CH 58

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 58

15. Duchess' Suspicious Assistant (1)

'Didn't Serpence think that I would be caught unconditionally?'

So, I doubted that I was the only one who slipped through me as a bait.

There is a possibility that it was a paranoia, but Serpence went outside, leaving only me and Eugenes.

If you think about it up to that point, it was good to say that this was not a suspicion but a certainty.

You said that you volunteered for this bait operation yourself?

didn't I've never done anything like that

Whether it's a trap bait, or a bait to divert Eugez's attention.

I volunteered neither.

'What the hell did Serpence explain to Euges?'

Somewhat predictable.

Even if they push themselves into the depths of danger, using others as their bait runs counter to the external image of Serpence.

So maybe,

I told you Lord Rivelon did not need to take such a threat, but he said that we must hurry at least once before the number of victims increases...

It must have been luck with words like that. The expression that touches the heart of the beholder will be a bonus

I must have misjudged you. I thought you were just a person who looked up to your subordinates, but it was all my misunderstanding. I'm really sorry!

Innocent, Eugene, repented of his mistakes and sincerely apologized.

have overworked

Sir Rivelon... Oh, is your real name correct?

No, that's right.

That's right. Anyway, Sir Rivelon seems to be the type of field that runs directly on his feet.

It seems that I thought that the reason I took the bait this time was to naturally infiltrate the hideouts of slave traders and get an opportunity to manipulate documents.

That thought was a real misunderstanding.

'Besides, is your real name correct? How far in the world are you spreading your delusions?

is... .'

Of course, that's not his real name. Is this the same as catching a mouse while walking backwards?

However, it's not normal to have the guts to hide as a duke's aide. Truly the true ruler of the dark house...

Uh, I don't know what you're talking about.

It's okay, if it's a sound, it's blocked by a spirit...

What kind of person did I become in Eugene's head?

'Shion Rivelon, the author's trusted assistant. However, his true identity dominates the dark district and banishes evil with evil.

Eoha was the ruler of darkness.'

What is it that you are making such an illusion?

He seems to think that he hides his identity and boldly sneaks into the duke's aide, gathering or hiding information in the middle.

As for the story of the demon worshipers... you were a great man. Oh, are you in the family business?

That misunderstanding spread not only to me, but also to Count Rivelon.

What do you know about my family, the aftermath of the

Ji?

Now I don't even know about Zion's family.

'There's a reason why such an outstanding person serves you.

..We'll talk more about it later. The Duke will come soon.

I think you should talk to Serpence about this first.

'If it's just suspicious because they have similar voices and tones, you can say no... .'

The scene of the document manipulation was discovered.

I couldn't even take it off or put it on.

At my promise of a later date, Eugene shook his head with an expression of understanding and went back upstairs.

'Serpens, you bastard... ! If you were going to make a plan like this, it would have been nice if you had given me a hint in advance! Why are you doing this secretly!'

Even if he had told me while making plans anyway, I wouldn't have had a choice, but still, there was a big difference between knowing and not knowing.

Where don't you smoke cookies with capsaicin...?

Just make sure to secretly feed Serpens.

* * *

When Serpence returned, he handed over the gang of slave traders to the guards and asked for the extradition of the victims.

And immediately returned to the capital and headed to the Imperial Palace with the ledgers and exchanged documents.

The emperor immediately checked the list of buyers written on the ledger, and

He sent knights with Hwang Myung to the castle.

They say the house was searched by knights who arrived before they even heard the news.

The Empire confiscated all of their property, leaving them with minimal maintenance costs, and additionally sentenced them to a central ban for the next 100 years.

'In the case of the Pelo Kingdom, it was said that the territory was completely confiscated and even the title was deprived . Compared to that, it's medicine.'

The confiscated property was paid as compensation to the victims.

The remaining amount will be paid for their settlement or return.

It is said that it will be used to help incense, to find the families of those who ended their lives as slaves, and to compensate for the damage.

'Even if the property was confiscated, the foundation remained, so it would be restored quickly after a few years... .'

It's bittersweet, but it's not like Ruth can't execute them all.

As in [Master of the Holy Sword], it was difficult for him to become empty inside the Holy Lumen Empire.

'No matter how many serpenses remain, will the empire become a toothless tiger?

Will other countries follow suit? .'

I don't think so. It would be nice if we didn't fight bloody to seize the initiative.

"Are all urgent matters finished now?"

I'm done with my work. The rest of the work will be handled by the Imperial Family and Prime Minister, Duke of Argento.

Due to repeated emergency meetings of the advisory council for several days, even the work of the duke was pushed back.

