In This Life, I Will Be The Lord - Chapter 236

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This Life, I Will Become the Clan Head Episode 236

The Head Family’s Office of Lombardi.

A brief silence flowed between the father and daughter, Shannet and Rulak.

Rulak’s face, habitually stroking his bearded chin, darkened with worry for his granddaughter.

At that sight, Shannet smiled softly.

“Father.”

Rulak had been extremely strict when Shannet was growing up.

Who would have known that such a Rulak would change like this.

“Please don’t worry too much.”

“But…”

Despite Shannet’s comforting words, Rulak’s complexion showed no signs of clearing up.

“Now that I think about it, this is quite a serious problem. Tia will become the head of Lombardi, so she’ll have to keep seeing the Second Prince’s face. But…”

The Emperor cannot leave the Empress position vacant.

So the Second Prince would seat someone beside him, and Tia would have to just watch that situation unfold.

“Oh my.”

Thinking of his granddaughter’s heart being torn apart, Rulak felt like his insides were being ripped to pieces.

“Please don’t be too upset.”

Shannet said, warmly covering Rulak’s hand with hers.

“Right now, Tia is probably sorting out her feelings little by little. The Angenas matter is incredibly complicated. There will surely be conflicts with the Imperial Palace.”

“Well, I…”

Shannet said with another gentle smile on her lips.

“I have a feeling that Tia and His Highness the Second Prince will solve the problem well in their own way.”

“Hehe. Yes, that might be so.”

Rulak gazed at Shannet’s smiling face for a moment, then smiled along.

“If it’s Tia, she would do so.”

It was infinite trust in his granddaughter.

“Then Grandfather should help with what he can do right now.”

Having said that, Rulak spoke to Shannet as she rose from her seat.

“On your way out, tell Biejie and Lorels to come, Shannet.”

* * *

The second-grade administrator Weter, who had been standing beside Peres, unconsciously swallowed his dry saliva.

It was his first time seeing the Lombardi young lady—no, the Acting Head of Lombardi—in person.

Senior Ryan, who had been dispatched to Aivan with His Highness the Second Prince last time and was promoted to first-grade administrator for handling the work well, always spoke about the person called Pirenthia Lombardi like this:

‘The only person who can handle His Highness the Second Prince as she pleases.’

Though Weter had no dealings with the Lombardi family members, having seen Peres often until now, he thought Ryan was exaggerating.

Even if they were engaged, still.

His Highness the Second Prince is such a frightening person, yet she handles him as she pleases?

But the moment he saw the Acting Head of Lombardi enter the office, he naturally thought, ‘That might really be true.’

She was a beauty with attractive large green eyes, but for a moment, her beauty wasn’t even visible due to the tremendous aura she was emanating.

She even had the famous Cleribane Pellet following behind her like a personal secretary.

Looking around the office, all the other administrators except himself were politely bowing their heads, seemingly overwhelmed by the Acting Head of Lombardi’s presence.

“Acting Head of Lombardi.”

Peres immediately rose from his seat to greet Pirenthia.

“Don’t welcome me so warmly. I’m not here to say nice things right now.”

“…I understand.”

Peres said that and sat back down quietly, but Administrator Weter definitely saw it.

His Highness the Second Prince’s lips quietly curved upward before quickly going back down.

Pirenthia took a seat directly opposite from where Peres was sitting.

While Cleribane Pellet attentively placed documents in front of her, the ears of all the administrators who had been working together in the office perked up.

His Highness the Second Prince and the Acting Head of Lombardi were famous people who were talked about wherever people gathered these days.

The Second Prince, who brought down the Empress and Angenas and was finally designated as Crown Prince, was needless to say, but actually, the one receiving more attention was the Acting Head of Lombardi.

‘Her achievements must be quite remarkable.’

A woman who skipped a generation and became the next head of Lombardi.

