Bringing My Wife Back

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oth government and society had made it nearly impossible for co

he discovery of iron mines, many Caihinans began to master blacksmithing. Th

ugh isolated and often overlooked by the royal govern

n as a backward tribe, they were constantly pushed to the margins. In truth, Caihina's

over Caihina's natural resources began to shift. The people finally reaped the rewards of their labor-be it from mining salt or tanning hides. But this success made Rowt a tar

eman, disrupting the established order. From then on, they

d at the borders-especially in the forested frontier near Nauruan. Whenever their goods were ready to be shippe

most of Caihina lived the same way. In this land, it wasn't unusual for women to hunt or forge weapons. In fact, many young women in Caihina were raised with a strict, rig

t was why Caihinan women were known for their grit and dignity-no less than the men. Despite the scorching climate, the

how he educated his children and grandchildren-even if only at the most basic level. Ash, who had completed his education at an academy, possessed broader knowledge, which had helped him marry Laura.

education from her mother, who had once taught etiquette before marrying Ash. Tha

-especially Gafy, whose wish to see the wider world had begun to weigh

red on the surface. What worried her most, however, was Gafy's health. If she had more resources, she could give her siblings a better life. Both Gafy and Dimi d

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of the Xipil Kingdom, and both were avoided by many due to their treacherous terrain and unstable landscapes. Despite the

solute and dignified Grand Duke. His firm leadership kept the region stable, even under constant threats of conflict. Nauruan, by contrast, had a tropical climate and fertile lan

alance stemmed largely from Count Veraga's constant envy of Xerces, the glittering capital. Desperate to make Nauruan rival Xerces in splendor, Count Veraga-who had been entrusted by the crown to govern the region-poured efforts into appearances, disreg

bounty of its mines-coal, gold, and diamonds. Though located at the kingdom's edge, far from the kingdom's bustling heart, Alpen was not left behind. Un

t of the most contested region in the realm. Alpen, Skythia, and Kargavs were territories long fought over by six great kingdoms. The war for dominion over these lands had lasted over two ce

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abit, began preparing breakfast, assisted by Gafy, who swiftly arranged the needed ingredients. Dimi, the youngest, tended to their livestock and ensured

prized, making its people well-regarded among traders. The quality of their

inking of spoons against plates and the subtle hush of restrained breaths. Atthy clutched the hem of her tuni

teady though tension laced every word. "I've

rutinizing. "Atthy, don't rush into this," he said with concern. "Think it thr

ather... I'm not sure if this is too soon or not. But I've t

his granddaughter. His expression held no anger-only a pier

said, this is a rare opportunity. He's a Grand Duke, highly respected, and rules over a vast domai

s in her resolve. "Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?" he asked again,

it over-and I did. I spent all night doing so." She paused, then added more softly, "But... if you ever find he

unspoken-a quiet fear she tried to suppress. She was leaving

grew heavier. They knew Atthy well-she would never speak l

motions calm, concealing the storm within. T

ice would change

concern. His heart felt heavy, yet he recognized the conviction behind her words. Silently, he weighed all the possibiliti

ad. There was warmth in his touch, but also an unease he could not hide. Though his years were many,

g to her heart. "Thank you, Grandpa..." she replied, her eyes shi

blade. "Very well," he said, his voice authoritative as always, though w

ady drifting, anxious about what would come next. He understood well-this wasn't just a bu

fter Atthy. Despite his cheer, there was a flicker of unease in his eyes-an inter

thin, a quiet voice questioned her. Had she made the right choice? She bid f

tthy nodded with a faint smile. Her youngest sibling's enthusiasm of

a marriage. It was a door opening to a world far greater-and far more dangerous. She tri

uld com

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