Chapter 170 – Chapter 5: Saint – 4
Posao warmly welcomed Tia who returned home late at night.
“T-T-T-!! Bo, I missed you!”
He said he couldn’t sleep for days.
I was so worried that I might have been taken away by the lord and suffered something bad, or that I might have contracted a disease and become sick.
“I’m at ease. That never happened. Rather – I bring good news!”
“Good news?”
“The lord said he would specifically reduce the taxes paid on us!”
“What, what-?!”
Tia briefly explained what had happened.
“And I promised to look after your job too! Now all your worries have been resolved! Uncle!”
“Really? This, this… “Ah, it’s not a dream, is it?”
Posao muttered with a blank face, as if he couldn’t believe it.
Of course.
The guy didn’t do anything. He caught Tia’s ankle trying to be rather hard.
The reputation given to the two was getting worse, and even the fines were handed down heavily. I was in a situation where I was going to be deported without any choice.
But Tia solved all her problems on her own. No, she didn’t just solve it, she turned it all around.
Okay. It’s magic.
It was so mysterious that it would not be an exaggeration to say it was magic.
The saying that everything flows smoothly seemed to be referring to Posao.
All he did until this happened was drink, hang out, and attack Tia.
The next day, as soon as morning dawned, people came.
It was the lord’s knight and his two subordinates. They took off their hats and greeted Tia, who opened the door, and told them they had come to pick up Posao.
It took some time to wake him up from a deep sleep, wash him, dress him, and send him off, but the driver waited patiently.
However, seeing a young, pretty woman diligently supporting that old, fat, ugly man made an expression that was hard to understand.
The knight spoke once again.
“The lord was generous to me on the condition that I stop gambling. “Please promise clearly.”
Tia smiled and nodded her head.
“Go ahead and say you won’t do it, mister.”
“Yes, yes. I won’t! “I will never touch gambling again.”
“Then follow me.”
Posao headed to the central market.
No matter where he went, there was no one willing to welcome him. Since the driver took the lead and spoke, everyone’s attitude toward him changed.
And in accordance with Posao’s wishes, he decided to look into professional work related to commerce, requiring as little labor as possible.
“Then, there is a place for you.”
When I asked the top management, who didn’t seem to have any shortage of workers, that was the answer.
The merchant revealed that he was managing a huge warehouse in Gordburg. He said that it is necessary to calculate what value is coming in and going out here every day, and it requires a person who is meticulous, resourceful, and trustworthy.
Posao worked at a general store for a long time and was able to calculate his money thoroughly, but the problem was that his gloomy appearance did not inspire trust in customers.
This was unsuitable in commerce where mutual trust is important.
However, the article was summarized in just one word.
“This is someone certified by the lord.”
How trustworthy is that?
If the lord was the type of person to personally send a knight and recommend it, he could no longer doubt its reliability.
The person in charge at the top readily accepted the offer.
In this way, Posao became in charge of managing the large warehouse.
Tia returned to her normal daily life.
She decided to continue taking care of her children and teaching them at the request of the village people.
Now that Posao started making money, he no longer had to worry about it. She wasn’t as hung up on daily wages as she used to be.
Another thing has been added.
When someone was sick in the village, everyone looked for Tia first. Since the children all said that Tia could cure their illness, adults also began to come and ask about their illness.
So I started taking care of children during the day and giving people medicine at night.
The lord said she could stay in the castle and run the treatment clinic, but Tia responded that she liked being close to people and that she would do the treatment at her home. He was very satisfied and sent pharmaceutical equipment such as a distiller and various tools as gifts. He also made it easier for me by telling me to let him know at any time if I needed any medicine.
The reputation of the two people improved day by day.
A big change has occurred in Posao as well.
I was sullen, stuttered, and sluggish, so people still didn’t like me. He never had an accident.
Maybe warehouse management was the right fit for me. If you think about it, his general store with no customers was no different from a warehouse.
All he has to do is sit in a dark corner, guard things, and write down numbers. There was no one foolish enough to dare to play tricks in front of Posao, who was so greedy that he would not miss a single penny.
It was smooth.
It really seemed like the peaceful times would continue like this.
Time passed smoothly like the spring breeze, and we had already reached the end of March.
Tak.
One night, Posao placed a small gift package in front of Tia.
“What is this?”
“Hey, open it.”
Tia opened the package. A small box the size of her palm appeared. She stared at the cute box, as if she had made a small safe.
When you carefully remove the small latch and open the lid.
“… Ah.”
Tia let out a sigh without realizing it.
The box was filled with neatly folded soft white silk.
However, inside the silk, a bright red ruby was shining and shining.
I knew.
That ruby ring… It was given to me by Uncle Joseph.
I couldn’t find it even though I searched my house, but Posao had already taken it.
“…”
Tia was so shocked that she couldn’t say anything.
Because that ruby… Because it was bigger and more beautifully crafted than any other jewel Tia had ever seen.
The guy’s eyelids fluttered, and he barely looked back at Posao.
“This… ?”
“It’s a ring. “The ring I give to Tia.”
It’s too extravagant to be called a gift.
No, no matter how famous a nobleman is, he would not simply give or receive a ring like this as a gift.
Just like I did.
I never get along with commoners… Tia didn’t know how to welcome that ruby ring.