The owner of Gallahan Clothing Store, the daughter and sole heir of Gallahan Lombardi, who is the lord of Chesayu, which became the center of eastern trade.

And the most recently revealed actual owner of Pellet Trading House.

When the last fact was revealed, the Empire was literally turned upside down.

It was to the extent that the story of the Brown family, who pushed out Angenas and became the new representative of the west, was pushed to the background.

According to rumors that recently started circulating, the Acting Head of Lombardi also played a significant role in what happened to the Empress and Angenas.

If that was true, His Highness the Second Prince, who would soon become Crown Prince, and she, who would become the head of Lombardi, were truly perfect political partners.

“Ahem.”

Weter, the most senior among the administrators gathered here, also quickly took his position behind Peres.

However, he wasn’t too worried.

‘They’re even engaged. Surely nothing serious will happen?’

Though the Acting Head of Lombardi’s angry face was somewhat concerning, Administrator Weter thought this way and put his mind at ease.

But then.

“Just how does the Imperial Palace manage its assets?”

With just one sentence, Weter’s futile expectations were shattered to pieces.

Thud.

Tia slammed the documents Cleribane had handed her onto the table with displeasure and glared at Peres.

“What is that?”

Peres spoke in a calm voice and gestured to Weter.

It meant to bring him those documents.

“Among the places Angenas borrowed money from, the Imperial Palace was included.”

Peres’s red eyes briefly turned toward the administrators.

Seeing them gasp and break out in cold sweat, the answer was obvious without even hearing it.

“It’s a total of just under 2000 gold.”

Peres said after skimming through the document contents.

“What would you like me to do, Acting Head of Lombardi?”

Then Pirenthia spoke in a businesslike voice as if she had been waiting for those words.

“The Imperial Palace should abandon its claim.”

“Gasp!”

This time even the administrators were shocked and startled.

And they began watching the reactions of both Pirenthia and Peres.

Even if they’re close, is it okay to say such things to the Imperial Palace?

No, would it be fine because it’s Lombardi?

Still, he’s someone who will soon become Crown Prince.

Since the appointment hasn’t been made yet, is the Acting Head of Lombardi higher in rank?

All sorts of thoughts flashed through the administrators’ minds.

And Tia began pressuring Peres.

“The Empress and the Angenas family incurring such irresponsible debts happened entirely because the Imperial Palace didn’t stop it and just watched the situation unfold.”

Though somewhat harsh, it was a statement with no flaws.

“According to Imperial law, the Imperial Palace’s claims take priority under any circumstances. So Your Highness should give up that right. I’m telling you to take responsibility for the Imperial Palace’s negligence.”

No, it was very harsh.

A heavy silence fell over the office, but Pirenthia showed no signs of backing down.

Rather, she stared at Peres without even blinking once.

In any case, the Empress was a person of the Imperial Palace, and since it was something she led and caused, it was right for the Imperial Palace to take responsibility too.

Peres, who agreed with Tia’s words, nodded and answered.

“…So be it.”

“But, Your Highness!”

That brat!

Wetter quickly glared at the young administrator standing near the doorway.

The one who had voiced dissatisfaction with Peres’s decision was Spio, a 6th-grade administrator who had become an official just a few months ago.

Spio, who had just turned 20, often clashed with those around him due to his hot-tempered nature.

That bastard finally caused trouble like this.

Even the Second Prince had hardened his face and was looking at Spio with cold eyes.

Whether he liked it or not, Administrator Wetter, who was Spio’s supervising officer, squeezed his eyes shut.

Even if the ancestors protect him, this calls for a written reprimand.

“What’s your complaint?”

Tia asked Spio.

There was even a slight smile on her lips, as if she found this quite interesting.

“That is….”

Spio glanced at Peres, seeking permission.

Pirenthia spoke to such Spio.

“I’m the one who asked, yet you’re looking elsewhere. Look at me and speak.”

Wetter, who had been watching the situation, let out a small sigh.

