In This Life, I Will Be The Lord - Chapter 270

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This Life, I Will Become the Clan Head

 

Side Story Episode 13

 

“A premium cabin voucher?”

 

What is this all of a sudden?

 

Peres and I just stared blankly at each other’s faces.

 

“We’re having an event right now! You two happen to be exactly the 100th passengers on today’s cruise!”

 

“Congratulations!”

 

The two cruise employees’ smiles were so bright that I almost found myself smiling along without realizing it.

 

“Could you wait here for just a moment?”

 

“We’ll go check if the premium cabin is ready.”

 

The employees who said that walked away with quick steps.

 

“A premium cabin voucher, didn’t something like this happen last time too?”

 

“Something like this?”

 

“You know, last time at the inn in Arcadia. The innkeeper moved us to the best room because there was a leak in the room we rented.”

 

“Ah.”

 

Peres nodded as if he just remembered.

 

“Good things are good things, but.”

 

Are these really just lucky coincidences?

 

Just as I was thinking that.

 

I happened to hear the conversation of a couple passing behind us.

 

“It feels like a dream that we can go to the Eastern Region for our honeymoon.”

 

“We’re lucky we managed to get cruise tickets, right?”

 

Honeymoon.

 

The moment I heard that word, I realized.

 

“Peres, this is probably…”

 

“The work of the Pellet Trading Company’s head.”

 

As expected, Peres noticed too.

 

I glanced around and spoke quietly.

 

“Yeah. This event win seems like a gift from Violet.”

 

Whenever we occasionally met for Pellet Trading Company business, Violet had been unusually interested in mine and Peres’s wedding.

 

And she was more disappointed than I was that Peres and I couldn’t go on a honeymoon due to our duties.

 

“Maybe it’s Violet’s way of saying to enjoy a fake honeymoon to the fullest.”

 

But since openly taking care of us would risk exposing our identities, she probably arranged for us to get the premium cabin this way.

 

“I should send a separate gift to the company head when we return.”

 

“Well, that’s not really necessary.”

 

Though I said that, I was also planning to separately thank Violet when I returned to Lombardy.

 

After being surprised by the suspicious luck, I finally had enough composure to look around.

 

“It’s really lively.”

 

The area around the large wooden cruise was bustling with people.

 

People loading and unloading goods, people seeing someone off, and people departing.

 

Everyone was mixed together, moving busily.

 

“The wind feels nice.”

 

The air blowing seemed as light as the excited people.

 

Perhaps it was because I breathed in that refreshing wind deeply.

 

My heart also began to beat a little faster.

 

* * *

 

“This is the premium cabin.”

 

The employee said while personally opening the door for us.

 

“Ooh.”

 

It wasn’t bad.

 

No, it was excellent.

 

Even though it’s a large cruise, I wondered how spacious a cabin on a ship could be.

 

“The window is quite large too.”

 

Warm sunlight was streaming in through the large window at the front of the reception room-cum-living room.

 

Being the premium cabin on the highest floor, the view was also excellent.

 

I was already looking forward to the scenery I would see through this window once the journey began.

 

Not only that, but the furniture and decorations filling the interior were clearly top-quality products at first glance.

 

‘Good, very satisfying.’

 

It was a very pleasing sight both as a guest who ended up staying in the premium cabin by chance, and as the owner of this cruise business.

 

“Then have a happy trip.”

 

The employee who politely greeted us left the cabin.

 

I put my hands behind my back and continued touring the cabin slowly.

 

“There’s a separate bedroom and bathroom too?”

 

On both sides of the living room, I could see the bedroom and bathroom opened wide to welcome guests.

 

Leaving the luxurious bathroom with marble flooring behind, I quietly peered into the bedroom.

 

‘As expected, there’s one bed.’

 

Right, there’s no way there would be two.

 

Swallowing the sigh that was about to escape, I looked at Peres.

 

Despite the employee’s offer, Peres had personally carried his luggage and set it down in one corner of the cabin, and was now looking out the window.

 

The dazzling sunlight from the seaside made his golden hair look almost silver, and his red eyes looking down at the harbor sparkled like brilliant rubies.

 

Damn, he’s handsome.

