I Inherited a Beautiful Wife and a Territory - Chapter 91

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Inheriting a Beautiful Wife and Estate Episode 091

91. Roooooar!

The head of a giant serpent.

The moment he saw that sight, Elbarun could recognize the identity of that monster’s head.

“Ah, aah…”

The face of a man from the past came to mind.

A hero who had said he would decorate his ship with a dragon’s head like what he was seeing now, who had wished to become the true master of the Rajahara Sea.

‘Marco. The dream we couldn’t achieve…’

It was right before Elbarun’s eyes now.

Was it an illusion?

At first, he thought so.

Otherwise, it didn’t make sense. Elbarun knew this even better because he had experience directly confronting the Tyrant of Rajahaar.

The terror that monster possessed.

‘It was a monster that even my Endairon and Captain Marco, who was a Sword Master, couldn’t catch when we joined forces…’

Why was that monster in such a state now?

Cliff noticed what Elbarun was staring at. Seeing him unable to continue speaking, he grinned and made a nonchalant expression.

“I caught it.”

“Huh?”

“The Serpent that lived in this lake was causing a rampage, so I separated its head from its body.”

Cliff’s tone was as if it was nothing special.

Elbarun was greatly shocked upon hearing those words. He looked around and asked Cliff.

“Wh-who on earth…?”

There were many skilled people in the Elimis domain. Elbarun knew this fact too.

But none of those skilled people were comparable to that monster.

Leticia’s spirit magic was lower than Elbarun’s, and Teobaldt’s swordsmanship was below Marco’s.

‘What kind of master could there possibly be?’

This lake was quite deep even at a glance. Hunting something that existed in such waters would have been more difficult than hunting a monster on land.

In other words, hunting a Serpent was more difficult than hunting a similar monster like a Hydra.

“Well, who do you think?”

Upon hearing the counter-question from Cliff, Elbarun’s eyes fell on him.

For a moment, one thought crossed his mind.

‘Could it be…?’

The Cliff he knew wasn’t yet at a level comparable to an Archmage.

But the possibility that all of this was Elbarun’s own misconception was…

‘No. That can’t be!’

Considering Cliff’s age, it was impossible.

During this time, Cliff introduced Priscilla and him again.

“This is my wife, Priscilla.”

“I’m Priscilla Elimis.”

“Ah, you’re the lady of the house. I’m Elbarun, who received the captain position of the Elimis Lake from the master.”

“Elbarun is a water spirit mage of considerable level.”

At Cliff’s additional explanation, Priscilla looked at Elbarun with surprised eyes.

Spirit mages were extremely rare beings. However, now this domain would have another spirit mage joining after Leticia.

‘Yet I’m the only mage here, when mages are supposedly easier to find than spirit mages. Oh, are there the Elders?’

There was Mellie and others too.

And the moment he thought of the Elders like this, Cliff remembered something he had forgotten.

“Come to think of it, where is Elder Gusillon? I have something I want to show him.”

“Elder Gusillon? Right now… he’s probably in the fields.”

Upon hearing Priscilla’s answer, Cliff quickened his pace.

More precisely, he tried to.

“And there’s something I absolutely must tell you.”

“…Hm?”

Her face was dark and serious.

As Cliff tilted his head, he remembered what he had heard in the Tira Kingdom.

‘The northern situation is not normal.’

It was something he had heard while in the Tira Kingdom.

Considering the speed at which that news spread to the Tira Kingdom and the time it took for him to return, it wouldn’t be strange if something really had happened.

Looking at Priscilla’s expression, this became a certainty.

“…Let’s go inside.”

“Yes…”

They went to the Elimis Family mansion. Since it hadn’t been newly built yet, it was the old mansion they had been using.

Though it was embarrassing to even call it a mansion, it was a building they had grown attached to.

‘I’m home.’

Now, when entering this building, he naturally felt like he had ‘returned home.’

He wanted to soak his body in warm water like this.

“I’ll listen in the bathhouse.”

“Huh? Yes…”

Though she was initially surprised by his words, she nodded.

Perhaps that place would also be a good space for having a private conversation.

Splash.

He soaked his body in the bathtub after a long time. Bathing together with Priscilla was also quite a long time coming.

“Where are the children?”

That was the first question that came out after getting into the water. Come to think of it, he hadn’t seen the children’s faces yet.

Fortunately, there were no warning signs regarding the children’s health.

“They’re probably sleeping. They might be awake by now… but Sophia is with them, so she’ll take good care of them.”

Sophia.

Come to think of it, despite the potentially awkward relationship with them, she was getting along well.

“So… what’s Priscilla’s concern? Something you couldn’t talk about outside?”

“Well… Nigel and the Elders said we should hide it if possible.”

Then it really wasn’t a light matter.

Again, what he had heard in the Tira Kingdom came to mind.

“Is it about the homeland?”

“Oh my. You already… knew about it?”

Cliff shook his head.

“Not really.”

“Then…?”

“I was just taking a shot in the dark.”

“Ah.”

There were reasons for his guess, but he didn’t mention them. He just wanted to hear Priscilla’s words and make his judgment.

Priscilla opened her mouth.

