I Wish My Husband Were Dead - Chapter 19



Only Krnovel

Master and Disciple
2023.11.19.

Cordelia was confused by the sudden change in attitude, but soon realized it. Iza already knew that Leonard was the real one. It was just that he didn’t call me first, so Sam pointed his sword at Leonard.

Thinking about it, she was shocked. Leonard must have felt the same way.

“Are you so concerned that Baron was the first to know that I’m alive?”

“There’s no way my master would die. To someone like that.”

Beluche said with conviction. There was an unbreakable faith in Leonard there.

“There were more than a few who turned their backs on ‘someone like that’ upon hearing the news of my death. How can you say no to me?”

“Master! How can you compare me to those traitors? If you were to die here, I would gladly smile and stab myself in the neck.”

Beluche pulled out her dagger, as if it was unfair that her loyalty was questioned. Then he put the blade close to his neck as if he was going to stab him at any moment.

Leonard was not surprised, as if he was used to this situation. Instead, he swung his arm wildly without any hesitation.

Then something amazing happened.

The half-shattered window was fine, and the furniture that had been unrecognizable became perfect, without a single scratch.

“I didn’t call you to stab me in the neck, so don’t be a jerk and put the knife down.”

“Just say the word. Those pigs who betrayed my master will have their limbs cut off and fed to the dogs in the field… .”

Belluce swayed as if she was going to run away at any moment. Leonard sighed.

“Please do only what I tell you. Don’t come out unnecessarily.”

“But, master! Ramu and Demirousel are already coming and going from Maximilian’s room so blatantly. They must be torn to pieces.”

“I’ll take care of that.”

Belluce, who had her tail between her legs, had changed so much that it was hard to believe she was the same person she had been a few minutes ago. Cordelia couldn’t believe it even though she had seen the change from the side.

“What about Gashil? Surely he wouldn’t be here either?”

“Gashill isn’t here. Beluche.”

Baron, who had recovered somewhat, said as he regained his balance. Beluche’s face brightened noticeably.

“Really? That bastard doesn’t know that his master is here yet?”

“Ha, is it that important that Gashil isn’t here?”

“Of course it is. It means that I am your official right-hand man.”

“That’s right. You were the one who suggested that we call Beluche first.”

When Baron tried to please Beluche, his expression brightened like the spring sunshine. He really is a person who expresses his emotions clearly.

It felt like a distant memory when they fought each other to the death. Baron, whose body had been torn in half, and Beluche, who had blood pouring from her ears and nose, wiped the blood away as if nothing had happened and continued their conversation.

Cordelia seemed to understand the relationship between these three, but it was difficult for her to understand.

As she stood hesitantly at a distance, unable to join in on the conversation, Leonard called Cordelia with his hand.

“What are you doing there? Come here.”

“Oh, that… .”

“What about that woman? She sent me a cheeky letter.”

“I sent that letter. Belluce. Using Cordelia’s name.”

“But why did you use my name… ?”

Cordelia turned her head slightly and looked at Baron. But the answer came out of Leonard’s mouth.

“Of course, because you are my disciple. It is common for a master to send a letter using his disciple’s name.”

“Besides, it was important to get a certain amount of attention from Belluce. If I sent it under Abrams’ name, he would surely throw it into the fire without opening it.”

“Oh, I see.”

Cordelia awkwardly nodded.

“Wait, wait a minute. Disciple? What do you mean?”

This time Belluce failed to keep up with the conversation. He looked at Cordelia and Leonard alternately with a confused expression.

“What is the difficult word here? My disciple. Cordelia Vasquez here.”

“Why?”

“Why?”

“But even when that Grand Duke of Levice begged, you didn’t take her as your disciple. It’s hard to become a magician’s disciple no matter how talented you are, even after you turn ten. Why did you take that woman… … . Why did you take such an insignificant woman as your disciple?”

Cordelia, who was listening to him right next to her, was about to say something inwardly, but held it back.

“Veluce.”

“Yes. Master.”

“Your presumption is sky-high.”

Leonard’s voice was cold. The atmosphere froze in an instant. Veluce also noticed it and leaned in deeply.

“I just thought that I would not be a burden to the master’s lofty reputation.” “

Because of that? If I really considered fame, I would not have kept you, Ingrion’s illegitimate child, by my side.”

“… … .”

“Are you insulting her existence or my taste?”

“… … I’m sorry, master. I was presumptuous.”

Belluce waggled her tail again.

Cordelia was secretly glad that he had acknowledged her as his disciple, even though he had not necessarily accepted her objection.

Leonard, who was quietly blinking behind her, seemed to be displeased and said to her.

“You say something too.”

“Huh?”

