Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 192-194: Remaining Task (1-4)

The evening was approaching.

I found myself reflecting on what had happened with Ner and Arwin.

Even when Arwin collapsed and bled, I hadn't helped her up. When Ner pleaded with me, I didn't give her a comforting embrace.

Were those choices truly the right ones? I wondered to myself.

But nothing can change.

I had no intention of abandoning Sien for their sake.

The time I spent with Sien made me happy, and I was eagerly awaiting the birth of our child.

Though nothing would change, I couldn't help but question if leaving them behind had been the wrong decision.

Sien and I were out on a walk in the forest behind our house.

It was the same forest Ner and I used to visit every day.

Sitting quietly beside her, I reminisced about the events of the day.

Sien nudged my cheek with her finger and asked softly.

"...What are you thinking about so deeply?"

"..."

Those were the words I couldn't speak aloud.

In response to my silence, Sien hugged my arm even tighter.

"...You've been going through a rough time lately, Bell."

She whispered.

At her words, I turned my head and asked.

"Why?"

"...Because you're struggling."

"..."

Sien gave a soft laugh and spoke.

"...I just want you to be happy, Bell."

"..."

"...But it feels like the world is only tormenting you."

At her words, I gently stroked her hair.

Just hearing her say that gave me immense strength.

I wanted to believe that I could endure this difficult time.

Life wouldn't always be this hard.

At that moment, a loud commotion erupted from the direction of the village.

I didn't know what was happening, but the noise sent my heart plummeting once again.

What other ominous event could be unfolding on top of everything else?

"..."

"..."

Exchanging a glance with Sien, I quickly started walking towards the village.

.

.

.

Baran was entering the village.

They had set out earlier that day to deal with the bandit group.

"What happened?"

Gale and I ran over to Baran and asked.

He was covered in more blood than usual, his eyes vacant as he turned to look at me.

"...Captain."

He blinked slowly.

I knew that look all too well.

It was the look of someone who had experienced loss.

A cold chill ran down my spine.