Sister, I Hit You Because There Was a Ghost Behind You - Chapter 71

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Chapter 71. The Radiant Sea and the Dazzling Golden Leisure
The gentle rolling of the carriage wheels tickled my ears like cheerful music.
As I emerged from the shadowed forests of the Emerald Hall and turned onto the coastal road of the Southern Region, an endless expanse of azure sea sparkled brilliantly beyond the carriage window.
I exhaled languidly, my body sinking deep into the plush velvet backrest.
“Indeed, generous compensation is wonderful. Traveling in such a luxurious carriage like this makes all the fatigue from the night simply vanish.”
At my satisfied smile, Demian Lyart, seated across from me, offered a gentle smile in return. Morning sunlight filtering through the window gap scattered across his silver hair, and his tender blue eyes gazing toward me were clearer and more transparent than the sea itself.
“I am relieved that you find yourself comfortable, Violetta. I took the liberty of casting a subtle levitation spell on the wheels to ensure the carriage’s motion would not strain your precious health, but should you find anything inconvenient, please inform me at any time.”
“My, no wonder the ride feels so smooth despite the dirt road—like floating on clouds. Demian’s thoughtfulness is always admirable.”
As I offered light praise, Demian Lyart’s ears flushed a delicate shade of red. Just as he seemed about to bow his head shyly, Kairik von Herzen, who had settled firmly into the seat beside me, let out a scoff.
“A carriage ride needs some jostling to feel like real travel. What kind of man casts magic on wheels like some penny-pincher? Violetta, if it gets too bumpy, lean on my solid shoulder. These muscles are the finest shock absorbers in the world.”
Kairik von Herzen tapped his firm forearms confidently with a grin—the unrestrained attitude of a Northern beast—but I simply raised my eyebrows slightly and elegantly unfurled my fan.
“Your Highness’s kindness is appreciated, but I wish to savor this peaceful gentle swaying for now. Since both of you provide me with the finest protection, I need only enjoy this luxury.”
At my gentle mediation, the two men who had been about to growl at each other lost their momentum and fell silent.
Since last night’s battle, I had perfected the art of managing these two.
Rather than striking with sharp words, drawing boundaries through a relaxed and dignified demeanor while offering praise—that was the most efficient method to lower my own fatigue while elevating their loyalty.
Before long, the carriage entered the heart of Solea, the Southern Region’s premier resort city.
The salty sea breeze, the vibrant palm trees, and the bright expressions of people strolling the streets—everything was the perfect picture of a vacation destination.
We arrived before the Pearl of the Sea Inn, the largest and most magnificent lodging facility in Solea.
Its grand exterior, constructed of white marble, proved that the rumors of it being the exclusive domain of nobility were no exaggeration. As we stepped into the lobby, a Manager in elaborate attire quickly approached.
“Welcome, noble lords and ladies. We are honored by your presence at Solea’s finest accommodation. What manner of room do you seek?”
“Please show us to the room with the best view and the most spacious. Prepare the finest meals and hot baths immediately as well.”
As I made my demands confidently, the Manager responded with an awkward expression, wringing his hands.
“Oh dear, what shall I do? Just moments ago, Count Delua, the highest-ranking nobleman of the Southern Region, arrived with his entourage and rented out all the rooms on the top floor in their entirety. The only remaining rooms are standard guest quarters on the second floor, which are certainly excellent, but…”
Before the Manager could finish speaking, an arrogant voice echoed from one corner of the lobby.
“I know not from whence you greenhorns have crawled, but the top floor of this inn, known as the jewel of the South, is a privilege only House of Delua may enjoy. If you require a place to lay your belongings, I suggest you inquire about that cramped corner room over there.”
A portly nobleman dressed in elaborate silk robes stood mocking us, flanked by his honor guard—a typical display of provincial aristocratic pretension.
