CH 42

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 42

10. The Duke and the Dark House (4)

What was written on the instructions, the Scorpion you received was astonished and asked if what was written here was true.

This time, Serpens ignored him.

"I'm sorry, but could you please talk to me?"

"My way of speaking is not good enough for a place like this".

I went outside and talked to Serpens.

Nenny, he replied with an awkward expression.

As he said, Serpense's tone of voice was very respectful to the other person, so it was very inappropriate to use it in a dark place.

It was very conspicuous.

'Of course, the black screen with respect is a very attractive setting.'

It was the same with Serpens in [Master of the Holy Sword].

I think I could do a great villain role when I think about how he was putting pressure on me on the train last month, but that doesn't mean I don't stand out.

Because pressure on the atmosphere does not change the tone of the voice.

You always use respectful words, right? From now on, on this occasion, how about getting used to being polite to each other? Shall we talk?

I tried to bury it secretly, but it seems I can't.

Serpens sent silent pressure with his gaze.

Even though most of his face was covered, for some reason he felt his skin tingling as he was staring at him.

I'm sorry, am I being too harsh?

You should know.

It was a great opportunity to become more comfortable with each other, but it was a waste.

Even now, I was very comfortable, but originally, people are not creatures that seek convenience.

'Afterwards, when Serpence gets used to the banter, he should try again secretly.'

Come to think of it, if I enter the semi-speaking mode from now on, I think I will be writing semi-horse by myself from some point.

So where are you going now? To file the remaining areas?

There is something more important.''

Perhaps this is the purpose of the day.

Serpens will take care of everything anyway, so I guess I'll just have to watch some goodies and eat rice cakes.

You, aren't you too relaxed?

"There is a master next to me, so why am I doing a long chapter?"

...Ummm...

I don't know if I'm alone, I'll be right by your side

One Ser Fence was holding out.

Even though this place was dark, there was nothing dangerous.

'I will become a sheep free from the attack of wolves within the strong fence called Serpens! All you have to do is run around in peace!'

As proof of that, there were no more men attacking.

So now, instead of being dragged around with my wrists grabbed, aren't they walking comfortably as if they were out on an outing?

This floor, as information is life, while Serpense is processing the paperwork

It seems that the story about the mysterious duo has already spread all over the dark district.

The place I arrived after walking so leisurely was a building that looked particularly large and glamorous, even in a dark area.

"Is this an auction house? Do you have anything to buy?"

Similar.

If it exists, it exists, and if it does not exist, it does not exist.

Instead of the hall where the customers were to participate in the auction, we went into the official entrance.

"Are you going to sell me something?"

Shh one.''

Serpens expressed the words 'Shut up for a while from now on' in a single word.

I promised to listen quietly before coming, so I have to ask everything like a good child.

"You are not allowed to come in here."

Did the dolls to be auctioned today's arrived?

A man who looks like a manager

stopped Lee.

At that, Serpens pulled out a gold plaque with a scorpion engraved on it from his bosom and told him what he was doing.

'Wow, that's a doll Serpens would want to have! how pretty... .'

silver horn

If there were any dolls that could be sold in a dark street auction, the only ones would be slaves.

Of course, slavery was illegal in the Holy Lumen Empire.

Not only the Holy Lumen Empire, but also the entire continent because the doctrine of the Luxmea Church denies slavery.

have.

All rational beings living on the continent are brothers and sisters created by the god Luxmea.

It's because of how they can own each other and make them slaves.

'By the way, if you see that a scorpion tile is eaten, isn't it the jurisdiction of the Scorpion? Totally trash?'

I can't even imagine what kind of guy was more rotten than the replacement Scorpion.

It's difficult! Dolls are the best item at our auction, but they won't sell them anymore...!

It looked like they were having a fight, and I think it was something like that.

While taking over the dark district, the drug dealer was caught, so I expected it to some extent.

It seems like he's trying to set aside enough to lure out the demon worshipers, but only to stop them from completely crossing the line.

'No, rather than to prevent damage to people not related to the dark side?

There is no guarantee that drugs will only be used in the dark.

It's been abused for nothing, so it's perfect for catching people

it was good. Needless to say, slavery is human trafficking.

Or even just until today!

If you don't want to die... shut up.

I couldn't understand the words that came into my ears for a moment.

I thought I might have heard the wrong thing because my ear canal was blocked, so I unknowingly tilted the hood slightly and almost plucked my ear.

Serpens, who sensed my movement, didn't even look at me,

If it hadn't been snatched and stopped, it would certainly have been put into action.

'What just came out of Serpence's mouth?'

A child is a mirror that reflects an adult, so it learns and imitates quickly.

