Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 59: Rule (1)

"How are you feeling now?"

I asked Arwin as I headed toward the place where my team members were gathering.

I still hadn't received an immediate answer.

Obedient, she nodded her head and said.

"...I'm fine now."

"Then pack your things. Let's leave this territory immediately."

"Huh?"

Arwin looked a little surprised at my words. I didn't think we would be in any danger, especially since Ascal brought up the conflict... But there was no reason to stay here any longer.

And it didn't seem like a good idea anyway.

Arwin's sacrificing ritual was over, and she said she was fine.

The elders were not likely to look at me kindly either.

So it was better to follow Hyung who had left this morning.

Lost in such thoughts, as I kept walking, I could see the place where my team members were gathered.

They were practicing with their swords next to our lodgings, chuckling among themselves.

Feeling my presence, Baran raised his hand when he saw me.

"Vice captain... Vice-captain!"

Seeing my body covered in blood and grime, he immediately rushed towards me.

Shawn and Jackson, who had been guarding him, approached me, looking alert.

"Blood...! What happened to you?"

Though Baran had questions, I chose not to explain.

"I've taken care of it. Prepare yourselves. We're following Adam Hyung."

"Are we running away?"

"I said I've taken care of it. We can leave now without any issues. Don't worry."

They seemed not to fully understand the situation but nodded anyway.

Some started to fetch our horses, while others began packing up what remained of our belongings.

I sat Arwin down.

"...You should pack up too."

"..."

"You don't have to rush."

"You..."

"I'll go get Ner. And take care of some wounds..."

As I was saying this, blood trickled down from my cheek again, and stained the ground.

Unable to watch any longer, Arwin pulled out a small handkerchief from her pocket.

She hesitated for a moment as she brought the handkerchief to my cheek... then handed it to me.

"...Thank you."

I took the handkerchief she offered and pressed it against my cheek. Her handkerchief began to stain with my blood.

"Now, go get ready."

At my subsequent words, Arwin nodded and turned away.

I let out a sigh and headed towards Ner.

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"Berg!"

Ner was startled by my appearance.