CH 22

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 22

6. The Duke and the Imperial Palace Banquet (3)

More than that, let's all enjoy the banquet. Heh heh heh.

When the boring emperor's opening speech was over, thunderous applause and cheers poured in.

As the applause gradually faded, the orchestra started playing to fill the sound.

The emperor sat side by side with the empress on a splendid chair on the podium.

The Emperor's unbridled voice

Thinking... . Is Humanus' powerful voice hereditary? I've never heard of it.'

On behalf of the emperor and his wife, the banquet began in earnest when Crown Prince Humanus danced for the first time with his fiancee, Rainie.

Duke Prasidus! How are you!

A slender muscular man who looked like his tailcoat was about to explode at any moment, pretending to know Serpens.

Count Kertu Pg Nuto, a standing member of the Advisory Council.

Even without a baptismal name

As you can see, Count Pgnuto was a family that did not possess divine power, which was rare for a great aristocrat.

Count Pgnuto was a case in which he was awarded the title for his achievements through war long ago.

Since he was not born with divine power, he realized Auror through pure training and achieved martial arts by building it up through practice.

Auror is a more subversive force than divine power.

Even if it condenses divine power, Aurors have the upper hand in pure destructive power.

Therefore, in the case of a war between humans, the right side was more advantageous than the divine power if the auxiliary aspect was excluded.

'I guess the main villain is the devil and their worshipers... .'

Also, divine power is the best in this world.

If it's the only downside, is it that the innate limitations are clear?

The divine power gradually increases as the years pass without much effort. Then, when it reaches a certain point, growth stops.

The amount of automatic growth and the point at which growth stops varies from person to person.

However, depending on the amount of divine power that was possessed from birth, it is possible to estimate.

'That is, the greater the amount of innate divine power, the more advantageous it is.'

If you are born with the size of an ant, you will end up with ants for the rest of your life.

Of course, like other abilities, it can be developed through enlightenment, but enlightenment does not come regularly once a month.

'Isn't this neighborhood god too much of a favoritism?'

On the other hand, although natural talent cannot be ruled out, Aurors have the advantage of being able to grow as much as they want with effort.

For this reason, it is said that if the divine power is too vaguely innate, it is often thrown away and trained in Auror.

Long time no see, Count Pgnuto. I heard that your son was getting married last week. It's late, but congratulations.

Haha! Thank you! It's crazy!

What was it? I wonder if it's time for me to step back... .

No, the Count has yet to make this correction. What do you mean? I wanted to attend too, but unfortunately I'm busy with work...

As Serpens said, the Pgnuto bag was extremely correct.

A little gray hair stood out on his head, but the muscles wriggling clearly beyond the tailcoat were unusual.

A visual that makes you look like you're tearing up your shirt right away and shouting 'Let's get a match!'

all.

I understand! Well, if you still want to apologize, can I ask you to play a match?

Wasn't it just the visuals?

Now that I see it, it seems that it has been approached for that purpose from the beginning.

When I heard that the surname 'Pgnuto' was familiar, I applied for a battle with Serpens... Rather, it was interest that suggested active participation in the advisory council.

Yes, please visit the duke's house sometime.

Serpens gladly accepted.

Then, even tomorrow!

"This month, because of the subjugation, I have a lot of schedules ."

"Oh, ah-ah! Sure. I forgot for a moment."

If it's a subjugation, is it the Volta Mountains?

Most of the monsters are trapped in the Volta Mountains where the Holy Barrier is placed. The reason is that the magic cores stagnating under the Volta Mountains continue to create monsters.

Occasionally, it was created artificially by the actions of black magicians, or

It is sometimes summoned from the ground, but that is outside of the paddy field.

There was no magic core from the beginning.

Originally, weak magic was spreading across the continent.

It is said that a certain mad warlock absorbed them all and condensed them together to become a new demon king.

'For that reason, was it the setting that monsters that were naturally occurring throughout the continent could only be created in the Volta Mountains?'

Instead, it is said that they are stronger than before, have higher intelligence, and have a sense of unity.

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As a result, I don't know if it worked or not.

Anyway, the warlock was executed by the previous master of the holy sword.

It is said that the owner of the previous holy sword spread a barrier across the mountain range with the power of the holy sword, and the church is currently managing it.

However, if the monsters keep multiplying, the barrier will be impacted, so it is said that you have to enter the barrier at regular intervals and thin out the number of individuals appropriately... .

See if the schedule is within this month.

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"Then, will you be okay during the next month?"

You'll know once it's done, but I think it'll be fine.

Serpence replied today with a great pretentious smile.

I thought I had accepted it with pleasure earlier, but I thought for a moment that maybe it wasn't.

However, Count Pgnuto didn't even think about it, so he moved to enjoy the banquet with a very satisfied expression.

Then I'll see you at the next advisory meeting!

When the huge Count Pgnuto, who was over 2m tall, disappeared, the nobles of the scholarly style flocked to surround Serpens.

The momentum was so strong that when I woke up, I found myself falling apart from Serpens without realizing it.

