My Husband Has Changed - Chapter 145



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#145. The couple’s fight was
on 2024.02.22.

In the end, Valentin’s words meant that he would think only of her safety more than anyone else in Ansgar.

It also meant that he would sacrifice the knights and soldiers who followed him as their monarch to protect her.

Of course… … . On one hand, she understood. Just imagining Valentin being in danger made her feel her heart freeze with fear.

However, in a rapidly changing battle situation, there was only so much that priests could do.

No matter how experienced and skilled they were. All they could do was sew flesh, set bones, and bandage.

“Then you’ll need me even more.”

“… … .”

“If there’s an injury like last time where the abdomen was pierced. Ordinary priests can’t do anything. It’s better to take me.”

“… … .”

“Please, let me do what I can.”

Doing what I can. That was her biggest goal and aspiration recently.

When did it start? When did I become so blindly attached to this matter…?

She cut off the thought of needlessly prolonging it and clasped her hands together earnestly.

“Valentine. Please.”

Valentine looked at Adele with eyes that seemed to gauge her sincerity. Her face, begging, was flushed and beautiful. Her

light green eyes sparkled with a sorrowful light, and her plump lips, as always, seized her instincts.

More than anything else, the pitifulness of not being able to read even the fate that was given, always weakened his heart.

Maybe it was like that from the beginning. What I would lose, what trap I would step into. Even though I knew everything, I could never avoid those eyes.

“How should I persuade you?”

Valentin finally let out a faint sigh. A reassuring smile followed, but it quickly disappeared without a trace.

“The situation is more dangerous than you think. Unlike the past when I could control the monsters to some extent, I am losing everything little by little now. That’s why I know.”

“… … .”

“This castle will be the last defense. If we don’t block it before then, then all of us, including myself, will eventually fail.”

“… … .”

“I won’t deny it. I want you to be safe. At least I… … .”

He was silent for a moment, as if trying to choose a word. Then, perhaps unable to come up with a better word to replace it, he nervously touched

the corner of his mouth and whispered. “I need to be sure that you won’t be caught up in whatever happens.”

The phrase ‘what happens’ implied only one thing. Adele looked up at him with wide eyes.

“No way. Are you going to use your power in this battle?”

“If necessary.”

Adele looked up at him with a stiff face in surprise. Her trembling lips moved a few times before barely letting out the words as if she was breathing.

“That’s dangerous. Even if you’re not… … .”

“It’s okay.”

Adele felt Valentin’s hand trembling slightly as he held her shoulder.

He already knew without even saying it out loud. It was a new realization

of how absurdly dangerous it was to use power in his current physical condition. What they were standing on was a thin sheet of ice that could break at any moment. Their resentment and suspicion shattered in the face of the fear of losing him. Adele urgently grabbed him. “Don’t go.” “There’s no other way.” “Then you should at least take me with you to the front line.” “The closer you are to the battlefield, the more restricted my actions will be, so that’s not a good idea.” “I can’t give in. In this state… … You know it’s really dangerous.” Valentin’s eyes narrowed at her stubborn answer. As if he was looking into her mind, or as if he was protecting himself. His lips, which had been silent like a wall, tilted for a moment. “Can you even feel what my physical condition is like?” “I know one thing. The reason you’re so excited right now is because of the longing for the ‘power’ that’s flowing out of me.” His eagerness was breathtakingly clear. Wherever his eyes landed, his arduous endurance was visible. The veins on his neck, the muscles on his forearms, the backs of his hands, his forehead, the beads of sweat dripping down his face. “I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’re struggling like this… …” “… …” For a brief moment, Adele realized that he was a little disappointed in her answer. At least, it wasn’t the answer he wanted. Valentin lowered his eyes slightly and skillfully hid his emotions.

Her beautiful lips curved into a gentle smile.

“You always reminded me of patience and waiting. It’s nothing new. It’s not something to be struggling with now.”

“… … .”

“This all started with me, so I have to fix it now.”

If she were to hold her responsible, Adele was not free from it either.

The world had become this distorted because of her. It was because she stabbed Valentin’s heart and spread corruption.

