SWDnovel Chapter 16: Lone Wolf (4)
Chapter 16: Lone Wolf (4)
Chapter 16: Lone Wolf (4)
The next day, Ner began to take care of herself
She washed her face and wiped away the traces of tears. She meticulously cleaned her body as usual.
She also carefully brushed her tail and dried it with care.
She was preparing for her wedding step by step.
However, she didn't go outside unnecessarily.
Partly because there were occasionally humans who seemed to be members of the Red Flames, and partly because she was afraid of meeting her opponent, 'Berg.'
She wanted to avoid him as much as possible.
Ner spent the afternoon receiving massages from the maids.
It was a preparation process to reduce the swelling of her body and make herself even more beautiful.
Of course, it could be said that she looked pale and weak due to not having eaten anything recently.
While doing so, Ner had a conversation with her maid, Laila, who had taken good care of her.
"Ner-nim, you're not in pain, right?"
Yes, why?
"Well... No, it's nothing."
It was so easy for Ner to feel that Laila was being careful with her words.
Considering that she had shed tears for several days, it was understandable.
Although Ner still couldn't shake off her gloomy feelings, she hoped that Laila, who had shown kindness to her, wouldn't feel too uncomfortable.
"...Laila, if there's something you want to say, you can tell me."
"Now I'm ready too."
Laila blinked her eyes and swallowed her saliva.
Then, with a bright expression, she playfully changed the atmosphere to cheer up Ner, poking her body.
"Ner nim! You couldn't see Lord Berg yesterday because you were sick. But he is really handsome!"
Ner didn't consider appearance to be important.
As a member of the werewolf race, she herself had an unimpressive tail color, so she never judged others based on their appearance.
However, as she understood Laila's intention, Ner mustered a smile, albeit reluctantly.
I see.
Yes! And hes tall, and hes got a great body too!
"...Is that so?"
"And also... And also..."
Ner soon stopped hearing Laila's words.
She was thinking about how she could endure for several more years.
What should she do, how could she survive with as little humiliation as possible?
It was a difficult task.
To uncover crucial information about the Red Flames, they had to be close enough, so she couldn't figure out how to maintain that distance.
Ner looked at Laila, who was rambling on about Berg, and a certain request came to her mind.
Ah.
Ner nim?
Ner, who was receiving the massage, slowly straightened her upper body and stood up from her seat.
"...Laila, I have a favor to ask."
Looking at Ner like that, Laila instantly burned with enthusiasm.
"Ah...! Yes! Yes! Anything!"
The feeling of preparing for something she didn't want to do was truly unpleasant and annoying.
"Well... Can you gather more information about this person named Berg? Ask the members... I want to know what he's usually like."
"Laila, find everything like his usual behavior to even if it's about his bad sides, it's all right. Go and find out."
Ner-nim
Because I have to prepare my mind
If she was going to get married, Ner first wanted to know who Berg was.
Perhaps she could find a way to use him.
If she knew his true nature beforehand, she would be less hurt when something happened.
She would be less surprised.
It would strengthen her emotional defenses.
Laila looked at Ner and nodded.
"...Yes. Yes, of course, Ner-nim."
"What about your personal record of hunting leaders, Adam-nim?"
Hyung remained silent for a while before answering with a sigh.
"...It's 14."
Adam personally killed only 14 leaders. It was by no means a low number.
Despite having served in the mercenary group for a long time, there were numerous members who had never recorded a single subjugation.
"The captain's record is impressive, but... I have 26."
Adam also admirably expressed his admiration for Gidon's record.
"...I'm surprised. I didn't expect you to have subjugated that many... It seems that the Blackwood territory has suffered quite a lot of monster attacks."
"Haha... We've been holding on as much as we could. In any case, it is said that it is not only the mercenaries who know how to catch the leader.
Adam Hyung slowly stroked his chin.
The sense of relief that was clearly felt after hearing Gidon's subjugation record was different.
It didn't seem like he was trying to show off.
Moreover, if he had captured that many, it wouldn't be bad to have him along.
26 was definitely not a number that could be achieved by luck alone.
Adam Hyung also changed his firm rejection stance.
However, he remained cautious.
Gidon-nim. But you also need to understand our position. If you go out on the expedition and... well... if you die, our situation becomes quite difficult."
"For us, the werewolves, dying in battle is an honorable thing. Don't worry, Blackwood won't hold you responsible for that."
"...As much as you're joining our mercenary group, you need to follow our rules. Can you obey the orders that are given?"
"I understand. I will definitely follow them. I won't cause any trouble."
As Gidon nodded his head endlessly at every word, Adam Hyung finally made his decision.
"Alright. Let's go together."
Gidon finally smiled with a tinge of bitterness.
"To be honest... I also have a desire to avenge the soldiers who died at the hands of those monsters..."
In response to his honest words, Hyung replied in a more relaxed tone.
I understand.
We finished our reconnaissance and turned back.
Soon, dinner with Ner Blackwood was scheduled.
As I was preparing to go back like that, a question suddenly came from behind.
Ah, vice-captain.
It was Gidon.
Vice-captain, what is your subjugation record?
A faint struggle was sensed.
There seemed to be no ill intent, but his intention was quite apparent.
Huyng only rolled his eyes and looked at me.
Baran also gave me a sidelong glance.
Silence filled the air.
After a moment of thought, I answered.
"...I have 20."
Gidon raised an eyebrow and said,
"That's an impressive record."
However, he couldn't hide the smile forming on his lips.
As expected, werewolves had a strong desire for honor.
We turned back again.
Gidon returned to his werewolf soldiers.
Everyone went back to their respective positions and began their return to the Blackwood Manor.
As we walked in silence, Adam Hyung lightly tapped my shoulder and laughed.
"You held back well, didn't you?"
Baran also smiled.
"You should have let out a sneeze."
I burst out laughing too.
Its been a while. That feeling of a werewolf people.
End of Chapter
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