Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 53: The Second Wife (5)

The decision to proceed with the marriage was made rather casually.

Just like with Blackwood, due to Celebrien's current situation and limited resources, there wasn't much of a choice.

I didn't have any major complaints about it, and I presumed Arwin felt the same.

After all, becoming a couple only required us to solemnly swear an oath of marriage.

Of course, just because the marriage was carried out casually didn't mean I would take my emotional commitment to my partner lightly

As long as she became my wife, I planned to dedicate myself to Arwin as I had done for Ner.

I anticipated some challenges, but I didn't want to avoid them.

Memories of this morning had also influenced my outlook.

When I woke up today, Ner was sound asleep, nestled within my embrace.

She lay there, using my arm as a pillow, her expression serene as she breathed softly.

Her pleasant scent reached my nostrils, and I felt her warmth through her skin.

Her gestures, which made me feel at ease, and her beautiful aura, heightened my feelings for her.

I was delighted that my efforts were met with her reciprocation, gradually drawing us closer.

Ner had grown quite close to me in this manner as well.

Though we belonged to different races and social classes, we were getting closer to each other.

Of course, it was still far from being a loving couple, but we had at least become friends.

And so, I didn't think Arwin would be any different.

She might have some reservations about me, but I would understand and wait for her.

The marriage was scheduled for late in the evening, and given its simple nature, there really wasn't much to prepare.

The ceremony itself wouldn't be overly complex, so there were no elaborate lines to memorize.

Thus until then, there was nothing to do but let time pass leisurely.

I would have loved to explore the village with Ner, but it was still early morning and she was not awake. So I just wandered around Celebrien's territory, breathing in the morning air.

I checked on the condition of the wounded, and engaged in light conversations with the awake members of the Red Flames.

Then, as I do every day, I prepared for my morning training.

For clearing my mind, there was nothing better.

It had been my long-standing habit ever since I met Adam Hyung.

I wandered aimlessly down the road until I found an open space suitable for the training.

From what I'd heard, Elves weren't particularly interested in martial arts, so there didn't seem to be any specific training grounds.

As I stepped into the deserted open space, I sighed deeply and grasped my sword.

"Do you want to train?"

But before I could even loosen up, someone called out to me.

Turning in the direction of the voice, I saw an Elf approaching me with a sword in his hand.

"Who are you?"

Upon my asking, he tapped his forehead lightly and introduced himself.

"My name is Gallias. I came here to train, just like you."