CH 19

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 19

5. Return with the Duke

It was around lunchtime when we woke up.

As I had requested last time, it was a full-bodied dinner.

Oh my God-! It's my first time to eat such delicious meat! It completely melts!

You know it's all thanks to me!

When I said shrugged, Solertia, who was eating the steak, said, 'Duke.

It must be thanks to you!'

If you know that I've tried to feed the Duke the right food, I can't say that.

Her gaze shifted to Serpens, who was sticking a fork in the meatballs. Serpens coughed a little, and blinked his eyes as if not to say anything useless to me.

Yes, Sir Ribelon is right. Since I am not very interested in what I eat... Sir Ribelon took great care of me instead of me.

You can't do that! You need to eat well to be strong and healthy to live long!

Thank you for caring me.

Serpens smiled softly at her cheerful words.

By the way, at first, I thought the two of them were a very strange combination, but surprisingly, they seem to fit well.

Well, aren't you a competent assistant under a capable superior?

Solertia kept her mouth shut.

Serpens didn't hear anything.

Chuck, scoop a spoonful of tomato risotto and bring it to your mouth.

"Uh , I don't know about that. I can understand why the Duke cares."

"Yes? Who cares for me?"

The Duke is Rivelon-san.

I turned to Serpense. He also looked at me.

He looked as if he had something to say.

However, in terms of seating arrangement, Solertia and I were seated side by side, and Serpens was sitting opposite them.

Neither facial expression nor whisper could convey that meaning to me.

Sir Rivelon... yes, he's a good assistant.

Isn't that right? I mean, you must have paid the price for that expensive thing!

I wanted to shout out, 'If that's the case, you're missing out on your paycheck!', but I couldn't because Serpens smiled and looked at me.

He put a piece of meat in his mouth, which he opened to reveal the truth, and chewed it.

It was definitely soft and delicious.

After eating, Serpens sat on the sofa and opened a book leisurely. It is a very pleasing sight.

'Serpens is resting!'

Turning her head, Solertia was lying on the floor and making a scroll. Really .

Why do you kill one workaholic, so a new workaholic emerges?!

At my cry, Solertia looked at Serpens and said, 'You have been killed... ' he muttered.

Hearing this, Serpens laughed.

and shrugged.

Still, if you want to open a store quickly, you have to work hard from now on!

You probably don't have many materials right now, so please rest in peace. We've put a message on the top, so by the time we arrive, it will be ready at the duke's mansion.

Is that so...? Still, I didn't like it because the ingredients weren't good enough.

With a bashful smile, she quickly gathered the materials and papers that were always on the floor and organized them.

Anyone who wants to open a store soon

There are many, but I think I wanted to leave an impression on investors that I am working hard from the standpoint of receiving the investment.

Sir Rivelon is a person who takes rest and eating very seriously, so you will not be able to get blood.

So you were killed!

Fufu-, that's it.

Very impressing

You can see Serpens eating while talking to others, then sitting back and laughing and joking around!

For some reason, the tip of my nose is wrinkled and my index finger

Rubbed under the nose.

If you have a runny nose, use a tissue instead of wiping it with dirty hands.''

Solertia pulled out a tissue and handed it to me, and Serpens turned her head while covering her mouth with her hand.

You must be smiling, right?

' I don't think you're really laughing.'

We stretched leisurely on the train. This time it feels like a proper train trip.

They enjoyed playing card games in the room together, each reading a book, and lounging while taking a nap.

Instead of taking a nap, Serpens took a pose, not knowing whether it was prayer or meditation.

"Oh, did you apply cream to the scones first?"

When Serpence spread creamy cream on the scones served as a teatime snack, Solertia looked at him in disbelief.

Can't you?

Of course! As a matter of fact, you have to apply the jam first and then the cream on the scones. That way, the jam will seep into the scones, making them moist and moist.

It mixes and the flavors create a fantastic harmony!

Serpens looked at his own scones, which were neatly divided into layers, and Solertia's, which was mixed with cream and jam and marinated and poured down from the top of the scones.

Each person can take a different approach, but forcing it is a bit...

Oh no~, I'm not forcing you, I'm just letting you know that this is the right way! So that you can enjoy it more deliciously!

Respect Mr. Reseratus' taste.

I will However, it doesn't seem right for me.

Oh my gosh~! If you try this just once, you'll know right away...

It must have looked dirty.

Looking at the pattern of Serpence, it's acceptable to pretend that you can't win, but isn't it just as unacceptable as a yangban who eats hot dogs without spilling a drop of sauce?

How about Mr. Shion? Which method looks more delicious?

