CH 16

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 16

4. In the Duke's estate (3)

After riding the carriage for a while, we got off at a secluded alley.

The carriage that dropped us off went back to Yeongjuseong as if nothing had happened.

What is it?"

Serpens hid inside the alley and held a flask filled with muddy liquid in his hand.

Instead of answering my question, he

He opened the lid of the thing and poured it over his head.

Her clear bluish-silver hair gradually became cloudy from the top of her head, and soon turned into a dull brown.

I put a little bit left over the mouth of the bottle on my finger and then I touched my eyebrows and eyelashes, and they were also dyed in the same color.

"Is it dye?"

It's a magic reagent to be exact, and it lasts about 10 hours.

It seemed like he was using the lower troupe for a while, but he returned to John as if he wasn't used to it yet.

When children are called by nursery school

He was the one who used a respectful tone, calling out titles like 'Do-yang' and '-gun'.

'...Someday you'll get used to it.

By the way, only the hair color has changed, but the mood has changed considerably.

It was downgraded from an angel that exudes divinity to a human with an angelic beauty who looks very good-looking and good.

However, since she still has a striking face, it does not seem to be a problem that can be solved by simply changing the hair color.

No matter how much seawater is pumped out, the sea does not turn into a lake.

Whether he knew it himself, he pressed the hood on the robe he had already worn on the carriage deeply and covered his eyes.

Perhaps that alone was not enough, he took off his glasses, one of the great features of Serpence, and took off his long hair that was tied up and pulled it out of the hood.

Even with a slightly exposed face, he was exuding a handsome aura without regret, but unless the hood is pulled back, it does not seem to attract attention.

In particular, I don't think it can be recalled as the Duke of Prasidus.

"You don't have any?"

" Is it necessary?"

Serpens looked at me from head to toe, and vice versa, from toe to the top of the head.

Somehow it was very awkward.

I'm still the Duke's assistant, what if I find out?

It's okay. That's never going to happen.

As soon as my words fell, Serpens spoke as if he was not even strong enough.

Yeah, anyway, I don't stand out

That's the impression I've committed!'

But when you're with Serpence, isn't it the same for everyone?

While grunting inwardly and fiddling with his slightly greenish-brown curly hair, Serpens without a word leads the way out of the alley.

Let's go together!

I hurriedly ran to the side of Serpence and stuck with it. As I stood side by side, who was usually walking diagonally to the right, Serpens looked at me puzzledly.

It's more than just a party, going back and forth

Do you?"

..Hakroom.

He nodded his head slightly.

Then what should I do with the title? The Duke is too flamboyant... Of course not even Prasidus-sama, Serpens-sama?

"The name is a little "

Shall we just do Sephiroth then?"

Sepirani, where the hell is that...

Serpense's expression... How should I express this?

A normal person would say, 'It's a good expression to say it's rotten, but I dare you to Serpen.

It felt very disrespectful to try to express Su's face in such a way.

A beauty is beautiful even if it frowns, isn't it? The world feels very absurd.

Then what do you mean by name? Could you tell me your baptismal name?

"Are you crazy?"

At my nonsense, Serpens put on a puzzled expression. Surely this was too over?

" Call me 'Zion.'"

Serpence, who seemed to be a little worried, couldn't think of an appropriate title.

You didn't make up a decent pseudonym, did you?!

"Is Zion me?"

You are Rivelon.

When I point my index finger and say, Serpens folds my index finger and corrects it.

What are you doing?

Suddenly, the name of one man named Zion and Ribelon was divided into two names, Zion and Ribelon.

Usually, in this case, don't you just create a new one, or at least take the name of someone who isn't here?

"Like the meatball tomato risotto before, is it a habit to just stick to what you see?"

If you saw it that way, it must be.

"Gong No, I think Shion is a little weird sometimes.

Serpens ignores my question and pretends to look at the items on the stalls lined up in the market.

More than that, this is something .

'Don't you think I'm pretending to be cute?'

To myself, 'I, Sion, are very special! It's crazy and it's 4D!'

I'm not the real Zion, but the wretch, that's not what I was almost ashamed of calling my name in the third person.

Maybe that's what made him call Zion? What a terrifying ploy this is!

Why are you losing your mind again?"

I am accusing myself of being stupid for having fallen for his tricks, so Serpens waved his hand in front of me,

awakened the gods

Get your mind straight so you don't get lost.

I'm no kid...

If you get lost, do not leak and go to the guard immediately.''

...Thank you so much for worrying about me.

I imagined myself missing the serpent and looking for the location of the guard.

Serpens, who arrived first, said he did not know that an adult would get lost.

I'll pretend to blame myself for not paying attention.

The guards who saw him think of me as a pathetic person who harms the duke, and they will stare at him.

'. .Let's get our minds right.

After that, he calmed down and followed Serpens.

He was wearing a gray robe, but he couldn't miss it because of his tall height and graceful gestures that couldn't be hidden.

Does this have any meaning?'

After examining the meaning of the secret behavior in the appearance of Serpens with a lot of nobility, he decided to focus on not being found out that he was the lord of this territory.

