CH 36

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 36

9. The Duke and the incident statement (2)

Does that make sense? Why can you think I'll be fine in that situation, with no power?

A normal person who can't even wield a sword properly fights two warlocks?

If there is such a way, I would like to know everything.

Do you think everyone in the world will be strong like you?

"Ha, but you actually responded well ."

"Are you saying those words even when you see this?"

The wounds caused by being dragged on the floor were healed by divine power, but torn and worn clothes became rags.

I didn't check it by looking in the mirror, but it was obvious that I didn't look at it.

There will be no beggars

when they tried to dazzle Lord Rivelon with black magic, they were about to do so.

But why...!

Lord Rivelon will soon become calm...

"Damn it because I found out it was fake! Do you know how confused I was?"

" usually impossible."

Serpent looked at me with a dazed voice at my anger and stinging tone.

Still, somewhere, he looked at me with eyes filled with wonder.

' The words you believed. Were you serious?'

No, don't be fooled.

I was deceived by those eyes and is ...

Sir Rivelon, unlike me, has a clear subjectivity, don't you?

Those who lifted me up like that... .

Because you have the bizarre insight that can turn things around, and because of how you overcome them even when you are shocked. So I thought you'd be okay.

I had no such insight.

The only thing I knew about Serpence was because I had read the novel.

Even in the midst of the chaos, you calmly regained your consciousness and noticed that it was an illusion. You went one step further to uncover the purpose of the demon worshipers, and thwarted the plan...

It was possible because I was not Zion, so I could see through this magic.

But I was so misunderstood... ?

It's about their purpose, the Duke can figure it out.

peel?

If I had come forward, I might have ended up with a line of speculation. It would have been impossible to obtain certainty through a direct reaction like Sir Rivelon.

Somehow, I began to feel as if I was being repaid for the goodwill I had sent him.

It's not just about saying something to cheer you up... .

The more you talk, the clearer it seems. I'm sure... that's what I expected of you.

I think he's starting to lean on me.

If it were you, I was wondering if I could get a better result than I did...

To understand the true meaning of what he said, I looked into his eyes.

Serpens looked at me with a sad face.

Was it because I thought it was time to give up on everything and just run away?

Those eyes look like abandoned kittens, so I gently turn my head

avoided

Lord Rivelon I've seen is a strong man... No, even this sounds like an excuse. You knew my strength was strong, but you cared about me, but I wasn't. Like me...

Come on, wait!

Again, Serpence was on the verge of going into self-deprecating mode, so he cut off his words abruptly.

Only then will I be able to get angry properly.

Haa. When a really dangerous moment comes

You kept watching to save him, right? It's not that you doubted me, but on the contrary, you believed in me, didn't you?

I asked him with a long sigh.

After each question, Serpens nodded his head with a tearful face.

The force of the final boss that was read in [Master of the Holy Sword] was nowhere to be found.

' Is it all right?'

I narrowed my eyes and looked at him with a questioning expression, and he crawled in.

'Sorry... ' He apologized again.

Okay. I'll just skip this one time.

I couldn't help it because my expression looked like I was going to cry if I pushed it more than this.

It's been less than two months since I was possessed by Shion's body.

However, I do not want to achieve 3 gold medals by already ringing Serppens after Solertia and Hans.

'I got Serpence's trust anyway,

Preventing him from falling over to the demon cult was his top priority... .'

is that good?

I looked at Serpens with a complicated mind.

He was delighted with my answer, then paused, then turned pale.

'Why are you doing that again?'

It's impossible for his facial muscles to work ten days these days, but I'm worried that he might even have cramps.

What's wrong this time?

"Actually during the story he was talking about

- Knock, neck-

A knock was heard on the door of the sailor's parlor.

When I turned my head and looked at the window, the day was suddenly dawning.

I'll tell you later.

With those words, Serpens quickly got up from his seat, as if running away.

to make a confession or something

It was the same expression, but today is the end of the run.

'Still, if you listen to the rush and anticipate... ,,

Maybe he was trying to talk about the murder of his parents and a former aide?

He seemed hesitant about whether or not to talk about it before going out on a mission.

I guess I've finally made a decision.

Isn't your assistant coming?

I can be this historic moment

This situational word], I looked at the person who was disturbing me.

Hmm, hmm... Don't be like that, the aide, and I'd better go back to your room and wash up and change clothes first.

Hans coughed for nothing and avoided my gaze.

Come to think of it, Serpens also apologized to me again, is that gentleman going to wipe his mouth like this?

Doesn't the butler have anything to say to me?

I've misunderstood all this time... well, I'm sorry.

NS.

There's only one word, 'Gee, so why does it sound so crooked?

I wanted to argue with him, but I didn't want to see the old man's disgraceful expression any longer.

In the future, when judging people, I just gave a tip to be careful and passed by him.

It took a while to dry my hair, so I passed the morning in the end.

It's because Shion has curly hair, so if she doesn't take care of it properly, her hair will stretch in a strange direction.

In the carriage, it was not an extension of the previous discussion, but rather a time to organize the stories to be told in the advisory meeting.

The former aide's story had to do with the confidential dark house, so the story had to be omitted.

Still, I had to inform the emperor, so Serpens will send the documents before the meeting.

'I had to come up with a reason why I was called to that place .'

You can't say you went to keep your mouth shut for fear of blaming Serpense's evil deeds, right?

To the extent that he was threatened with being held hostage by his family, he kissed Serpens.