 

Not just because he’s my man, but objectively speaking, his appearance was unrealistic.

 

Even though I was seeing him directly with my own eyes, it felt like looking at a painting.

 

I admired that sight for a moment before turning my gaze back to the bed.

 

It was a large bed that could easily accommodate four adults.

 

White sheets mixed with silk were spread, looking so fluffy I wanted to throw myself on it right away.

 

But that’s not what’s important.

 

‘Right. Tonight’s the night!’

 

Ever since that precarious night when we were drunk, the atmosphere between us had been awkward for a while.

 

As a few days passed, we naturally returned to how we were before.

 

But I couldn’t help thinking about that night from time to time.

 

There was regret, but more than anything, I kept remembering Peres forcing a smile for my sake.

 

I looked back and forth between Peres’s back and the bed several more times before finally steeling my resolve.

 

‘What am I hesitating for?’

 

When my fiancé is that handsome.

 

Hesitating and being wishy-washy isn’t like me.

 

Violet even created such a good environment for us.

 

“Peres.”

 

“Yes, Tia.”

 

At my call, Peres immediately turned around and answered.

 

Seeing the gentle smile on that sculpture-like face, my fists naturally clenched with determination.

 

Tonight’s the night, tonight.

 

I steeled my resolve and put on the wide-brimmed hat I was holding.

 

“Shall we go look around the deck?”

 

From now on, I’m creating a romantic atmosphere.

 

* * *

 

A cool breeze was blowing on the deck, where several people had already come out.

 

Most of them were couples on their honeymoon like us, standing together in pairs with happy faces.

 

“Let’s go over there.”

 

Peres and I also found an empty spot and stood in front of the deck railing.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

Boooo-!

 

With a long horn sound, the ship slowly began to move.

 

“No wonder so many people came out, it must have been departure time!”

 

I wasn’t the only one who was excited.

 

“We’re departing!”

 

“Such a big ship is really moving!”

 

The people around us all burst into exclamations and cheers.

 

I leaned slightly against the railing and looked down below.

 

The people remaining at the harbor were waving their hands toward us.

 

They were wishing us a smooth voyage and praying for our safe arrival in the Eastern Region.

 

“Oh, those people.”

 

Among them, I could see the two employees who had informed me about the event prize earlier.

 

They must have been watching me all along, as our eyes met immediately.

 

And the two people slowly began to bow in greeting.

 

“They knew after all.”

 

Those two probably heard from the beginning who I was.

 

I waved my hand slightly toward them with a grateful heart.

 

Meanwhile, the land was gradually getting farther away.

 

The cruise began moving along the river at a speed as fast as its massive body.

 

Human presence on both sides of the river gradually became sparse, and soon green scenery of mountains and fields spread out.

 

“Oh, it’s beautiful.”

 

The surface of the river reflecting sunlight sparkled like scattered jewels.

 

“Look at that sparkling over there, Peres.”

 

I turned to Peres and asked.

 

“Isn’t it really beautiful?”

 

Peres looked briefly in the direction my finger was pointing, then turned his gaze back to me.

 

“…Yes, it’s beautiful.”

 

Peres smiled gently as he answered.

 

Just as I was about to smile back at him.

 

Suddenly a strong wind blew, and the hat I was wearing flew off with a whoosh.

 

I instinctively reached out to catch the flying hat.

 

Fortunately, the hat was caught at my fingertips right away, but my body’s center of gravity, which had been holding onto the railing, swayed greatly.

 

“Whoa.”

 

However, my body didn’t lean outside the railing.

 

Something solid wrapped around my waist, and I felt someone’s body temperature behind my back.

 

And before I could fully realize what had happened, a low voice reached my ear.

 

“You need to be careful.”

 

I was more surprised than when my hat flew off.

 

When I tilted my head up, I saw Peres with his handsome face slightly frowning.

 

“It’s dangerous, Tia.”

 

I could feel Peres’s heart beating rapidly through our touching backs.

 

Was he startled that I might fall outside the railing?

 

The problem was that my heart also started beating like crazy.

 

It became difficult to stay in Peres’s embrace any longer.

 

“Th, thank you.”