When I came back to Serpence's office after a long time, the desk was full of papers.

was piled up

If it hadn't been for the mansion's administrators to be elected, there would have been no answer.

This is the end of the work that has been pushed back, so you can leave today.

So said Serpens, who checked the last report I handed over.

These were the most pleasant and sweet words I've ever heard from Serpense.

But I have one more important task left.

I watched Serpence sign the final report.

...do you have anything left to say to me?

"Is there something the Duke needs to tell you more than me?"

I urgently needed a solution to the situation in which Eugenes found out about my identity.

Right now, I'm busy, so I haven't had a chance to meet with Eugene, but when it starts to get quieter, I think I'll come into contact with him somehow.

I? To you?

Don't pretend you don't know? Yulydia-sama.

Ummm... did you finally find out?

"I put the board on the floor so that I could be found out, and what the heck did you get caught in the end?' Is that the same thing?"

Maybe he didn't like the way I was imitating himself, so Serpens frowned slightly.

From the beginning, it was as if you had heard the documents from me... Didn't you already have a plan?

I thought maybe she would show up, but I didn't really expect her to come. It was just in case.

Even so, you told me

Was it good?"

Even if you try to hide it, you will be found out so quickly, but if you know it's okay to be caught, you don't know how far you'll be known...

In the end, I found out that I was wrong.

If you hadn't ordered me to change the documents, I could have taken them off...

If there was any way to get rid of it, of course I would.

Serpens, who looked like he was looking at something terrible, glanced over my whole body once.

Compared to the duke, he looks completely inconspicuous. His physique and voice are completely normal!

You stand out more than me in a way.

"No, is there anyone in the world that stands out more than the Duke?"

You used your beauty to your heart's content, so I thought you knew how conspicuous you were, didn't you?

'Even if I put it side by side with the main character, Humanus, I think Serpens will stand out more.'

At first, the stimulating color of humanus

At the end of the day, all eyes will be on Serpens.

A good-looking handsome man is used for some, but the ultimate beauty is the law regardless of age or gender.

It's not like that. The problem is your tone and behavior.

There are some unusual aspects, but within the general category .

Absolutely not. That's why I'm sure. Lord Rivelon will never be able to hide it, no matter how many times I take it, I won't believe it...

"How am I?"

"You're so like you?" The tone was very insulting.

Either you are too dog-like, or the dog is too much like you . Anyway, it sounds like that nuance.

"Are you insulting me now?"

I was only talking about the uniqueness of your existence.

That's what I said, but by looking away, I could tell that it was never meant in a good way.

His side face with questionable eyes

After staring at him, Serpens coughed and opened his mouth again.

"Hmm, hmm ! If Wilydia-sama had gone out and you and I had stayed, eventually, I would have been suspicious of myself as well.

Then what do I do?!

When I spoke to him with full of regret, he opened his mouth with a sad expression to become a serpent.

Did you say you would protect me?

Yes?

"Are you saying that you will protect me, and then you come back and change your mind?"

I didn't mean to say that in this way...

He looked at me with sorrowful eyes, as if he was really going to abandon him like this.

You know what you're acting? You'll never get over it!

I said so, but somehow my conscience began to pierce me for not doing anything wrong.

'Why, it's like watching only movies and dramas... .'

Even if you know it's acting, doesn't it make you cry, laugh, and get angry because of it?

Serpence's acting was very good, and he had a face and a voice to maximize it.

I just believed what Lord Rivelon said...

Hearing what he said made sense.

'Yes, I said I would protect you, but against what and how do you protect me?

didn't you say?'

Depending on the interpretation, I thought that it could be taken as a meaning of making sure that his nature or setting would not be found out.

And keeping that secret is closely related to keeping his spirit... .

I didn't know that Lord Rivelon was a person who spoke two words with one mouth.

Serpens hit the last wedge.

Oh, no! Who are you? You just told me in advance from next time onwards.

I mean, I wish I could!

Yes, I'll be more careful next time.

Serpense's expression quickly brightened as if he was sad. The unmistakable victor's smile hung on his lips.

I wonder if this is what happened knowingly, but even if I blamed what happened anyway, nothing came back.

"Ugh so what should I do now?"

You just do what you normally do.

Yeah?! Still, something like a plan...

You're the most suspicious when you're just being yourself, so it's okay. Just look at the conversation and be nice.

Suspiciousness goes beyond my trademark, and it seems to become my identity itself.

I believe, Lord Rivelon. Please protect me.

It's suspicious!

I believe in your suspiciousness.

I can assure you. That Serpens is spitting out anything he says right now.