The Son-In-Law Of A Prestigious Household Wants A Divorce-Chapter 38: One Who Advances, One Who Stays Silent

Interrogation.

Normally, when people hear that word, they’d think of investigation, pressure, and an intense questioning session to uncover the truth.

Silverna, too, had expected that when she entered the ‘interrogation room’.

But what she found was instead a warm candlelight illuminating the interior, a sturdy wooden table exuding a cool breeze scent.

There were even simple snacks and a bottle of alcohol piled on top.

And finally, cards strewn about messily on the table.

“...”

Faced with this scene of interrogation that defied her common sense, Silverna pressed her lips together and stared wide eyed.

Uldiran, the main culprit behind this situation, cleared his throat and ended the card game session.

“Alright, that’s enough playing for now.”

The other two also started tidying up the cards, while Isaac just showed his extraordinary skills.

He gathered the cards deftly and even shuffled them in, as if he were a professional dealer.

“Ah, sorry, it’s a habit.”

Isaac grinned sheepishly, before handing the cards back to Uldiran.

During his time as a ferryman, card games had been one of his main sources of income.

Local farmers, passing travelers, other ferrymen...

He’d gather everyone and play cards at every opportunity.

“Have you done what you needed to do?”

As Silverna looked at him suspiciously, Uldiran cleared his throat and stood up.

“If you’d like, read the investigation report. I’ve summarized everything.”

The report Uldiran handed over was written in very elegant handwriting.

Silverna realized that it was Isaac’s handwriting, she put down the report with an incredulous expression.

“What’s the point of an investigation report written by the person of interest?”

“Ah, my lady.”

Anna, who was behind her, quietly called out to Silverna.

Even if she was his daughter, grilling the margrave too much in front of outsiders still wasn’t appropriate.

“...”

As Silverna began reading the report again with her lips tightly pressed, Uldiran stood up and decided on the pair’s judgment.

“Both of you are cleared of suspicion. However, during this Great Colony situation, you’ll both serve under Silverna to dedicate yourselves to the kingdom.”

“What? Isaac I can understand, but even Rianna Helmont?”

“Would be foolish if we count her out when she’s so capable, no?”

“...”

Seeing Silverna unable to answer, Uldiran left the room.

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Looking at the report, it seemed he had done everything he needed to do before leaving.

“Isaac... You’re saying the person who raised you when you were young was from the Transcendent Race?”

Silverna looked at him with surprised eyes.

“Yes.”

“...”

His brief answer suggested he had no intention of saying more.

“So that’s why you know about the Transcendent Race and sorcery?”

“That’s right.”

“...That sounds like a half-hearted excuse...”

“But the margrave accepted it.”

“I thought the Transcendent Race swore to kill all humans.”

“She was half-blood.”

Silverna looked unconvinced, but at that moment, someone lent Isaac a hand.

“I can vouch for him.”

Rianna raised her hand before adding.

“When Isaac was young, he received teachings from an extraordinary master. That’s why he knows a lot of things.”

“...”

Looking at the couple staring up at her, Silverna felt uneasy.

“Didn’t you also learn about alcohol from her?”

“Yes, back when I was really young.”

“Was it beer?”

“Wine.”

“Ah yes, wine.”

They nodded and looked back at Silverna.

Why do they both seem like they’re lying?

It seemed obvious that they were lying, but...

With both of them saying the same thing together, it was hard to call them out on it.

“It feels like we’re watching a married couple’s scam.”

Anna’s words scratched the itch Silverna was feeling, but.

The margrave had already made his judgment.

All she could do was follow it.

*   *   *After leaving the interrogation room.

In the cold corridor of the castle...

Isaac walked along the path illuminated by the lamps on the wall.

That was surprising.

In truth, Isaac was feeling perplexed.

I never imagined Rianna would match my story like that.

He was shocked to see her naturally go along with his lie and add details.

Rianna must have had her own doubts about Isaac.

For example, his tachi...

His diverse knowledge of swords, and so on.

But thanks to her playing along without concern, they were able to get through it.

“That was a lie earlier, wasn’t it?”

Silverna’s voice came from behind Isaac, who was walking towards a clear destination.

She had been following him for a while, and Anna had disappeared at some point.

Isaac stopped abruptly and turned to face Silverna.

“Is this the interrogation room?”

“I’m not interrogating you. I’m not even questioning you.”

“Then why are you asking?”

“Why can’t you just be honest with me?”

Isaac’s expression hardened at her words, which felt like a kind of plea.

“What should I be honest about?”

“We’re comrades who fight and risk our lives together.”

“Being comrades doesn’t mean that we have to share everything with each other.”

After all, even married couples would keep secrets from each other.

Silverna pressed her lips together at Isaac’s cold response.

“The margrave believed me. You should do the same.”

“That’s because he’s prioritizing the Great Colony above all else right now. So, even if he found inconsistencies in your story, he’ll ignore it since you’re more valuable as a combat strength.”

“...”

Silverna hit the nail on the head.

Isaac took a deep breath and countered.

“In any case. He already made his choice.”

“Is that how you’re going to be?”

Silverna took a step closer.

Her prominently protruding chest almost touched Isaac’s.

“Silverna, that’s enough.”

“What?”

Isaac finally couldn’t hold back and spoke sternly.