In that instant, Kairik von Herzen’s crimson eyes flashed with lethal intent, and Demian Lyart likewise gripped the hilt of his holy sword with a cold expression.
As they unleashed their killing intent, ready to strike down that insolent nobleman at any moment, the Manager and those around us turned deathly pale.
But I stepped forward, lightly blocking the two men’s path with my fan. I had no intention of wasting precious vacation time on tedious physical confrontation.
“Why would one need family privilege to obtain a room with a good view? One need only pay a fair price.”
I withdrew two heavy leather pouches and dropped them onto the table before the Manager with a thud.
With a clear metallic ring, the pouches’ openings gaped wide, and brilliant gold coins from the Emerald Hall’s vault cascaded down like a waterfall.
Everyone in the lobby, even Count Delua himself who had been arrogantly jutting out his chin, dropped their jaws at the shower of golden light.
“I do not know how much that Count paid for the top floor rooms, but I shall pay three times that amount. Does this provide sufficient justification for us to use those rooms?”
The Manager gasped for breath and swept the gold coins on the table into his arms.
“Th-three times, you say! I shall immediately surrender the top floor to you and your party!”
“Wh-what is the meaning of this! I claimed those rooms first!”
Count Delua’s face flushed red as he shouted, but I paid him no mind, simply turning with an elegant smile.
“Count, true refinement springs not from raised voices but from generous composure. It seems the weight of gold before your eyes carries more persuasion, so let us avoid further commotion and you shall graciously yield the rooms.”
At my overwhelming yet peaceful resolution, Count Delua stumbled backward with his mouth agape, while Kairik von Herzen and Demian Lyart gazed at me with expressions of awe.
“Violetta, your decisiveness is truly dazzling. To dispatch those ruffians so peacefully without even drawing your blade—remarkable.”
“Ha! You wouldn’t understand, my lord. Scattering gold to break the enemy’s spirit is far more exhilarating than cutting them down with a sword. She’s exactly the kind of woman I admire.”
Leaving the two men to their own peculiar forms of praise, I ascended the staircase leading to the topmost floor of the inn.
The guest chamber on the highest level, into which I was shown, seemed to epitomize all the luxurious indulgence of the Southern Region.
Plush carpets adorned the floor, and on one side, a spacious terrace opened toward the sea.
“Well then, shall we assign the rooms? There are three bedrooms on this floor, so each of us can have one. I’ll take the innermost room with the sea view.”
At my declaration, Demian Lyart swiftly grasped the handle of the guest room directly beside mine.
“Then I shall occupy this room, where I can stand closest watch over Violetta. One never knows when an uninvited guest might slip in under cover of the waves’ sound throughout the night.”
“Don’t be ridiculous, my lord! If it’s a matter of protection, it’s only natural that I, with my keen senses, guard the door! You take that corner by the staircase!”
Kairik von Herzen growled and attempted to push Demian Lyart aside, but I lightly snapped my fan closed and positioned it between the two men.
“Enough, both of you. Since we’ve rented this entire floor, there’s no chance of uninvited guests. If you truly wish to quarrel over rooms, why not wager instead on who can prepare warm tea and refreshments first to ease my fatigue?”
At my languid and elegant proposal, the two men’s gazes sparked with competitive fire in the air.
“I, Demian Lyart, shall prove my superiority in the delicate art of preparing refreshments.”
“Ha! I’ll bring you the sweetest delicacies the Southern Region has to offer—just you wait!”
The two men rushed down the staircase, vying to fulfill my command. Indeed, cultivating the right competitive spirit was the finest way to tame wild beasts.
Beyond the open terrace, an emerald sea stretched endlessly before me.
Warm sunlight, the sound of breaking waves, and the generous gold in my grasp—not even a shadow of that repugnant Greed Demon could be found. It was the perfect beginning of a leisurely respite.
I settled elegantly into the terrace chair and closed my eyes. My sweet and dazzling Southern Region vacation was only now truly beginning.

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