CH 47

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 47

12. Hobbies with the Duke (1)

Unlike last month's friendly atmosphere, this month's imperial palace banquet had a very quiet atmosphere.

He must have been that kind of person...

"Hey, did you say that you are the traitor of the continent right now?"

How long have I been drinking and chatting with a guy like that!

There are only murmurs here and there

gained

Like him, yesterday at a council meeting, there was an announcement on the results of torturing a demon worshiper.

Since the captured guy wasn't a very important person, I couldn't get detailed information about their forces.

However, there was a connection with a few nobles who played the role of windman to drive Serpens, and they succeeded in finding them.

'Two specialists in the torture world gather, really... !'

It would have been easier if it had been a higher-ranking person

He probably wouldn't have opened his mouth, but even considering that, it was a great achievement.

However, the result was an achievement, and there was no one to laugh and talk about being happy with the result.

I thought it would be fine for now, but I'm worried because there is already evidence that demon worshipers are working under the water.

'In the midst of this, the three most powerful people in the empire have vacated their seats at once... .'

First, Serpens gave the emperor a poison bottle.

He applied, and the Duke of Argento, who had a corner to point out when he saw it, followed him.

When the two dukes came out like this, he thought it was an important matter, so the emperor left the venue in a hurry, leaving the seat to Hugh Manus.

Still, it was a gloomy atmosphere.

Humanus, who had been standing still and covered with a stump, desperately excused himself saying that it was nothing.

'Jjasik, be strong!'

Despite his efforts to improve the atmosphere, the

Anxiety was heightened even more.

"If you see that Duke Prasidus is also absent, then ?"

Yes, that's right. Seeing Sir Falsum say such things, also the Duke of Argento...?

Sir Palsum, who had approached me all of a sudden, asked me a question as if floating. It was only me who knew it before, but I replied as if I had noticed it now.

This morning, an anonymous letter arrived at the Duke's residence.

Surprisingly, there are those who smuggle slaves from abroad.

to be.

To think that it was someone's bad joke, the story of their base in the Lumen Empire was contained in detail.

It was necessary to investigate the truth of what was written in the letter. If nobles were involved in it, they had to undertake their follow-up as well.

'And for him, prior permission from the emperor is required.'

Even while enjoying the banquet, Serpens was very excited to think that there would be people suffering somewhere.

oh it hurt

That is why, despite the chaotic atmosphere, he asked the emperor for a private study.

' was today's setting, wasn't it?'

There is no need to even mention the identity of the sender of the letter.

My aides and other nobles all listened to the conversation between me and Sir Falsum, who showed a clear sense of knowing something.

I think I'll be busy for a while. Come to think of it, I know that the Duke of Argento is also the prime minister, but it's okay.

Are you sure?"

In this case, it was important to keep secrecy until it got to a certain orbit.

So I changed the topic and asked a question I had been curious about for a long time.

Sir Palsum did not want to talk about it, but rather to show off the leisure of those who knew him and strengthen his position.

He naturally followed my topic.

According to him, the Duke of Argento had left all matters concerning the estate to his son.

Thanks to this, he seems to be able to focus only on the work of the Prime Minister and the role of the head of the advisory meeting.

' It's a long story for Serpens.'

However, even if there is no successor, it is said that they are living a leisurely life in moderation, taking care of their subordinates.

Serpens, who work without holidays, are also unusual.

Who else in the world is a nobleman who works alone on weekends when his aides are also off?

'Should I tell you to hire more administrators from the mansion on this occasion? .'

There is only one Serpence, and it was clear that he would become even busier once his work began to gain momentum.

So, the amount of time devoted to basic tasks should be reduced.

Come to think of it, Lord Rivelon's clothes are... Hmm, now it seems that I'm starting to feel like a full-fledged duke's assistant.

Haha, thank you!

It looks a lot better than before.

Sir Palsum patted my shoulder and said as if he noticed my clothes changed from before.

"If there is something you do not know about the job of an assistant, please do not hesitate to come and ask me as much as you want."

I pretended to be kind, but I could feel that they were treating me as a subordinate.

I felt it from the last banquet, but he is a person with a very high sense of authority.

'Yeah, on the topic of escort... .'

I'm no different in that part, so I can't say anything outright.

Here, it would be convenient to adjust the rhythm appropriately.

But, like him, I am also an aide to the duke. There was absolutely no reason to bend over to him.

'Besides, if I accept being treated as a subordinate here, then Serpense will also be under the Duke of Argento, right?'

It's okay for me to be equal to Serpence, but seeing others like that is unacceptable as an aide.

I've heard that Serppens shouldn't start a conflict before, so I don't even think about causing a conflict with Palsum.

Just know that you are on an equal footing

Let's end it like Lee.

Thank you for your concern, but that's fine. Aren't I strictly an aide to the duke's family?

So, there are many things you need to know and have. Attire is only the basic of the basics.