 

I spoke in a deliberately calm voice while slowly pushing away from Peres’s chest.

 

His gaze lingered on my two hands for a moment.

 

“…I’ll leave the hat in the guest room.”

 

Peres said this, took the hat I was holding, and turned around.

 

I stood there for a moment, watching his retreating figure, then barely managed to mutter in a small voice.

 

“Phew, why am I trembling like this.”

 

Seeing Peres’s handsome face and touching that solid body wasn’t something new.

 

But whether it was because of tonight’s plan, I couldn’t calm down next to him at all.

 

“Whew, let’s be calm, calm.”

 

I took a deep breath and went over tonight’s plan step by step.

 

That’s when I heard singing.

 

“…You who are here holding hands with me…”

 

“Oh, this song.”

 

The lyrics were definitely familiar.

 

I moved my steps toward the direction the song was coming from.

 

It was toward the opposite side of the deck.

 

After walking a little, along with the increasingly clear singing, I saw a man playing an instrument and singing.

 

A slender build, long tied hair, and delicate features.

 

“It’s Mortegada.”

 

Mortega Rufe was a famous singer that even I, who had no interest in music in my previous life, had heard of.

 

To think that such a Mortegada was singing on the cruise I owned.

 

I settled into a spot and began to appreciate Mortegada’s song.

 

“…In the morning we’ll open our eyes together, and at night we’ll dream the same dreams. And please show me your smile at the flowers I offer you. Forever.”

 

Indeed, it was a song selection suitable for a cruise with many newlyweds.

 

When the song ended, the people who had been listening to Mortegada’s song all applauded at once.

 

Some people were even dabbing away tears with handkerchiefs, moved by the performance.

 

It seemed to be the last song, as I could see people putting money into a box placed in front.

 

It was an opportunity.

 

I also approached, put a silver coin in the box, and spoke to him.

 

“I enjoyed your singing.”

 

“Oh, yes. Thank you very…”

 

Mortegada stopped mid-sentence while greeting me.

 

His face looked somewhat dazed.

 

Was performing very tiring?

 

“Are you alright?”

 

“Yes, yes!”

 

Mortegada nodded his head vigorously and bowed in greeting.

 

“Thank you for, for listening to my song.”

 

Just moments ago, he was leisurely looking at the audience while singing.

 

It seemed he was quite shy in real life.

 

To make Mortegada feel comfortable, I smiled and asked.

 

“Could I know your name and the title of the song you just sang?”

 

“Of, of course. The song title is ‘Vow of Love’ and I’m called Mortega Rufe.”

 

It really is him.

 

If this is the Mortega Rufe I know, he’ll become very famous within a few years.

 

And the Lombardi Scholarship Foundation could reduce those years of hardship.

 

“Lord Mortegada.”

 

Just as I was about to make my proposal, Mortegada spoke first.

 

“May I… know your name as well?”

 

“Huh? Oh, my name. I’m… Larita Gloa.”

 

I almost said my real name out of habit.

 

But Mortegada’s reaction was a bit strange.

 

“Ah, Larita… Lady Larita.”

 

With an even more dazed expression than before, he muttered the name I had given him several times.

 

“What brings you to the Eastern Region, Lady Larita?”

 

He was asking a question in a completely different direction from what I was about to say.

 

Well, it wouldn’t be bad to get a little closer before making a formal proposal.

 

“I’m traveling to the Ruman estate.”

 

“You’re traveling! Ruman is truly beautiful at this time of year.”

 

“That’s fortunate then.”

 

After several exchanges like this, Mortegada asked me cautiously.

 

“Do you have any companions then? If you’re traveling alone…”

 

“Oh, I am.”

 

I was just about to talk about Peres.

 

“Honey.”

 

It was a familiar voice with an unfamiliar word.

 

When I turned around, there was Peres walking toward me with a smile.

 

But something was a little strange.

 

He was definitely smiling.

 

But that face looked strangely dangerous.

 

“Honey, what are you doing here.”

 

“…What?”

 

What did he just say?

 

Peres ignored my confusion and gently pulled me into his arms.

 

Then he whispered.

 

“I’ve been looking for you for a while, honey.”

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