I Wish My Husband Were Dead - Chapter 76



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Husband’s Funeral
2024.01.15.

“Even back then, you were very sensitive about it being a ransom, but this time, you gave the ransom to Elector Vasquez. It’s understandable for Lady Cordelia to be angry.”

“Is that something to be so proud of? Why do you think of it as your ransom? It’s just the cost of cleaning up Elector Vasquez’s mess around, the cost of trash disposal.”

“It’s only natural that you don’t understand. You can’t understand a life like that unless you’ve experienced it.”

Baron thought it was natural that Leonard couldn’t empathize with Cordelia’s situation and feelings. The two of them lived under the same sky, but it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that they were from different worlds.

Unfortunately, Leonard’s words of wisdom did not reach his ears.

“It’s annoying. I cared for and cared for myself so much.”

“Consideration is only considered when the recipient feels that way. When one side does it unilaterally, it’s just self-satisfaction.”

“There are more people who want to take me as their teacher than the stars in the sky! You should be grateful for accepting something you don’t even know about magic. Where did you dare?”

“Honestly, there must be many people who would take Cordelia as their disciple. Lord Rosenblu is a representative example.”

He couldn’t just let it go. Leonard turned his head and glared at Baron.

“Whose side are you taking?”

“My goodness. You’re not angry that I took poor Cordelia’s side instead of my master, the head of Attila and the Seirius of Acheron, are you?”

Baron pretended to be surprised with an exaggerated expression. Leonard’s lips trembled because it was so annoying.

“… … Are you talking too much today?”

“I’m sorry. I tend to say the right thing even if it means putting a knife to my throat.”

Baron had a talent for saying mean things with a kind smile.

“If you’re really worried, why don’t you go to Abrams?”

“Why would I go there?”

“Well, there’s no need for you to go. With Belluce by my side, I’ll be able to figure out where Cordelia is going if she runs away.”

Baron said as if it were natural for her to run away from Leonard.

Leonard got angry and chased Baron out of the room.

But hours had passed since then, and he couldn’t get anything done. He took out the note he had kept in his pocket and read it again.

The day after their big fight, Leonard was angry, but he wanted to let it go. But the ungrateful disciple left for Abrams without even saying goodbye to his master.

It was a planned trip, but he felt a cold sense of anxiety. The last thing she said lingered in his mind.

‘I think it would be better if I weren’t your disciple.’

Who dares to do whatever he wants?

Leonard immediately refuted the imaginary Cordelia.

The bond between priests is stronger than anything else. Much stronger than blood ties or marriage between a man and a woman. So Cordelia’s words alone couldn’t end this relationship.

‘Just come back. This time, I’ll show you exactly how much of a favor it is to have you as your master. How dare you run away… …’

Wait, now that I think about it, when we first met, you said you’d learn a few auxiliary spells and become a magic appraiser or something after the divorce? You

’re not still dreaming about that damn dream, are you?

The anxiety that had been building up inside was easily ignited by even the smallest spark. Once his thoughts drifted in that direction, his imagination grew uncontrollably.

Fortunately, the servant announced that a guest had arrived, which put an end to his anxious imagination.

“Elector Elfenbaum has arrived.”

“Take him here.”

“Yes.”

Perhaps afraid that his prickly and sensitive master might find fault with him, the servant hurriedly left the room.

Not long after, Rosenbler arrived. His face was unusually haggard.

“Thank you for your time, Leo.”

“Looking at her face, it looks like she hasn’t been found yet.”

“… … Ha. It’s already been ten days since Lydia disappeared. If it was a kidnapping, I should have sent a request. Since there’s no news, I’m even more anxious. Is Lydia really alive? … .”

It’s been more than ten days since Lydia Elfenbaum disappeared. It happened in the middle of the night, inside Elfenbaum’s townhouse.

At first, I thought she had been kidnapped. It was the most reasonable guess, since Lydia, who had been going around having banquets and tea parties the night before, suddenly disappeared.

However, no matter how much time passed, there was no contact from the kidnappers. On top of that, Lydia’s room was so clean that there was no sign of resistance.

If it wasn’t a kidnapping for ransom, there were two main assumptions. Either Lydia left on her own, or they had already killed her because they had taken her to murder.

Neither of these options were acceptable to Rosenblu.

“Don’t say that. Lydia is alive.”

