"...Why is it taking so long?"
Even as the sky darkened, turning a shade of purple, Berg did not return. So Ner posed the question to Jackson.
Both Ner and Arwin had stepped out of their rooms, keeping a watchful eye on the village entrance.
Shawn and Jackson were doing the same.
It seemed they were also worried about their colleagues who had yet to return.
In response to Ner's question, Jackson frowned as if he didn't know and slightly tilted his head.
"Well..."
Ner responded to his noncommittal answer.
"What?"
"Haha... If it's the Vice-captain, he'll be okay."
"..."
"But even if the Vice-captain doesn't return, I promise to safely escort you to Stockpin. So, don't worry."
Jackson chuckled, making light of the situation.
However, both Arwin and Ner didn't react, maintaining stern expressions.
"..."
"..."
As Jackson scratched his head, feeling embarrassed, Shawn suddenly smacked the back of his head hard.
-Thump!
Despite witnessing their foolish behavior, Ner's mood did not lighten.
Her heart felt heavy, as if it had sunk into a quagmire.
They managed to swiftly defeat even a larger monster that was known as the boss, so why was it taking so long just to handle a few monsters? She couldn't help but worry if they were injured and lying powerless somewhere.
"...Haa."
This was nerve-wracking.
Disturbing thoughts swirled in Ner's mind.
She had felt this nervous during the Celebrien request as well.
Indeed, there were no perks to having a husband whose job was a mercenary.
Did she always have to feel this anxious?
"Is it common for this to happen?"
Arwin continued, seeking answers.
Shawn shook his head, looking out towards the village's outskirts.
His response, indicating that such occurrences were uncommon, further hardened Arwin's expression.
Ner could understand Arwin's sentiments.
Even if she wasn't yet in love with Berg, she couldn't deny her fondness for him.
Who could resist Berg's shining character?
He was beloved by the leader of the Red Flames, its members, the residents of Stockpin, and even the children of Stockpin.
Merely based on his looks, women were attracted to him like a magnet, and his character was just as admirable.
How could anyone possibly hate him?
Ner felt this more profoundly than anyone else.
Berg, who would support her at any given moment, was impossible to resent.
His presence was reassuring, and he always made her smile.
Berg was also her first true friend.
Thus, she could empathize with Arwin's rigid demeanor.
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Incompatible Interspecies Wives
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