In This Life, I Will Be The Lord - Chapter 309

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This Life, I Will Become the Clan Head

Side Story Episode 51

“It’s a flower I’ve never seen before. Bomnia, even the name is pretty.”

Gallahan rolled the name ‘Bomnia’ around in his mouth a few times and smiled.

“I brought it when I left my hometown. It’s a wildflower that blooms commonly there.”

“You brought this all the way here yourself?”

“Yes. It wasn’t that difficult.”

“But still….”

“It’s a very precious flower to me. I’m thinking of finding some good soil somewhere to plant it.”

Shan said this with a bright smile.

“Um, Shan. May I ask you something?”

Gallahan’s voice was infinitely cautious as he spoke.

“Of course. What are you curious about?”

“Shan… why did you leave your hometown?”

It was something he had been curious about ever since getting to know her.

From what he heard, Shan’s hometown seemed to be in the far south of the continent.

But what could be the reason she came all the way from that distant place to Lombardy alone?

“If it’s too personal a question, I’m sorry. You don’t have to answer, Shan.”

Gallahan hurriedly added.

“There was something I could only do by leaving the village.”

Shan answered Gallahan without heaviness.

“Weren’t you scared? Leaving familiar things behind and going to a completely unknown place. It must have been an enormous challenge.”

“I was scared.”

This time too, Shan’s answer was as light as her smile.

“But there was something I had to do, could do, and also wanted to do.”

Gallahan stared blankly at her as she spoke so calmly.

Because Shan, with her very small frame, looked enormous to him.

Gallahan, who had been hesitating for a moment, opened his mouth with difficulty.

“Actually… there’s a trading company that my family runs.”

“A trading company?”

“Yes. And this time I was given an opportunity to try working at that trading company.”

“That’s something to congratulate, Gallahan.”

“Yes. But I don’t know if I can do well, Shan. It’s work that requires great responsibility….”

Shan, who had been quietly listening to the story, suddenly remembered the dream she had last night.

His appearance working passionately with many people.

And with a face as lively as that appearance, Gallahan in front of her now said.

“But I’m thinking of trying to be brave like you, Shan.”

She wanted to cheer on Gallahan who was trying to stop hesitating and take a big step forward.

Until suddenly everything went black before her eyes.

Thud.

Along with the sound of the watering can she was holding falling down, several scenes flashed through her mind.

It was the future of herself and Gallahan that she had seen when she had that long dream.

However, unlike before, it was blurry as if covered in fog.

Shan instinctively realized.

Gallahan’s future was changing.

A major crossroads had been created due to the decision he was making now.

Then there was only one thing to do.

She could change Gallahan’s choice now.

Perhaps it could be resolved with just one phrase like ‘I think it would be better not to push yourself too hard.’

But she couldn’t do that.

She wanted to protect that happy face that had finally gained courage and was blooming with a blush like spring.

“Gallahan.”

Shan picked up the watering can she had dropped for a moment and spoke with a smile as if nothing had happened.

“I believe it. That Gallahan will do that work very well.”

“…Thank you, Shan.”

With her back to Gallahan who answered shyly, Shan secretly caught her breath.

There wasn’t just one path for Gallahan to be happy.

And he had the right to choose the path he would take.

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Gallahan became very busy.

He started working at the Lombardy Trading Company and made frequent mistakes at first.

However, after several months had passed, he now enjoyed working.

It was partly because he had an excellent teacher and guide named Romasie Dillard, the owner of the Lombardi Guild, but even setting that aside, Gallahan was quick to learn work.

“Thanks to you, Gallahan, my workload has been reduced lately.”

Romasie Dillard spoke with eyes like those of someone watching a well-grown disciple.

“Anyone who hears that would think it’s true, Guild Master. Please don’t say such things.”

Gallahan was embarrassed, but Romasie Dillard shook his head.

“It’s not empty words. Your meticulous work handling is your strength, Gallahan.”

Handling large sums of money and moving many people was exactly the work of the Lombardi Guild.

“No matter how busy we are, if we make many small mistakes, the guild’s profits disappear in an instant like sand slipping through fingers.”

Gallahan’s face grew even redder at the continued praise.