Other than that, I changed small settings, and in the process, there was a distortion of the liver, but .

'Since the overall outline of the case and the outcome are the same, there will be no problems ?'

arrived at the conference hall.

Since the matter was Saran, the emperor as well as Humanus were present.

It was.

When the seats were almost filled, the polite warlock was dragged in by the knights, imprisoned.

The face, which had been covered with a mask, was visible only to the size of my age.

Are you okay with it like that? His Majesty is also here, but if you use magic...

Without hesitation, he ran away using his colleague who had injured his leg as a bait.

I'm worried about what will happen if you suddenly die and I'm going to die like that.

Serpence asked a question.

In that case, you can rest assured.

Since the constraint that suppresses magic has been filled, there is no need to worry about that, Serpens explained.

'Even if there is a car, there are serpenses, so it'll be fine... Ji?'

Again, just look around. This time, he will run away to a foreign country without looking back.

The end of the case is...

The meeting began in earnest, and Serpence started reporting the circumstances of the incident.

Afterwards, I will answer questions from the emperor and other members of the committee.

'Is this the first time I have been given the right to speak at an advisory meeting?

Wouldn't it be comparable to presenting a PPT in class?

When I give a presentation, I think that all the people sitting in the seats are professors, so I get really nervous.

" Thanks to that, I was able to receive a call as soon as I came out of the barrier after finishing the subjugation. According to the contents of the letter that arrived ."

The reason Hans contacted him was because Hans noticed my behavior that was different from usual after receiving the first threatening letter.

That too had turned into an action out of concern, not suspicion.

'But you can't say that Hans distrusted me and periodically searched the room, can't you?'

Because of this, the relationship between me and him has turned into a trusting comradeship that can be understood only by the light of his eyes.

It's a pure lie.

Whatever the cause, Serpence, who came out of the barrier, was able to understand the situation from the letter that had arrived.

This is the truth.

And there was a beautiful story that Serpens, a great housekeeper who cares for gasoline, led his body exhausted from battle and headed straight to the capital.

'I have no choice but to go to Semita Street for the sake of my captured family... .'

Pretending to ask passersby for directions, believing that Hans and Serpense will notice my situation and come to rescue me.

He showed the wit of announcing his destination said the late Serpens.

'Actually, Hans had already skimmed the notes, so there was no need for such wit.

It was a secret only the three of us knew, so it will never be known.

Anyway, thanks to that, Serpens arrived on Semita Street on time and was able to rescue me from being threatened by the warlock safely.

Indeed! The Prasidus family also has a strong trust in each other!

As expected, Gaju's personality is wonderful...

It would not have been possible without strong trust in each other.

'In other words, it's a story that is less probable, but should I say that it was filled with Serpence's external image?'

Shouts erupted from all over the conference hall.

The warlock, whose original purpose was to undermine Serpens' personality, went crazy, but was trampled on by the knight and became unable to move.

'...If you're going to proceed like this, why did you bring him in already?'

The meaning was unknown, but the hearing of the incident continued.

"Hey, how did you know it was an illusion?"

I couldn't say that I had seen my older sister, not Zion's family.

Even if I just saw it, I could understand, Serpens passed over without saying a word.

However, he pointed out that he felt that it was not probable enough to be heard by others, and could lead to suspicion.

'Two warlocks bait, and planting me as a spy seems to be the real purpose.

Could it be?'

Judging by the fact that he said so openly and tried to cover it up, I guess he really thought he would trust me.

For that reason, Serpens suggested that we try to make the phrase 'what do you know about our family', which I used to do with my demon worshipers, to be more specific.

I accepted it and recited the lines we had prepared together.

"It was due to their lack of information.

You are not a real person.

In my heart, I wanted to speak passionately, as if exalting someone I really admire.

However, my acting skills were not enough for that.

If it were true, he wouldn't have looked at him asking for help. Rather than having him choose the path of losing his loyalty to his children for his own safety...

Instead, he laid an iron plate on his face and spoke sensibly, showing his shyness.

That alone worked out pretty well.

When my speech ended.

Zion's mother was at the forefront of justice and was a great heroine who did not give in to injustice.

The cardinals and bishops who participated in the council sought the god Luxmea, and were moved by her high devotion.

The emperor declared that she was a hidden contributor to this case, and declared that he would grant the woman's honorary title, 'Dame', to a woman who knew loyalty and fidelity.

'Looking at the reaction, if I had caught him not towards my mother, but towards my father or my brother . You must have summoned me to the capital?'

Really, it's a million blessings.

Even if Count Rivelon became a central nobleman, I would come across it often, and it would be very difficult for me.

With this response, Lord Rivelon was able to figure out all their plans. Their plans were

Serpence's report continued again.

Everyone who heard the conspiracies of the demon worshipers lamented that such a thing should not happen.

At the same time, he said that in the future, even if anyone tries to frame the Duke of Prasidus, he will never fall for the trick.

gathered and claimed.

'Please keep that mindset well even after the day of choice... !'

Thanks to their plan to threaten Serpence, his position was rather solid.

I spent an hour on this.

When interrogating the warlock that is tied up over there by loosening the gag.

Even if he mentions Serpence's parents, no one will listen.

It wouldn't be that much.

What happened once can happen twice

'If things go wrong later and they find out about the dark side, wouldn't it be possible to drive it into a hoax by demon worshipers?'

It makes me feel like a bastard of a demon worshiper who's staring at me like I'm going to tear it apart.