CH 68

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 68

17. The Duke and the Beginning of the Journey (1)

It took one month for my official title to appear, but it took less than two weeks for the counterfeit ID to be issued.

When I came down to the duchy, it was already completed.

Strictly speaking, it's not a forgery.

" Yes, it is. It is a product that was officially issued by the Imperial Family."

Naturally, the process was carried out in complete secrecy.

Thanks to this, there was no unnecessary paperwork, and ironically, I was able to receive the results faster.

'Is the Empire okay with this?'

After Humanus becomes emperor, there are probably not one or two things that need to be fixed.

Anyway, for a while it was only known that Serpens was investigating something under the orders of the imperial family, and his going abroad was a secret.

On the surface, it was known that Euges was briefly returning to the Arche Kingdom for personal reasons.

When I opened the ID handed to me by Serpens, the name 'Zion Priveron' was written on it.

"Isn't it very similar to your real name?"

It's because if you build a new one, you won't be able to memorize it or you'll make a mistake.

Don't you know me too well?

To say that rather than that, does he mean that he himself made the name of the rank above?

In this case, Serpense's pseudonym

I was curious. What is his own pseudonym that he made up for himself?

Where's the Duke's thing? Show me!

When I reached out my hand in anticipation that he might not use the nickname I had given him, he didn't raise it, he just took it out and showed it to me.

Percent Rashidus? At most, you've given me more than ten nicknames, but aren't you using them? Perla or Sen... Huh?

It doesn't matter at all. It's just an adjustment within the scope that is not significantly different from the original name. As I said earlier,

I'm afraid you'll make a mistake.

Certainly, they sound similar. Serpense, Percent... Serpense....

At first glance they seem similar, but when you put them in your mouth, the accents are strangely different.

If the existing name pronunciation is round and soft, does the pseudonym feel a little rough?

Still, they were so similar that you could call them Serpens and ask, 'Isn't it Percent?'

"Aren't you just calling my name too easily?"

"Ah, my original name is meant to be called by others.

When you're alone, you just call my name, but?

After muttering Serpens' name for a while, he asked in a dissatisfied tone.

For a moment, '- Dora had doubts about the investigation, but soon found out that it was referring to Eugene's name being spoken out as it was.

When you refer to yourself...? Well, it's a thought, isn't it my mind?

I could feel Serpens looking at me with eyes lost for words.

Were you too honest?

But you can't even call me Duke of Prasidus, can't you? If that's unfair, the Duke also calls me Zion.

I think I can understand why you were so rude. There's no such thing as respect for a guy who gave you nicknames in the first place.

Isn't our relationship about friendship and loyalty rather than respect?

To my shameless attitude, oh

As always, Serpens groaned while sticking out his tongue.

Still, rather than feeling bad, the reaction was, 'I already knew it, but I didn't know how to put it into words'.

He said he didn't know how to get his clothes wet in the drizzle, so he's gradually getting used to it.

'Isn't the progress rather slow by now?'

Slow, but not usually slow. It's just a normal friendship, but what does it take months?

No matter how much relationship you have with your boss

though it is

Same age, six days a week for several months. It also hung around for about half the day.

Where is that?

'No one understands his heart as much as I do!'

We ate delicious food together, played pranks, and enjoyed our hobbies together.

Besides, it helps me to openly and openly confide in my inner words! Comfort me too!

It's really sad to think about it! If you've done this much, you're not a duke, but Hwang.

Me and my best friend would have had enough left over!

"I, my best friend ?"

A close friend! If we're just like us, huh? Calling your name in private! Isn't that okay?

Sir Rivelon?

Look at this! His Majesty the Crown Prince also calls me by my first name, but someone called my direct superior! Yes?

When I suddenly get angry and lash out at him, Serpens is visibly embarrassed.

How much devotion to the duke

D, what's his name... ! I'm really sorry!

"That's , umm."

Come on, let's sing it! It's not too long. It's only two letters, isn't it?

Judging by his hesitant attitude, it seemed like he was going to fall over with just a little bit more.

I'm going to have to use the pseudonym Zion Priveron for a while, but are you going to keep calling me Lord Rivelon? I feel a sense of distance, am I the only one who can't do that to the Duke? .

I keep complaining

When I urged him, he said in a small voice, 'Poetry, Lord Zion... ? he answered, bewildered.

Except Sir, once again in a loud voice!

Si..., Shion?!

"Yes, you did very well!"

Although Shion was not my real name, I was very proud.

If he had a snack in his hand, he would have given it as a prize, but it's just a pity that he doesn't.

