living well.

I thought I could tie a neat knot with just one word.

Isn’t she the one who said she wouldn’t come back to me anyway?

It won’t be difficult.

…….Of course, even that was when she woke up.

-Sabak.

“…”

Movement heard momentarily.

Clothes rub against the bed and make noise.

I couldn’t look up.

My heart is beating faster.

I was just looking down at the floor.

I still didn’t know how to talk to her.

But maybe she was frightened by her drool-talking movements.

-Papak!

At that moment, Shien moves momentarily as if he had woken up.

I closed my eyes tightly.

She woke up.

The moment was approaching.

Why is this moment more trembling than the battle?

“…Why am I… Here…”

Shien whispered in confusion.

Hearing that voice after 7 years is so familiar.

I didn’t say anything, just stayed still.

It seemed they hadn’t found me yet.

By the sound of her spitting voice, I could tell where she was looking.

Then, Shien caught her breath in surprise.

“Whoops…!”

This time it’s for me.

…This time it was as if he had seen me.

Even the sound of surprise is the same.

My heart throbbed even more at the sight of her still unchanging figure.

Yes, that was Xian.

I was surprised like that and made a noise like that.

It seems that that has not changed even after going through countless wars.

“…Who… Are you?”

Sien’s sweet voice resonates with me.

With her head down in the dark room, it was natural to not recognize her.

Perhaps even Adam wouldn’t recognize me in this room.

I blinked slowly without replying.

A quiet silence fell in the room.

I still couldn’t raise my head.

Because of that, Shien didn’t even notice me.

You wouldn’t even think I’d be here in the first place.

You would never have imagined that you would meet me like this.

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“…….”

Maybe you forgot me.

As she hoped when she left me, I may have become a past that I can laugh at.

As much as she became a shining saint, she might want to forget the bleak past we had together.

With her past hanging out with slum rats… She might not be hanging out with her.

Should I get up and leave the room?

I seriously thought about that.

“…………Bell…?”

….The crying voice of Xien at that time.

A suppressed cry and a suppressed voice.

The voice you gave when you left me.

“…..”

I bit my lip at that affectionate nickname.

In one word, it became difficult to breathe.