I Inherited a Beautiful Wife and a Territory - Chapter 114

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Inheriting a Beautiful Wife and Estate Episode 114

 

114. Port of Ratnia

 

Port of Ratnia.

 

There were four families in the ruling class here. One of them was Berny.

 

The remaining three families, excluding Berny, had gathered in one place.

 

“….”

 

Silence descended upon the gathering.

 

In a place where no one could open their mouths, Kaylren, who hosted the meeting, spoke first.

 

“Everyone must have guessed by now. Those who were supposed to capture Berny’s daughter have not returned.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“Hah.”

 

Long sighs came in response to his words.

 

The space became filled with heavy breathing.

 

The ships of the three families had not returned. If they hadn’t come back when they should have, there was only one reason.

 

Mission failure.

 

And when a mission failed at sea, it led to one conclusion.

 

‘It seems we weren’t the only ones.’

 

All three seated people looked at each other’s expressions and guessed. No family’s ship had managed to return.

 

Since they shared the same port, they already knew this much, but no one had received any contact either.

 

“I’ll speak honestly. The main house has received no contact whatsoever. If you gentlemen have received any separate contact or know any information, could you please share it?”

 

“…We haven’t received any contact either.”

 

Edric of House Veilmont shook his head at Kaylren’s question.

 

In fact, this was the problem for the powers in this region. They could develop infinitely through the sea, but they never knew what might happen at sea.

 

‘Even if accidents happen, we can’t know about them immediately….’

 

That’s why they thought to carry out this affair at sea.

 

Because they could hide whatever they did. But conversely, there was the risk that even if they were attacked, it would be difficult to assess the situation.

 

“Phew.”

 

Kaylren sighed.

 

A variable had definitely emerged. That’s what he thought. And one person who had been quietly listening until now.

 

Rukan Dreimoor opened his mouth.

 

“I too haven’t heard news of our ships. But there is something that concerns me.”

 

“Something concerning?”

 

He too was expected to know nothing.

 

But Rukan’s words carried the scent of knowing other information. Kaylren and Edric’s gazes turned toward him.

 

“Concerning?”

 

“If you know something, let’s share it with each other. We’re all in a frustrating situation, aren’t we?”

 

Rukan, who had gathered the attention of the two, hesitated before opening his mouth.

 

“Recently… I heard that Elimis’s fleet departed from this vicinity. Timing-wise, perhaps….”

 

“Our ships and Elimis’s ships encountered each other?”

 

“That’s how I see it.”

 

“Of all times….”

 

Kaylren muttered with uncomfortable emotions.

 

Elimis’s ships.

 

They were a maritime force that had recently gained great prestige. Those rumored to have captured the Tyrant of Razahar.

 

There were also rumors that a spirit mage from the Marco Pirate Crew was aboard those ships.

 

“…If it’s them who even hunted the tyrant, our ships alone wouldn’t have been a match. Damn it. Were we attacked by them?”

 

“The worst-case scenario would be House Berny joining hands with that Elimis.”

 

At Rukan’s observation, the three men’s bodies flinched.

 

“Serniu alone is already a headache-inducing situation, and now the Elimis Duchy is getting involved too?”

 

“More problematic than the union of Serniu and Berny is the Elimis Duchy. They are here on the Yusta Peninsula.”

 

They had gathered their ships to attack House Berny’s vessel.

 

To be precise, they tried to capture Berny’s daughter through this.

 

The reason was simple.

 

‘We cannot let Berny and Duke Serniu’s house join hands.’

 

The balance that the four families had maintained until now.

 

That scale could tip dramatically toward House Berny. Then the lord of Ratnia might change.

 

The three families did not want this.

 

So they had launched the attack, but….

 

“Not the distant House Serniu, but if the Elimis Duchy comes to our port using that wench….”

 

It had become a troublesome situation.

 

Everyone agreed on this point.

 

Kaylren fell silent before his eyes gleamed.

 

“…Everything is mere speculation. Let’s cover what happened at sea as a maritime accident. And no matter how powerful the Elimis Duchy is, it would be difficult for them to attack us without justification.”

 

He continued speaking.

 

“The families of the Yusta Peninsula are not in a normal state right now. I know that several families have emerged that don’t want to see the expansion of the Elimis Duchy from the north.”

 

This wasn’t just a story about the Yusta Peninsula.

 

The Kingdom of Alpeo had already been defeated once by the Elimis Duchy.

 

It was the country with the deepest grudge. Centered around this, an Anti-Elimis Alliance was forming.

 

‘It seems like they intend to use the families of our Yusta Peninsula for that purpose.’

 

Let’s get involved in that.

 

That was his thinking.

 

“To prepare for any eventuality, let’s make the first move.”

 

He spoke firmly.

 

What he was referring to in this manner was simple.

 

The eyes of the three men met each other in the air.

 

‘Strike Berny.’

 

This thought was shared without being spoken aloud.

 

They nodded their heads.

 

Soon Rukan and Edric rose from their seats without delay.

 

“The operation date will be tonight.”

 

Unlike them, House Berny would be completely unaware.

 

‘If we erase House Berny, even if that wench comes backed by external forces like Serniu or Elimis, it would be difficult for her to do anything anyway.’

 

This thought crossed the minds of the three family heads.

 

That day, bloodshed occurred at Port of Ratnia. When darkness fell, soldiers from the three families attacked Berny’s mansion.

 

“Argh!”

 

“Gah!”

 

Those who had tried to attack House Berny were bewildered.

 

There should have been no preparation.

 

But why did the enemy seem to know about their attack in advance?

 

The name that came from the woman he had saved, Duke Serniu’s house.

