Electra, on her wedding night, proposed a platonic marriage to her new husband, Khalid.
Convinced by the two reasons she presented, Khalid departs for the battlefield as a knight the very next day after their wedding.
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Former title: The wife who sought a platonic marriage and was asked for a divorce was no longer at home.
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Chapters 3 through 12 detail the immediate aftermath of a politically motivated marriage between Electra, a Viscount's daughter, and Halid, a Baron. Their wedding is abruptly overshadowed by a royal decree for knights to depart for battle against a surge of monsters. To facilitate Halid's preparations, they forgo a traditional ceremony and opt for a legal union, leading to their wedding night.
Electra proposes a "white marriage," meaning they will not consummate their union. She offers two reasons: first, as a superstitious "wish" for Halid's safe return, a practice among some knights' wives. Second, and more critically, to prevent Halid from suspecting her of infidelity upon his return. Electra explains that if she were to become pregnant from their wedding night and Halid were away for an extended period, his return to a pregnant wife he hadn't seen could sow seeds of doubt, especially if the child did not resemble him. She argues that a white marriage, with consummation only after his safe return, would eliminate this suspicion, as it would be impossible for her to have been unfaithful. Halid, though initially dismissive of the superstition, agrees to her request, weighing his desires against her logical concerns and the potential for future complications.
Following Halid's departure for the battlefield, Electra grapples with her decision. She is troubled by recurring, vivid dreams of Halid returning with another woman and divorcing her. She interprets these dreams as a premonition, leading her to insist on the white marriage to avoid a situation where she might be unable to prove her fidelity. She resolves to manage the baronial estate diligently in Halid's absence, preparing for the possibility of divorce.
The war against the monsters proves to be a protracted conflict. Halid and his fellow knights participate in a major offensive to push the creatures back into the forest and construct defensive walls. After a month of intense fighting, Halid encounters a formidable werewolf, a new type of monster, and sustains an injury. While being treated by a female cleric named Livia, he is struck by her beauty and kindness, feeling an immediate connection.
Two years pass. The war has stabilized, and the knights are preparing to return home. Halid, now recognized as a "hero" for his exploits, has fallen in love with Livia. He intends to divorce Electra, believing their white marriage makes it permissible and that Livia is his true destiny. He plans to offer Electra a position as a steward of his barony as compensation. Upon his return, Halid is surprised by the respectful reception from his household, who reveal Electra taught them proper etiquette. He instructs his steward, Saeed, to summon Electra for the divorce discussion. However, Saeed informs him that Electra is no longer present and has left a letter.
The letter from Electra reveals she has already initiated divorce proceedings upon hearing news of Halid's battlefield romance. She expresses disappointment and anger, stating she no longer wishes to see him and is happy to be divorced. She has also made arrangements for the estate's staff and tenants to ensure they are not inconvenienced by her departure. Halid is stunned and filled with shame and regret, realizing he has been preemptively divorced.
Meanwhile, it is revealed that Livia is the illegitimate daughter of Duke Farmason, who, driven by guilt and a desire to elevate his daughter's status, orchestrated events to make Halid a hero and Livia a "saint." He also attempted to tarnish Electra's reputation to facilitate the divorce, but his efforts were thwarted by Electra and her family. Electra, having foreseen the potential for such machinations and her husband's infidelity, had already taken steps to protect herself and the barony, including leaving a letter and arranging for her own departure to seek sanctuary at the church under a false identity. The narrative concludes with Halid facing the consequences of his actions and Electra embarking on a new path, having outmaneuvered those who sought to undermine her.
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