I Became a Barbarian's Bride - Chapter 80
“Did you know? The people of Xieman have always been called the devil’s bloodline because of their red eyes. The Kashan tribe had it even worse.”
“I think I’ve heard that before… but I don’t know the details.”
When Nisha spoke cautiously, Jaya, who was tending to her hair, began to speak.
“In Xieman, Kagan represents the sky. It symbolizes the pitch-black night sky.”
“And Katun, you are the moon. The moon that brightly decorates the dark sky. So everyone will love you.”
“Especially since you came to us through an oracle.”
As she listened to them speak in turn, Nisha’s eyes narrowed slightly.
The weight of the oracle’s significance seemed larger than she had anticipated.
‘If that’s the case…’
Does this mean it might not be dangerous even if she has a child?
Or is it only safe up until the birth? Either way, securing her value would be wise.
‘The previous generations continued to act as seers…’
As long as she proves her worth, there shouldn’t be any issues.
“But still, be careful, always cautious. There are pureblood extremists in Xieman, radicals with a culture of rejecting outsiders!”
Anita clenched her fists as she explained, and Nisha slowly nodded with a smile.
‘It’s not so bad… if I could just die without pain…’
Nisha paused, furrowing her brow as she realized what she had just thought.
‘What would happen to Mary if I died?’
She was having foolish thoughts.
With a sigh, Nisha shook her head and stood up as she heard that everything was ready.
“Anyway, we’re so glad you’ve come to Xieman, Katun.”
“Are you?”
“Yes! You have incredible abilities too. You’re definitely Xieman’s lucky charm.”
It’s ironic, she doesn’t have any luck, but she can give luck to others.
Despite her thoughts, Nisha simply smiled, nodding silently as she made her way to the dining room.
That morning’s meal consisted mainly of salads and seafood.
***
“Kagan, Kagan, Kagan!”
“Katun, Katun, Katun!”
The booming cheers coming from all around felt like they were tearing at Nisha’s ears, causing her to shrink her neck.
At Kagan’s words, Nisha understood why she was riding with him—after all, the size of the horse alone was astonishing. But she couldn’t help but feel uneasy about the large crowd that followed them with every step of the horse.
“Is… is this normal?”
Nisha unintentionally tightened her grip on the horse’s mane, her expression tense.
“It’s been 15 years since I defeated my father, so the position of Katun has been vacant for quite some time.”
“Oh…”
“And on top of that, it’s been a long time since there’s been a prophecy. There’s also the rumor that you revived the farmland in the outlying village of Xieman.”
He leaned closer, whispering directly into her ear, his breath brushing against her earlobe, causing her eyes to widen slightly and her shoulders to tremble.
“That’s…”
“A report came in saying the crops are growing remarkably well. They’re hardy, deeply rooted, and for the first time, people are talking about a bountiful harvest on the barren desert soil. I’ve even heard whispers that people are willing to pay a fortune for the land.”
Nisha nodded as she listened. She was well aware of how fertile the land became after absorbing her life force.
After all, her own garden and food supply were all cultivated from that enriched soil. She couldn’t control the weather, of course, but Xieman had developed plants that thrived even in such harsh conditions.
With fertile soil, the plants would naturally flourish with their remarkable vitality.
“It’s really nothing special.”
Nisha responded dryly.
No matter how much life force she gave away, she didn’t feel like she was losing any of her own. She never failed to recover.
By now, it had become a habit, and whenever the impulse hit, she would down her medication—though she knew it was becoming a problem.
The medicine made her insides feel like they were melting, burning up with an excruciating pain that seemed to vibrate through her body, so intense it almost felt like her brain was melting.
Her throat would swell, slowly closing off her airway, leaving her gasping for breath as her consciousness faded.
Strangely enough, once the pain subsided, a weightless sensation would overtake her.
In that moment, it felt as if nothing mattered, and she was completely at ease.