“Yes, you’re right. Leo. She’s alive. I’m sure.”

Rosenblu muttered the words over and over again, as if hinting to himself.

“Any clues? What have you found?”

“So far, all we have is a single red ribbon hanging from the window frame. I checked and they said that was Lydia’s too.”

“Hmm.”

“And I just found out recently that Lydia took two holy relics that she kept in Elfenbaum.”

“Holy relics? Would she ever use them?”

Holy relics are made by concentrating refined magical power for a very long time, and are hundreds of times purer than regular magic stones. They are so powerful that Leonard was able to defeat Maximilian with the help of the holy relics when he was unable to use his full power.

However, they are useless to Lydia, who is no different from an ordinary person.

“I thought so too. But I searched Lydia’s room and the mansion several times, but I couldn’t find the relic she took.”

“What you’re saying is… … Lydia left on her own with the relic?”

“That’s the most hopeful assumption I can imagine.”

Of course, there must be a reasonable reason for that assumption. Why on earth did Lydia leave Elfenbaum without saying anything?

If I had known the reason, I wouldn’t have been so upset.

Rosenblu bowed his head deeply. The shock was that great, since they were siblings who had a particularly close bond.

“Oh. Thank you, Leo. Thanks to the people you lent me, I think I can expand the search area a bit.”

“Since I’m looking for my brother anyway, how would it make a difference if I found one more person?” “

Come to think of it, we still haven’t found Maximilian. He’s really amazing. He probably can’t even use magic, so how on earth did he hide so well?”

“It seems like you’ve found a good helper.”

It had been quite some time since Maximilian escaped, but Leonard didn’t seem anxious at all.

Maximilian’s forces in Attila’s main castle had already been rooted out. He had also used up all his magic power, so now Maximilian was no different from an ordinary person.

On the contrary, Leonard found this hunting time quite enjoyable. The original fun of hunting was to corner the prey and slowly kill them.

“I’m planning on leaving Yevo Delim today, but if I find any traces of Maximilian while searching, I’ll contact you.”

“Leaving Yevo Delim? Why?”

“I feel like I’ll go crazy if I sit still.”

Rosenbler said in a low voice. He had firmly believed that he would find Lydia in a day or two, but as time passed, his anxiety grew. At first, he wasn’t even sure if his sister was alive.

Last night, when Lydia collapsed in a bloody nightmare, he decided to go find her himself.

“By the way, Cordelia already left for Abrams?”

“Yes.”

“When will you be back? There’s something I want to ask you.”

“… … I don’t know. I’ll come when things are sorted out.”

Leonard said in a slightly weak voice. He had thought she would come back, but the word ‘escape’ he had heard earlier stuck in his head.

“Did Abrams say there was a territory in the northeast?”

“Why do you ask that?”

“You might run into her by chance when you go looking for Lydia.”

“Why would you go to that remote place?”

Leonard snorted. Rosenbler got up from his seat, as if he had finished what he had to say.

“I stopped by for a moment before leaving, so I’ll get up now. I’ll see you later.”

“Yes. You and Lydia.”

Instead of answering, Rosenbler smiled faintly and left the Attila mansion.

* * *

In Ershe, when someone dies, they prepare fresh flowers to decorate the coffin and the house containing the body. And when the flowers wither and shrivel, they are picked one by one to commemorate the dead.

Craig’s funeral was no different, and from the day his coffin arrived, the castle was decorated with fresh flowers. The strong scent of flowers filled the castle, enough to make your head spin.

Cordelia was quite busy officiating Craig’s funeral. There were quite a few things to take care of, so she was able to forget about Leonard for a moment.

“This is Andel Lutravin. He is the second son of Viscount Lutravin and the person I really wanted to introduce to you.”

“Ah. That’s him.”

From Baron Lancaster’s words, Cordelia learned that he was the earl candidate that the baron was pushing for.

Andel greeted Cordelia politely.

“I offer my condolences on the passing of Count Abrams. My name is Andel Lutravin.”

He talked for twenty minutes about how he would make sure that Cordelia would not be sad when she left the castle if she would support him.

“I have a little cottage in the Landes, where you will probably be able to rest comfortably, and I will give you fifty thousand ringgits a year for ten years.”

“That is quite generous.”

It may have been a coincidence, but the amount he offered was exactly what she had been sold for when she was brought here.

Cordelia found it both amusing and bitter.