CH 51

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 51

12. Hobbies with the Duke (5)

Is it because the reference point was lowered in advance?

Even though it was below average, Serpence accepted it positively.

'It's because I'm dissatisfied... .'

He boasted that he had gained quite a bit of stamina every day thanks to going up and down the stairs to the 4th floor where Serpens's office was located.

However, in a world without elevators or cars, the average looks a little different.

"Go, Duke Nim. Heh, Heo Eok-."

Yes, tell me.

They gave me a bottle and gave me medicine, and Serpens handed me water and answered.

Sah, save me...

This was also done in an informal way. If I had gone to the barracks, I wouldn't have been able to rest as much as I do now.

Wasn't it not that he was rolling left and right as soon as he finished measuring his stamina?

But still, this is not really the case. It can never be a hobby!

I, haha. Already, it's no longer fun...

I haven't even caught a sword yet.

It's like a half full glass of water.

In other words, he had fallen out before he even grabbed his sword.

When I shot him with a dissatisfied face, Serpens averted his gaze.

"Uh-huh So, do you like the Duke, so you use a sword?"

I drank the water that was handed to me and rested a bit, but my heart still pounded,

There was no discomfort in speaking.

"It I don't know."

Look! Stop this, right?

When I say it with a sense of momentum because I think it's an opportunity, Serpence is noticeably gloomy.

Yet, the way he avoids his gaze gives him a feeling that it is about to come.

I'm sorry, even you because of my ego...

Just in case, I did.

Seeing you say it's not you, it's you too, so it seems like you're overlapping with your past, where you were forced to learn something you didn't want.

'I forgot to eat for a while because I'm in such a good mood these days, but it's still a minefield.'

Still, in those words, it was revealed that Serpens had begun to realize the absurdity of what had happened to him.

You've grown!

It's okay to just exercise after a long time, what. You don't have to worry about it.

Is that true?

No, where did this duke only be deceived!

At least you've been deceived a lot.

Having said that, there is nothing more to say. It automatically closes its mouth like a salivating centipede.

Conversely, Serpens let out a soft laugh, apparently feeling a little better.

Rather than that, let's think about it properly! When you ask about your favorite food, don't you mention the tomato risotto you just ate?

Ji . Isn't this a little bit?"

no.

If you know, from now on...

That's not it.

Serpence's expression changed very decisively.

Even if the sweet pumpkin was mixed with the soft flour, it could not be more firm and powerful than this.

The 'meatball' is missing. And it's a favorite.

that, you see.

The sound that I just did this hobby

It wasn't.

what if not

Did you even want to see me rolling on the floor and struggling? Such suspense?

I won't deny that it was semi-impulsive. But...

Serpens muffled his words, then suddenly fell into a thought.

However, the slightly tilted head seems to have a question rather than a concern.

It seemed like it was trying to come up with an unsolved, deficient final formula.

all.

'Why all of a sudden?'

Serpence fixed his glasses and drooled again.

Even then, he occasionally tilted his head to the other side.

Somehow, I thought I shouldn't be disturbed, so I looked at it blankly.

As if he had finally settled his thoughts, Serpens opened his mouth first.

"I guess I like to teach someone."

Serpens had a bewildered expression on his face, as if he could not believe what he had said.

'That expression isn't acting?!'

At Serpence's bombshell remarks, we looked at each other's faces without speaking for a while. It was Serpens who broke the silence first.

...Lord Rivelon?

He looked like he wanted to say something.

but now i'm so amazed

is speechless. It was a little strange, but it was still very surprising.

I struggled and struggled on my own, and the results came out right in front of my eyes.

Is this the way parents feel when they see their baby turn over for the first time?

A wave of deep emotion flooded in.

'Serpens finds out what he likes on his own!'

Even if our children changed, it couldn't have changed that much.

It was so unique that he even stroked his hair and said, 'It was so good, I want to get a few stamps.

'by the way .'

By the way, I never thought that Serpens likes to teach someone.

But looking back, I think he was very sincere in answering the questions I asked.

'Especially in the dark areas, there were no tour guides.'

I just thought I had the talent of a guide, but I guess I felt like a teacher who led a field trip.

In this way, whenever I had time, I would visit the barracks .

'Is it not image making, but self-satisfaction?'

I enjoyed my hobbies without realizing it, but I think I was disappointed because they were uncomfortable.

It's kind of a bit worrisome.

It wasn't a question of whether it could become a hobby. Hopefully I'll be a teacher, but at the wrong moment, I'm down to a scavenger hunt.

throw it away

'Why?'

If it's frustrating to watch, you don't have to teach me swordsmanship from the beginning.

Or do you feel a sense of superiority by looking at others who are inferior to you?

I never raised the Duke like that!

Yeah? Who told you, uh...

Serpens, who was about to snort with an absurd expression, swallowed the tip of his words in the middle.

He must have felt a lot of things.

But I hope you haven't forgotten that I'm your boss.

With a look that Serpens didn't like, he raised the tip of his chin slightly and said.

His attitude was arrogant, but he seemed to have stopped thinking about denying it.

A bizarre situation like saying, 'Give me permission to raise me in the future.'

'Is he doing this knowing how his words will be interpreted?'

In the first place, such other people's black histories should be collected.

Then, when it's unforgettable, mention it to remind you, and after that, it's a friendship between friends to make fun of.

"More than that, why did you suddenly say that?"

A declaration of parenting?

Ah! Why did you come to the idea of wanting to teach someone, I wonder?

It's done.

"How can I express that?

With a look that he didn't really understand, Serpens touched his forehead.

In the future, Serpens must learn the Zion language a little more.

