Chapter 24 - Divorce Ceremony (6)

When I found Kailyn, she was in deep conversation with Trisha. Up to this point, there didn't seem to be anything particularly unusual.

Hmm… Why is the content of their conversation like that? 

The situation where my story was being exchanged felt bewildering to me. Although I thought so, it wasn't really that strange.

Was the impact that big at that time?

The sight of me subjugating a magic beast was absolutely not a common sight. To subjugate a magic beast, one would need to bring several S-rank adventurers, or call the Empire's Silver Knight Order, etc. It was definitely not something that could be easily subjugated.

But for me to defeat such a magic beast in just a few seconds was certainly not a normal thing.

They probably know that spirits are rare too, right?

Moreover, Trisha, as Kailyn's younger sister, while not as talented in magic as Kailyn, must have some knowledge about magic. She must have realized that what I showed then was due to a spirit. And she must know how amazing it was to use a spirit.

It might be natural for them to want to recruit me.

So, from Trisha's perspective, who was working to revive the family, I might be a desirable asset, right? That was probably why she was saying such things to Kailyn.

Have I caught the eye of Trisha, one of the craziest women in the story? 

To be honest, it was something I really didn't want, but I wasn’t particularly worried about it.

Because, Kailyn, the person in question, probably didn’t have any particular thoughts about me.

"What do you mean? Having ability..."

"Well... it seems he can handle spirits. I didn't know what it was at first, but what I saw was probably a spirit."

As expected, Trisha was explaining to Kailyn about what I had done yesterday.

"Being able to handle spirits is incredibly amazing. If we do well, it might help our family..."

She argued that I was more useful than expected, and that I would surely help in reviving the family.

"How about reconsidering the divorce ceremony a little? Just a little... at least until we revive the family..."

She earnestly argued that she was now against the divorce. With a heart wanting to save the family more than anyone else. Trisha was trying to stop her sister with a very desperate expression.

But of course, Kailyn had no intention of listening to such words.

"Stop."

Kailyn interrupted Trisha's words. She looked at Trisha with an expression that seemed quite angry. And she informed her that she already knew this fact.

"I know that Davian is using a spirit, too."

"You know?"

"Yes. Because I saw it."

"Then why..."

At this, Trisha showed an expression of even greater incomprehension. She asked why Kailyn wasn't trying to keep Davian if that was the case, but Kailyn's answer to the question was consistent.

"My dream is important to me."

The dream of becoming an archmage. Because of that dream, she said she would absolutely divorce Davian.

"...What?"

Although Trisha seemed to have heard a somewhat bewildering answer...

"I'm going to be an archmage. I can't marry or do things like ordinary people."

Kailyn continued to express her opinion without stopping. Saying that she absolutely couldn't give up that dream.

"And it's just an intermediate spirit, anyway. That's nothing."

Also, saying it wasn’t really a great spirit, that there was no need to cling to something like an intermediate spirit when it wasn’t a top-class spirit. Trisha, hearing Kailyn's answer...

"Sister..."

She looked like she had many things to rebut in Kailyn's words, but...

"I'm going to leave now."

Kailyn left as if she didn't want to hear anymore. So Trisha was left alone, blankly staring at Kailyn's retreating figure.

Is this how it turns out?

I, who had been quietly watching this scene, had an "as expected" reaction.

Kailyn and Trisha's goals are slightly different, after all.

In fact, looking at the long term, Kailyn and Trisha were destined to split eventually. Trisha's glory of the family, Kailyn's dream of becoming an archmage. At a glance, one might think that becoming an archmage could restore the family's glory, but...

In the end, Kailyn prioritized herself, while Trisha prioritized the family.

This subtle difference was similar yet quite different. In the original story, this was also the reason why Trisha, who so admired and liked her sister, ended up splitting from Kailyn in the end. As someone who knew that future, I thought it was natural that it turned out this way.

Of course, in the original story, they split up a bit later due to different reasons.

I wonder how Trisha will act now?

