Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 29: Human Village (2)

Ner received Gibson's call and went to his room.

– Knock, knock, knock.

The servant announced her arrival to Gibson.

"Master, Ner-nim has come to visit you."

- 'Let her in.'

Ner nodded her head to the servant and stepped through the open door.

It had been a long time since she visited her father's room.

It was a large room for one person, with a large, solitary bed, almost as if it mirrored the emptiness he felt without his wife.

Gibson, dressed comfortably, sat by the window at a table, waiting for Ner. As she entered the room, he poured tea into the cups.

Without looking at her, he said, "...I heard you're leaving tomorrow."

"...Yes."

"...Come and sit down."

Ner stopped for a moment to look at his eyes, then slowly approached the table where he was sitting.

Seated across from Gibson, Ner alternated her gaze between him, the steaming tea, and the view outside the window.

For a long time, Gibson remained silent.

He was just looking out the window and enjoying the tea as if reminiscing about something.

Ner didn't feel the need to break the silence either, as it would have been awkward.

Although there were moments when she felt her father cared for her, their relationship was never truly comfortable.

"It's a farewell."

After a while, Gibson finally spoke.

Ner, who had been idly playing with her tea, looked up at his words.

The word "farewell" weighed heavily on her heart.

She knew she had to leave for the human Village tomorrow, but every time she thought about it, her chest felt heavy.

Despite not having the closest relationship with her family, the sense of anxiety about being separated from them remained.

She might even miss Gidon. Perhaps it was an odd sentiment, but could even unpleasant memories become cherished in their absence?

"..."

Ner nodded silently.

Gibson asked.

"...Are you ready?"

Once again, Ner nodded in response.

She had packed numerous belongings, including various herbs and medicines she would use for the person she would love someday.

She wasn't just waiting for her future partner either. Ner studied medicine and memorized spells, and acquired knowledge comparable to that of a doctor.

Of course, she had never healed anyone with that knowledge... But she believed that there was nothing she couldn't do.

"...Alright."

Gibson nodded.

"...Alright."

Gibson repeated his words once again and looked as if he was reassuring himself.

Ner hesitated for a moment, carefully considering her words. She, too, had something she wanted to say.

She wanted to revisit the conversation they had a few days ago.