Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 167: Hidden Truths (3)

It was a gathering of only the key individuals.

The king sat high above us, looking down from his throne.

There was an undeniable aura around the king who had successfully led us through the war.

Especially for me, now having to lead the Red Flames group, the weight of this burden felt even heavier.

The king addressed me.

"...Before we begin, I need to say this."

"..."

"Although I abolished the customs of the Human race by my decision... I feel sorry for you. Nevertheless, I believe it was the right choice. There will be fewer children born irresponsibly, fewer conflicts among half-siblings, and no more wives hurt from not being loved equally."

Having no intention of disputing the abolition, I simply nodded.

Though the king wasn't trying to persuade me, he seemed puzzled by my unexpected compliance.

Tilting his head, he asked.

"You accept it more easily than I thought, Berg Reiker. Has something changed?"

"..."

I nodded slightly.

I didn't really want to answer, but he was the king.

He nodded as well and said.

"Then we can proceed without issues. Everyone seems to be in agreement."

-Creak!

At that moment, Ner stood up.

She looked at the king with bloodshot eyes.

The king raised an eyebrow at her action, and she bowed respectfully before speaking.

"...I can't accept this."

Gibson Blackwood and Gidon grabbed her arms, but she didn't stop.

"This can't be happening..."

The king stopped Gidon and Gibson from restraining her and slowly asked Ner.

"What do you mean?"

Before Ner could speak, the king continued.

"Didn't you personally tell me you wanted the abolition of polygamy?"

"..."

Ner swallowed hard and froze.

Her wandering eyes found mine.

Clutching my ring tightly, she said firmly.

"I said that because I wanted to live with Berg alone."

"...."

"Our race can only love one person. Seeing such an elf cling to my mate was unbearable, so I said that."

Arwin also raised her voice.

"...I feel the same way."

The king blinked, seemingly unsure how to react to this unexpected shift.

He didn't seem deeply affected, but he hadn't anticipated it.

I too was quietly exhaling.

Their emotions washed over me.

The king, as if resigned, spoke.

"...No matter what, one of your wishes won't come true. Berg, who will you divorce?"

The moment had come.

This was truly the moment to announce the end.

After today, I would never face Ner and Arwin together again.