CH 79

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 79

19. The Duke and the Black Warrior (1)

No, think about it. I've been through all sorts of hardships with humans, so where do I, as a human being, have to talk to myself to listen?''

There is a point, but the elves have a lot of money, so why do I...

"No, don't stop listening?

Think about giving it to me!

What a dog , no. Go on.

For a moment, it seems that a dog-dog sound came out of Serpense's sweet mouth that only spoke soft and gentle words. Am I wrong?

These days, my body feels empty, so it sounds like nonsense.

"Anyway, if an angel appears and understands with a benevolent face, saying that it must have been very difficult, if you console him by saying it's okay now with a heavenly voice!

huh?"

Ummm. Well, I'll skip the details. But, given the current dimensional orbit, it's unreasonable for me to summon an angel no matter what.

"You look like an angel instead, don't you?"

This was not my personal opinion.

[Master of the Holy Sword] This is the official setting of the author.

The people of the duke's house also described him as 'the only angel who descended on the present continent', so Serpens himself must be well aware of it.

I looked at him proudly with an expression that asked me where I was wrong, and Serpens put his forehead on his forehead with an expression that said, 'What nonsense was it, it was just bullshit.'

Anyway, I can't.

Why!

Haha... All I can do is deceive to the end.

He let out a sigh that was close to a sigh, and muttered with a bitter smile.

I opened my ax's eyes to the sudden self-deprecation of Serpens, and looked at him again.

I opened my mouth.

"If it was before. If necessary, I would have acted that way. It hurts a lot, I understand, it will be all right. A mouth-watering story that anyone can tell. It won't make sense. Opening someone's heart and changing it...

His clear green eyes looked straight at me.

You're better suited than me. That way would be better.

However .

"At first, I was wondering what you were thinking.

I don't even know why I'm trying to save him. perhaps . Perhaps, someone who might become a great enemy of the continent. Why do you want to hug me?"

As he said that, there was an unfamiliar longing on his face.

Beyond the determination to listen to the answer no matter what. The wind for something blows at first glance.

That doesn't mean we can't keep you in pain. You can still be happy, but how can I just watch you walk into the abyss of despair without knowing it?

.That's all?

"Isn't that the only thing?"

It can't be.

It looks like you got the answer you were hoping for. As if he had received words of consolation for himself, he had a smile of relief.

'It must have been my misunderstanding that I felt that way... .'

His question, which was obviously referring to the Black Knight, perfectly matched Serpens's position. Because that answer also refers to both.

I just felt that way myself.

And one thing, you seem to be mistaken. He's a knight to the bone.

It was the same in the novel [Master of the Holy Sword].

Even after making a pact with the devil and accepting its power. The only time he ever used that power privately was to take revenge.

Raging mad with rage, slaughtering the arena's spectators and those involved.

It was all about killing the lord's family and knights who were once loyal and protected.

Since then, the devil has constantly

whispered in his ear, but he didn't listen.

Only thing that makes him move.

'Demon worshipers.'

What they worship is the devil, and they do not even listen to the devil's words, they only follow their words.

because .

What he needs is a master he can trust and follow. He can be loyal.

Get him out of the arena. You helped make a pact with the devil and gave him the power to take revenge.

He regarded them as masters.

Although he did not make any vows, he followed them deeply. Protecting them, they threw themselves to obey orders.

After all, what the angels were talking about was just bullshit.''

"Dog but half the truth."

Serpens snorted, as if telling him to stop talking nonsense.

No, really! I should make the dog bark a little bit, no.

So the conclusion is. To me, his master

Become an army, is this it?

That's it!

"Why not you?"

Where did you hear me? He doesn't need a friend or a nanny.

If you say that, I...! No, that's fine. Don't answer me.

I knew what the answer would be without having to say it, and I knew Serpens.

"Anyway, I am neither in a position to be someone's master nor a vessel."

"Isn't it possible to follow the setting of that imaginative elf?"

"I'm still thinking about when and how to break that delusion, so can you please stop raising it?"

In the end, Serpens and I had no choice but to compromise on the right line, and the conclusion was as follows.

[Screenplay: Shion / Campus: Serpence / Starring: Serpence, Black Knight H Black Knight) ]

It was decided to cover other unexpected situations with an ad-lib by Serpens, who also served as the lead actor.

"Isn't this really deception?"

"Are you saying that because you handed it over to me?"

It is, but...

It's like that because I feel like I've become a black curtain that moves the final boss from behind.

If you're that reluctant, don't use this kind of thing and do it yourself.

"No, that's a bit "

The script was written by Serpens after memorizing it and burning it in a fireplace to completely ashes.

The two put their heads together and open the script

As I was writing this, it was already morning.

Finally, the innkeeper woke up and was able to order a meal, so I delayed my sleep a little more and ordered food first.