The difference between the noble master of the neighboring town, who hides his identity and goes out to play, and the lord who secretly comes to inspect, is staggering.

"Shion, doesn't that look delicious? How about that one?"

Trying to follow me quietly, my mouth slowly became bored. Now that this has happened, feed him this and that to make the meatball squeaky sound.

hey hey

In my mind, I wanted to buy it myself, but I had no choice because it was payday yet.

After all, it's an extension of work, Beopka... . No, I decided to lean on Serpence's wallet.

He was already looking at the stalls to check the price, asking for prices, or buying small items little by little.

Isn't it a waste to buy and carry stuff you won't use? It's cumbersome to walk around.

I think buying it and eating it would be better... .

Serpens agreed as if he felt there was some truth to those words.

I want to eat without hesitation... No, he recommended snacks to eat.

I visited bookstores, returned to my childhood and walked down the street eating cotton candy.

It was kind of funny to see two grown men walking around with cotton candy, but it's not like we'll see them again anyway.

After looking around and eating delicious things, I feel like I am resting for the first time since being possessed by the [Master of the Holy Sword? Crab.

I remember going out to play with my friends in Korea... .

Why is there no PC room in this world?

When playing with friends, there is nothing like blood as the final destination.

"How did you get around before?"

I bought a western-style hot dog and sat at the fountain in the square to eat it, and I suddenly thought of it.

asked for thoughts

At first, Serpens took the lead, but after that, I almost always dragged it around.

It's nothing special, 匸卜. Look around the stalls or check the expressions of people passing by.

Serpence said in a no-nonsense tone, then took another bite of the hot dog. Not a single drop of the sauce flowed or got it on the lips.

It would be possible to eat a hot dog neatly like that! No one can do that. Serpence's Hidden Ashes

It's the moment you find your way.

Would you be offended if I told him, 'Your talent is to eat hot dogs clean!'?

seven seventh.

I guess I looked dirty while eating the sauce, Serpens handed me a handkerchief.

I was going to say, 'This is the way you eat it while spilling it!', but Serpens ate it so cleanly that I couldn't even argue with it. He quietly took a handkerchief and wiped his hands and mouth.

Still, today is more fun than before

didn't you? I had fun.

I'm not looking for fun.

That's true, but it's a bit sad. I guess I was the only one having fun... The moment I was about to think

"Obviously, there was nothing different from before, but something . I don't know for sure, but it seems different.

Yes?

Ummm... it's fun...

Serpens raises his eyebrows and thinks seriously. A mark that anyone would think that even the chaos of the century would have met him

it is right

"The moment you think with your head, you lose, you have to feel it with your heart!"

Then am I already a loser?

He grinned bitterly.

I didn't mean it like that, but I can't make Serpens understand the drip of our world, 'If you do, you lose.' .

If you lose once, you don't lose forever, you just have to try again and win.

With a slightly troubled look at those words, Serpens touched my forehead with his fingertips.

press gently

this is the second time

If you don't look closely, you won't notice. A faint divine power is formed, and a warm energy flows into me, just like it did on the first day I went to work.

'What the hell is this? Is it a ritual like E.T.'s finger-matching?'

When he looked at Serpens' serious face with a puzzled expression, he released his hand and opened his mouth in a voice so low that those around him could not hear him.

I actually suspected you might be a spy of a demon cult.

Yes?!

Astonished, I jumped up from my seat and Serpens told me to be quiet and sat me back down.

Why did such doubts arise?

I thought that he was trying to win favor, find a weakness, grab it and shake it, or just corrupt it as it is.

Absolutely not!

There was nothing to be stabbed in the part of holding a weakness and shaking it. But what happened after that has nothing to do with it.

Rather, it is my goal to prevent him from falling into the demon-worship camp and corrupting himself.

I didn't feel the aura of black magic from the first day I checked, but I can't rule out the possibility that he was a thoroughly prepared person after contact.

I thought it was just to infuse divine power. The act must have actually been a full body scan.

This guy is very wary of anyone who approaches him.

I cut off contact with the outside and drove it in moderately, digging out the back,

I was thinking of using it.

The train was chosen as the stage not for my escape, but to keep me from being interrogated from the outside.

He spoke slowly, examining my expression with his insightful eyes.

'If it's half-gan, are you talking about a double agent?'

If we were to predict based on the behavior of Serpens in [Master of the Holy Sword]... .

By mixing truth and falsehood in moderation to convey information, there is confusion.

Hall of truth information without major damage

Ryeo, or build my position within the demon worship force so that I can access the main base.

Well, I guess I was thinking of using it that way.

But for that, you're too flimsy... rather than wishing for my corruption:

In a very suspicious and suspicious voice, Serpence spoke intermittently. It's a very confused look.

"It's a bit, no, actually, I'm very embarrassed.

In the end, are you saying that you will trust me?"

To be honest, I don't believe it. I will continue to doubt it.

" Aren't you talking too boldly?"

Serpens smiles at my dissatisfied expression.

Not a perfect smile as usual, but a slightly awkward smile. It was obviously an awkward expression, but it felt more natural than any smile he had ever worn.

Well, I can't help it. Watch for yourself.

huh?"

" Yes, I will watch."