The Son-In-Law Of A Prestigious Household Wants A Divorce-Chapter 47: The Sisters Going Home

“...”

“...”

Hearing that the margrave had summoned him, Isaac immediately rushed over.

Belying his title as the Guardian of the North, the large man standing before him was nothing more than a doting father.

“How’s your arm?”

Though the question suggested that he was concerned about him, his tone was anything but.

If anything, it sounded like he was testing his durability. Nevertheless, Isaac quickly answered him.

“It’s not healed yet. I heard it might take some time.”

“Hmph!”

Uldiran didn’t even bother to hide disappointment.

Having set aside his position as the margrave, his current appearance was a little...crude.

“That’s not why you called him here, is it?”

Perhaps unable to stand the sight anymore, Seleni Cardias finally intervened.

Seeing his wife stepping in, Uldiran cleared his throat awkwardly trying to change the atmosphere and held out his hand.

To that, Isaac handed over the ‘Revered and Beautiful Goddess Silveryn’ that he had been wearing at his waist.

Uldiran took it, swung it around a bit, and let out a faint exclamation of admiration.

“Very light.”

“I specially requested it to be light. Since I’m lacking in terms of strength, I wanted it to be as light as possible.”

“Being light means its durability is lower. So, that’s where Argentite comes in?”

“...That’s right.”

Uldiran held out the sword to his wife, who took it with her and swiftly left the office.

Isaac had expected as much.

Though it was a gift from Silverna, they still couldn’t carelessly let items made of Argentite leave the North carelessly.

Especially not to Helmont.

Standing still, Uldiran looked down at Isaac and sighed.

“As you know, this isn’t a matter we can overlook lightly.”

“I’m aware of that.”

“The problem here is that Silverna had ‘personally’ given our Argentite away. Unfortunately, I’m in a position where I can’t ignore that.”

“...”

Is he feeling troubled about having to hold his own daughter accountable?

But, he made such a pleased expression...

“You never received the sword. Let’s leave it at that.”

“Understood.”

If he never had it in the first place, he probably wouldn’t even mind.

But having wielded it once and then losing it made Isaac feel even more regretful.

He tried to hide these emotions the best he could, but Uldiran saw right through him.

With a smile, Uldiran added.

“Instead, you’ll be presented with it at an official ceremony. As a reward for your meritorious service this time.”

“...Pardon?”

Uldiran’s mouth corners seemed to reach his ears, as if this was the reaction he had wanted to see from the start.

His expression was that of a five-year-old child, betraying his large build.

“I’ve told you already. The problem was that Silverna gave it to you personally, not that you have it. Fortunately, many people witnessed your achievements this time.”

“...”

“Well, there might be some talk about whether giving a sword made of Argentite to Helmont’s son-in-law might cause us loss or not, but that doesn’t matter. If anyone dares to come all the way here to complain, let them try.”

An island in the social world.

A ‘who cares’ attitude that was only possible in the Northern Region.

Moreover, with the recent merit of stopping the Great Colony, Uldiran’s actions could hardly be called unreasonable.

“I’ll talk to the royal family. Although in exchange, your name will circulate through the social world a little. Handle that as you see fit.”

“...Thank you.”

“In the meantime, we’ll keep the sword in our possession until the official presentation.”

Hearing that the sword he thought he’d lost would be given to him through proper procedures easily made Isaac’s mood turn 180.

In fact, he had been worried about how to explain the sword when he returned to Helmont.

This way, those worries were completely gone.

“I saw your sword strike.”

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Uldiran, with his arms crossed, had somehow taken on the posture befit of a martial artist.

Recalling Isaac’s sword at that time, he let out an admiring chuckle.

“I don’t mean to criticize your skill, but know that the power of Argentite played a part in that.”

“Of course.”

If he had been holding a different sword, he couldn’t have produced such a result.

No, in fact, even if he swung the sword again now, it was uncertain whether he could recreate that moment.

After all, just the strain had broken his arm like this.

It was clear that he had reached a level that his current body shouldn’t handle.

“It’s an ice crystal that can only be mined in caves where cold is concentrated. Unlike ordinary minerals, it’s imbued with the chill of the Northern Region.”

“...”

“Always remember this while wielding the sword. The rising chill could just devour you at any moment. And also, never take Silverna lightly.”

“I’ll keep that in mi— I’m sorry?”

Uldiran glared at Isaac with blazing eyes that probably could melt even Argentite and added with a snort.

“The moment you look at our daughter improperly, the chill emitted by my Argentite spear will engulf you.”

“In case you’ve forgotten, I’ll remind you. I already have a wife.”

“Yes, I hope you two live happily ever after. Don’t get any ideas about Silverna unless you’re getting a divorce. Understood?”

“...Understood.”

“Haha! I’m sorry for mentioning divorce to such a loving couple!”

Uldiran, remembering how Rianna had knelt for Isaac’s sake, laughed brightly and patted his back.

Isaac, with an embarrassed expression, kept his words to a minimum.

*   *   *Two days later.

In front of the carriage, Sharen idly kicked at the ground.

“What a shame.”

The wounds she had suffered from Brikala had already completely healed.

Helmont’s great physical abilities had proven themselves once again.

Today, having received a letter to return for the Sword Dance Festival, she was heading back to Helmont.

Amidst the bustling carriage procession, the Knights of Helmont were busily preparing themselves for their departure.

Meanwhile, Sharen was feeling regretful about leaving the North.

This was her first time being away from the Helmont mansion for so long, and she had made plenty of meaningful connections and memories here.