Ugh, it's a pity that Lydia-sama went out instead. If it wasn't for that, I probably didn't have time to sleep, or I couldn't make a plan.

Is that so? I only thought you were aiming.

Aiming, what the hell does that mean?

If Serpense and I are arguing, I will make sure that Eugene is pushed out even if he notices in the middle.

I mean, I was even induced... .

is not it?

It wasn't, but I think it's true.

I have to take this opportunity to apologize to her.

If it was her, she would have listened if she had just asked politely, but it seems like she did something terrible.

And one thing. Stop pretending to be wrong and trying to sneak up on you by a nickname.

,,Oh!,,

Damn, I got it.

The sight of Serpens tearing up the bread that came with his meal and talking was just creepy because it sounded like he would tear you apart like that.

'I didn't mean to do that from the beginning... .'

The beginning was a mistake. However, he said that he was resting while he was lying down, so he was looking at it as an opportunity.

After all, this way of spinning round and round doesn't seem right for me.

"So, what do you like the most?"

Haha... that's shameless.

Serpens with a frown on his forehead

He took a deep breath and let out a long, deep sigh.

I just like your name, so please call me by your first name.

Serpens?

Yes, that's it.

Even if I die, I don't think it's that I don't want to be called by a nickname. There is really no need for anything else, and the tone seems to suffice with the 'name'.

'The name came to mind, but it's already been a while since I last called 'name'... .'

For the first few months, everything was unfamiliar.

There was a time when I was afraid that people would disappear like this, and before I went to bed, I repeated my name alone in my head.

'But since when?'

Suspicious or not, is it from when I was convinced that it would be okay to express myself and act comfortably in front of this guy?

Not by the physical name of 'Lord Ribelon', but by being called 'You. Do you feel like you were able to face him as a mere existence?

' Sometimes when I call your name, I get excited, but

Come to think of it, the only name that can fully express one's existence is the name. Why is there such a thing as a proper noun?

' If the person calling by a nickname makes them feel special, isn't the name the only thing that makes the person called?'

Not something of someone else, just of itself. As a person with a unique existence.

Perhaps he was hoping for it unconsciously.

'The master of the Holy Sword, the Sephi, or the Duke of Prasidus .,

Rather than being bound by a bridle that someone made. 'Maybe he wanted to exist as a single person named Serpens.

'It's just a personal opinion and speculation that just came to mind.'

You want it too, so I think it would be best to call the name as it is without forcing it to change.

My thoughts were short. After all, don't you forget nicknames? You can just call me Serpens, Serpense?

Yeah. But until you return to the Empire, don't play around and call me by a pseudonym.

Yes!

"Even when I go back, I call in front of others.

not.

There are too many restrictions. dirty class society.

When I woke up again, it was around 6pm.

'I slept perfectly... .'

Lack of sleep from nightmares last night

In the state, running after pickpockets. Besides, I stayed awake until morning to write a script, so I had no choice but to sleep for more than 10 hours.

On the other hand, Serpence seems to have happened a long time ago.

He was dressed in all his clothes so that he could go out at any time and read a book leisurely.

The three crumpled in the corner were already awake.

It was as if he was looking at Serpens' eyes when he rolled his eyes.

'No, is it normal to see?'

He was the one who knocked them out in one shot, so I have to be concerned.

"What about Lydia?"

Instead of answering, Serpence handed him a card smaller than the palm of his hand.

[Mission Complete]

What is written is a short letter with only two words.

Next to it, three cute citrons were drawn.

"Do you know when you came back?"

About five hours ago?

You still need to sleep a little more.

" Judging from the signs in the room, it seems that it has already happened."

Serpens seemed to be concentrating on something for a moment, and then answered.

[Master of the Holy Sword] Seeing the two of them competing for first and second place of official beauty, it is clear that the saying that beautiful women are sleepers does not exist in this world.

Wash up and come out with such nonsensical thoughts; Come on, you've already finished getting ready to go out.

Eugese seemed to have come to the room.

"Are you going to eat first?"

I placed an order while you were washing.

With a look that seemed to know how to say that, Serpens answered right away. How is it that Euges has a strange look?

It's time to get used to it, but isn't it?

But is it really okay for us all to leave? Those people .

Eugene asked, glancing at the trio in the corner of the room.

"Anyway, I'm out of power, so can't I just stay and watch?"

The script has already been handed over to Serpens.

So I didn't feel the need to follow up, so I said that, but it seems that I have already lost my credibility.

This time, he looked at me with eyes that knew what kind of accident he would cause and whether he was going to leave.

Of course, unlike his gaze, the expression on his face is still merciful today.

"The authors would be fine. They are deeply reflecting on their sins.

I have repented, saying that I will accept all judgments I receive."

What happened while I was sleeping?