Surviving as the Wife of the Swordsmanship Clan’s Troublemaker - Chapter 40

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Episode 40

 

If he lost his mind like this, he would be completely devoured by the sword. But Helbeorn couldn’t let that happen.

 

‘If I become a piece of metal, how can I hold my lover’s hand!’

 

‘What about warm embraces?’

 

‘What about passionate kisses!’

 

He couldn’t become some worthless sword that couldn’t even feel his lover’s warmth.

 

“Aaaaargh!”

 

With that strength, Helbeorn, who had been on the verge of being consumed, miraculously opened his eyes.

 

“Hiss. Hiss…”

 

Pain remained, but his hand, which had been half-devoured, had also returned to normal and was gripping the red sword. Though he had no sensation, his fingers moved at will from thumb to pinky.

 

“…I can use my hand, hiss…”

 

A tear fell at the end of his faintly spreading smile.

 

He had survived!

 

“…Helbeorn?”

 

Before the newly reborn him appeared his older brother Nikolai.

 

Nikolai looked him over as if seeing a monster, then swallowed hard.

 

“I didn’t expect your condition to be this severe. Do a few Holy Knights really have the power to half-kill a Sword Master?”

 

He muttered in a serious voice while covering his mouth.

 

“Your body doesn’t seem to have recovered yet, so go inside and rest.”

 

Nikolai was secretly relieved by his poor physical condition. The knights had just left through the castle gates, so even Helbeorn, the fastest in the family, would find it difficult to pursue them.

 

“Brother, I think something’s wrong with me.”

 

As Nikolai turned around, Helbeorn spoke in a cracked voice.

 

At this, Nikolai turned back to look at his younger brother.

 

“Holy Knights are known to use strange techniques. Your body must have been strained.”

 

“That woman, the woman that scoundrel brought—is she still in the family?”

 

At the sudden question about Hallara, Nikolai’s face hardened. Had he already heard the news that a letter had been sent?

 

“Why are you looking for that woman, Helbeorn?”

 

“I have business with that woman.”

 

“What’s the reason for that? What reason could there be that made you chase after Nilson?”

 

Nikolai’s face stiffened. He had already heard from the awakened Nilson that Helbeorn had stopped him, and though he wanted to find him immediately and demand answers, he hadn’t asked because he had to send the knights again.

 

But since Helbeorn had brought it up first, he couldn’t help but ask.

 

“That woman has a strange power. She used that power to blow me away and broke my ribs.”

 

“That woman did that to you?”

 

Nikolai recalled Hallara. A slender, small frame with large eyes. Except for being pretty, she was an insignificant woman.

 

“It was a sensation I’d never felt in my life. Didn’t you feel it, brother?”

 

“I didn’t feel it.”

 

“It’s there!”

 

If there was such an aura, Nikolai, a knight superior to Helbeorn, would have noticed it first.

 

But there was no such thing.

 

“Helbeorn, have you been drinking and wandering around lately?”

 

“What are you talking about? Am I a scoundrel? Why would I drink something that makes muscles deteriorate?”

 

“Then take a rest. Training recklessly doesn’t improve swordsmanship.”

 

“Are you saying something’s wrong with my head! I nearly died because of that woman just now!”

 

Since no one would believe him, Helbeorn felt like he was going to die of frustration.

 

“This won’t do, I need to go to that woman and see how this sword…”

 

“Stop.”

 

Nikolai stopped Helbeorn as he tried to go find her.

 

“I told you to go inside and rest.”

 

It was a grip strong enough to crush his forearm. This was an order, and normally Helbeorn, who was weaker than him, would have been overwhelmed by the force, but.

 

“Huh? It doesn’t affect me at all?”

 

Helbeorn easily shook off Nikolai’s grip.

 

“Wow, did I just beat you, brother!?”

 

“Helbeorn.”

 

“Wow, what is this really? What have I become!?”

 

Nikolai blocked him again in bewilderment, but Helbeorn shook off his hand once more.

 

“What did you do?”

 

“What do you mean what did I do?”

 

“Helbeorn, don’t tell me you took some kind of enhancement drug?”

 

Nikolai’s face turned coldly serious.

 

“What nonsense!!”

 

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‘These brothers really won’t leave me alone, taking turns.’

 

I let out a shallow breath and trudged back to the annex.

 

I was the victor in the fight with Docheop.

 

In the end, I blew air into his ear, which was his weakness, and escaped from his embrace when his strength weakened.

 

I didn’t know if he was worried about me or trying to tease me, but I was glad I didn’t have to meet the physician.

 

‘He’s already that strong, and I have to help him awaken too?’

