CH 39

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 39

10. The Duke and the Dark House (1)

As soon as he got on the train, Serpens sat down on the sofa with the table.

Even though the work was pushed to the point where he had to process the papers in the wagon, he did not take them out.

Instead, he motioned for me to sit across from him.

If I had to say anything anyway, he seemed to think that it would be better to get rid of it quickly.

First of all, before I tell you... No, there is something I need to point out about that.

Yes? Well, you do.

As I nodded to signify that I knew, Serpens opened her mouth with a serious expression.

Judging from the words and reactions of Lord Ribelon on Semita Street...

Even though I was lucky, I felt an unfamiliar feeling of anxiety.

It seems that I... convinced that I had murdered the former aide and went to cover it up. Why?

are you?

Like such a sharp guy... .

He must have been very concerned about it, but the reason he didn't talk about it right away was probably because I got angry in the first place.

Was it because of this that I said I was confused too?

" I will, why?"

Don't be kidding, answer me seriously.

Serpens narrowed his brows and spoke sternly.

Not only that. How do you know about the existence of the dark district... Let's assume that the problem will be skipped. But a little while ago.

It seems that I became convinced of what I had been thinking about in the carriage without much thought.

Who is to blame for this? You have to blame me for being stupid.

Yeah, the Duke is the former aide who was associated with the Dark House...

That's the problem. I

How did you know that you were hiding your former aide and that you already knew the location of the dark side? And, knowing that, why did you want to cover it up?"

No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't come up with an excuse that would work for Serpense.

No matter how he tries, his heart will always remain in his heart.

Still, he's a guy who groans alone and then jumps out to a strange place.

Even if we pass now, we do not know in which direction problems will arise in the future.

'After all, hiding something is not my aptitude... .'

And most of all, it seemed that I shouldn't lie to him who said he believed in me.

I don't even want to

"For some reason, the more I organize and pick out the stories I need to tell, the more I look back at your words and actions I've seen so far, this is really absurd But somehow, if it were you, you probably already knew everything ,

I think so.

"After I ran away from your room . Ordinarily, he tried to change the subject or comfort me. Someone who would have tried to talk to me somehow. Wasn't it because you had guessed the reason why you waited for me to speak? "

The relationship that I thought was one-sided was two-way.

It was not a story limited to mutual trust.

I watched him in real life, contrasted him with him in the original, and saw him as he is now.

while getting to know

He was also watching me and analyzing in his own way.

"From the beginning . no matter how insightful it may be. In your case, it was too specific. It was just that I was so embarrassed that I ran away from reality, so it was too late to notice". bar]

Although his expression looked a bit confused, the horseshoe bird itself was calm.

As long as it paid off for him to face himself over and over again

It seems like

'Instead, it's just that I'm embarrassed... .'

Looking back after escaping reality, all my attitudes must be suspicious.

It was a limitation of the ad hoc response.

Is that response, the correct answer?

Lately, I had vaguely thought that I might be able to tell them one day.

But it wasn't right now.

It was a mistake to start a psychological warfare with Serpens from the beginning.

'But in that situation, there is nothing

I didn't even have... .'

Inevitably, he took a deep breath, cleared his breath, and slowly opened his mouth.

It's just as the Duke said. I knew it from the beginning.

" if you knew everything, why did you talk to a human like me like that? Why did you say you have pity on me?"

His expression and voice that pours out questions are bleak.

Or, I hope that I will despair even more... God...

Oh, no! Why are you falling for that?!

Before his thoughts drifted into strange places, he hurriedly shouted and cut them off.

He was in danger of becoming a person who accidentally picked up and dropped people and pretended to heal wounds and then confirmed and killed them.

Someone who gives hope, then steals it, and pushes it into the abyss.

" I believe you."

That's why I don't want to leave any doubts.

There was a young sense of urgency in Serpence's expression as he spoke like that.

No matter how suspicious and suspicious, he has no choice but to believe in me.

So, I just want to believe, but the doubts keep coming out of my head, so it seems like everything is in a hurry.

If it's the Duke I've seen, I've decided that he's not a person who acts like that with bad intentions. Whether it's about the former aide or the dark house. Probably, I thought there was a reason... occur

I went out because I thought it would be good to know who sent the note."

As stated in [Master of the Holy Sword], Serpens won the hegemony of the dark district before the Day of Choice, but it was after that.

Exactly what he did before that is unknown, but... .

If it were a disease that would arise anyway, wouldn't he have thought that it would be better to put it under management and control it?

There must have been a reason for using it as a bait to attract demon worshipers, but

If not, I think it might have been done in the name of a 'necessary evil'.

"And isn't there such a thing as self-defence? I feel more pathetic than you, who had to do it, than that the Duke's parents were murdered."

that is.

I'm serious.

"Did I tell you from the beginning? I felt sorry for you. So I wanted to help. The story about how I found out was a lie, but since then,

I'm proud to have treated you as a Duke.

Serpens looked at me silently and blinked a few times, then suddenly smiled faintly.

He nodded his head slightly.

I thought so.

Yes?

You can lie shamelessly, but you don't have a knack for making up feelings you don't have.

I thought it wasn't, but it means that I thought of it once just in case.

Then it suddenly changed, 'Everyone

Did you know that you were playing with me? and I'm worried that I'll run into a runaway...

