Oh, you really are disqualified as a husband.

Ive come to see my wife like this, and I am disqualified? Dont you have to praise me?

You should have stayed with Bluebell until this morning. Shed be upset if she finds that someone who went to bed with her is away when she wakes up in the morning.

Then shall I go back?

Sienna didnt easily answer his question. Frankly, she was so happy that Carl came back where she was. She was shamelessly happy that he seemed to have chosen herself, not Bluebell. Though she has vowed many times not to be greedy.

Carl smiled as if he knew her mind. Sienna felt like he was teasing her, so she poked her pouted lips and went to bed and plopped down.

Carl came up to Siennas side. Though it was a spacious bed, he sat close to Sienna. Both of them sat so silently for a long time.

She thought she would break this silence, still time if she opened her mouth. She thought it was not bad to sit shoulder to shoulder like this without saying anything.

This is nice.

She wasnt the only one who was satisfied with this moment. At his words, Sienna burst into laughter. Carl followed her and laughed. The two burst into laughter as they watched each other laughing out loud.

Carlwould you like a drink with me?

Okay. Shall we have the table ready?

Sienna told Carl that it wasnt necessary. Then she went down to the floor and put her hand under the bed. Although she pretended to be resolute at Bluebells wedding, she hid the alcohol under her bed because she thought it would be difficult to fall asleep without it.

She gave an excuse to Carl, who was looking at her in a strange way because she knew how strange she would look when she squatted down looking for a hidden bottle of alcohol.

You seeI have something I have in store for me to drink when I cant sleep. Oh! I touched it.

Sienna pulled out the bottle. It was a label that Carl knew.

Maronite wine.

You know, my brother Jamie actually got me as a gift. He doesnt drink. He has to train every morning, but he doesnt like it when he drinks. Its funny because he looks like someone who can drink a whole bottle of alcohol on spot. Im the one who benefited from that. This must be a delicious drink, right?

Its notorious for its high percentage of alcohol rather than the taste. I heard its a drink that is made to give to the Dwarfs as gifts in the past. I didnt know it remained until now.

Sienna said with a surprised look at his explanation.

I didnt know it was that high. The bottle looks so normal

As Sienna seemed to be at odds over the bottle, Carl took the bottle and said,

You bragged that youre a good drinker, and youre scared because its a strong drink?

As Carl made fun of Sienna with a relaxed smile, she said, with her chin raised high.

I am not scared. Im stronger than any other dwarf.

She was worried that Id get drunk, but Sienna responded so easily to Carls provocation.

Do you have a stick or something?

When Carl asked for a stick to push the cork, Sienna found the opener in the drawer and handed it over.

I dont want the drink to be mixed with cork powder like it happened before.

I cant believe you have an opener in the drawer

When Carl opened his eyes thinly and looked at her like she was a drunkard, Sienna felt it was unfair, but instead of making excuses, she shouted loudly at him.

So what? You dont like your wife because shes a drinker?

The strong aroma of alcohol spread when Carl opened the cap with the opener he was handed over.

Its not that I dont like you for being a drinker, but that I dont like the fact that you drink alone. You can drink with me if you want to drink.

He blushed and began to drink from the whole bottle as if he was embarrassed by what he said. Sienna reached out to him and said, Youre not going to drink it all by yourself, are you?

Whoo thats very strong.

Carl breathed out a deep breath and handed over the bottle. The strong aroma of alcohol was ingrained in his exhaled breath. The smell alone made Sienna feel drunk, but she took courage and put the bottle to her mouth. She only had a sip, but it felt like a fireball went through her throat down to her chest.

Ha.

Her whole body became feverish and dazed. Sienna shook her head fiercely and said, Its very strong.

Carl nodded as if he agreed with her.

But the taste is fine. By the way, drinking this whole bottle reminds me of that time. A lady from a noble family was wearing a skirt inside out and tied up on a tree.

He burst into laughter as he found it really funny even now that he thinks of it. Siennas face, which reminded her of that time, became blushed.

was it so funny and weird?

Yes, it was weird. Youve always been weird.

Carl took the bottle from Siennas hand, took a sip, and continued his words in a calm voice.

I thought it was weird when a woman Ive never seen recognized me and called my name in front of a pickled mire store. I thought she was a strange woman even when she went out to cure me with her trembling hands, and she said, Ive never treated anyone before, so I cant be sure of the effects of the medicine.

Apparently, she was a strange woman.

I gave you my whole heart at first sight. I wanted to be with you for the rest of my life. I used to think that

Sienna recalled the first time she saw him at the coming-of-age ceremony in the past. She smiled bitterly and drank a bottle from him. So the two shared a sip of the liquor bottle, taking back and forth.

HaCarl, youre weird tooyou know

She didnt think she had that many sips, but her tongue got dull and her words came out slow. On the other hand, Carls pronunciation remained unchanged.

Did you?

She said, half-closed her eyes in a languid spirit, leaning her head against Carls shoulder.

It was weird. It was all weird.

When he was silent, Sienna patted him on the thigh and said, Keep talking. I want to hear it.

The strangest thing was that she wanted a divorce from me. Its weird to ask for a divorce without even getting married.

thats true. It was weird. But I had to.

Carl turned his head and looked down at Sienna, asking back, Why did you have to? She shook her head, then made an X with her fingers on her lips and said, That I canttell youI will never tell you

Carl put on a look of frustration and held out the bottle to Sienna.

Oh I think I am drunk

Sienna said so, but she took the bottle of liquor and took a sip.

Uh weird. I didnt think it was this strong beforethis wine

As she grinned and spoke, Carl followed her and said with a smile.

So you wont tell me? Why did you ask for a divorce?

Sienna squinted her eyes and glared at him. The body looked very drunk, swaying back and forth a little.

Wow Mr. Thats mean. You got me drunkto make me talk I wont fall for it. I cant be the only one who shares secrets thats not fair.

Then Ill tell you a secret, too.

At Carls words, Sienna frowned and hesitated.

I know everything about Carl What if I told you I know your secretalready?

Ill tell you a secret you dont know.

At his words, Sienna agonized for a long time and nodded with difficulty.

Yes, indeed, a secret I dont know! Tell me, whats the secret?

You know the one thing I regret most?

Well, what do you regret most? But why is that a secret?

Because I never wanted to tell you.

At his words, Sienna nodded.

Thats a secret, then. Because its a secret when I dont want to tell you something.

What I regret most ishaving accepted your request for a divorce that I gladly said yes to you asking for a divorce.

Why why, you regret it?

Only

I dont think I can keep the promise

What?

Sienna looked up in surprise at Carls unexpected words. She thought maybe she misheard it.

I dont think I can keep that promise. At first, I thought it was a strange wish, but I said I would do it easily because I thought I could keep my promise. I didnt think Id have any regrets.but now, just the thought of you leaving me is terrifying so I cant let you go.

I was married to Bluebell today, but I only looked at you during the whole ceremony. For me, marriage was just about political needs, never meant anything at all. But while looking at you today, I couldnt make eye contact with you. I felt like I was making a big mistake. You know whats funny?

what was it?