I Inherited a Beautiful Wife and a Territory - Chapter 84

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Inheriting a Beautiful Wife and Estate Episode 084

84. Maroon Serpent Ship

Alcohol is the enemy.

‘Though it doesn’t seem like my current headache is simply due to alcohol…’

The warmth remaining in one corner of the bed.

It meant someone had been there with him until just a moment ago. And that was the reason his head hurt even more now.

“Haa.”

Cliff let out a sigh.

It would be too irresponsible to cover this up as a simple mistake due to alcohol. Also, if that were the case, he would feel very sorry toward the other person.

‘Though the person herself seems to have run away, wanting to pretend this never happened…’

He couldn’t do the same.

If his memory had been wiped out by alcohol, it would be one thing, but no. The more he retraced his steps, the more clearly he remembered. He had definitely slept with a woman last night.

And she was definitely not Priscilla.

“I wish this memory was a mistake… but it’s not, is it?”

Leticia had fled so hastily that she hadn’t even thought to erase the traces.

Cliff gave a bitter smile.

“How do I handle this…”

Since the deed was done, he couldn’t just cover it up.

Fortunately, Cliff’s actions weren’t a flaw according to this country’s system and culture. However, he didn’t know what to say to Priscilla, who came to mind.

Of course, he knew that kind-hearted woman would understand and embrace everything.

‘At times like this, a frontal assault is best.’

Cliff sprang up.

And just as he was about to leave, he flinched.

“I brought some honey water. Please drink it.”

“…We had honey in our domain?”

Priscilla had entered before he could go out. And the moment he saw those eyes, he realized.

‘So Priscilla knows too.’

About what happened last night.

She seemed to know.

But she didn’t say anything to him first. Though she was originally a person of few words, today she too couldn’t find words to say.

Then he had to step forward.

Cliff set down the bowl she had brought the honey water in and grasped her wrist.

“Will you sit down?”

“…I don’t want to.”

This was shocking in its own way.

To think negative words would come from Priscilla, who was always so obedient.

Seeing Cliff freeze in place, Priscilla soon chuckled. She sat down next to Cliff as he had asked.

“I was joking. Actually, I was just being a little spiteful.”

“…Are you angry?”

“I don’t know.”

She answered in a small voice.

Since she was someone with such weak self-assertion, even that little bit of spite must have taken great courage.

She answered in a small voice while lowering her head. She didn’t really look angry or anything.

And he had thought Priscilla would react this way.

‘Someone who doesn’t know how to get angry.’

That was what he felt about Priscilla.

And the values of this world were different to begin with. As mentioned above, he hadn’t done anything deserving of blame.

So it was difficult for Priscilla to be angry about this incident. But that didn’t mean she had no emotions.

“I’m feeling a little spiteful.”

She leaned her head against him.

Simply put, was she saying she was sulking and wanted him to make it up to her?

He gently stroked her head.

“I’m sorry for making you feel spiteful.”

“I want to sleep with you tonight.”

She seemed more assertive today. He shouldn’t feel this way, but wondering if she was jealous made the corners of his mouth want to turn up slightly.

He felt good about this kind of expression from her, who had been so passive.

“Then I’d be happy. Let’s stick together all day today.”

“We will. But… I’ll yield the other side to someone else.”

She said this while hugging one of his arms.

It seemed she still lacked greed.

“…Thank you. I was going to bring it up myself.”

Her expression resolved the problem that had been troubling his heart.

The second day of the festival.

From this point, something had changed.

Priscilla occupied the spot next to Cliff. The lord and his wife walking side by side wasn’t anything new.

But while Priscilla was on Cliff’s right side like that, this time Cliff’s left side was different.

Someone else was in the place that should have been empty.

Cliff entered the festival with flowers in both hands. With that, people recognized that there had been a change in Cliff’s romantic relationships.

“I thought he was devoted to one love, but it seems our lord is a man after all.”

“I knew it would end up like this eventually.”

“Shh. It’s not even certain yet, so don’t speak carelessly.”

The bustling domain.

At least the atmosphere was good.

Leticia was also popular with the domain residents. To be precise, she was popular with the men of the domain.

The women were disappointed.

‘I thought he was devoted to only Lady Priscilla…!’

Roughly that kind of look.

Some women’s eyes showed a sense of betrayal.

Nigel didn’t say anything particular.

“…Should I treat her as your woman now, my lord?”

“Yes.”

“Understood.”

Rather, only Leticia felt most awkward and embarrassed in this situation.

Priscilla’s mood was resolved faster than expected. She neither checked Leticia nor looked at her with sharp eyes.

“Smile, Leticia. We should be the happiest women in this domain.”

“Eh? Yes, my lady…”

“Don’t call me with such stiff expressions anymore either.”

“That’s…”

Leticia couldn’t keep up with Priscilla’s energy.

Meanwhile, Cliff tried using his skill again.

‘Right. Maybe this was why I was confused last night.’

The light emanating from Priscilla and Leticia was similar to each other.

Literally pink light.