Fortunately, there doesn't seem to be any sign of that.

Uh-huh... By the way, I really knew everyone.

"Not all, but roughly?"

With a look of disappointment, Serpens leaned deep into the sofa.

It is the first time he has shown such an appearance, always keeping his back straight and upright.

'No, didn't he always feel that way in [Master of the Holy Sword]?'

A languid smile hung on his lips.

There was nothing reflected in the two eyes that had sunk indifferently.

It could hardly be called a smile. It was just an empty shell.

Looking back, it was strange.

No matter how many demon worshipers manipulated

Even if the documents fit perfectly... .

'No one else, Serpence didn't respond?'

It collapsed so helplessly.

Wasn't the guy so thorough that he didn't leave a single piece of evidence prepared for what he would do when he was found out?

'I thought it was simply a contradiction in the setting in the novel... .'

Serpens in [Master of the Holy Sword] did not even run away, let alone rebuttal.

Do nothing, knock yourself down

He greeted them who came to drop them off.

Maybe he".

Are you desperate...?

Yes?

Serpens raised one eyebrow and asked a question as if wondering.

It's desperation, a very absurd conclusion. However, it was a method that suited the Serpence he encountered in person.

Because of that, I guess I spit it out of my mouth without realizing it.

To say that you are desperate for trusting in you, aren't you being too low on yourself?

Ah, no! It's not like that, because the Duke doesn't seem to have any energy...

"After hearing your story, something lighter was trapped . It just loosened up for a while."

Serpens smiled softly and straightened his posture.

His expression looked a little sassy.

"More than that that's the fear that you will continue to be my aide in the future.

are you?"

After all, I heard all the conversations I had with the Crown Prince.

Serpens coughed at my murmur. Just in case, I guess I really heard it.

I can't say anything in this world.

It seems that Hans is picking up everything in the mansion and Serpens outside.

I'd rather ask from my side. Isn't that ignorantly suspicious?

"Where is that for a day or two?"

So, isn't that more of a problem... ?

Nevertheless, Serpens said in a way that it didn't matter.

If you can't explain it right now, you can tell me later.

" are you really okay with that?"

I've been thinking about it in many ways, but I don't think you can do any harm to me.

Somehow it's an ambiguous word.

'You are the one who can harm me

I must have mistakenly didn't say 'this isn't it'... Ji?

'I've been told that a jab is not okay with you, but I want to believe that it must be my misunderstanding.

"Lord Rivelon waited for you, too. So I will trust and wait for you."

It was very inspiring.

'The day will come when Serpens will be able to speak like that!'

Is it because he has been denied and neglected for such a long time?

Or he himself didn't realize

He may have been starving for love all the time.

Just seeing them as they are and affirming them. He readily accepted his heart and showed faith.

'Our Duke is so easy... . No, I am a good and pure child!

Had he been raised in a normal family in a normal family, he would have grown up brilliantly.

This is why home environment is so important.

How the hell did you ruin this kid? .

"But I will wait indefinitely.

It's not all.

Probably so.

Making them wait indefinitely for an indefinite period of time was horrendous to the opponent.

In fact, I've been thinking about it all the time, so I've thought about a good point in advance.

"After the selection of the holy sword is finished, I will tell you everything."

Something to do with that day... No, I'll wait.

Serpens was about to ask a question, but he changed his words because he thought he would never hear it again.

'I haven't even said it yet, but somehow I'm a bit naive.'

While hiding the fact that he continued to know the truth of the past, it was becoming increasingly difficult to deal with him.

Watching him suffer, pretending not to know anything is like making fun of him.

I even felt a bit of guilt.

Although it was a compulsory situation, it seems as if he had let it go after he had confided in some of it like this.

'Then from now on, with the permission of Serpence, I don't mind being suspicious.

Is it?'

It's a pity that the suspiciousness is becoming my trademark, but in other words, it seemed like a lot of mystery.

Now that it's all sorted out, let's get to work.

Serpence took out the paperwork.

My slightly excited heart plummeted to the floor.

'Oh, I don't want to work.'

I sighed and looked down at the numerous piles of paperwork in front of me.

* * *

As soon as I finished my morning service schedule, I got down to a remote place and disguised myself just like I did when I visited.

This time, not only Serpense, but me too.

The hood was pressed down and the collar was raised to cover the nose, completely covering the face.

Is it okay not to use dye?

It has a time limit, so I'll use it after I get to my next destination.

all.

Seeing that it is the next destination, it seems that there is a place to go through to get to the dark side.

So, I wondered how I was going to get there, so I looked at Serpens and he naturally wrapped me around his shoulders.

I , why is this?

First we will move to the Viscount Libor.

like this?!

Viscount Libor feels like a bean dropped out of a bowl, Pracidus

A small estate near the Duchy.

There was nothing like the Count of Rivelon, and even the size was smaller.

However, just because it is near the Duchy, it is a manor that is managed well by picking up Congolese such as tolls.

that doesn't really matter

Anyway, I have to go secretly, so instead of riding a horse, I think I'm going to run with myself.

No, it's not like this, though!

After short negotiations, a compromise was reached by riding on his back.

A bizarre appearance was created in which a dubious duo with their faces covered tightly played a fisherman bar.

Still, thanks to Serpence's quick and stealthy movements, no one can see it.

It was really fortunate.