Villainous Husband, the One You’re Obsessed With Is Over There - Chapter 27

Chapter 14

Have you ever played a game where the occupations were divided into warriors, archers, wizards, and healers? Usually, there was a stat that was a unique characteristic suitable for the character. If you aren’t certain about what I’m saying, to put it simply, it means that there were different stats that made the character stronger.

In the game I played, the warrior had strength, the archer had agility, the wizard had intelligence, and the healer had divine power.

All other games are probably similar.

At least, the warrior’s strength and the archer’s agility were mainly the same.

‘Ha…’

Game companies should all reflect on themselves…

‘These ignorant people…!’

Archery was a martial art that required strength as well. Yes, it was common sense since you had to pull with a strong force to make the arrow fly far away with the recoil of the string! In addition, while aiming at the target, you have to hold the bowstring and focus on it.

My arms were shaking as I pulled the bowstring.

Not only that…

Piwoong—

Due to the absurd lack of arm strength, the arrow could not even get close to the target as it quickly lost its power and fell onto the floor.

‘God, why can’t I modify the characters of the novel?’

I didn’t even need to edit the main character!

How old is Roberta Jacques, anyway? Why is she able to swing the dagger skillfully like that? Am I the only one who has a realistic human ability…?!

“Huuk—Hah, hah…!”

Ten minutes into archery class.

I collapsed like a newborn giraffe. My fingers, arms, and shoulders, which were stiff from holding the posture, also hurt. Even though I wrapped a lot of bandages around the fingertips pulling the bowstring, it didn’t seem to be of any use.

Duchess Nerma had a serious expression on her face.

“Ha…”

“Hah… Say it.”

“The obstacle for Your Majesty learning to use the bow is, in my opinion, the non-existing knowledge like the children who had never learned how to use a weapon.”

“….”

“I’m sorry to tell you this, but the problem seems to be a little more fundamental.”

After she uttered those words out loud politely, the Duchess bowed her back deeply. Still, it was so accurate I couldn’t even say anything back to her.

Huu—

I rubbed my sore arm and grabbed the bow again.

“The bow is bigger than I thought… it’s heavy.”

“That’s where the problem is.”

“…Why?”

“I’ve never seen anyone in my life that says it’s heavy, even a ten-year-old child…”

“….”

“Yes, a more fundamental problem… Of course.”

Obviously, I have a low-quality body, different from the people of Actilus from the start. The starting line was already far behind, so how could I save my life on the hunting day if I was going to fall down after holding a bow for only ten minutes…?

I picked up the bow again.

Today’s goal will be to at least shoot an arrow near the target. To actually hit the target… I wouldn’t even think about that right now.

Meanwhile, Duchess Nerma was glancing at my determined face with genuine concern.

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“Huuoo…”

I made a zombie-like sound and collapsed onto the bed. Lying on my stomach, I spread both my arms wide open. Cisen hurriedly began to massage my right arm while Duchess Nerma massaged the left arm.

The Duchess spoke up cautiously.

“Isn’t it better to focus on the dagger rather than the bow? I’ve been thinking about it, but it’s too difficult for a beginner like the Empress to…”

“Uh-huh.”

I said with my face down on the pillow.

“…Because I don’t want to get close.”

Does this make me look like a coward? Well, it does not matter… because I’m indeed a coward!

Cisen then added worriedly.

“Arrows may result in exposing your location, Your Majesty.”

“The lady’s maid is right.”

Hearing the Duchess agreeing with her, I felt choked up. It was because I truly didn’t want to accept that. Even though what she said was right, Cisen also didn’t get to see the Jacques’ mother and son wielding the dagger and axe like that! She was able to say something like that easily because she wasn’t going to the hunting grounds.

In the end, I explained why I wanted to avoid close-quarters combat as logically as possible in response to what I wanted to be angry about.

“I don’t have the confidence not to freeze when I face such a talented person from a short distance away.”

I knew these words seemed too timid for the Empress to say. However, since it was a matter of life and death, I had to be honest in terms of ability.

“Ha, tomorrow is the beginning of June…”

I was running out of time.

Until the summer solstice, there’s only a month and three weeks left. Realizing that, I turned towards Duchess Nerma, who was rubbing my arm hard.

“Well, shouldn’t we get ready for the preparations for the festival?”

“That’s right.”

At my words, she continued her explanation as she skillfully loosened my arm muscles with her fingertips.

“The solstice is the most important event of the Actilus Empire because it’s the day when God Actilla’s power becomes the strongest. That’s why the days are longest on the summer solstice.”

“Right. That day’s event…?”

“There’s an offering at noon. The offering is prepared with the strongest oxen. Then, blessings and banquets follow. The leftovers from the supper that are shared by the God Actilla, His Majesty and his companion, the Empress, will be taken to the streets and shared with the people.”

When I imagined that the people of the Capital would come in like a flock of birds, I wondered if I would be caught in my death.

“Haha, the things you are worried about won’t happen. The people are very good at keeping the system orderly.”

‘Well, if you don’t follow the rules, the Emperor will cut your head off…’

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