In This Life, I Will Be The Lord - Chapter 250

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This Life, I Will Become the Clan Head Episode 250

Before the time Butler Yohan had announced was up, all the vassal family heads were seated in their places.

Without anyone stepping forward to announce it, the atmosphere naturally became calm and everyone quietly looked at me.

I also silently looked at each of their faces one by one.

These people were the ones who led the massive family called Lombardi.

The scene that probably only Grandfather could see until a few days ago, I was now seeing.

I opened my mouth with a voice mixed with a joking tone.

“Looking at this, you all seem a bit unfamiliar. Like people I’m seeing for the first time.”

“Haha.”

At my words, the tension that had settled in the meeting room disappeared and everyone laughed lightly.

“All the people sitting in this place right now are people I’ve been watching since they were very young.”

“We feel a bit the same way.”

The Brey patriarch said.

I nodded my head.

“That’s right. And it will be the same going forward. You will have to listen to various orders given as clan head by a child you’ve watched grow up. I will also sometimes have to give difficult tasks to you, who are like relative elders I’ve known since childhood.”

The meeting room became quiet again.

“But when that happens, please trust me. If you trust and follow me, I will repay you by making this family even greater.”

Not one of the clan heads blinked an eye.

Everyone was looking at me with eyes filled with their own passion and determination.

Those gazes came to me as promises.

As promises from the vassal families to do their best to assist me going forward.

What more words were needed.

I nodded briefly once more to show I had received those promises well, then said.

“Then let’s start the meeting.”

The clan heads took turns reporting each family’s situation and stating their plans.

As the meeting progressed, I could feel Grandfather’s consideration abundantly.

‘To think he had organized everything like this.’

All the major businesses of each family had been settled for now.

I didn’t have to work very hard to understand the current situation of the families.

Each family was now in a state of waiting for the new clan head’s orders.

Like a chapter of a book had ended.

So that I only had to continue writing my story after that.

When today’s work ends, I should go give him a shoulder massage.

Grandfather must also be waiting for the story of my first day as clan head.

The meeting ran longer than usual.

Since it was the first clan head meeting, everyone seemed to have come prepared, and no one showed signs of impatience.

And toward the end of the meeting, I cleared my throat softly and brought up a topic.

“Ahem. I have something to tell you.”

“Please speak, Master.”

Cleribane, who had been organizing the papers he had taken notes on during the meeting, said to me.

“This is my personal matter, but since I’ve become clan head, it can’t be called completely private. So I think you should know.”

Whew, I’m nervous.

The opinions of the vassal clan heads were that important.

Without trust in me, I might not be able to carry out my work as Lombardi clan head.

I exhaled briefly one last time and said.

“I got engaged.”

…This is strange.

Why is no one reacting?

The clan heads were strangely quiet.

Then one by one, they looked at other vassals sitting beside and in front of them and said.

“Well, didn’t we all already know?”

“Seeing you today, you’re wearing a new ring, so I figured as much.”

And the Hering patriarch asked as if confirming.

“It’s the Second Prince, isn’t it?”

“Who else would dare propose to our Master besides him?”

“True.”

They talked among themselves, reached a conclusion, then stared at me blankly.

Their eyes said ‘So what?’

“Hmm.”

Now I was the one who was flustered.

“You don’t… oppose it?”

This was a union between Lombardi and the Imperial Court.

Not just the nobles, but I had prepared myself to hear some opposition from within Lombardi as well.

“Opposition?”

Clang Debon widened his eyes, looked at Rmabaou Bilkei patriarch sitting next to him, and tilted his head.

Then Bilkei patriarch, who had a slightly calmer personality than Clang Debon patriarch, said.

“You should do as you wish, Master. Aren’t you the head of Lombardi?”

All the other clan heads nodded as well.

“No, you can say you dislike it if you do.”

I wanted to hear the clan heads’ honest feelings.

But Clang Debon squinted one eye slightly and asked me.

“Are there already nobles opposing this?”

Clang Debon, who was originally large and had strong facial features, looked quite menacing when he made that expression.

At the same time, the atmosphere among the other clan heads became ominous.

“Who are they, those who dare oppose?”

The Hering patriarch clicked his tongue and said.

“Since ancient times, there have been those who have fits whenever Lombardi and the Imperial Court get even slightly close. Saying Lombardi’s power is getting too big and whatnot!”

“That’s right, as if Lombardi is aiming for imperial power!”

As if they had some pent-up feelings, everyone else nodded and agreed.

“Honestly speaking, why would Lombardi covet such things!”

“If we had wanted to take it, it would have been done long ago.”

Since this was Lombardi’s meeting room, fiery denunciations that could be made burst out here and there.

“Master.”

Then, Cleribane, who had been sitting quietly listening to such talk, called me.

His blue eyes behind his glasses were particularly cold today.

“There are various ways to make sure the nobles can’t even utter the letter ‘o’ in opposition.”

Then Brey, who was in charge of Lombardi Bank, quickly offered his opinion.

“There are quite a few who are behind on loan interest payments right now. Should we scatter foreclosure documents? Just write down the names of the opposing families and I’ll take action immediately.”

“Our scholarship foundation could also…”

“If we suddenly raise agricultural product delivery prices, they won’t be able to make a peep…”

No, these people really.

Thinking things would get serious if I left them alone, I waved one hand and said.

“Since this hasn’t even been announced yet, don’t worry too much. I plan to announce it after receiving consent for the Crown Prince appointment. Besides, since I have the Emperor’s will, even if they’re displeased, they won’t be able to oppose it.”

“The Emperor’s will…”

Someone among the clan heads muttered.

And a few seconds later, something like cheers burst out from here and there.

“As expected, Master!”