Adele held onto his hem tightly.

“It’s not Valentin’s fault.”

She had to change his mind somehow, she couldn’t let him sacrifice himself again because of her mistake.

Her anxious heart let out a gasp.

“Rather, rather… … . Whatever you plan to do, I’ll do it. I’ll learn the power as soon as possible. Just give me a little more chance.”

“… … .”

The hand that would normally have been embracing her affectionately wandered through the air a little. He calmly answered, repeatedly swiping his dry face.

“You need to work on your power for a few more years to be able to handle it as well as I do.”

“I’ll try my best. It’s not you who should be held responsible, it’s me. This is all because of me.”

“It doesn’t matter what started it or who is more responsible. The moment of choice has already ended a long time ago, and no matter how much you regret, the past that has already been decided will not change.”

It was the first time she had heard the word “regret” come out of his mouth. Was he regretting it? For loving her? For all that past? Or, really… … .

“I have to go to end all this, Adele.”

The hand that had been gripping Valentin’s collar loosened. He let it fall limply. She

couldn’t think of a way to persuade him. It seemed increasingly clear that she couldn’t change his decision or make him change his mind.

“… … But, then… … .”

Maybe, I might never catch him again.

The realization was bitter. The winter air that penetrated between her shabby collar felt cold once again.

“Valentine, what am I… …”

The sudden gust of wind left her speechless.

She bit her lips, not knowing what to do as she straightened her disheveled hair, and Valentin saved her crushed

lips with his thumb. The afterimage of her past, when she had frowned, saying it was a bad habit, floated vaguely over her figure.

However, it was different from the sad past.

Valentin’s face, revealed as if the dust had settled, was calm. His golden eyes, looking down quietly, and his pupils narrowed as always.

“… …”

“… …”

He carefully cupped Adele’s cheeks, which were distorted as if she was about to cry, with both hands. Valentin’s body temperature felt hot like a ball of fire on her cold skin.

As he lifted his eyes, which were already filled with tears, with difficulty, Valentin’s face was right in front of his nose.

“Don’t cry.”

Whenever he met her gaze, Valentin always had to crouch down.

Not just his face, but his entire body was thrown forward as if pouring out. As if nothing else mattered. He always liked that.

This time was no different. They stopped at a distance where their gazes and their noses were all they had.

“Just wish me luck this time.”

“… … .”

“Huh? Adelheid.”

A dark and gloomy hallway, damp and humid air. Was it because even the sounds of people passing by were far away? His breathing, the trembling of his eyelids, and the sound of him swallowing dry saliva were clear. His

heavy breathing spread whitely in the air.

What he wanted was clear, and what he wanted from her was clear. Power.

Adel placed her hand over the back of Valentin’s hand.

As if allowing it, she closed her eyes, feeling his lips sinking down. On her forehead, on the bridge of her nose, and finally on her lips.

Ah. Adele let out a soft cry and wrapped her arms around Valentin’s elastic nape.

He was a predator who never missed an opportunity. He rushed in without missing a single gap and eventually tore through all of her.

Her hem rolled up in his hasty movements. Even the saliva that had pooled in her mouth tasted sweet

. It was nice to feel each other soaking in. With his breathing, with his gentle movements, with his desperate heartbeat.

“Ah, Adele… … .”

The lips that had been entangled like snakes finally parted. Adele soon realized that she was leaning against the wall, panting.

Soon, both of her wrists were grabbed. Like a stuffed butterfly, so that she couldn’t escape.

There was a distinct heat in his eyes as he looked at Adele, who was helplessly crushed under his body.

His lips slid quickly along Adele’s cheeks, chin, and nape.

At the moment when a faint laugh was about to burst out from the ticklish breath, Valentin bit her slender neck with sharp teeth.

“… …!”

Adele sucked in a sharp breath. Valentin mercilessly crushed her throbbing pulse with his teeth and tongue. She

felt him cruelly tearing away at the power that had begun to flow out of her. It was

clearly different from the past when he had worked hard to awaken it, but was only satisfied with barely moistening his lips.