Incompatible Interspecies Wives chapter 152

152 – Wind of Change (1)

Ner approached Arwin, who was looking in the direction Berg had left.

“…”

“…”

No one opened their mouth first.

In the beginning, there wasn’t much to say.

I will soon be separated from Arwin.

Ner gradually began to feel that the distance between herself and the elves was greater than the difference between herself and her human race.

She is a noblewoman, but…Ner understood Arwin less than Berg.

Whatever it was, it wasn’t something to think about right now.

The two didn’t say anything because they were just worried about Berg.

New news circulated in Stockin.

The news that a group of warriors killed the Demon King.

The news that the war is over.

There were numerous casualties, and even the warrior himself was seriously injured… But the fact that the war was over was also an unchanging truth.

But for some reason, Ner could not be happy.

It was a war that brought endless suffering to the common people of Blackwood, and at one time, Nerdoi was devastated by the war… But just because the war was over, he could not be happy right away.

I haven’t heard anything about Berg yet.

His battlefield and the battlefield of the warrior’s party were completely different.

If he wasn’t safe, it was all meaningless.

Ner put his hands together.

I offer endless prayers to my local gods.

I kissed the ring Berg gave me and endlessly hoped that he would come back alive.

“…Arwin?”

Then, Ner called Arwin.

Arwin also looked back at Ner with helpless eyes.

Ner looks at Arwin like that… And asks her for a favor.

“……Berg’s World Tree…”

“…….”

“…Can you show me…?”

The world tree leaf that Berg and Arwin shared at their wedding gave information on the subject’s condition.

The story was that if you look at Berg’s world tree leaves, you can know what kind of situation he is in.

Arwin looked at Ner blankly and carefully showed him the world tree leaf he was holding in his hand.

“…”

The leaves were slightly torn here and there.

Ner collapsed in place at the sight.

It was fortunate that he was alive, but… It breaks my heart to think that he was hurt that much.

She continued to pray.

I hope Berg comes back.

Ner had never wanted anything more than this.

The only person who was on my side.

She The most important person in her life.

She needed that person to survive.

“…Uh…Uh…?”

Then, Arwin began to express her doubts in an uncharacteristically anxious voice.

Ner felt a sinking pain in his heart and looked straight at the leaves of the World Tree.

The leaves were drying up in an instant.

****

Even after my older brother Adam left, I couldn’t let him go.

I was still and frozen while holding my brother in my arms.

I couldn’t believe it.

Brother Adam is dead.

The person who was stronger than anyone else and always guided me is gone.

I couldn’t understand why Adam, who was sitting heavily on my arms, would never open his eyes again.

I feel like he will open his eyes at any moment and tell me that it was a prank.

But Brother Adam did not move.

He was just relaxing, with a peaceful expression on his face.

Seven years pass by like a flash.

The moment I first met my brother.

The moment I joined my first mercenary group after having a difficult relationship with my older brother.

I remember being trained by him.

A battle that saved each other’s lives.

We sat side by side in front of the fire and had endless conversations.

The moment we founded Hongyeomdan together.

The day we shared alcohol for the first time.

The day I entered Stockin’.

Memories of supporting each other after the death of colleagues.

Even the laughter and jokes we shared.

I couldn’t believe that everything would become memories from this point on.

I didn’t even shed tears.

It is more solemn than any other death. Maybe it was because it didn’t feel real at all.

Really, it all seemed like a dream.

“…Hyung…Now…”

I blinked and whispered to Adam.

“…Now the war is over…”

This was the last time, why did this have to happen?

In hundreds of battles where I crossed the firing line countless times, why couldn’t I avoid it this time?

“…The only thing left to do is to be happy…”

I desperately tried to persuade him, as if my brother would wake up if I said these words.

My brother must have had a harder time than me.

This was Adam, the older brother who sat at his desk endlessly and worked day and night for everyone.

Now the day has come to repay that.

We climbed up from the bottom together.

…Why are you leaving me now?

The members of the Red Flame Dan gathered around one by one.

When they saw Brother Adam, they fell to their knees one by one.

There were many crew members who burst into tears, and there were also many crew members who held their heads.

This is the part where we learn how much Adam was loved.

I was not confident.

I will replace Brother Adam…I will now lead the Red Flame Dane.

I didn’t have the confidence to be loved like my older brother Adam and to care for them like my older brother Adam.

Adam’s last words lingered in my head.

A will that I made only for myself, not for anyone else.

‘…I believe.’

What did that mean?

I felt like I was already disappointing my brother.

I placed my forehead against Adam’s forehead.

Close your eyes and talk to your brother.

“…Let’s go back, bro.”

I muttered as I held my brother deeper in my arms.

“…Let’s go home.”

****

Adam was not the only one who lost his life.

It was the final battle in which more than 30 members died.

It wasn’t a subjugation mission, and considering that I tried my best to stop Krund, the number was unbelievable.

The war was won, but there was no joy.

On the way back to Stockin, there was nothing but silence.

Brother Adam was sleeping peacefully in the carriage.

With a sword in his arms, he quietly followed us as we led.

I kept looking back at Adam.

I still haven’t shed any tears.

Gail, who was riding the horse with me, came over and put her hand on my shoulder.

I may not be there now, but I had something to tell Gail.

A more detailed explanation was needed about Adam’s past and the dream he spoke of.

I had to find out what my brother had been hoping for, what he had dreamed of.

It was a story I wouldn’t have heard from anyone else… But Adam couldn’t tell me any more.

