Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 95-101: No Favoritism (1-7)

Ner held onto Berg tightly as she stared down at the Shifre.

The fear that had crept into her from Berg's icy words was suppressed with difficulty.

She tried to collect her wits, comforted by the warmth emanating from Berg.

Unwittingly, her grip on Berg's hand tightened, and her tail curled even more tightly.

He was a friend, her own ally.

She had no intention of letting him go right now.

She had no intention of denying that he was precious to her.

Shifre gazed at her for a long moment before collecting herself and bowed her head slightly.

"...I am Shifre."

But when Shifre raised her head again, her eyes were filled with hostility.

As if Ner had committed some unforgivable error.

Ignoring Ner, Shifre looked up at Berg once more.

"...I know it might seem that way. But Berg, I promise you—I will never betray you."

Ner felt her priorities flipping inside out at Shifre's words.

The fear and anxiety disappeared, replaced by a sticky anger.

"...What are you doing right now?"

"..."

Shifre looked back at Ner.

A combative air emanated from Shifre, the indomitable spirit of a mercenary leader making itself apparent.

"...I know it may be rude, but the humans can practice polygamy, can't they?"

"If you know it's rude, then you should stop."

Ner clung to Berg's arm even more fiercely.

Her clasped hands were so tight that the blood could scarcely circulate.

She liked the solidity she felt from such close contact.

It felt as unshakeable as the relationship between her and Berg.

Shifre's expression turned even colder at Ner's words.

Ignoring Ner again, she turned her gaze back to Berg.

"...I know."

Berg's eyebrows shot up.

Shifre continued...

"...I know this is all an act. You—Berg, you married her for the sake of the Red Flames, didn't you?"

At her words, Ner's heart hammered in her chest.

"...You're not even loved, are you? Always fighting through hardship? You're just doing this out of a sense of duty, right?"

...With an expression that seemed to pity him.

Ner was struck to the core and found herself speechless.

Then Shifre reached out her hand.

She attempted to touch the injured Berg's cheek.

"But if it were me... I would truly..."

And with that direct action, Ner's body moved on its own.

It might have been a reaction to the anxiety she had just felt.

Berg was the first to become her ally.

He was her friend.

...He was hers.