Chapter 263 [Vol 2 Epilogue]: Lives Intertwined 6
"I don't need a mommy! I can feel Daddy's feelings. You three hurt him a lot! He is very sad!"
At the words of the young child in front of them, Jei, Lene, and Nessa all froze. Throughout the journey, Hiro has been cold to them. He only spoke when spoken to and answered in one-word responses.
When they help with the cleanup Hiro just embraced them and said he was glad they were okay. After that, he spent all his time alone. Nessa confirmed that she placed sonic screens when she discussed with Dylan about the Vaginarnis. So she knew it that was not it.
For those who felt adored by their husband his sudden shift in behavior worried them a lot. While Hiro kept it cordial, they all knew that the man before them was their Dominant and not their husband.
The Domination link was the same story. Originally it felt like a limb they could grab like an arm. When they did, love and care would burst forth like a pump from a deep well. Now? It was like a well that dried up. No matter how much they worked the pump nothing came out.
Similarly, unlike the last couple of times when Hiro got angry, he didn't call his wives out on it this time around. No, it would have been easier for them if he just lashed out. Now it felt like he just ignored them. And it hurt their hearts more than the pain from swords.
Ryuuka's words made it clear how Hiro felt. Lene and her sister knew they did something wrong. Lying to one's partner would remain to be the quickest way to destroy a marriage. The Battle harem system knew this fundamental truth and incorporated it into the vows.
When binding a dom and a sub there the oaths can be essentially what anyone wants them to be. However, there is a couple of lines that cannot be removed if one wishes to make a vow to the system.
The dominator may use whatever words they wish but the lines "vow to uphold your honor and give you both my affection and trust" and "until death does us part or our trust be broken." Must be kept for the oath to be used in binding.
For the sub the equivalent line "vow to defend your honor and your heart." The system knows that sometimes love is not enough thus the two chains that tie a dom and a sub are affection and trust.
The first represents the dom's heart while the second is for his or her honor. When the relationship reaches its troubled stages. One needs the promise of honor and trust to maintain it.
In the current setup on earth, indicative data showed that due to the rise in promoting sexual promiscuity, many couples live with each other believing this trial period would be enough to acclimate them into marriage.
Contrary to what most thought, however, according to the data living together raises the likely hood of divorce. Without such a promise as marriage, the first time the couple encounters a trial, they break.
Due to legal separation and divorce being accepted options, Naturally most use such means when they no longer want to suffer through their marriages.
This causes their children to see that leaving is the best way to solve problems and so the cycle repeats. Blaming all the issues on your partner signifies you had no mistakes, to begin with.
Such a mindset is considered extremely dangerous. If you never make any mistakes that means you can no longer grow. This is evident in the string of divorces that plagues most people.
They move believing that the next marriage will be better, it will be perfect, and so on. However, as they had yet to address the initial issues they are doomed to repeat them.
The famous American president Winston Churchill said it best. "Those who fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it." There may lie a multitude of reasons but the bottom line would always be a lie that breaks one's trust.
Currently, the empresses of Hiro were extremely anxious. Nevertheless, as there were other people present they waited. Now that such a thing became exposed by Ryuuka, they felt even worse. The more ominous part was that Hiro did not deny what she said.
Unable to form a reply, the three wives feel speechless. Hiro instead picked Ryuuka up and brushed her head. "Ryuuka, they may have hurt me a lot, but I do love them dearly. If not know can you call them mommy in the future?" the young dragonkin thought for a moment then nodded her head. "I will Daddy. For you, I will call them mommy in the future but not now."
Hiro then embraced his daughter tenderly as he thanked her. "Thank you, my dear Ryuuka." The dominator of heavenly sword then looked at his entire group. "For now we will be separating into two different groups. Sword Dynasty with Raylene, Vanessa, and Jade will begin to hunt in the deeper areas, while I will raise Alan and Xing's levels. Ryuuka which group do you want to join?"
"I want to be with my daddy!" joyfully answered the young dragonkin.
Smiling the butcher replied with a soft smile. "Is that so, then okay you come with us. Alan, Xing come with me we will hunt enemies around your level."
Raylene tried to reach out to Hiro but got stopped by her sisters. All of them were gloomy to the point of having no energy. Tsugumi who noticed tried to liven up the mood by talking to her sisters-in-law but they just ignored her.
Yet like love-struck teenagers the empresses of heavenly sword longingly looked toward their husband. The man unfortunately did not look back as he guided Ryuuka, Alan, and Xing.
When Hiro's party was out of sight, the girls finally started responding to Tsugumi. "Well, Onee-sama's why not just channel your feelings into positive energy? I don't think leveling Alan and Xing to Level 50 would take long for Nii-sama. Please don't feel discouraged, Nii-sama must be confused or something I will kick his ass if he takes too long."
Raylene then took Tsugumi's hand as she said a heartfelt apology. "Thank you for your thoughts Tsugumi. We appreciate them more than you know. I also wanted to say sorry to you, Aurum, Geo, and Lars. Being drunk on caliber diseases is no excuse for my violent behavior"
Vanessa similarly placed her hand to her heart as she bowed to Sword Dynasty. "I am the same, I apologize for hurting you all. Tsugumi, I am so sorry for the heartless words I said to you. I did not mean any of it. I love you like a sister and I would be extremely sad if you suddenly disappeared."
"Imouto, San-Baka sorry." At their sincere apologies, Tsugumi felt relieved. As did her hubbies. Even after their transformations, they remained the same people they knew and loved. If only a few simple words would similarly resolve the issues between them and their beloved.
Tsugumi went and embraced each of her sisters-in-law. "Onee-samas whatever happened between you and Nii-sama, I am sure it will be over soon. I saw how much he cares for you. He might be angry right now, but he will not be forever. I am sure you will soon make up."
"What makes you so sure Tsugumi? What if he hates us after this?"
"Because his is my Nii-sama, Lene-Nee-sama. He is the one person in this world who would never let you three leave from his side. This I know. Just wait for a moment and he will reach out I am sure of it. "