To You Whom I Don’t Love That Much (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 121

“Captain Nicholas will become the first pirate marquis. And he’ll ensure we live with proper status and respect.”

Rosetta Toulon realized what Nicholas had used to sway the pirates of Kirgos. What he promised them was similar to her own approach, yet different. Rosetta didn’t try to save those who had already become pirates, those with others’ blood on their hands. She only sought to save the children forced into piracy with no choice.

She had never been ashamed of her identity as a pirate, but she hadn’t taken pride in it either. Rosetta had taken lives to survive and coveted others’ wealth for the sake of a steadfast life.

To make excuses, the ships Rosetta Toulon targeted were mostly merchant vessels of the nobility. Among them, she went after those who amassed wealth ruthlessly, the ones whose vassals starved while their own bellies grew fat as pigs. The spoils were divided exactly by headcount, and the surplus was given entirely to the poor. ‘Red Dawn.’ Her nickname was practically an expression of the poor’s affection.

Dawn always came at the darkest hour, after all.

But the truth was, despite all her grand ideals, she was a criminal. Just like the guard behind the door. In disputes, fists were easier than words, and living freely, sailing endlessly, was better than treading cautiously. On the ship, everyone was a king, and their attitudes and actions were the law. To think of blending those who had once worn the mask of predators into a flock of sheep? Nicholas had surely lost his mind.

“When that time comes, my family will be safe too. I’m planning one last big score before settling in Tilsen. I’ll have to tame my temper then.”

She could feel the man behind the door grinning. Rosetta wet her lips with her tongue.

“Just one more thing…”

“No. We really need to be quiet now. The bombardment has stopped.”

He was right. The ship’s swaying had lessened. As the smell of gunpowder faded, the fog grew thicker. They had likely caused enough chaos for the Esperanda navy and were now escaping.

After that, the guard didn’t respond to a single word Rosetta said. Unable to contain her frustration, she kicked the door with all her might.

Dawn. She woke with a familiar headache. Nicholas had drugged her in the middle of the night… The surroundings were still dark. In such cases, it was impossible to gauge how much time had passed. Unless she had woken after just a few hours, she might have slept through an entire day.

“Oh, miss…? Y-you’re awake?”

After lying limply for a while, Daisy entered the room. Rosetta tried to rise eagerly but collapsed as if her body gave way. Her arms, meant to support her, had no strength. Daisy set the tray on the side table and quickly came to support her.

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