Serpens are all grown adults, aren't they?

He said earlier that he looked disgusting at me... .

'Aren't you embarrassed by what you said?'

Thinking of intimidating in moderation

I spit it out, but I thought I might be shy.

I suddenly wondered what kind of expression he was making.

One step forward, leaning over, and glancing up into his hood... .

Suddenly my vision darkened.

It seems that the spine has become cold for some reason.

It's terribly cold and terrifying.

Deafness, stiff body, less

less trembling

'Uh, huh? Why are you doing this all of a sudden... ?'

What that feeling was, before even giving a definition.

Serpense's hand grabbed my head and pressed it.

The weight was placed on my head, but somehow my body became lighter. No, something that weighed heavily on my body was gone.

What was that a while ago?

Then I know you know... .

His hand was removed.

When I looked up, the auction manager, who had been actively protesting against Serpens before before, was lying on the floor and trembling.

Bewildered, I looked around and saw that not only the manager but also the guards and everyone present had pale faces.

'Is that the only way to live that you've only come across in print?'

Is it because you didn't target me directly?

Contrary to what has been described in several articles, nothing happened.

" Can you walk?"

Of course, look at this!

He raised his leg and stomped on the floor as if pounding on the floor.

I wondered if Serpens was okay with that figure, so I turned my head again and headed to the manager.

I'll talk to the seller directly, so hold on until I get back.

As Scorpion said, 'I don't think it's just a nickname for not referring to yourself.

It was a strange sentence without a subject, but

The manager nodded his head as if he understood the context.

" are you really okay with that?"

You keep saying that because you're right? Look, you're walking fine, aren't you?

As soon as all the guards guarding the warehouse disappeared and all eyes around them disappeared, Serpens asked the question again.

Perhaps it was because there was no one to look out for, and there were more feelings of worry than before.

It's okay if you're saying I'm sorry! Is it because I'm just sneaking around?

"O.Uh "

-,--口

It seems to me that possessing a chimney means that I am forcing myself to say that I am fine.

I don't know how I can live in this harsh world because I'm so gentle.

Now, the limbs on the same side are going out together...

I guess it wasn't okay.

How am I supposed to live in this harsh world like this?

I stopped and took a few breaths.

Then, a few times, alternate hands and feet

After trying, I was able to find the right gait.

"Oh, by the way, the seller? What are you going to talk about with that person?"

"Rather than having a conversation "

Rather than?

So that we can't talk forever... No, no.

'Are you talking about killing me?!'

He was also very good at telling snarky things. The suspense didn't go anywhere.

But let me tell you, I don't think this is it

I staggered into the warehouse, asking for something I didn't hear.

When we arrived at the deepest part of the warehouse, we saw that there was a large cage-like iron cage in the innermost part.

Inside, a woman in a translucent negligee was crouched down.

Her hands were tied behind her back by handcuffs, she wore a metal restraint with a lock around her neck, and a gag in her mouth to prevent suicide.

But the eyes are not covered,

He was looking straight at us.

It made me feel even more filthy as it seemed that even people were treated like objects when they were laid out with the splendid treasures in the warehouse rather than the prison.

I wondered if I had deliberately not covered her eyes.

It's just like the treasures placed here, it's nothing more than something to be sold to someone. It feels like you are frustrated and telling you to give up.

" are there many slave traders here?"

"From what I have learned so far, there are some people who are sometimes sold as bonds, etc.

I, this seller is the only one who professionally targets, kidnaps, and puts it up for auction on a regular basis."

He opened the door of the cage with the key he had been robbed of by the manager.

And approaching the woman inside, he answered in a sullen voice.

The expression on his face was unknown, but his voice, which had lost all his emotions, seemed to be angry.

Is it a reflection of himself or herself in the image of being treated as a tool while being deprived of free will?

'Or maybe he thinks so, that's what I want... .'

I could see Serpens putting the cloak he had stolen from one of the guards over her shoulder.

" but it's still not that many, I'm glad out of the misfortune."

Neither is it.

At my words, Serpens flatly denied it.

Did you see the entrance gate? Rather than the fact that slaves are being sold here, the problem is that there are people who have slaves.

Yes?

I understand your anger, but more details later...

Oh!

For a moment, I forgot that the person in front of me was listening.

In fact, rather than forgetting, it was more correct to think that it would be okay if I said this because I was a victim unconsciously.

Huh? Wait a minute! This guy isn't human...

I was thinking about something else, and only then was I able to take a closer look at her.

The color has faded due to exhaustion, but if it comes back to life, it looks like it could be compared to Serpence. Ears that extend horizontally.

It was the appearance of an elf that is often described in novels.