“Recently, information came through Tom’s trading company and the Platis Family. It seems… a war is likely to break out.”

War.

The moment he heard that word, even Cliff flinched.

This war would probably be different in scale from the territorial wars Cliff had fought before.

‘At minimum, Serfal’s movement. Or…’

Her surprise at his question about news from the homeland.

And rumors that had already spread to the Tira Kingdom.

“…Is it an all-out war between nations?”

Cliff muttered with speculation.

Priscilla, who flinched in surprise in his arms, showed a fearful expression. Even just the territorial war with a small domain had always made her nervous.

If it were a national war, it would be even more so.

He gently stroked her head and soothed her softly.

“You don’t need to worry. While we can’t avoid being affected entirely, there won’t be any direct impact on us.”

Even if the homeland were defeated, the possibility of it affecting the Yusta Peninsula was low.

The nobles of the Yusta Peninsula weren’t really under the Kingdom’s rule. While they formally submitted to the Kingdom, there was a high possibility they wouldn’t send troops or supplies for the Kingdom’s war.

‘And even if the Kingdom falls, they’ll just think “so be it” and continue living.’

Except for families like the Platice Family who had advanced to the central government, all would certainly be like this.

So if necessary, this war could simply be ignored. But he wasn’t sure if such a thing would be possible.

Cliff eventually smiled bitterly.

“…I’ll go visit the Count’s territory.”

“You just returned, and now we have to part again.”

He could feel deep regret in her words.

Hearing this, Cliff thought quietly and then asked.

“Then shall we go together this time?”

He had traveled with her to Ballard Domain before.

It wouldn’t be bad to visit the Platice Count’s territory together like that time. At his suggestion, she looked at him with surprised rabbit eyes.

“But… would that be alright?”

“Of course. Though it would be difficult for you to be present during specific discussions, I think accompanying me on a visit to the Count’s family would actually be good.”

If they were going to do it, now might be the best time.

The estate was becoming stable and it was before any incidents occurred.

‘Once war breaks out, even if we’re fine, the Platice Family will definitely be affected.’

Perhaps they would need to send additional troops to the central government.

Now, with places like Ospal emerging, the Platice territory was also developing, but the Platice Family had little attachment to their territory now.

Count Platice aimed for central advancement instead of the territory.

‘If his thinking remains the same now, the Platice Family will probably actively participate in this war.’

When that time came, it would be difficult to visit the Platice Family with Priscilla.

So now.

“Let’s go together. It would be good for you to experience another noble family once.”

“…If that is your judgment, then I will do so.”

A very Priscilla-like answer came.

He worried she might be reluctantly following, but the way her lips curved upward suggested that wasn’t the case.

‘Then I should prepare.’

So at dinner.

He called not only his family but also key retainers.

The Dark Elf Elders, Nigel, Teobaldt, the newly joined Evaln, and even Edan who had returned from the trading journey.

Leticia was there too.

“Is there anyone here who hasn’t heard the news from the homeland?”

“Everyone present has received the news. It was delivered to Sir Teobaldt and Miss Leticia who went on the voyage with you, Edan, and… even the newly joined Evaln.”

Nigel gave the report instead.

The person who could be considered the most senior here.

He was an elder who had protected the Elimis Domain for the longest time along with Priscilla. He was still handling the most important parts of the estate together with Belgimov.

And he would have to take care of the estate again for a while.

“So the thing is…”

Cliff trailed off and then declared.

“I’m thinking of visiting the Platice Count’s territory with Priscilla.”

Keren, Count Platice’s representative.

He needed to meet with him to discuss specific current issues.

The carriage pulled by Shadow Wolves had now become a symbol of the Elimis Family.

It exuded considerable elegance by itself. And in this carriage, Cliff was feeling relaxed with Priscilla.

The carriage stopped.

‘This feels different from just a regular stop?’

They hadn’t traveled far since leaving the campsite. What reason could there be to stop again at this point?

“What could it be?”

Priscilla also knew that the smoothly moving carriage had stopped.

She hadn’t yet sensed the tension flowing outside. Seeing that innocent face made Cliff angry.

‘Of all times, when Priscilla is here…’

Murmuring voices heard from outside.

Tension and anxiety began to grow on Priscilla’s face too. She was gradually recognizing that this was an unnatural stop.

Before she could become more anxious, Cliff spoke.

“You don’t need to worry too much. Probably… some goblins appeared.”

“Goblins?”

She had heard rumors that the Platice Count’s territory was troubled by goblin lairs.

But she seemed surprised to actually encounter goblins, as her reaction was mixed with astonishment.

And a bit of tension too.

This gradually subsided only after seeing Cliff’s calm face.

‘It’s okay.’

What Cliff had told her.

No need to worry.

And this wasn’t wrong at all.

“…What kind of bastards are you!”

The sounds from outside didn’t seem like they were under goblin attack at all, but it was the same regardless.

No matter who the enemy was, even if it were a Sword Master like Marco who had been the greatest pirate, he wasn’t afraid.

The being who had torn apart the Serpent that killed even that Sword Master.

Kuaaang!

This was already the domain of Elimis’ highest power.

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