At a glance, it seemed to be discussing the commentary published this time, 'Interpretation of Theology from a Magical Perspective'.

' What do you mean? I'm just a buffet

You should enjoy it.'

Now that this has happened, I transferred various foods to the plate with the desire to fill my stomach.

Looking around, I could see the color of Humanus' goldfish hair in the distance. He was dancing with a young girl with her light brown hair up high.

'By the way, Lenny is a blonde, isn't he?'

It was clear that it was a different young girl.

The performance has changed and Humanus, who has returned to his fiancee, is greeted by her with a nonchalant expression.

However, as soon as the hem of Rainier's long dress lightly covered Humanus' feet, he sees him flinch.

I think I stepped on the instep with the heel of my shoe.

Nevertheless, Humanus looked down at her with eyes that seemed to be cute and lovable in that jealousy.

Maybe a jealousy-inducing operation, or something like that?

'Then I'm hooked in one room... . 1

Still, there are four candidates in the future.

There will be more though. The guy who has it does it better.

In [Master of the Holy Sword], Liena was the first wife... .

Will Rennie be able to keep her place? Her suffering is expected.

Sir Zion Ribelon?

As I was cheering for Rainier while sipping whiskey, I suddenly heard someone calling.

Looking back in wonder, it was the assistant to the Duke of Argento, whom I often saw at the advisory council.

Yes, what's going on? Sir Nerus Falbhum.

Actually, I'm not the one to memorize the name of the aide.

However, Serpens had informed me in advance that it would be better to memorize his name even if the other aides didn't know about it earlier in the carriage.

When I reacted as if I remembered his name, Sir Falsum looked very satisfied.

How about joining us, Lord Rivelon?

Lord Armsom is behind him

pointed to the crowd. These are the faces I saw at the advisory meeting.

'It's like an aides meeting... ?'

By the way, I called her by her full name before, but this time she only called her last name. It must have been for the purpose of checking if he remembered his full name after seeing my reaction.

If it had been awkward, it would have been territorial. Serpence, nice assist!

Nice to meet you, my name is Zion Rivelon, Duke Prasidus' assistant.

As soon as they join their horde,

In case there is another guy like Breath, I introduced myself first.

I started by introducing myself first, so they continued to introduce who they were and who they were.

For now, I'll just memorize the last name roughly, and then I'll have to ask Serpens if there's such a thing as an aide's directory.

By the way, I never imagined that I would meet Lord Ribelon at the Imperial Palace. Even the Duke Prasidus's aide...,,

It's a very rude speech. What else is this bastard?

I wondered if I was acquainted with Shion, so I tried to search through my memories, but nothing came to mind.

As I stare with my eyes wide open as if I don't understand the English language, the dirty-looking aide who just opened his mouth frowns.

Ha! Don't you remember? I saw you in an interview with Count Discolus's aide group.

Where Zion must have dropped one or two places, how many times can he remember the faces of the people he interviewed with each time?

I previously referred to myself as the Count of Discholus.

Considering what I introduced as an aide, I was told that I fell and I was attached.

'Now that I appear as the duke's assistant, can it be considered that my stomach is twisted and I am arguing?'

It's really childish.

According to Shion's memory, although the Discolus family was a central noble, they did not have any significant strengths or characteristics. It seems that he was just such a count.

Of course, the Rivelon family, who could not even advance to the center, cannot be beaten, but if I borrow the power of Serpens, my breath is stronger.

'Still, arguing in front of others... .'

I don't know how Shi-on did the interview, so I don't know if that guy also failed the interview.

I'm sorry. It was my first time doing a group interview, so I was very nervous. I'll definitely remember it next time. So...

This is Mentalitas Tustor.

Oh, I'm sorry. It's hard to remember everyone because there are so many people, Baron Tustor Jun.

I didn't even care about you,

At the nuance of saying that even this moment is being pushed back from the priority list, Sir Tustor... .

No, even the title of '-Kyung' is not worth it. Tustor trembled and forced a smile.

I understand. If you have a bad memory, that might be the case, Baron Rivelon Jun.

Hey, the Crown Prince personally came and took the throne in person during the daytime. It seems that you haven't heard the news yet?

Tustor's face flushed red.

envious? yes it would be embarrassing I

It seems like this place you are in is just yours.

Not surprisingly, he's the guy who remembers every guy who failed in a group interview. He must be the kind of person who feels superior while looking down on others.

'Then why are you arguing in the first place and making me childish?'

The guy you thought was worse than you turned out to be great and is acting horribly, so you'll be very upset.

Congratulations on your congratulations, Sir Rivelon. No, what do I call you Viscount now?

"Ah~ Why are you like this, Viscount Palsum? With all the same aides . It was just 'Sir'."

Laughing with me and eight breath wonder haha ha ha. As I pretended to be humble, the other aides also congratulated me on the conferment of my title.

Tustor said, 'On the topic of the luck of the first baron... !' he murmured, but was soon overshadowed by the voices of the three other aides.