“Of course, you still lack bold and proactive decisiveness.”

“I’ll try… to work on it, Guild Master.”

Even while patting Gallahan’s shoulder, Romasie Dillard inwardly thought it couldn’t be helped.

Being thoughtful and equally fearful was Gallahan’s nature.

Knowing this, among the head of house’s four children, he was particularly concerned about Gallahan.

“I will help you well.”

As Gallahan began to show good performance at the Lombardi Guild, more people became interested in Lombardy’s succession structure.

If he continued to produce results like this, it was only a matter of time before people would gather under Gallahan.

“Ah, the time is already like this….”

Gallahan, who had been reading documents so intently as if burying his nose in them, suddenly got up from his seat and put on a thin robe.

Romasie Dillard and the guild employees working nearby nodded as if accustomed to it.

Even splitting his busy time, Gallahan went on ‘walks’ once every few days.

“I’ll be back.”

Gallahan spoke in a small voice so as not to disturb other people’s work, then left the guild building and walked quickly.

His destination was a quiet park located about halfway between ‘Blue Wave’ and the guild.

When he became slightly out of breath, he could see Shan already waiting at the meeting place.

She was waiting for him with her eyes closed, pleasantly basking in the sunlight.

Gallahan’s heart beat violently at that beautiful sight.

“I believe it. That Gallahan will do that work very well.”

Since Shan was a kind and gentle person, it might have been words of encouragement given without much meaning.

But at least to Gallahan, each and every one of those words felt like prophecy.

Every moment he wanted to give up after first starting work, he gained courage by remembering Shan’s smile.

‘If I try to be a little more brave.’

Gallahan clenched his fist tightly.

The day when he could fully establish himself in the company and become confident on his own.

‘When that time comes.’

Just imagining it made his heart feel like it would burst, and Gallahan’s face turned red.

“Oh, Gallahan! Over here!”

Shan, who had spotted him standing idly at the park entrance, waved her hand widely.

“Shan.”

Gallahan quickly walked over and sat down next to Shan.

“Were you busy today too?”

She asked in a voice as bright as the early summer weather.

“Yes, a little since this morning.”

“Since you said it’s a company run by family members, how about getting some help?”

Gallahan’s eyes wavered at Shan’s worried words.

It was guilt from not having told her everything yet.

Even though he knew he should tell her that his name was ‘Gallahan Lombardi’ and that his father was the lord of this land, he couldn’t bring himself to speak.

“Actually, Father’s friend… helps out a lot.”

“That’s a relief then. The weather is hot too, so take care of your health.”

“…Yes, Shan.”

The corners of his mouth trembled with joy as he answered meekly.

Even though he wasn’t a child, he liked her words of concern.

“But I’ll probably be unavoidably busy for a while preparing for the festival.”

“You said there’s Crown Prince’s wedding, right?”

Gallahan nodded.

Crown Prince Yobanes was soon to hold his wedding ceremony with Lavinia of the Angenas family.

The Emperor had declared a week-long holiday throughout the entire Empire and ordered a grand festival to be held in the Imperial Capital.

“The customers at the dining hall are also busy talking about the festival when they gather. They say it’ll be held for three days?”

“That’s right. Still, I think I’ll be able to catch my breath once the festival starts…”

Gallahan, who had been watching Shan’s expression for a moment, asked.

“If it’s okay with you, would you like to go see the festival with me, Shan?”

“…Alright. Together…”

Just as Shan was about to answer with a slightly reddened face.

Someone passing by the park caught Gallahan’s eye.

It was a Lombardi Company employee who had been in a meeting in the same space just a while ago.

Sure enough.

The employee was looking toward Gallahan and tilting his head in confusion.

“Shan! Wa, wait a moment…”

Gallahan hastily pulled the robe he was wearing over Shan’s head and hid his face.

“Si, since we’re in the shade, it’s quite chilly.”

“It’s early summer right now…”

Shan muttered, but Gallahan was busy checking beyond the robe.

Fortunately, the employee tilted his head once more and then went on his way.

He seemed to think he had seen wrong.

“Phew…”

Before he could even feel relieved from his sigh, Gallahan turned his head and froze solid.

“Hup.”

Because Shan’s face was right in front of him.

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