He was too young to understand the subtle power dynamics between the Imperial family and Lombardy.

By law, the highest-ranking person in this place was of course the Prince.

But the Lombardy Acting Clan Head possessed power that surpassed a prince who had not yet been appointed as Crown Prince.

That’s what her words meant.

I am the highest-ranking person in this place.

Administrator Wetter urgently signaled to Spio with his eyes.

Hurry up and answer what the Lombardy Acting Clan Head is asking.

“I will speak with all due respect. In my opinion….”

“What’s your name?”

“Pardon…?”

“I suddenly became curious about your name and position.”

“I am… 6th-grade Administrator, Ricky Spio.”

“I see, Administrator Spio. Continue speaking.”

However, Spio’s face grew rigid.

Just stating his name made him feel tremendous pressure.

It was as if a sense of responsibility that hadn’t existed before had emerged.

“Lo, Lombardy Acting Clan Head seems to be taking unfair advantage.”

“Oh, unfair benefit?”

“That’s… right. Holding the entire Imperial family responsible for the Empress’s personal and arbitrary actions. So, it seems like… you’re trying to protect Pellet Trading Company’s claims that way.”

Though his voice gradually became as small as an ant’s, Administrator Spio said what he had to say until the end.

“What if I then disadvantage Administrator Spio?”

At Pirenthia’s words, Administrator Spio’s shoulders flinched.

“Wo, would you do that?”

Then he looked at his superior Wetter with a tearful expression.

Wetter quietly averted his gaze though.

Then, Pirenthia smiled and spoke to Cleribane.

“Cleribane, present the proposal to His Highness.”

Soon, documents consisting of several bound pages were handed to Peres.

“Pellet Trading Company will only receive half of the amount to be recovered from Angenas. The rest will be substituted with something else.”

“…Durak Guild?”

“Yes, under the condition that all business rights of Durak Guild are transferred to Pellet Trading Company, the head of Pellet Trading Company is willing to do so.”

The administrators unconsciously nodded their heads.

Although Durak Guild had no immediate cash value since its parent company Angenas had vanished, there was still one useful thing remaining.

“You’re referring to the Koroi-Yung business.”

Peres spoke in a low voice.

“The fabric that the Empire’s citizens favor most is Durak Guild’s Koroi-Yung cloth. Pellet Trading Company will take over and continue producing it. Since our Pellet Trading Company head has a history of being involved in the Koroi-Yung business from the beginning, you won’t need to worry about the business.”

“That would mean more cash going to other noble families.”

“Since Pellet Trading Company holds the largest claim, that would naturally be the case.”

Tia spoke indifferently as if such things didn’t matter to her.

At her dishonest attitude, Peres smiled slightly.

“Do as you wish, Lombardy Acting Clan Head.”

When Peres answered, Tia promptly rose from her seat.

It meant she had no more business here.

And as she was leaving the study, she briefly stopped and looked at Administrator Spio.

“Be careful not to act too hastily. Though your courage in speaking the truth was commendable.”

“Th, thank you.”

Administrator Spio blushed bright red and quickly bowed his head.

After Pirenthia left and the study became quiet, Administrator Wetter found himself nodding without realizing it and bewilderedly rubbed his face.

And seeing His Highness the Prince, who had been radiating coldness, now smiling gently, he realized that senior Administrator Ryan’s words were correct.

She really has that terrifying Prince firmly in her grasp.

The way she resolved the conflict that could have arisen between the Imperial family and the nobles was also very wise.

And Administrator Wetter thought.

‘It would be wonderful if such a person became Empress in the future.’

* * *

His head was pounding as if it would split from the alcohol he had drunk all night.

Biejie suppressed his churning stomach that made him want to vomit and gulped down the water placed before him.

He couldn’t vomit in front of his father after meeting him for the first time in a while.

Rulak, who had been watching such Biejie with complicated eyes, slowly opened his mouth.

“Leave the Lombardy Estate now, Biejie.”

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