 

Cliff’s eyes sparkled upon hearing this.

 

‘This is a big catch!’

 

This thought flashed through Cliff’s mind.

 

A protruding stone is bound to be hammered.

 

The more conspicuous one becomes, the more enemies multiply. Cliff was well aware of this principle lately.

 

Simply put.

 

‘Neither the nobles of the southern Yusta Peninsula, nor the other countries bordering the Rajahara Sea, would be entirely pleased about a nation-level power emerging on the Yusta Peninsula.’

 

There was a reason he could think this way.

 

It was the Quest.

 

【Allied Nation】

 

Content: The nobles of the northern Yusta Peninsula now recognize you as their sovereign.

 

However, beyond the borders is still not the case.

 

Secure two or more allied nations among the countries bordering the Rajahara Sea.

 

Conditions

 

-Alliance with nations of the Rajahara Sea (0/2)

 

Rewards

 

-Estate Diplomacy Category Level +1

 

-Lord Status Window Dignity Stat +1

 

A new Quest appeared before his eyes.

 

This voyage was precisely because of this Quest.

 

That’s also why he brought Fried along. And gradually, Cliff was reading the recent atmosphere around the Rajahara Sea.

 

The emergence of a new maritime power.

 

The force that hunted the tyrant who had been the existing ruler of the Rajahara Sea, through the Maroon Serpent Ship.

 

And Elbarun of the legendary Marco Pirate Crew.

 

Also, the title he had earned, ‘Sorcerer of the Sea.’

 

‘Because of these things, we’ve stood out too much.’

 

Gradually, an atmosphere of checking the Elimis Duchy was forming in the surrounding areas.

 

At the center of this was probably,

 

‘The Kingdom of Alpeo.’

 

The country that had suffered at his hands, and through this not only experienced defeat in war but had more than half of its naval forces annihilated.

 

The Kingdom of Alpeo had become distant from hegemony over the Rajahara Sea.

 

All of this was because of him.

 

‘So it’s only natural that they would try to check us…’

 

A country bearing grudges.

 

Moreover, the Kingdom of Alpeo still had poor relations with the homeland. So they were even more likely to interfere with the growth of his forces, who had a high probability of fighting alongside the homeland.

 

The Quest that arose in the midst of this.

 

‘Secure two or more allied nations.’

 

It wasn’t strange for such conditions to arise.

 

And now he had met the daughter-in-law of the Sernyu family. Moreover, he had become her benefactor by saving her.

 

“The Berni family will never forget the grace bestowed by His Grace the Grand Duke of Elimis.”

 

Melissa Berni.

 

She informed him of her status along with the reason she had come under attack.

 

The culprit she suspected.

 

“It’s probably other families in Ratniya who are checking our main house. They’re trying to prevent the benefits that would arise from our main house growing closer to the Kingdom of Castia through the Sernyu family.”

 

In a way, her situation was similar to that of the Elimis Duchy.

 

‘Her family is also currently being targeted by other families.’

 

If one stood out, it was an unavoidable fate.

 

Suppressing before growing larger.

 

If one had no intention of submitting, it was naturally necessary work.

 

“Are you certain?”

 

“Among those who attacked us this time, there were familiar faces mixed in. They were all private soldiers of local magnates in Ratniya.”

 

If there were such overlapping people, it wasn’t strange for her to be so confident.

 

However, doubt remained.

 

“The ones who fled didn’t seem to leave in the direction of Ratniya though?”

 

This time, it was Elbarun, not her, who answered.

 

“They probably haven’t gone far from here. Once our Elimis fleet leaves, they’re planning to target Berni’s ship again.”

 

“You’re saying they haven’t given up yet?”

 

Cliff nodded upon hearing those words.

 

He understood.

 

“Even if that’s not the case, they’ll probably monitor our movements. If we join hands with her and act together, it would be burdensome for them.”

 

He nodded while listening to Elbarun’s words.

 

Melissa bit her lips upon hearing those words. She seemed very angry.

 

‘If she only had the power, she’d probably want to drown all those who escaped, wouldn’t she?’

 

Then what should be done?

 

Cliff smiled.

 

‘How to proceed has already been decided.’

 

She was a precious link to the Sernyu family.

 

“I’m sorry for them, but…”

 

Cliff trailed off.

 

“It would be good to capture them and hear their stories too.”

 

After saying this, Cliff immediately looked at Elbarun.

 

Elbarun nodded.

 

“I’ll have them all captured.”

 

After Elbarun said this, immediately a massive presence arose from the sea.

 

“My friend, please find the ships that left here.”

 

The search wasn’t difficult.

 

Neither was the pursuit.

 

The Elimis fleet, aided by spirits, was incredibly fast.

 

For the ships of the three families nearby, it was a bewildering situation.

 

‘Why again?’

 

‘Th-they’re coming for us!’

 

The moment they came into view, they tried to flee. But strangely, the sea guided their ships closer to Elimis.

 

Eventually, white flags rose from their ships.

 

‘Then now what needs to be done is…’

 

A so-called cross-check.

 

He confirmed through them whether what he heard from Melissa was true.

 

“Will you go to Castia?”

 

Elbarun asked Cliff.

 

Cliff shook his head upon hearing this.

 

“Then…?”

 

“Could we secretly send our forces to Ratniya?”

 

“The flagship would be difficult, but some ships could enter Ratniya and be disguised as passing merchant vessels.”

 

That would be sufficient.

 

Cliff said.

 

“First, it’s Ratniya.”

 

And so, several days later.

 

Teobaldt was cutting down attackers at Berni’s mansion, wielding his great sword.

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