If I pretend I'm pretending, I'm pretending, but it seems that reception hasn't been done properly on that side yet.

To be honest, I wonder if it's for the same reason you feel when you look at me...

The Gilnyangyi found out that it was an organic cat.

De, when I took a rental and raised it, it turned out to be a dog-nyang?"

...Nyan?

In this world, it seems that such abbreviations are not used.

Lacking Zion, he tilted his head to the side with an expression on his face that he heard some code.

I don't know what you're talking about... But, in terms of tone, is it correct to say that you are feeling the rewards of growing up?

As a result, yes. Yes.

So do I.

Does that mean that Serpens was feeling rewarded by teaching someone?

'It's a little bit like I said it was for the same reason... . Maybe this isn't following me, is it?'

I was a little worried, but my life changed after I met a true teacher. It was not uncommon for him to respect him and set his future hope as an educator.

'Do you think I'm pushing myself too hard when I say this?'

Still, I taught him a human life and the happiness he deserves.

No one gave it to me... .

I don't know where to start with this...

Oh, you can speak slowly and whatever you feel comfortable with.

As I continued to look up at him, my throat got a little sore, and I motioned for him to sit down.

Serpence hesitated and squatted down to keep his clothes from getting dirty.

So, you come dressed comfortably like me. What is that while you're in shape?

I'm sorry, let me tell you.

Apologizing quickly, before he shut his mouth in anger.

Serpens opened his mouth, thinking that he had just decided to dismiss it as not listening to me.

To look after the swords of others, it was only a pretense.

"Then when did it change?"

"We should all work together and help each other. Do you remember what I told you before?"

That's what I said on the train. energy

He nodded his head as a sign of embarrassment.

"I thought it was just a responsibility and a burden. But I think of them as allies that we have to fight together in the future . They grow and become stronger. The way they broke the wall and expressed their gratitude to me felt different than before. I think I also felt a sense of accomplishment and reward."

In Serpense's words. How deeply he thought, rehearsed, and pondered what I said.

I felt those things.

'I just lightened my shoulders a little.

I said it because I thought it would be nice... .'

He finds more meaning in those words. Also, he took it and made it his own.

They say they feel rewarding themselves, so it doesn't seem like they're following it without thinking.

If that's the case, you can rest assured.

That's what I'm saying, but I also want you to train your sword to some extent, even if it's not to the point of being serious.

Yes?

"Last time, it was fine because I had arrived in advance, but there is no guarantee that it will be like that in the future."

You came late, so I wasn't very good.

Anyway. At least until I arrive, even if it's impossible to run away, I'd like to be able to take some time off. Of course, it's not forced, so if you don't like it, you can say no.

Seeing him smiling bitterly while saying that, I can't say no.

Sometimes I say that I'm worried

Even so, it feels very different from back then.

previous worries,

'If you live like that, will you be hooked in one room?'

If it was like that, this time I was just sincerely praying for my safety.

You're my most reliable ally...? So. Oh, I'm not saying that you shouldn't feel pressured. You can refuse, so please feel free to tell me.

This ain't me, whoever hears it

It was the perfect answer.

Yeah, my hobbies...

What are your hobbies?

As if wondering what would happen next, Serpence looked at me with an expression of mixed expectation and anxiety.

'What should I say about that... .'

Before returning home from a child who used to play with public toys at daycare.

Holding it tightly with both hands, he looked like he was asking if I could borrow it for just one day.

Yeah, that's it. I couldn't find a more appropriate expression than this.

After all, my hobby is swordsmanship. There is no better hobby on this continent than that.

Serpense's expression brightened.

Instead, there is one condition.

* * *

When Serpens accepted the condition

At the gate, the water lily resumed.

Although he learned the basics of swordsmanship, he boldly gave up on the actual attack.

'Are you sure it won't happen anyway?'

His teachings were mainly focused on physical strength training and reflexes and defense for evasion.

Because the purpose of the training was changed from 'learn swordsmanship' to something else, the posture was centered on learning the basics and fighting for actual combat.

'Could it be better to call this Dalian?'

I just dodge or block Serpens' attacks

Even if he couldn't do it, the wooden sword he wielded stopped just before it touched me, and I listened to advice and advice on it.

Given Lord Rivelon's physical abilities, he was able to avoid the attack just before.

Yes? Didn't you?

Let's do it again. The position and posture we had earlier... Yes, in that state, shift the center of gravity to the left foot and twist the waist slightly...

Hey, is this happening?!

It's a strange feeling as if I'm not moving my body.

As a long-distance countermeasure, we practiced avoiding serpens shooting a group of divine powers from a distance.

Since I don't have an auror, hitting doesn't make any sense, so I had to run thoroughly and roll the floor.

The more he was attacked, the more his health was restored, and the more he rolled, the more he recovered.

'This is something... . It's like a VR game?'

Even if they roll the same way, it's definitely different from the military-style ulcha-ryeo that just rolls without a clear purpose.

A clear goal of avoiding the attack was presented, and it was perfect because it was shot in line with my skill. .

It feels like a barrage dodge game? It's leveled very well...

Barrage evasion...a game? Where is that illegal arena? What's leveling?

At the self-talk that I had unknowingly spit out, Serpens hardened her face and asked.

Trapped in a space where arrows and magic rain in his head, people

It looks like Chang Asura running away screaming.

''That's... . I'll tell you that later on the Day of Choice.

It's best to postpone it when you can't explain it.

And there was one thing that I realized while learning the sword from Serpens over the past few days.

Unlike the anima, who showed genius only in learning magic, Serpens, an all-round genius, was also talented in teaching.