Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 40: Your Choice (3)

Adam never imagined there would be a moment like this in his life.

He did anticipate it when the letter arrived, but he never expected to actually sit face-to-face and converse with an elf elder.

Especially after he had sent a letter of refusal to their proposal.

"...The vice-captain hasn't arrived yet."

The head of the Celebrien household, the elf elder, Ascal Celebrien, commented with a sigh.

Although his voice wasn't loud, it carried an authority that dominated the ambiance.

However, what caught Adam's focus wasn't the elf elder.

His gaze was fixed on another guest present.

Beautiful face, tall stature, long ears, sharp eyes, long green hair, and a prominent forehead...

It was Arwin Celebrien.

Adam wasn't dense enough to not realize why Ascal brought his own daughter with him.

He was just surprised that how blunt his action was.

Was it a ploy to get him to change their decision based on her looks?

Despite his refusal, seeing the elf elder's aggressive negotiation attempts, Adam sensed the elder's desperation.

He glanced at Arwin, who sat still like a doll, then spoke to the elder.

"...It doesn't matter who comes. I think our discussion had already concluded."

"A conversation isn't over as long as it continues. That's why I'm here."

"Nothing will change. My brother is already married."

"Humans can practice polygamy, can't they?"

"He doesn't want another marriage. That's my brother's wish."

"What about you then?"

"........."

Adam lowered his gaze and grabbed the glass of wine before him.

With a slight smirk, he naturally let out a snort.

"...Huh."

As if he hadn't heard anything more ridiculous than this.

Adam looked back at Ascal.

And without flinching at the elder's gaze, he gulped down his drink. The atmosphere around Adam changed in an instant with the elder's proposition.

"...Ah, I apologize. It's my mistake."

Then, with formal courtesy, he offered an apology for his sarcastic laughter.

Ascal slowly nodded in response.

"...I see. It seems it's not possible for you."

Whether it was from years of experience or the knack for persuasion, he quickly discerned the situation.

"Anyway, it's not too late to meet the vice-captain and make a decision. Seeing Arwin might change his mind."

"...Perhaps."

However, Adam believed the possibility of that was slim.

While it didn't seem like Berg disliked pretty faces, he wasn't someone to be easily swayed either.

-Knock, knock, knock.

Soon, a knocking sound grabbed everyone's attention.

It was the person they all had been waiting for.