I became a bit curious. Now that things had changed from the original story, how would Trisha think of Kailyn? If they split up faster than in the original story like this, how would the story change from now on? It was a somewhat interesting topic, but...

Let's not worry about it.

I decided not to care about it soon. Whatever happened, it wouldn't have anything to do with me now that we were having the divorce ceremony.

The divorce ceremony will start soon.

I returned to the ceremony hall.

***

The divorce ceremony proceeded quickly.

"Do you two no longer love each other?"

"Yes."

"That's right."

Kailyn and I said we no longer loved each other in front of the priest officiating the ceremony. At our answer, the priest said something about blessings and so on...

He went through some formal proceedings with lots of flowery words, and so the divorce ceremony was successfully concluded.

Seems she doesn't want to talk.

As soon as the divorce ceremony ended, Kailyn immediately left the venue. Kailyn left as if there was no value in staying here, without saying anything to me. I had expected this, but Kailyn not saying anything even though it was the last time...

I thought she was an amazing woman no matter when I saw her.

Anyway, I didn't intend to stay here any longer either, just like Kailyn. I was thinking of leaving quickly.

"Good job, Brother. It was nothing special," Amelia approached me and said. 

Yawning and looking sleepy, Amelia seemed quite bored. She also said let's go home quickly.

"Well, that's right. Shall we go home?"

"Yeah, let's go quickly."

We quickly returned home. The divorce ceremony was completely over like that.

It really was nothing special, huh?

The feeling after completely finishing the divorce ceremony wasn't particularly great. It just felt like we really got divorced. No incidents occurred, and it felt somewhat boring compared to the events of recent days.

But wasn’t that good? I didn’t want anything to happen either. I thought it was fortunate that we could finish the divorce ceremony safely.

Now it's finally over with Kailyn.

Anyway, the divorce ceremony was well concluded, and now Kailyn and I were no longer in a marital relationship. Although we had lived separately until now, we still had the relationship of being married. So it felt like we had to be involved.

But now it felt like that relationship had been completely settled. I thought my relationship with Kailyn had finally returned to its original state.

If it was going to be like this, why did we get married in the first place…

Of course, it felt like we had come a long way around, but wasn't it good that it was good? Now that I had completely divorced Kailyn, I was very satisfied with this result.

"You're leaving right away tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah. I have a child and all."

"I see..."

When Amelia asked if I was leaving, I said I was leaving right away. 

Does she not want to part? 

When I said I was leaving, my sister showed a somewhat regretful expression.

It was natural. How long had it been since we met? Of course she’d want to talk about various things with me whom she had met after a long time.

Of course, I wanted to stay here a bit longer and spend time more leisurely with Amelia too, but...

"Sorry. I have to leave. It's troublesome for the person taking care of the child."

I was in a situation where I had left my child with Levia. Ignoring Levia who was diligently taking care of the child and staying here leisurely was not courteous or responsible towards her. I thought it was right to return as soon as possible.

"I see. You're not alone, so it's better to return quickly. Rest well and go back tomorrow."

"Thanks, Amelia."

Amelia fully understood my thoughts. Amelia left, telling me to rest well. I thought it was fortunate that my sister was so understanding.

Let's leave first thing tomorrow.

I should get ready to sleep quickly too. Just as I was about to enter my room following Amelia...

Knock knock.

Just then, I heard a knock.

"Who could it be at this hour?"

Amelia tilted her head at the knock sound. Well, there shouldn't be anyone visiting our family at this hour. She seemed to be wondering who could have come to the mansion, but...

For now, she went to the entrance to check who it was. And soon after, she called me.

"Brother. Can you come out for a moment?"

"What's the matter?"

"It seems to be a visitor for you?"

A visitor for me? Who could it be? 

I wasn’t sure, but I headed to the entrance as Amelia said, and...

I could see who had come.

"Brother-in-law... no, Davian. Hello."

The person who came was Trisha. Trisha greeted me.

"I have something to say. Will you listen?"

She seemed to have some business with me.