CH 63

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 63

16. Guests at the Duchess House (2)

Although he wasn't his real brother, he spoke to Zeon as if he was trying to save a foolish sentient being.

"Why did you even come to the duke's residence ?"

I tried to speak as comfortably as possible, but without realizing it, I became more careful with the handling of the tail.

I don't know what tone of tone the original Zion used when dealing with his family.

you can't help it

When conversing with family or friends, there are few people who consciously say, 'I have to speak like this!'

'I distinguish between what to say and what not to say, and just say what comes out of the rest.'

I don't know if it's the flow of conversation, but how many people perfectly remember the tone of their words?

There's no other way. They said the house was sold out right away? Arrived early in the morning and went to the address on the letter, but there was no other person.

How surprised it was to come out.

Oh, that's right. Come to think of it, the address transfer service will end soon...

Thanks to that, I was still able to receive the mail, but it would have been sent back if a little more time had passed.

" Anyway, that's why it was this time because I went to the duke's house to find it."

Although angry, Zeon clenched his teeth and spoke softly, as if he was patient in front of Serpence.

At that sight, I was speechless, so I picked up a biscuit for some reason and muttered a fuss.

"No, little hyung, really What are you doing with no manners in front of the Duke."

I'm fine, you can eat comfortably, too.

Yes?! Ha, but...

It contains the sincerity of the person who made it. If you leave it like this and look at it, the food is too pitiful.

Abominably, Serpence evoked a look of pride, as if he was genuinely sorry.

Although his appearance was terrifying, his noble demeanor softened Zeon's spirit, so please take care of it.

decided to

Of course, it wouldn't change if I didn't look at it.

Then the Duke...

"Yes? Ah Whoops, that's right."

As if he had never expected such an answer to come, Serpence responded that he was a little surprised.

Then, as if Xeon was uncomfortable with it, he let out a soft laugh and picked up a chocolate chip cookie.

If you look closely, you can see that there are a lot more chocolate chips than others.

'Just eat some, do you even plan something like that?!'

Although it was a plan to induce human psychology, the result is very pathetic and insignificant.

On the one hand, it is fortunate that such a head is being used not to destroy the continent, but to pick up and eat sweets.

'The late wind is scarier .'

I don't know if I'll be okay after I've filled up all the sweet food I've been missing for 24 years.

I turned my gaze to look at the side of Xeon who was sitting next to me, and my mouth was dry from tension.

I also drank hot tea.

"By the way, why did you come to the capital for some reason?"

"Did you not receive the letter?"

I received it. I should have received it, but I could have done it in a letter...

"If my younger brother had sent me a good reply, I wouldn't have come either."

These are the only words that are a hundred times right in the family, I can't even argue with them.

"How busy have you been that you haven't responded?"

No, I've been very busy. I have a lot to learn.

go .

"Mom , no. It was given to my mother, but what is the title of Im?"

Uh- that's, uhm...:

He blinked his eyes at Serpens and sent a rescue signal. But he was already unsubscribed.

His current position is set as he warmly watches the friendly conversation between the brothers.

He made up a happy smile and laughed at me.

'It was only a few that looked at me with the eyes of an abandoned kitten.

It was a month ago... !'

If it weren't for the current situation, I would have been purely happy that a psychologically equal relationship was being formed.

There were some circumstances. To say that it was a business thing .

That's all right. But my mother worries a lot, so no matter how busy she is, I hope she calls me at least once a month.

That, yes...

Silence fell again, and only the sound of crumbling biscuits and cookies reverberated in the living room.

It was Serpens who broke the awkward silence.

"By the way, how long will Ribelon-kun stay in the capital?"

I expected about a week and bought a round-trip ticket. In the meantime, I was thinking of staying at the house where my younger brother is living...

Yeah! Tender 1 with nowhere to stay, you better get down quickly. I'll buy you a new ticket too!

I did not want to continue this uncomfortable time for a week or so, so I quickly intercepted him.

I can feel Xeon, whose words are cut off in the middle, staring at me.

It's not necessary. There are many vacant rooms, so why not stay at the duke's residence?

Oh no! I'd rather have the inn with my own money!

When I showed my color to the point where I was close to desperation, a feeling of mourning came to mind on Serpens's expression.

Presumably, the question 'Isn't it on good terms with your family?' and 'Isn't it? He seemed to be confused between the questions, "Is that a normal family?"

As I read his expression, I suddenly felt a burning pain in my side.

___

Sir Rivelon?! Are you okay?

"Ah, no I didn't pinch it that hard ?"

Reflexively twisting in the pain, he jumped up and screamed.

Serpens, whose eyes grew wide in surprise at my scream, asked first, and Xeon, who was embarrassed, responded one beat later.

I really liked Serpence's suggestion, but when I interfered with it, I was disgusted with it, so I tweaked it a bit.