“I know that in the North, camaraderie is special. But as I said before, we don’t need to share everything with each other.”

“...”

“Just as you have secrets, I have mine too. I hope you can trust that my secrets won’t harm anyone.”

After saying this, Isaac continued down the corridor.

One step.

Two steps.

Three steps.

Exactly on the third step.

“I...”

Silverna’s voice pierced straight into Isaac’s back.

“I have feelings for you.”

“...”

Though they were inside the castle, Isaac felt a strange illusion of a strong wind blowing.

His steps halted abruptly as he froze in place.

As he turned his head creakily, Silverna stood with her arms crossed, nodding.

“W-Well? Now there are no secrets between us.”

Silverna pointed at him with a blushing face.

Looking at her, Isaac couldn’t help but let out a chuckle.

It was a chuckle born of incredulity.

Isaac returned to stand in front of Silverna.

He slowly reached out and buttoned up her loose shirt.

“Dress properly. A grown woman shouldn’t...”

“Now tell me your secret. We should exchange, right?”

The water had already spilled.

Silverna pushed strongly, but Isaac shook his head casually.

“That’s not a secret.”

“Huh?”

“I already knew.”

“W-What...?”

This time it was the opposite.

Silverna’s body stiffened, and her face gradually turned as red as a tomato.

Like a fish, her mouth gaped open and closed repeatedly as she flapped her arms up and down.

“Y-You knew? How? S-Since when?”

“For a while now.”

A while ago, Anna, her adjutant, came to him to ask him to keep his distance from her. It wasn’t hard to figure out what was going on from then on.

“Ah, what?! W-Wait a moment?!”

Silverna turned her back hurriedly.

When she touched her cheeks with both hands, they were so hot they could probably be used as a forge in a blacksmith’s shop.

“But Silverna-“

“Wait! D-Don’t talk to me right now!”

“...”

Isaac decided to wait a moment and stared at Silverna, who was crouching down.

Her shoulders shook, and she muttered something to herself, seemingly sorting out her thoughts.

“Phew!”

Silverna turned back to face Isaac again.

“Oh, geez.”

But when their eyes met, she seemed to be overcome with embarrassment again and took a step back, covering her mouth with her hand.

“Let me be clear. I’m a married man.”

“Pfft.”

“...Did you just laugh?”

“No, no. I didn’t laugh.”

What was that?

Although she was covering her mouth with her hand, it seemed like she had laughed a little.

Surely, she doesn’t have a thing for married men, does she?

She isn’t laughing because of that, is she?

Whatever it was, Isaac continued.

“Since that’s the case, I don’t think there’s a need for me to answer.”

“...”

Silverna crossed her arms and glared at Isaac. Her face was still bright red, but she seemed to have given up on hiding it now.

“What’s wrong?”

“It’s a bit unfair. I’ve told you my feelings honestly.”

“And I told you that I can’t accept them.”

“That’s just what you have to say given your position.”

Silverna was a born genius.

Teach her one thing, and she’d understand ten.

“Of course, as a married man, you can’t accept my feelings. I’m not that pushy either.”

Anna’s advice about this being a heaven-sent opportunity had given the genius a brilliant idea.

“Putting everything else aside, just tell me honestly what you think personally.”

“What’s the point of that?”

“Can’t you be a bit considerate? This is the first time my heart has raced for a man. At least give me a good ending.”

“...”

The ending of a first love.

Knowing painfully well how important that was, Isaac hesitated for a moment before honestly confessing.

“Yes, you’re an attractive woman. To the point where I’m proud that you have feelings for me.”

“If you didn’t have Rianna.”

“...”

“Would you have chosen me then?”

Faced with the heavy sincerity in Silverna’s expression as she asked with her hand on her chest.

Isaac found himself nodding unconsciously.

“Y-Yes. I would have. But what’s the point of this? I’m already married anyway.”

“Pfft.”

Did she just laugh again?

Isaac was about to ask, but Silverna nodded exaggeratedly before smiling brightly.

“Thank you, Isaac.”

“...Um, Silverna?”

Feeling uneasy, Isaac carefully asked.

“Do you know something?”

“Hm?”

“No, it’s just... It feels like you’re hiding something.”

As Isaac asked cautiously, treading carefully, Silverna answered with a playful smile.

“Even comrades would keep secrets from each other, Isaac.”

*   *   *Silverna’s steps were light as she walked outside.

Isaac said he had somewhere else to go and stayed in the castle, but she wanted to quickly go to Anna and share today’s good news.

But, at that moment...

She noticed a certain red-haired woman standing still at the entrance.

Her gaze fixed on Silverna.

They said that Helmont has sharp ears.

So Sharen’s words really weren’t a lie.

The atmosphere she exuded made it feel like she already knew everything.

Without stopping her steps, Silverna passed by Rianna and declared.

“I won’t apologize, nor will I feel guilty.”

“...”

“You’re the one who screwed up and lost him.”

Watching Silverna walk out, Rianna said nothing, her lips tightly pressed.

No, she couldn’t say anything.

Then again, what could she do now?

This was the result of her own choices.

Whatever the reason, she had remained silent in the mansion.

So here too.

She could only remain silent.

But this time, at least it was what Isaac would want.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Silverna!