The intuition that it is dangerous and the feeling that it is too much.
It seemed like he was overwhelmed by the intimidation she was giving.
But Posao knew.
Like the last strawberry on top of the cake. The moment when a ‘special meaning for a woman’ is gently attached to an unknown ring.
That kind of thing is probably going to be good.
“Please marry me. Tia.”
The two have already lived virtually like a married man and woman.
The villagers didn’t mention anything specifically, but just thought of Tia and Posao as a married couple. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have told Tia that Posao was gambling in the first place.
It was thought that the marriage was being postponed simply because there was a deep story between the two.
The ‘marriage’ that Posao was talking about was getting rid of that ambiguous form.
To everyone who lives in Gordburg.
Posao Modales and Tia Encier officially declared themselves husband and wife.
The idea was to hold a wedding where many people would attend and serve as witnesses.
The ruby ring that Posao gave was a gift that contained all of its meaning.
What did Tia think?
There would have been no other choice since he was already carrying his baby in his womb.
Nevertheless, while watching Posao until now… Did you really think he could protect you and make you happy?
A ‘man’ who can be chosen only once in a turbulent life with infinite possibilities.
The only choice to be born as a woman and remain for the rest of your life until you die.
I wish I could be the wife of such an old, fat, and ugly man… Did Tia really want it?
“… “Good.”
I think so.
She was crying.
With the face of a girl who is so happy, so happy that she doesn’t know what to do.
The guy has tears streaming down his red cheeks.
… With the happiest smile you’ve ever shown me.
A man has finally become a woman, with the most beautiful face.
Tia cried in Posao’s arms.
* * *
Two days later, the wedding took place.
The front of the house where the two people lived was more crowded than usual.
There were plenty of wooden chairs spread out throughout the yard for attendees to sit on, and delicious fruits from Gordburg were laid out for them to grab and eat at any time.
The children are so excited about the festival atmosphere that they run around scattering flowers they picked from a garden.
The officiating ceremony was performed by the lord’s representative. It wasn’t because there was any special treatment. This was because marriages on this land were directly overseen by the lord.
“Bride and groom, please enter.”
While the villagers cheered.
The back door opened, and Posao waddled across the yard.
He, who always has a stooped posture and dresses sloppily, came out today dressed smartly. Of course, it was dangerous as if the buttons on the vest would soon explode due to my swollen belly.
The sparse hair was neatly trimmed, perhaps with a comb, to cover the top. Even though I decorated myself to the fullest, I could not erase the small wrinkles on my cheekbones and the nape of my neck.
If you only look at his appearance, he looks more like an officiant or a father present to send off the bride.
This man, who is so old and fat that he would have gotten married 30 years ago… The groom.
The women whispered and laughed.
“It’s late, but Mr. Posao is finally getting married.”
“Hohoho- that’s right. They say every pot in the world has a lid that suits you…”
Rodia said, looking at the girl walking opposite her.
“… “There must be only one person in the world who would accept a man like that.”
In an instant, the yard became quiet.
It was because everyone looked that way.
Did roses bloom this quickly?
A beautiful afternoon with orange sunlight.
Bright red hair dances lightly on top of a dazzlingly white dress.
A saint who brought warm spring to Gordburg.
When ‘Tia Anthea’ appeared.
The villagers were so struck by her brilliant beauty that they forgot what she was going to say.
Boys who had just begun to realize love bowed their heads in shame.
So much so that even farmers who have become dull after a long time can feel their hearts beating again.
By far, Tia was the most adorable person in the world.
If Ruby were to be reincarnated as a woman, wouldn’t she come down to this world with this kind of beauty?
“You two should face each other.”
Posao and Tia stand side by side.
Standing so close, Tia looked very small compared to the huge Posao.
Everyone would have felt a sense of discomfort.
On one side stands a beautiful girl who looks like she just jumped out of a painting.
On the other side, there is an extremely dark and fat man standing.
It’s unrealistic.
“Posao Modales. Will you pledge to keep your bride happy for the rest of her life?”
“I promise.”
“Tia Anthea. Will you pledge to live happily ever after with Posao Modales?”
“Yes. In sad times, in difficult times, forever… “I’ll be with you.”
Like water and oil.
The two people who seemed to never mix were slowly mixing together as they made a pledge to heaven.
“Confirmed. Now, the groom gives the bride proof of his love.”
Posao took out a ruby ring. And then he gently held Tia’s small hand.
I put the ring on my ring finger.
Ah…
Beautiful.
It’s so beautiful that it’s painful.
The person who will hold her delicate hand and put a ring on her…
… It should have been me originally.
Tia’s turn has come.
He put the silver ring he had purchased with his hard-earned money on Posao’s thick finger.
“I will proclaim on behalf of the lord the words. With this, I announce that a new family has been born in Gordburg. The groom, Posao Modales.”
The officiant paused for a moment and spoke solemnly.
“… Bride, Tia Modales.”
Ah, I see.
Now there is no ‘Tia Anseer’ in this world.
The girl in my memories who smiled brightly and looked into the future with me has disappeared.
Tia Modales.
A woman who took the surname of Posao and became his property forever.
It was just there.
The wedding ended with a final congratulatory speech.
“May your future be filled with blessings.”
With cheers and applause from the villagers.
The bouquet of daffodils that Tia threw rose high into the sky.
