Chapter 129: Harmful Tradition (1)

Chapter 129: Harmful Tradition (1)

Wouldnt that make you happier?

...

I feel like neither Arwin-nims words nor Silphrien-nims are wrong

Arwin stiffened at the words of the saintess.

It was a concern she had cautiously revealed, seeking some strength, but she was disconcerted by the simple, negative conclusion drawn so easily.

Moreover, the person conveying these words was the saintess of purity.

Was the answer to such a matter so predetermined that such a being would speak of it so?

...

But when someone spoke of leaving, Arwins emotions instead became clearer.

It wasnt out of a contrarian spirit.

Every time someone talked about a concrete separation, she would imagine such a separation, and then a specific aversion would arise anew.

.....

However, the saintess added.

If you cant even resolve to love, whats the point in loving someone? How genuine can that affection be?

Those words strangely hurt Arwin.

It was as if she was saying that she and Berg could never deeply love each other.

The saintess continued.

...After a divorce, meeting someone else might change your mind. You might even look back and think that what youre worrying about now was nothing.

As the story continued, Arwin realized something.

The words of the saintess were wrong.

Her heart was telling her so.

Eventually, Arwin responded.

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She beat around the bush, not wanting to embarrass her.

...Its not like I can just say I want a divorce.

You should at least try. Are you planning to continue a marriage with someone you dont love?

...?

Arwin sensed a hint of Berg in the saintess tone.

She recalled his words about not wanting to spend his life awkwardly with his wife.

Was it because they were both of the same race? Arwin couldnt tell.

Instead, she changed the subject, eager to steer away from the uncomfortable topic.

...Berg wont let me go, she said.

The saintess turned her head and asked in a whisper.

...Berg said that?

Arwins expression soured at her words.

...Berg?

No matter if she was a saintess, she didnt like her casually using her husbands name.

Even if he was just a commoner and a mercenary, he didnt deserve such disrespect.

But the saintess did not apologize.

It was as if she refused to retract her words.

...

...

Eventually, Arwin swallowed her strange discomfort and spoke.

Thank you for your words. But...a conversation about divorce doesnt seem appropriate to have with you, Saintess.

She then cut off the conversation.

She didnt want to continue discussing the same topic.

...Arwin already felt like a conclusion had been reached within her own heart.

...

The saintess fell silent and turned her head.

For a while, they both sat there, letting time pass.

The weather was beautiful.

Bright sunlight and cool air.

Perhaps because they were hidden in the garden, conversing, the fragrance of flowers wafted over.

In the midst of their shared rest, the saintess spoke again.

...Such weather reminds me of him.

...

She seemed to be recalling her own happy memories, trying to erase the pain.

Arwin understood. There was a power in happy memories.

Lately, for Arwin, those memories were of Berg.

Arwin might, in the future, find herself continually thinking of Berg, much like the saintess with her countless memories.

The saintess continued.

On days like this... he used to lay me on his lap and play the pan flute for me.

...Is that so.

He played it so well, I wonder where he learned it. It was all for me. Then he would stroke my hair... smile at me... and whisper I love you.

Arwins heart also raced at the mention of being whispered I love you.

It felt like indirectly experiencing a future with Berg.

Thats why, for a while, days with nice weather like this were the hardest. They reminded me of him...

With that, the saintess carefully got up from her seat.

Arwin, already feeling uncomfortable in her seat, thought it wasnt a bad idea.

The saintess started to walk away.

...Arwin-nim. Let me give you a piece of advice.

Then she said,

Arwin remained seated, motionless.

The saintess turned around with a smile.

And said,

Dont make a choice youll regret.

...

The saintess, with a faint chuckle, added,

One mistake can change your entire life.

Then she turned away and left without any hesitation.

Arwin pondered over the saintess words.

What did she mean by a choice she would regret?

Was she referring to the choice of staying with Berg, or the choice of drifting apart from him?

Arwin didnt know.

All she could taste was the lingering discomfort from earlier.

****

I had been traveling around the lands of the Jackson family with Hyung to explain the recent battle.

Here?

Yeah. Because someone like the captain of the guard blocked our way.

Thats good.

It might not have been significant, but it was Hyungs way of gathering as much information as possible.

Even the tasks I found tedious and wanted to skip, Hyung meticulously took care of them.

Always saying you never know when and where you might need some information.

Saying its good to be prepared.

Its not that I disliked Hyung for it.

Whenever it was a request from him, I always followed.

I found it hard to understand his intentions on my own.

After our battle debrief, he and I looked out onto the street.

Soldiers poured into the street, which looked like a ruin, busy cleaning up.