“What a clean method!”

Everyone looked like they were about to stand up and give a standing ovation.

I was chuckling awkwardly, feeling both bewildered and grateful.

From the seat right next to me, I heard Cleribane’s proud voice.

“What did I tell you?”

It seemed like he was addressing all the clan heads nearby.

“I said you just need to trust and follow.”

* * *

The clan head meeting, which had been noisier than expected, ended safely.

In the afternoon, someone knocked on my study door.

“Come in, Doctor Estira.”

“Congratulations once again, Master.”

Estira, carrying her medical bag, bowed deeply to me in greeting.

“You’ve said it several times throughout the banquet already.”

“But I’m so happy that you’ve become the clan head like this.”

“I know. And thank you for that.”

Estira, who had been a somewhat timid medical student, and me, who had been a seven-year-old child.

Now we stood facing each other as a renowned doctor and the head of Lombardi.

“I will work with all my heart as your personal physician from now on. So if you feel uncomfortable or have any pain, please call for me anytime, no matter when.”

Estira smiled warmly and approached me as she spoke.

“Then I’ll examine you briefly.”

It was a kind of health checkup.

It was much more detailed than I had expected, a thorough examination that seemed to scrutinize me from head to toe.

After quite some time had passed.

Estira held several sheets of paper densely filled with notes about my current condition.

“You’re very healthy. But intense work can quickly damage the body. Exercise, nutritious food, and most importantly, sleep. You must take care of all of these.”

Then she began to neatly pack up her medical bag.

“Doctor Estira, are you busy today?”

“No. Is there somewhere you’re feeling unwell?”

“No. I have to go outside the manor briefly today, and I thought it would be good if you came along.”

“…Yes. I understand, Master.”

Estira seemed a bit puzzled, but didn’t ask any more questions.

She just seemed to think I had my reasons.

Just like the vassal family heads earlier, and Estira too.

I could tell that everyone trusted me completely.

I need to do even better.

With that resolution, Estira and I got into the carriage.

The Lombardi carriage carrying us quickly left the manor and traveled through Lombardi’s downtown.

I asked Estira, who was looking out the window.

“I heard you took on more students recently?”

“Yes. Ten more people joined in total.”

After answering politely like that, Estira suddenly sat up straight and said.

“It’s all thanks to Lombardi’s support. Thanks to that, many people can learn medicine and care for more people.”

Like Doctor Omari had done in the past, Estira also had several assistants and students.

It was a kind of apprentice system that started after she became Lombardi’s personal physician, where room and board were all provided at the manor along with fairly high wages.

It was exceptional treatment with no other conditions attached except prioritizing treatment of Lombardi people.

Recently, she even produced her first graduate who returned to his hometown to open a clinic.

“If you study hard and become able to treat more diseases, it will be good for our Lombardi too.”

A moment later, I felt the carriage gradually slowing down.

The door opened and where we stepped out was a wide grassland outside the Lombardi fortress.

Our carriage stood alone in a place with nothing around but empty land where the harvest had finished.

“Master, why are we here…”

Estira asked me cautiously.

I pointed to the exact center of the grassland and said.

“That spot there.”

“Pardon?”

“Starting tomorrow, we’re going to build a hospital in that spot.”

“M-Master…”

Estira gasped in surprise and covered her mouth with both hands.

“I promised, didn’t I? That I would make Estira’s dream come true.”

A very long time ago.

It was a promise I had made as a condition for creating the Melcon antidote for Peres.

“It will be a place where people without money can come and receive treatment. We’ll build it very large so that people studying medicine like Estira and people studying medicinal herbs can all gather to eat, sleep, and provide medical care.”

It was still an empty field with nothing there, but I could already see it clearly in my eyes.

“Over there will be the treatment building, and over there will be the dormitory for doctors. And this side will be where patients from far away can stay.”

Then I turned to Estira and asked.

“How is it?”

Estira was looking at me with eyes full of tears.

And she slowly knelt down on the spot.

“Thank you. Thank you, Master.”

I also slowly bent my knees to meet Estira’s eye level and said.

“Because Estira saved Father’s life, I was able to come this far.”

“P-Pirenthia…”

“Now Estira and her students can save more people’s lives in that place. Then more people will remember Lombardi’s name. It’s not such a losing business for me either.”

Even at my light, joking words, Estira’s tears didn’t stop.

A moment later, when Estira had calmed down a bit.

I helped Estira up by holding her shoulders and suggested.

“It’s empty land with nothing on it, but shall I explain in more detail?”

Estira wiped her tears with her sleeve and nodded vigorously.

So we walked the grassland for a long time until the sun completely set, making plans for ‘Lombardi Hospital’.

* * *

Tomorrow was the day Peres would be appointed Crown Prince.

Two days ago, Migente Aivan had already arrived in the Imperial Capital from the north.

In the end, one leg became lame as the doctor had said, but he looked very spirited.

And today.

“Ah, there they come.”

I came out to the entrance and said, watching a carriage just entering the Lombardi manor.

Led by a very large and splendid carriage pulled by four white horses, an enormous procession of guards and luggage carriages followed endlessly.

“As expected of the Eastern Region.”

“Are those piled up like mountains behind them Eastern silk?”

One of the twins standing guard beside me whistled softly and said.

Neigh-.

With the sigh-like cry of horses that had traveled a long distance, the carriage stopped in front of me.

Swoosh, the carriage door opened and a very splendid-looking man got out first.

And following him, a woman appeared.

Someone with voluptuous brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a bright and colorful dress characteristic of the Eastern Region.

As soon as she saw me, joy spread like a smile across her kind eyes.

I smiled back at her and greeted her.

“Welcome back to your family home, Larane.”

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