Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 28: Human Village (1)

Several days had passed, and Adam Hyung and the mercenaries were now preparing to return to Stockpin.

Since there was nothing better to stay here for, we hurriedly prepared to return.

There were no celebrations or feasts for our victories. Werewolves suffered for a long time, so they couldn't afford to do such a thing.

If the cheers and applause we received a few days ago were a feast, then that was our celebration.

So, it was right for us to find our own way back home now.

On top of that, when we return to Stockpin, we would be able to enjoy ourselves in our own way.

Having operated the mercenary group for a long time, our warehouse was filled with plenty of food and wealth.

In this war, the mercenaries were probably the ones who could live the most well.

It was only fitting for us, as well as the werewolves, that we would return now.

I watched as the members hammered the nails into the final coffin of the casualties.

A total of 7 people had died in this subjugation.

It was a very small number, considering that it was a casualty that came from the full manpower of the Red Flames, but... Even so, I couldn't help but feel burdened.

"..."

As I looked at the coffins with a troubled expression, Adam Hyung handed me cheap liquor and spoke.

"...Think of it as an investment in our future, Berg."

"..."

I took a sip of the liquor he handed me.

He continued speaking.

"If that's not enough, think of it as the sacrifice which saved many werewolves in Blackwood."

"..."

"And if that's still not enough, live happily for yourself."

I watched as the coffins were loaded onto the carriage.

I nodded my head and let out a long sigh.

It was a farewell I had experienced hundreds of times, but it was always difficult to control my emotions.

When death is so close, useless thoughts begin to surface.

It always took away my energy, knowing that anyone could die just like that.

I was afraid that one day, Bairan, Shawn, and Jackson might end up like that too.

"..."

...Especially Adam Hyung. The longer I spend time with him, the more my concern for his safety grew.

However, I couldn't let it show.

He likely felt the same way about me.

Expressing these feelings would only provide an excuse to quit to Head Hancho unit.

In fact, all of this was a price to pay for living with a full stomach and a warm back.

It was something I had to endure and bear.

Once again, after downing a bottle of liquor, I handed it back to Adam Hyung.

Furthermore, when it came to the deaths of the members, Adam Hyung must have suffered the most.

It was clear that as the leader, he felt a sense of responsibility for all those deaths.

He would feel guilty for those who believed in the future he promised, only to meet their demise.