Bodies had been taken care of, debris cleared, and blood washed away.

It was a precaution against disease.

...This is something to remember, Hyung murmured, watching the soldiers clean.

Huh?

As I asked back, he smiled slyly and said,

...Remember what I told you, Berg.

What?

About why I want our own land.

Her eyes were red, probably from crying a lot lately.

Finding it difficult to look at her for long, I turned my attention forward.

In the still unsettled space, Sien suddenly whispered.

It was a voice meant only for me.

...I know.

I remained silent to her words.

...If you really hated me... you wouldnt have gotten so angry. Its because you still have feelings for me that you reacted that way.

...

...You like me more than those arranged in a political marriage...

...

Do you really think those women youve been with for just a few months mean more to you than I do, after over six years? More precious than me, who has been with you since we had nothing? I... dont believe it.

Mentioning my wives stirred a sense of defiance in me.

I replied to her coldly.

...I dont understand what you mean, Saintess.

-Tuk.

Sien collapsed on the desk at my indifferent words.

I noticed her shoulders trembling, tears flowing again.

She didnt care that the king was in front of us.

She whispered again.

Please... cant you call me by my name...?

...

...What was my nameI cant even remember...?

I let out a heavy sigh through clenched teeth.

I didnt understand why she kept doing this.

Hadnt we ended things?

Wasnt she supposed to live as a saintess?

What difference would it make to act like this now?

I couldnt fathom why she was causing me this pain.

She was still the same untouchable saintess.

Eventually, I asked.

...What changes by doing this?

Dropping the formalities I had maintained to avoid suspicion from my wives, I asked,

...Why are you doing this now, after all this time...

In front of us, Gale and the king were having a conversation.

Our secret exchange drew no attention.

That was when Sien whispered.

...I always planned to finish my duties and return to you.

...What?

...I never intended to live as a saintess.

...

...I told you, I was only scared of you dying...

...

...So please... let go of your anger now... I too... want to be with you...

She didnt finish her sentence, but it seemed like she wanted to express her desire for a future with me.

Unknowingly, my face had twisted in emotion.

...I promised my wives not to bring in any new ones.

I found myself whispering.

Dont... bring up the past with me anymore.

...

If the promise and determination were so easily broken, I wouldnt have made them in the first place.

If my feelings were that simple, I would have forgotten Sien and embraced many new women since seven years ago.

I knew what I needed to prioritize right now.

It was Ner and Arwin, my wives... not Sien, who was once everything to me.

At my words, Sien let out a short breath, almost like a laugh.

...Ha...

...

As if talking to herself, she murmured,

...What have I been doing these past seven years...?

.............

As the tumultuous atmosphere settled, everyone took their seats.

Silence descended.

King Rex Draigo scanned the room with his sharp gaze.

His eyes briefly rested on Sien, who lay slumped over.

Then, his gaze shifted to me before he started the meeting as if he hadnt seen Sien at all.

The meeting mainly focused on how to lead the war, with the hero party present.

Topics included the next destination, sightings of the demons, any spreading rumors, and so on.

Gale and Felix, the king, and his advisor led most of the conversation.

Occasionally, the king asked Adam Hyung, who was also present, for his opinion.

Hyung, unfazed, provided his responses confidently.

As the conversation continued, Sien also carefully wiped away her tears and straightened up.

Again, she whispers to me.

...I never.

I looked at Sien.

Sien also looked at me.

Our eyes met.

I felt it again... she had changed a lot too.

She had become more mature, and more resilient.

Above her reddened eyes, a renewed strength shone in her gaze.

Not the tearful Sien who used to lean on me, but the hero who had overcome everything.

....Never.

She gritted her teeth.

And then she declared firmly.

I will never give up on you.

My breath momentarily stilled.

...Because youre mine. No one loves you more than I do.

She said.

I couldnt respond to her words.

For a moment, I was just struck by how deep our relationship had been.

...In a way, she was the only one who had loved me this much.

During this, King Rex raised his voice.

Lets change the subject now.

At that, I looked forward.

Sien also looked ahead.

Attention shifted to the king.

Tapping the desk, he spoke in a serious tone.

Theres something Ive realized recently... Id like to hear your thoughts, especially now that we have representatives of the human race gathered.

The king looked at Adam Hyung.

Then at me.

Next, at Sien.

And finally, at Prin.

Taking a breath, the king asked everyone.

The practice of polygamy among the human race.

...

His words caused a stir of expressions.

But he didnt stop, continuing to speak.

He controlled the atmosphere with his characteristic commanding presence.

...I consider it a harmful tradition. What are your thoughts on it?

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