“…Berg.”

Not now anyway.

I shook my head without even looking at Gale.

I didn’t want to hear any consolation right now.

Not even any words were needed.

I didn’t want to think about anything.

I felt like I would collapse if I thought about it.

****

“It’s coming!”

At dawn, when the sun rises faintly.

On Stockin’ started to wake up.

Everyone climbed up the wooden wall surrounding the village and looked at the approaching Red Flame Dan.

One by one, they burst into cheers and began to shed tears.

Some villagers could not stand it anymore and started running out of the village gate.

The same was true for Ner and Arwin.

They looked at Berg, who was approaching ahead at a brisk pace.

It was bloody and dirty, but it seemed unharmed.

Berg was driving his horse slowly, with his head down, as if he was tired.

Since the leaves of Berg’s World Tree dried up yesterday, Ner and Arwin have not been able to take a single breath.

I was worried about what might happen, so I bit my nails and bit my lip.

The end of the wait was now in sight, and I had no choice but to run.

Ner cries out, shedding tears of relief.

“Berg!!!”

But Berg did not respond.

It wasn’t just Berg.

The numerous members of the Red Flame Dan who followed behind them remained silent despite Stockpin’s enthusiastic cheers.

People who noticed the strangeness began to quiet down one by one.

Ner and Arwin hardened together in Berg’s strong atmosphere.

“…”

Berg’s eyes soon find Ner and Arwin.

His eyes were momentarily surprised, as if he didn’t know he was really there.

Berg then looked at the residents of Stockin who followed him for a long time.

Berg blinked a couple of times and then got off the horse.

Ner wanted to run to him and hug him, but Berg’s actions prevented him from doing so.

Berg turns around.

He walked somewhere for a while.

….Soon, a being with his eyes closed comes out holding it up with both arms.

It was leader Adam.

“………….”

Ner gasped at the sight.

With Adam still not moving, I was finally able to guess what had happened.

It was only then that I could understand Berg’s painful expression.

Behind his stern expression, Berg looked like he was about to shed tears at any moment.

As Ner knew how much Berg followed Adam, his heart ached so much.

For that reason, I couldn’t even hastily comfort him.

Berg briefly faced Ner and Arwin while carrying Adam.

His expression was distorted for a moment, then returned to its original expression in an instant.

Berg adjusted his expression, closed his eyes once, and walked away.

Without saying anything, he headed into the stock pin.

Ner and Arwin followed him in silence.

****

I carefully placed Brother Adam and the deceased members in the center of the village and looked around at the villagers who were looking at me.

I was standing where Adam was supposed to be standing.

Even this is just awkward and confusing.

But I knew what had to be done.

I don’t talk much. Also, I did not have enough energy, so I only recited information that needed to be shared for business purposes.

It was the name of the deceased. Their names were deeply engraved in my head and I couldn’t forget them.

I looked around at the residents and blurted out their names one by one.

“…Lance.”

At those words, a cry comes from somewhere.

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Even though I learned this upon entering the village, making a declaration like this couldn’t help but feel different.

“…Alfrin.”

The sound of the song continues again.

Every time I uttered a word, I felt a burden being placed on my shoulders, and names were called one by one.

How on earth was Adam doing this? I had no idea.

Parents who lost their children. Wives who lost their husbands. Children who lost their father.

Putting nails into their hearts, I called out their names one by one.

Ner and Arwin were standing behind me.

I haven’t even been able to say anything to them yet.

I didn’t know what to say.

Name upon name upon name upon name.

I read the endless list in my head.

And as I said that… I reached the last name on the list of dead people, which was longer than ever.

“…And…..”

But the last name was stuck in my mouth and could not be uttered.

I open my mouth, but no sound comes out.

I may have been putting off the name until the last minute without realizing it.

“…”

After struggling for a while, I finally spit it out with difficulty.

“……Adam.”

Many people start shedding tears at that name.

After saying those words, I closed my mouth and turned around.

I didn’t want to be here anymore.

I needed a break.

I turned and walked home.

Maybe I walked a little hastily.

Ner and Arwin had a hard time chasing me.

-Thump.

The house that was built like that.

I was standing blankly in the living room……………I let out a long sigh.

My breath comes out shakily.

Just like that, I looked back.

-Tulduk…Tulduk…

Ner standing in tears. Arwin slowly approaches me.

“…Why are you crying?”

I tried to smile and act strong as if nothing was wrong.

“…Why…Are you holding back…?”

As if reading my thoughts, Ner shed tears on my behalf.

Only then did my emotions fluctuate.

I kept my mouth shut and swallowed my tears.

Until now, I couldn’t shed tears, but now I was holding back tears.

When I shed tears, it felt like I had to accept separation from my older brother Adam.

So, I held back my tears just a little longer, even if I had to force myself to do so.

-Sigh.

Arwin hugs me, burying his face in my arms.

Only then did her shoulders begin to tremble.

I understood that it was her own kind of comfort.

I pretended to be calm and patted her.

Ner also approached me and hugged me.

They didn’t say anything after that.

They just comforted me with their warmth without saying a word.

I was already accepting their hugs.

Their comfort is giving me a lot of strength.

….Do I really have to say goodbye to these girls?

Will polygamy really be abolished?

Is it okay if I don’t do it?

Why do I have so many breakups?

My inner greed keeps trying to capture them.

“…”

But it was a story I didn’t want to think about right now.

I closed my eyes tightly and took a deep breath.