His words can be heard translated as 'Now, where does a guy with the basics pretend to be on the same level as me?'

'I want the world to be round 1, why does the world keep dragging me into the battlefield?'

I like to dress like that

I thought it was important, so I wanted to sarcastically say that he was wearing a cloak like a cloak even to the prestige of the Duke of Argento, but he had to restrain himself.

It is common everywhere that children's fights escalate into adult fights. The situation is very different from the time of Tooth Tor or Hans.

Just show that you didn't kneel, and let's pass it on nicely.

Isn't the most important thing for an aide to be respectful to the one you serve and to trust each other? As an aide to the duke, I never consider myself lacking.

It would be great if everything could be resolved with just one's heart. Sir Rivelon has just entered society, so you can rely on those around you a little more.

If I start a dispute with someone, it must be their fault.

Truly, I swear to heaven that I have never quarreled with anyone in the first place.

' Intentionally.'

As I said a few times, I really didn't mean to conflict with him. But he thinks a little differently.

commanded

"Do you, Sir Falsum, think the situation is so bad that the Duke of Prasidus has to turn to his neighbors and ask for help?"

I never said it that way.

"There are enough people in the Duke of Prasidus to help and advise me. So, I don't think I need to rely on outsiders . So I thought that Sir Falsum thought that there were no talented people in the Prasidus family. ?"

Lord Rivelon, it seems you have misunderstood for a while...

Slowly realizing the seriousness of the situation, the Breath of Arms put on an expression that seemed to say, 'Ouch!'. But it's already too late.

If you don't finish it after this, it's even more awkward.

"The honor of the Duke of Prasidus was almost tarnished, so how can we pass it on as a misunderstanding! I can tolerate insulting me, but if my duke is flawed, even if it is a misunderstanding, I cannot pass it on. !

As I spoke, it really felt like Sir Armsom was chasing my child.

In the first place, the reason why I'm holding on to things I can ignore for good and good is because I'm afraid that even Serpens will be underestimated.

Naturally, I was able to shout at the monster parents by Bing.

If I were a knight, I would have taken off my gloves and threw it, but unfortunately, my body didn't even have proper physical training, let alone swordsmanship.

I just couldn't get out of there. under

But that was enough.

'Win!'

It wasn't the time to like me thinking about it. The attention of those around him was completely drawn to him.

'The superior went out to have a conversation with the emperor, but is it only natural for his aides to be interested?'

The funniest thing was watching the fight and disfiguring the houses of others.

Originally, it was a situation in which Humanus had to intervene.

When they glanced into each other's eyes as if asking for something to happen, they just gave a wink as if not to worry that they wouldn't come.

' So what?'

Did you judge it to be a performance prepared in advance to raise the mood, or was it just fun watching?

I don't know until there.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way. I made a big mistake.

"It's okay, everyone makes mistakes.

Aren't you supposed to do it? But since you're the duke's assistant, you'd better be careful from now on.

Unlike Hans, who was likely to be transported to high blood pressure at any moment, seeing him politely apologize in a calm manner, this yangban is not common.

In spite of the last words that scratched his insides, he left the place with a positive attitude towards my words.

'It would be fun if Sir Eight Sum was red and rushed in... .'

No, but a big deal was about to happen. star

I'm glad it ended without work.

By the way, I screamed, but my throat was a little dry...

It was just a small mumble to himself.

Just in time, someone handed me wine from the side, and I was thirsty after receiving it.

I'm sorry about what happened last time. I don't have a good eye for people, so I didn't realize how great Lord Ribelon was.

Lord Tustor?

It was Tustor, who I thought was one of the royal court servants who worked as a waiter.

I felt uneasy about whether the wine had poison in it, so I put the glass down on a nearby table.

"Do you have anything to do with me?"

"I want to apologize for what happened last time."

Ah, yes...

When I got home and thought about it, it seems that everything Sir Ribelon said was true. What was it that I was thinking too short? Hahaha!

His eyes that look at me for some reason contain an unknown source of respect

there was

'Whatever', this ? Aren't you that kind of person?'

I just ignored it and passed, but Tustor started chasing after me as if he had been my aide.

Picking up food for you, recommending delicious food, etc. He exhibited condescending behavior.

No, really, why is he doing this?'

Tustor's strange behavior continued until the servant of the Imperial Palace came to me and told me that Serpens was waiting outside.

Then go in carefully!

Ah, yes...

Leaving behind his warm greetings, he left the banquet hall with a sense of dread.

Last time, he noticed that he couldn't eat me like that and was anxious, but what the hell is that dazzling change of posture?

It reminded me of a Scorpion rubbing his palms in a dark place.

Did he ever give it to me... ?'

Feeding Lord Palsum with one shot

After seeing it, it seems that he has decided to ride the Zion Line from now on.

'I'm going to crawl on my own, so there's no need to dry it, right?'

I must have defined his awkward attitude, and with lighter steps, I got on the carriage waiting for Serpens.