It's okay, I'm just a little surprised, but it doesn't hurt.

Even treatment...

No, at this level, there will be no bruising.

It was because he unconsciously thought that Xeon was a stranger to him, and was bewildered by his unexpected behavior.

It didn't hurt that much, so I waved my hand to Serpens who was faithful to the setting today.

"Um it seems that your younger brother is curious about the duke's house, how about giving him a tour?"

Serpence brought up a new proposal.

Yes. It would be better to drive today than to keep an eye on Xeon from the peacock's house all week long.

Xeon seems to like it a lot too.

'If you stay for a week, don't you think we should meet again after work?'

, stop escaping reality now,

I'll have to think about it seriously.

Right now, it seemed that Xeon was so distracted by Serpens that he didn't notice, but that state won't last long.

As time goes by and you'll be alone with him, you'll think it's strange how you've changed from before.

'Sion's soul remains in my body, so I tell you to say something like this, or you can replace it if you want! Isn't there such a feature?'

Where did the original Shion really go? Just in case, I thought to myself, 'Oh

this! Zion Rivelon! Man! I called, but there was no answer.

"Then Lord Rivelon is waking up, so I think you can guide us from now on."

The Duke is going with you... right?

No, it won't be inconvenient if I intervene any longer.

I thought so, but it wasn't. I hope he continues to be with him.

"I will take care of all the work today, so why not take a tour of the capital city with your younger brother after visiting the duke's residence?"

Wouldn't it be better if I did the job and Serpence acted as Xeon's guide?

As of today, I really want to work overtime. I want to burn the night in the office.

Thank you for your consideration.

Xeon politely expressed his gratitude. Serpens smiled at him with a gentle smile, as if this was nothing.

With today's schedule decided, Serpens went back to his office. And Xeon went out of the drawing room with me.

came out with

"What was that tone and attitude from before?"

Uh, huh? What am I?

As soon as he came out of the hallway, Zeon hardened his face and looked into it.

Am I so different from the original? I don't think it's even started yet, but I'm already suspicious.

Even if I'm quick, I'm too fast... .

In front of the Duke! No matter how generous you are, isn't it too rude?

I guess it wasn't that fast

all.

Oh, no...! The duke wants me to be comfortable too...

Haha~. The little hyung interprets people's words too straight-forward, so it's a mask.

As if he couldn't really dry it, Xeon took a deep breath.

By the way, hearing those words, Sion must have been a very stupid guy.

I also said about him, 'I was holding the same image as a simple country young man, so it can be said that I took the right route.

More than that, Duke, you seem to be a much nicer person than I thought.

"Yeah. He was a really good person that I couldn't even compare to the ones I knew."

what i knew So, remembering the appearance of Serpens in [Master of the Holy Sword], I sincerely agreed.

You are greeted directly while the aide's family is busy! Where in the world is such a person?

This is because Xeon doesn't know. That guy is so free these days!

And Serpense didn't come to meet him, I was in trouble.

I came along to take a look.

Besides, how about being considerate? Because it's been a long time since we've seen each other, you give us time to be together, so take your day off work...

I wanted to avoid that time. Knowing that for sure... .

Besides, the vacation deal for a week instead of a day was canceled just before the deal was completed, so I don't feel that it's caring at all.

The words I couldn't even say out loud piled up in my heart.

'Is that much respect for Serpens in Zeon's heart?'

There was no need to ask and check. The familiar scent of a peacock mansion came from his sparkling eyes and praising Serpens.

Each time Xeon spit out Serpens's compliments, the eyes around him warmed.

How about the gifts you sent me a while ago? The duke cares about his younger brother so much, but he doesn't even follow basic manners well.

It is not just a saying that if a wife is pretty, she bows down even if she looks at the stake.

I sent a present to my hometown, so I am no longer self-proclaimed, but Serpens knows me."

" what? Who sent what?"

The duke said that he usually thanked me for this and that. Limited edition wine, mother's accessory set, etc. Expensive work of art? I also received a handwritten letter, which my eldest brother put in a frame to keep it privately... What, did you not know?"

I didn't know at all. When did you send that again?

'Ja-sik, if you're grateful, I'll say thank you

That's it! Was that embarrassing?'

Although it wasn't really a gift I gave to my real family, my heart was moved. Thinking about it that way, the tip of my nose seems to wrinkle a little.

That's right, Serpens secretly... . Besides, a handwritten letter .

' What the hell is that little guy doing?!'

As I thought about even the letter, a wave of emotion flowed out like an ebb.

Perhaps the family meeting written in the mother's letter is not whether or not to go to the capital, but to the charon that she will go.

Wouldn't blurring be the main agenda?

Naturally, the scene of the advisory meeting and the family meeting of the Rivelon family overlapped in my mind.