“You usually talk so much in front of me, so why are you keeping your mouth shut at times like this?”

“Of course, the master is comfortable… … . This guy.”

“What is this guy. This brat?”

“This guy strangled me just by calling the master’s name, so how could I dare say anything?”

“What did he do?”

Belluce’s head, which had been facing the floor, rose quickly enough to make a sound. He frowned and glared at Cordelia, but she could tell what he was thinking, even though he didn’t say anything.

Of course, it wasn’t her business.

Cordelia stretched her neck so that Leonard could see the wound she had just received.

“Oh my goodness. Now that I look at it, your handprint is really red. Are you okay, Lady Cordelia?”

“You squeezed me so hard that I couldn’t even breathe… … . I really thought I was going to die.”

It didn’t suit her to act nice without any benefit. When Baron made a fuss next to her, Cordelia coughed dryly for no reason.

Leonard’s eyes grew cold again. He stared at Belluce silently and then placed a finger on Cordelia’s neck.

A small amount of light flashed and a warm feeling appeared around her neck. Although the wound was not visible, she could tell right away that it had healed. Leonard said without taking his eyes off Belluce.

“Baron.”

“Yes.”

“Take Cordelia to her room and come back.”

“Huh? I can go alone?”

Why would anyone need to see her off at her own house? When Cordelia questioned, Baron hurriedly went in front of her and opened the door.

“Well, it seems that the master has something important to say to Beluche.”

“Ah.”

Only then did Cordelia realize his intentions and obediently followed Baron out of the room. Baron turned translucent to hide from others and climbed onto Cordelia’s hand.

“Don’t listen to what Beluche says. He’s someone who speaks without thinking.”

“Why would I listen to someone I’ve just met today?”

Cordelia said with a sharp smile. Baron blinked slowly.

“Then that’s fortunate. His swordsmanship is excellent, but his knowledge and character are nowhere near yours. That’s why I suggested that we call the Lord to come… …”

“Yes?”

“It’s nothing.”

At that moment, several servants passed by in the hallway, and the conversation paused for a moment. Once they entered the quiet space again, Baron changed the subject.

“How is learning magic?”

“It’s fun. Amazingly. I can barely tell the difference between carrots and potatoes, though.”

“Haha. I’m glad you’re having fun. Magic is a discipline that is made up of constant learning. Only the joy of learning can help you endure those hardships.”

“That’s right. I guess that’s why you keep giving me pain. Is it to teach me patience?”

Baron smiled faintly at Cordelia’s words. Before he knew it, he had arrived at her door.

“Thanks to Cordelia’s careful care for you, Master, your health seems to have recovered a lot.”

“Me? I just bothered you every day.”

“You didn’t say anything, but you were very heartbroken when Maximilian betrayed you and even lost your body. But after accepting Cordelia as your disciple, you didn’t just brood over it every day, and your expression got a lot better than before.”

“Instead, you felt very suffocated because you accepted a dumb disciple.”

“How can you only take good things in life?”

Cordelia felt a little sad because he didn’t deny the ‘dumb disciple’.

Baron, not knowing her feelings, shrugged his shoulders slightly and bowed to greet her. In the blink of an eye, Baron’s figure completely disappeared.

* * *

“You’re too loose with your words.”

“Oh, that’s a surprise.”

The next morning, Cordelia was startled by the face of Veluce that appeared as soon as she opened the door. She instinctively tried to close the door, but Veluce was a little faster.

“You’re going to tell Master about the fact that I lightly touched your neck? Is that a bit much?”

“Good morning, Beluce.”

“Who said you could call me by my name?”

“But you can’t call me Ingrion’s illegitimate child, Beluce. You have such a good name.”

“Ha.”

The tendons on the back of Beluce’s hand, which was holding the door, stood out. I thought about it since yesterday, but he really is a person who expresses his feelings honestly.

“I warn you, don’t expect to be treated as Master’s disciple. It’s out of the question.”

“It seems like you’re already being treated. Beluce came to greet me as soon as I woke up.”

“Do you think I’m greeting you now? You’re so stupid and ignorant.”

He looked down at Cordelia, mocking her openly. Despite his fierce gaze, she kept smiling and looked straight at Beluce’s face.

“You look even worse than yesterday. Did Master scold you for lightly touching my neck?”

“Scolding you? Me?”

Beluche laughed so loudly that the hallway resonated. Then suddenly she stopped laughing and lowered her voice. It was a strange way of speaking that was hard to tell if it was formal or informal.

“I already heard from Baron. The master took you in because he felt sorry for you. So don’t think you’re anything special.”

“Then did you also hear that I can see magic?”

“What?”

“The master said it was a talent that only comes once in a thousand years.”