Though she had her share of hardships.

Comparing how she was when she first came to the North to now, she looked like a completely different person.

“Ask Milly to bake you star cookies. She’ll bake them right away.”

“Ah, right! Star cookies!”

Reminded of the reason she had come here, Sharen jumped up and smiled brightly.

At some point, she stopped whining about not being able to eat her sweets.

Now that the topic of sweet snacks was being brought up again, she seemed to be in a good mood.

“I want to go back and eat them soon. IYou too, Isaac, come back quickly! Let’s eat the star cookies together!”

Isaac let out a bitter smile as he watched the carefree and bright Sharen.

For reference, Isaac wouldn’t be returning now.

He still had to receive treatment from Vivian because his right arm hadn’t fully healed yet.

Although he had received healing magic once, and had the splint and bandages removed...

His wound hadn’t completely healed yet, so Vivian made him stay, so that she could cast another healing magic on him, just in case.

“I’ll let you taste my secret stash of snacks too!”

‘It would be fun!’ Sharen added while laughing.

Her cute smile, like that of a small child, eventually made even Isaac wear a similar expression.

Many things had changed in the North.

Among them, his view of Sharen had certainly changed as well.

From a self-centered, tomboyish little girl, she had somehow become a refined lady who could show a noble appearance in her own way.

Isaac would never forget the sight of her back during the final battle with Brikala.

Without Sharen and Jonathan, he would have died even before swinging the Great Iai.

He placed his hand on her head and stroked it gratefully.

Pleased, she shook her head together with Isaac’s hand movements, wearing a bright smile.

“Hmhm! Well, I’m off!”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Sharen and her maid, Kelsey, bowed together and headed towards the carriage.

Rianna naturally stepped forward.

Still awkward due to the recent ‘Ria nickname incident’, Isaac cleared his throat—though he didn’t need to—and asked.

“You’re going too, right?”

“Yes. I have to.”

“I wonder what Father will say...”

“No need to worry. I’m prepared for everything.”

What should I say here...?

While Isaac was pondering like that, Rianna spoke first.

“I received some things as a reward for this subjugation.”

“Hm? But you weren’t here officially, so you shouldn’t have received anything, right?”

“That’s right. But the margrave still recognized my contributions.”

Rianna’s contributions were significant as she was the one who severely wounded Brikala until it got away and ran to the wall.

However, since her efforts couldn’t be officially recognized, she was given a reward unofficially and secretly.

This was also something Rianna had requested.

“I left everything in your room. Please use them.”

“What are they?”

When he asked with a slightly expectant heart, Rianna replied nonchalantly.

“A bit of Brikala’s bones, some skin, and parts of its internal organs.”

“...So, just a bunch of trash?”

A dumbfounded expression formed on his face.

But Rianna had already listed out their uses.

“Remember the Roselixir Lohengrin gave you before you left?”

“The extremely diluted one?”

Lohengrin had tried to threaten Rianna for leaking the family’s secret elixir.

But Arandel didn’t really care.

And Isaac, who received it, didn’t find it particularly useful, so he just stashed it away in a corner.

“Yes, that one. Try fusing it with these and take it. Who knows, it might work.”

Brikala had a monstrous amount of mana.

Since the Roselixir was diluted to begin with, it created room to be mixed with other things.

“Oh.”

Rianna had given advice on an aspect he hadn’t even considered.

Isaac nodded in admiration.

He could ask Vivian, who was both a mage and a doctor, to introduce him to an apothecary, or he could seek advice directly from her.

Though he was staying behind for treatment, it seemed like his remaining time here would be a more fruitful time than expected.

“I’m off then.”

“Alright, thank you.”

“Take care not to catch a cold, Isaac.”

“...”

Come to think of it, she had said the same thing through Sharen last time.

“Right, I’ll be careful.”

In any case, since she was showing her concern, Isaac nodded and saw her off.

Though the brief conversation with Isaac left her somewhat longing for more, the fact that they could have such a normal conversation was a great enough achievement for her.

Rianna headed towards the carriage.

There, Silverna was saying her final goodbyes to Sharen.

She tried to slip past her quietly and enter the carriage, but.

“Rianna Helmont.”

Silverna deliberately called out to stop her.

“What?”

In truth, Rianna felt uncomfortable around this woman.

Because she knew that she was aiming for Isaac.

Moreover, she didn’t have the right to comment or even react to that.

So while Rianna didn’t show any reaction to Silverna’s actions.

She still felt uncomfortable.

The two stared at each other.

Silverna slowly extended her hand, offering a handshake.

“I wanted to say that you’ve worked hard. Thanks to you, we received a lot of help. Both on the front lines and for me personally.”

“...I see.”

Not knowing how to accept her gratitude, Rianna just grasped her hand.

Their eyes met briefly.

“Ouch, it stings!”

At that moment, Sharen, who had been standing between them, made a fuss for some reason and hurried into the carriage.

The first one who let go of the other’s hand was Silverna, who immediately spoke in a calm tone.

“There’s no need for an elaborate goodbye. We’ll meet again soon anyway.”

“Meet again?”

“The Sword Dance Festival. We’ve been invited too, remember?”

“...”

That was when it finally clicked.

The reason why Silverna had greeted her, was to remind her of this.

Rianna, who had been about to leave with somewhat lighter steps, thinking that Isaac and Silverna would part ways in a few days, found her body turned stiff after that exchange.

“See you later, Rianna Helmont.”

“...”

Now, her feet just refused to budge from where they were.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sharen!