In This Life, I Will Be The Lord - Chapter 256

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This Life, I Will Become the Clan Head Episode 256

 

The banquet that had been prepared to celebrate the Crown Prince’s appointment was changed to an emperor’s coronation ceremony.

 

For three days, the Empire mourned Yobanes’ death, then immediately prepared to welcome a new emperor.

 

The carriage carrying me arrived at the Imperial Palace and came to a stop.

 

“Pirenthia.”

 

The door opened and Peres appeared.

 

He placed a deep kiss on the back of my hand.

 

I could see the palace soldiers and attendants standing nearby awkwardly clearing their throats and hurriedly looking away.

 

“Peres!”

 

Despite my scolding, Peres remained unfazed.

 

He even smiled broadly, looking quite shameless.

 

After what happened with Yobanes, Peres had become much more expressive of his emotions than before.

 

At least in front of me.

 

I pulled my hand free and said.

 

“Let’s go quickly. Everyone will be waiting.”

 

“In this Lambru Empire, there’s no one who would complain about you making them wait a little, my Tia. We can take our time.”

 

‘My Tia.’

 

I had protested several times asking if he wasn’t embarrassed, but each time Peres dismissed my complaints saying ‘I’m just calling what’s mine, mine.’

 

I shook my head from side to side and walked ahead.

 

“Since we’ve come this far with such difficulty, we should enjoy this moment.”

 

Peres followed behind me as he spoke.

 

“Yes, we’ve really been through hell.”

 

All the events that had happened flashed before my eyes like a panorama.

 

“But that doesn’t mean we need to be rude.”

 

Just how many people do you think are waiting for us in there?

 

When I glared at him, Peres just smiled silently, seeming pleased about something again.

 

“Are you ready?”

 

We finally stood before the banquet hall where the coronation ceremony would be held.

 

When I nodded, Peres extended his hand.

 

“Shall we enter then, Master Lombardi?”

 

“Let’s go, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

 

Today would be the last time I called Peres Crown Prince.

 

Soon, the tightly closed doors of the banquet hall began to open.

 

“His Highness the Crown Prince and Master Pirenthia Lombardi enter!”

 

The attendant’s loud announcement could be heard.

 

The bright light of the Grand Banquet Hall poured down as if welcoming us.

 

And I could see the countless people waiting for us.

 

The path they had created by stepping back led us to the high platform at the front.

 

It was a place that only the Crown Prince being crowned emperor and his companion could ascend.

 

The carpet beneath our steps seemed to firmly support our feet.

 

Among the people lined up on both sides of the path, I could spot familiar faces.

 

Grandfather, Father, Shannet, and Cleribane standing beside her.

 

Looking to the other side, I could see Avinox and Larane, along with the twins standing together.

 

I also saw Chanton Seosseou, Migente Aivan, and Lord Brown with Ramona.

 

They bowed their heads lightly to me.

 

Making eye contact with each person one by one, Peres and I gradually approached the platform.

 

I turned my head to look to the side.

 

Peres was already looking at me.

 

When had it started?

 

Such a question suddenly crossed my mind.

 

“Let’s go up, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

 

I stopped in front of the platform and said.

 

“Master Lombardi will also ascend together.”

 

I had expected this to some extent.

 

Since we were officially engaged, there would be no problem with ascending the platform together.

 

However, I wanted to confirm with Peres.

 

As Peres had said, it had been a long, long journey.

 

It was a question of whether I could share this moment we had seized at the end of that difficult path.

 

“Tia.”

 

In this vast space, among countless people, Peres looked only at me as he spoke.

 

“Look around. All of this is what you’ve achieved.”

 

Peres’ hand holding mine tightened a little more.

 

And with a picture-perfect smile, he asked me.

 

“Would you please ascend together with me, Master Lombardi?”

 

Something about that voice made me laugh.

 

I nodded and answered.

 

“Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

 

We looked at each other.

 

And simultaneously, we took our first step onto the platform.

 

* * *

 

“Lady Pirenthia, Lady Pirenthia, please wake up.”

 

A small voice woke me from my sleep.

 

“Mmm.”

 

I had gone to bed late last night looking over documents, so my still heavy eyes wouldn’t open properly.

 

“It’s time to get up now.”

 

Despite the early morning hour, it was a gentle voice that didn’t grate on my ears.

 

“Good morning, Kaitlin.”

 

Unable to open my eyes properly, I waved one hand while burying my face in the soft pillow, and I heard Kaitlin laugh softly.

 

“Can’t I sleep just a little more?”

 

“Did you sleep late yesterday? I specifically asked His Majesty to make sure you went to bed early.”

 

“It’s not Peres’ fault. It’s my fault. I insisted on working more before sleeping.”

 

Though in the end, I was carried to bed by Peres while still holding documents in my hands.

 

“Lady Estira also said during your last examination that you need to be careful of fatigue.”

 

Kaitlin spoke in a stern voice as if scolding me.

 

After Peres ascended to the throne, Kaitlin had volunteered to become my maid and was personally attending to all my needs without borrowing anyone else’s help.

 

Loril, who was expecting her second child, was no longer my maid but had become a close friend who occasionally visited to chat.

 

“I know, I know. Ugh, I’m hungry.”

 

With Kaitlin’s help, I washed and prepared myself, then headed to the dining hall.

 

“Good morning, everyone.”

 

At my greeting, the family members who had arrived early and were already eating looked at me.