 

The body that held me was like a solid rock. I couldn’t even fathom how strong he would become if he awakened to 7-star.

 

“Sigh. But I have to find a way.”

 

Because that power is needed to prevent the destruction.

 

Since I gave the blood sword to Helbeorn, I need to find an even better famous sword for Docheop.

 

He also said his body had mostly recovered, so he would start training again.

 

“Young Madam, are you alright? Your face looks pale.”

 

As I entered the annex, May, who had been anxiously waiting for me, approached.

 

“May, I missed you.”

 

“Did your stomach hurt a lot? Should I call a doctor?”

 

“No! Never call a doctor. I’ll be fine if I rest a little.”

 

May looked at me with a worried expression, then nodded, saying she understood.

 

“The food you carefully prepared, Madam, was enjoyed very much by the Grand Madam and Young Master.”

 

“I see. That’s a relief. Was the atmosphere okay?”

 

“Well, the Young Master did leave early, but he finished all his food. When I brought back the empty dishes, the maid in charge of washing even asked if the dishes had been pre-washed.”

 

It seemed the dinner had ended well, which was fortunate.

 

By the way, Docheop said this while watching me run away:

 

“Don’t overdo it. If you collapse, I’ll really make you live in the physician’s room.”

 

I don’t know if it was concern or a threat, but he’s been trying to protect me excessively since last time. It doesn’t seem like he’s worried about me though. Do I look like I’m overdoing it to him?

 

‘I am light though. That’s right.’

 

That makes sense, because from tall Docheop’s perspective, I’m nothing but a tiny kid, and since there’s not a single muscle to be felt on my arms, I probably look that way.

 

Even to me, Hallara without heavy makeup looked like she’d fly away in the wind.

 

Though inside, she’s an auntie who could easily handle 100 heads of kimchi cabbage.

 

Moreover, Junel was nowhere to be seen since earlier. I suspect he went to find the blood sword. Since I didn’t say I’d get it back from Helbeorn, he must have taken action himself.

 

‘Still, if Junel went, Helbeorn should be safe.’

 

I don’t know whether to be happy or cry, but I felt relieved.

 

“Young Madam!”

 

As soon as I came to the annex, the maids saw me and approached.

 

“What was that pasta you made for lunch today?”

 

“It’s so delicious. I hate vegetables and always pick them out of stew, but I ate all of this. If vegetables taste like this, I want to eat them every day!”

 

It seemed the japchae pasta I made today was also popular.

 

“Please make it for us again next time!”

 

“Of course.”

 

Next time, I planned to research sweet potato starch noodles and make it with those.

 

But then a dark shadow passed behind the maids, and Francesca appeared wearing a black dress.

 

“Duchess…?”

 

“Who did you just say you’d make something for?”

 

She had appeared at the annex.

 

Sensing this was no ordinary matter, the maids all bowed in unison. Even May bowed her head deeply, so I followed suit and bowed as well. Then Francesca stopped me.

 

“You don’t need to greet me like that. Don’t bow from now on. Your stomach will hurt.”

 

“My stomach?”

 

The idea that bowing would make my stomach hurt was peculiar.

 

However, instead of answering that, Francesca asked about the conversation we’d just had.

 

“I think I heard that you just prepared a meal for these girls. Is that true?”

 

Gasp!

 

The maids inhaled sharply and made groaning sounds.

 

It seemed they thought it was degrading for me to prepare meals for maids who were beneath my station.

 

“Yes. I made it for them.”

 

But I was confident because I didn’t see the maids as beneath me.

 

“We’re sorry, my lady.”

 

“We’ve committed a grave sin, my lady. Please forgive us.”

 

May also stepped forward to ask for forgiveness.

 

“Everyone told us not to let her touch anything, but I wanted to show off my skills and used the kitchen on my own. Food tastes twice as good when you share delicious food.”

 

“I don’t think you were brought here to prepare meals for the maids.”

 

Francesca said with a stern expression.

 

“Please forgive us, my lady! We won’t ask the young lady to cook for us again.”

 

“No. Please let me do it. If I hadn’t entered the ducal house, I would have wanted to run a small business. This is practically my only joy. So please allow me to cook freely for whoever I want to give food to in the future.”

 

I have no reason to live here quietly like a doll.

 

I’ll make efforts for Docheop’s sake, but I need healing time for myself too.

 

Francesca’s expression remained unchanged.

 

She looked ready to slap me with pasta, telling me to stop doing things like cooking and serving it to maids.

 

“There’s one condition.”

 

She made an unexpected proposal.

 

“Teach me how to cook too.”

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