Yes? Me, me?

Why did the arrow fly this way?

Solertia suddenly asked a question towards me.

He pretends not to, but Serpense also looks at this side with a curious expression throughout the year.

'Do you like Mom or Dad? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?'

'Do you like bubbly or squid? Jam or cream first?'

I felt an indescribable pressure.

'Why on earth are you giving me such trials!'

If there was a new Luxmea right in front of me, I wanted to grab it by the collar and even make a joke.

Eyes resembling Serpence's greenery and Solertia's clear sky were looking at this side and urging for an answer.

Neither of them had a choice, but I had to make a decision.

'If I can't choose either, I'm on the third path!'

I picked up a knife and spread the cream on the underside of the scones and put the jam on the top.

He looked at Serpens and Solertia with a look of how they were. There was a deep hatred that could not be hidden in their eyes.

Why, why! Why are you looking at me like that? Yes?!

it's nothing.

Eww Wow .

Serpens closed his eyes and turned his head. Solertia shook her head in shock.

* * *

Me and Serpens. There, the carriage carrying three people, including Solertia, stopped in front of the mansion.

There were two people when we left, but there were three when we returned.

'Isn't it a bit strange to say this?'

Anyway, back.

Unlike when we went down to the duchy, we were able to arrive around dinner thanks to our early departure.

Lord Ribelon, you did a great job. You may rest for today.

Thank you, Duke, you've got a good day too.

Rest.

It seems like you've had enough rest on the train, but it's also different from resting at home.

However, seeing Serpence's gentle smile at my words to rest, he seemed unwilling to rest.

Don't be too late, go to bed early.

How can I... yes, thank you for your concern.

Serpens, who looked at me with complicated eyes for a moment, turned his gaze away.

And Mr. Leseratus. Lord Rivelon.

When you're done with your meal, the maid will guide you to the room you'll be staying in for a while.

Thank you for your consideration.

In appreciation of Solertia, he gave a light glance and headed towards the main building alone.

Do you think the Duke is eating separately?

Yeah, alone...

You must be a little lonely.

" Is that so?"

For the past two days, the three of us ate a lot together, and as soon as we came back, we sat all alone and it was dreary.

are you eating

No matter how much Serpence is a professional hornbapler. Maybe that's why it's even more lonely?

Duke, hold on a second!

As he was about to pass the front door, he stopped and looked around.

He couldn't beckon his superior to come and go, so he ran up the stairs at the entrance of the mansion and faced Serpence waiting with a puzzled expression on his face.

"Have you forgotten something?"

The Duke also eats at the restaurant.

How are you?"

Yes?

He opened his eyes wide as if surprised.

Big, big-! Adviser. The Duke has authority, and that's nonsense.

When I turned my head to the sudden voice, I saw Hans coughing loudly and staring at him fiercely.

No, since when did that gentleman exist?

"But don't you know the word "noblesse oblige"?

You can also look at the bow, and eating alone is a bit wasteful of manpower .

"Did you call it a waste of manpower to serve the Duke now?"

Oh, I made a mistake.

I grabbed it impulsively, so I didn't think anyone would intervene in the middle. It lacked logic.

You're mistaken 匸卜! I'm just worried about the Duke eating alone...

It seems that you don't know the aide since it's been a while since your new arrival, but the duke is a person who has done his best by himself. You don't have to worry about that.

It will.

What if it's a gogo and what if it's a peacock? It's not like being tough isn't something to eat.

'Besides, I don't know what I don't know?!'

I mean, how much knowledge do you really know about Serpence?

When I look, I see that it is wrinkled in front of the pupa.

Lord Rivelon.

I was so angry that I opened my mouth to pour out, but Serpens raised his hand over here.

was restrained

As usual, he doesn't show his true feelings. With a fake smile, he meets my eyes and slowly closes his eyes and opens them.

As I looked at that face, my mind and body calmed down, even though he didn't even have divine power.

Do you think your face is hard on you over this?

I am grateful for Lord Ribelon's offer, but I am afraid that others in the position will feel burdened.

Serpens spoke carefully.

At that, Hans looked at me with a funny expression. I've been thinking about it since day one, but I really don't like it.

"However, the words of the sutras are also valid, so in the future, please prepare my meals in the same way as them."

Hans's expression contorted upon receiving his instructions.

Even though we failed to eat together, from now on, at least, instead of the dull, dry food, there will be food suitable for human consumption.

It was a pleasure talking to you.

'By the way, Hans, I mean, I don't really get along with that yangban .'

Looks like I'm going to hit it big someday.