Smiling brightly with a satisfied expression, in return, Serpense's

face darkened

It is an expression of self-doubt and remorse without understanding the current situation.

What the hell is this...

I should have done this earlier! Isn't it, Serpence? It feels like we've become really close now! Right, Serpense?

Fuu 一. Just distinguish between public and private.

I don't care if you call me by name, regardless of construction.

We will separate.

Serpence seemed to have finally realized the truth of life that it is easier to give up.

He let out a sigh with a blank expression on his face, as if he felt life was free.

I've only just handed you my ID, but I'm already tired...

"Okay, were you talking about that?"

My reaction word 1 that I had forgotten about, Serpens smirked as if he didn't even want to pray.

"The departure is in three days. And "

And?

"Rebel , Shion?"

Yep!

get out.

Serpence, who seemed to have completely lost his soul, could not speak any more. In the end, he kicked me out saying I'll explain the details tomorrow.

He didn't know that the sound he heard when his name was called for the first time would become a blessing.

* * *

There are three main ways to get from the Holy Lumen Empire to the Bastul Kingdom, assuming that it does not go around far.

divided

Passing through the kingdom of Arke, a land of elves and a lush forest.

Passing through the Terrarum Kingdom, a country of dwarves and mostly rugged mountain ranges.

Or just passing through the Pelo Kingdom, one of the human countries.

'Isn't it the same as deciding where to go?'

If you choose the Arche Kingdom, you may get a lot of cooperation, but it is impossible for the forest-loving elves to cut down trees and lay railroads.

The round trip takes too long.

Terrarum Kingdom had to have a train passing through the tunnel, but there were sections that inevitably needed to be climbed.

If not, I don't want to spend days and days in a stuffy tunnel.

'Who knows that the original is not a general store, the racial characteristics are also typical!'

Without a choice, it was decided to go through the Pelo Kingdom.

It was a welcome thing.

Where is the awe of Mother Nature?

Two days, basically, humans are animals that crave play.

Rather than a country of elves who live a quiet life or a country of dwarves where the whole nation beats iron, the country of humans must have many things to see and eat.

In a large suitcase, I packed a bunch of tourist guides along with clothes.

And the sling bag, which can be easily carried, was filled with Solertia's scrolls.

'If you don't know, should I keep a protective scroll in my arms?'

It was very reassuring.

I'm going to stick around to Serpens anyway, so I don't think it's going to be useless. Do you not know?

If there is a battle, while Serpens and Eugenes fight, they should wait safely inside the shield.

'There was a sense of urgency, but Serpens also said that it was too early for actual combat... .'

I glanced to the side and saw Serpens wearing thick black horn-rimmed glasses instead of the usual thin silver-rimmed glasses.

The shape of the glasses frame also changed from a round shape to a square shape, so the impression was quite different, but I liked that.

More annoying than that... .

Why is it that color?

"Isn't that so inconsistent?"

Being out on the platform waiting for the train, Serpens pretended to be naive and ran through his dark gray hair.

'The face is very likely, so what's wrong with that face?'

Yet, there is one reason why I am so uncomfortable.

It was because Serpens's hair, which had been dyed with the Demon King's magic energy in the novel [Master of the Holy Sword], was that color.

If there is one thing fortunately, unlike the original Serpens that even dyed their eyes black, the current Serpens are .

'Ah, this is confusing]! For convenience, the serpence in the original should be called a fall fence.

Unlike the Corruption fence whose eyes were dyed black, his eyes were still bright green at present.

When it comes to hair color, you have to hide your identity for a long time, so did you use a semi-permanent dye?

There is a special magic reagent that removes color, and it is said that it can be dispelled by using it or by using a high-ranking nullifying spell.

it is sheep

Of course, it is also possible for Serpens to use their own divine power to push and release magic.

Leaving aside this convenient thing, the reason Serpence has used the part-time system must be the sale and price issues.

'Aren't you suspicious of buying expensive semi-permanent hair dye in bulk?'

Even if I secretly buy it, that's only once or twice.

On the other hand, there are many people who use the part-time system as a way to change their mood, so there are many items for sale and there are active transactions. It has all three elements at an affordable price.

'It would have been better if I had used brown hair dye as usual.'

Since Euges is planning to accompany him, he seems to want to avoid overlapping with the escort master's version.

I know the situation well, but for nothing, I felt confused.

As he inadvertently touched the ends of his gray hair, Serpens lightly shook his head to retrieve the hair.

Sorry...

At the reflexive words, Serpens struggled to smile and blinked somewhere.

Li turned on

At the end of her gaze, there was an elf walking towards her with her long turquoise hair fluttering.

Without a doubt, it's Eugene.