Compared to Priscilla, Leticia’s light was fainter, but the texture was definitely the same. And people he could see when concentrating magic in his eyes like this.

People with dangerous black light.

‘I need to deal with those people soon…’

During the night, their black light had changed into an even more dangerous form.

And other friendly blue light was also mixed in. Those who already had attachment to him and this domain but couldn’t make a decision.

‘Still, it’s rather easy here.’

Cliff approached one of them.

Flinch.

As he approached, the man showed a flustered reaction. Cliff spoke to him as he looked surprised.

“Are you enjoying the festival?”

“Of, of course. My lord.”

This man.

Was his name Gald?

Cliff’s eyes moved from Gald to a woman who had approached but then hesitated.

“Your wife?”

“…Yes.”

There was wariness in Gald’s eyes as he answered.

It seemed he was worried that Cliff might lay hands on his wife.

“I am someone who follows sacred doctrine.”

Meaning he wouldn’t covet another man’s wife.

“In the first place, unless one is uneducated, if there were such a person, they wouldn’t be a noble.”

Flinch.

Gald, who had been listening to his words, showed a reaction. Seeing this, a suspicion arose.

“It seems you’ve encountered nobles who do such things?”

“No. As you said, my lord, if there were someone who did such things, they wouldn’t be a noble.”

“I felt this last night too… You’re quite cautious. I like that, but it’s also disappointing.”

Gald flinched and trembled at Cliff’s words.

Gald couldn’t say he had seen such things because he himself was a noble.

‘Speaking of other nobles’ faults in front of a noble could potentially bring danger.’

Gald knew this fact all too well.

His careful way of speaking without any carelessness was admirable. However, the smoke that came from his mouth at that moment was displeasing.

That’s why he said it was disappointing.

“I like honest words. Of course, what you said now is wise, but…”

Cliff trailed off.

“Just as you did now, I hope you’ll know to keep quiet about me too.”

Gasp.

This time Gald was greatly surprised.

Perhaps this was saying he knew Gald’s identity. Cliff patted his shoulder.

“I think you’ll become my excellent domain resident, regardless of what happened in your past.”

“Of, of course.”

He seemed very surprised.

Fear could be felt from him. But soon that too subsided.

Seeing this, he felt certain.

‘Indeed, among all people, this man is the most capable.’

He understood well what he had said.

“Whatever you did in the past” meant he knew his past. But it was saying he would bury it.

Only one thing.

On the condition that he became his excellent domain resident.

“Let’s see.”

Cliff also surveyed the rest of the black waves.

People enjoying the festival.

Cliff moved his steps among them. Today he made more direct references than yesterday.

He threw out remarks casually, as he had done with Gald.

‘Not all of them will come over just like that…’

Some trembled on the spot and confessed everything. Actually, those people had their black aura erased the fastest.

The rest were similar.

All of them had their aura disappear or become darker.

-Condition: Convert 6 or more spies (5/6)

The condition was almost fulfilled already.

Now one remained.

‘Among those still pondering, some will probably convert too.’

The rest would probably try to flee.

But they couldn’t escape either.

It was winter now.

Just setting out on the road in winter was problematic. Most importantly, the fact that they had families was significant.

“My lord…”

That aspect was probably a big part of why Gald came to find him.

Even if they met because of a mission, they were family who lived together intimately.

He wouldn’t have wanted to abandon his family and flee. He understood because he too developed special affection for those he lived closely with.

“It’s the right decision, Gald.”

With this, all the spies Serpal had sent were dealt with.

The Quest was also completed.

If they wouldn’t convert even after being given a chance, it would be right to kill the remaining ones.

‘I’ll have to shed some blood at least once.’

There were also those who confessed but lied about following him from now on.

He might not have known before getting the skill, but now he wasn’t fooled. This skill was really good the more he thought about it.

Winter passed.

And when spring was approaching, Cliff finally got what he wanted.

“What is that…?”

Cliff’s eyes turned to one place.

Marun grinned widely.

“Just having that head there will make most underwater monsters not dare to attack.”

Right now Cliff was at the lakeside.

More precisely, at the shipyard built by the lakeside.

That’s right.

What Cliff was looking at now was a ‘ship.’

Moreover, a ship of considerable size had been built and was floating on the lake. Marun pointed at the ship and laughed, calling it his masterpiece.

“Hahaha! Since coming to this domain, I really feel that my skills have advanced greatly, my lord. So this Maroon Serpent Ship is also one of my masterpieces!”

Marun seemed to be good at making anything.

Cliff’s eyes turned to the ship’s bow. The serpent’s head hanging there made it feel as if the serpent was embracing the ship.

And the intimidating presence emanating from there.

‘It’s certainly not as much as when I felt Fear before.’

But he could understand why Marun was confident that most underwater monsters wouldn’t approach.

The corners of Cliff’s mouth rose.

“Very… good.”

“Hehe. I knew you’d say that, my lord!”

Finally, there was a ship on Elimis Domain Lake.

And this meant there was now a means to reach the southern Yusta Peninsula region.

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