 

“Please make it filling enough to satisfy my hunger.”

 

I said this to the approaching attendant and took my seat.

 

“You must have a busy schedule today.”

 

Father, who had arrived from Chesayu yesterday, looked at me with concern, his tired face still showing signs of travel fatigue.

 

“There’s a meeting. The agenda is quite important too.”

 

At my words, Cleribane nodded in agreement.

 

“It will probably be a long meeting. Please eat well, Master.”

 

“The Pellet head as well.”

 

“He’s already on his second bowl.”

 

I sipped my warm tea and asked Father.

 

“How are things going with the harbor?”

 

“We need to expand the docks, but the construction is slow and it’s quite troubling.”

 

“Hmm. Since you’re here, how about meeting with Violet?”

 

“I already contacted her in advance and arranged to meet this afternoon. Half of the goods going through the harbor belong to the Lombardi Guild and Pellet Trading House, so if we put our heads together, we might be able to come up with some solution.”

 

I conveyed my comfort by pouring more warm tea into Father’s empty cup as he spoke with a tired expression.

 

“I’m staying at the Imperial Palace tonight. If anything happens, send someone to the Empress’ Quarters, Father.”

 

“Yes, yes.”

 

Father nodded while rubbing his eyes, still not fully awake.

 

“If Master is also at the Imperial Palace today, the manor will be completely empty, won’t it?”

 

“That’s right. We’re also going on a month-long training camp today.”

 

The twins, who had become even more impressive after intensively building muscle lately, said while stabbing their forks into a mountain of pancakes.

 

“Is Aunt leaving today as well?”

 

At my words, Shannet nodded while wiping her mouth.

 

“New minerals were discovered in the Northern Region, so I think I need to go see for myself.”

 

It was just like Shannet, who preferred to confirm everything with her own eyes.

 

“It’ll be quite difficult in this summer heat.”

 

“Still, I need to make sure.”

 

Shannet said firmly.

 

We hurriedly finished breakfast with brief conversations about the family’s recent activities.

 

“Pellet head, are you ready?”

 

“Yes, Master.”

 

Cleribane said as he finished his coffee and stood up.

 

“Good work.”

 

With Father’s farewell, we left the dining hall and arrived at the entrance, where Creny greeted me holding a large bundle of documents.

 

“You’re here, Sister.”

 

“You’re still not eating breakfast, Creny?”

 

“If I eat anything in the morning, my stomach feels bad all day. I’ll make sure to eat lunch properly instead.”

 

Creny, who had a small appetite, said with a cheerful laugh.

 

“Still, on a day like today, it would be better to eat something.”

 

I was thinking I should feed Creny some fruit during the meeting break when I was about to board the carriage.

 

“Going to the Imperial Palace?”

 

“Ah, Grandfather.”

 

I saw Grandfather walking slowly with his hands behind his back, perhaps out for his morning walk.

 

Beside him was Ralf, the dog Grandfather had been raising recently.

 

Despite his large size, he was very gentle and smart, monopolizing the love of everyone in the manor.

 

“Today, no matter what happens, you must not back down, Tia.”

 

Grandfather’s smile was gentle, but his eyes shone as sharply as ever.

 

“When have I ever backed down?”

 

At my answer, Grandfather burst into hearty laughter and nodded repeatedly.

 

“Yes, yes. You’ll handle it well, of course.”

 

Grandfather said this and patted my shoulder affectionately, then began walking again with Ralf.

 

They were heading toward the Evergreen Forest.

 

I stood there watching Grandfather’s leisurely retreating figure before boarding the carriage.

 

The carriage carrying me, Creny, and Cleribane ran without stopping and arrived at the Imperial Palace.

 

“Whew.”

 

As we walked through the Imperial Palace corridors, the sound of a sigh from the slightly nervous Creny echoed.

 

“Creny.”

 

“Yes, Sister.”

 

“Just trust me and follow.”

 

I said while patting Creny’s back firmly.

 

It probably hurt.

 

Creny nodded with his usual cheerful laugh.

 

When we reached the Grand Meeting Hall, the guards standing at the door quickly bowed in greeting.

 

“Open the doors.”

 

At my words, the attendants bowed and opened the doors to the Grand Meeting Hall.

 

The heavy doors moved, spilling out the bustling conversation sounds they had contained.

 

Today’s council meeting would probably be the most fierce battlefield since I became head.

 

But I wasn’t anxious.

 

Because I had completed all preparations to win today.

 

As I walked into the Grand Meeting Hall, hundreds of nobles rose in unison.

 

“Welcome, Rulak Lombardi.”

 

I nodded leisurely toward them in greeting and found my seat.

 

Behind me, Cleribane and Creny took their seats.

 

Feeling eyes on me, I turned my head and saw Peres sitting in the Emperor’s seat, looking at me.

 

“Good morning, Rulak Lombardi.”

 

He greeted me first.

 

“Did you have a good breakfast, Your Majesty?”

 

“Yes. And you, Master?”

 

“Me too.”

 

I answered briefly, then added with a sly smile.

 

“Today is quite a day, isn’t it?”

 

In other words, let’s have a proper showdown.

 

“Now that Rulak Lombardi has arrived, let us begin the council meeting!”

 

The nobles who had stood for me sat back down as the council meeting began.

 

It was just another ordinary day in the Lambru Empire, which was being praised as an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity.

 

― End of Main Story

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