CH 85

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 85

20. The Duke and the Secret Society (2)

The conversation was interrupted for a while.

In the meantime, shapeless arrows were shot here and there, and various magics popped up here and there.

'On what basis do you speak so proudly?'

There is nothing to guess at all.

I have no idea what you're talking about. Rather, I'm curious as to why you think that way.

"The first thing I thought was strange was Sion's attitude."

This happened.

If it's really because of me, then Serpence will be really pissed off this time.

'But how do you get scolded?'

In the past, I was terrified by thinking of the corrupted fence that appeared in [Master of the Holy Sword], but now I can't imagine it.

this doesn't go

He always seemed like he was going to be scolded, but in the end, it came down to 'I'll pass it on just this time.'

'Why can't I just think of adolescents grumbling and rebelling that doesn't even seem like rebellion?'

He deliberately gave out an angry tee and slammed the door 'bang-!' After closing it, I remembered Serpens, who was terrified that he might have closed it too tightly.

' Isn't this a little bit?'

But this time, it was not an issue that could be easily overcome.

What did he do in front of Yujis as the escort master's version?

I will try my best to cover everything else, but what the contract murder request did, it just can't be covered.

"Aren't you too arrogant?"

only? We're just close friends! A hierarchical relationship like friends!

But sometimes it looks upside down?

This is probably because Serpens listened to me too well... .

Aren't you going to call me hyung, tuk-tuk?

Won't you hit me and ask me to leave... . Besides that, isn't it the first time you've been rude to the point of wanting to be like that?

"Well, that's it's because the Duke is Hogu!"

- Ting... . Shh profit!

Judging by the faint sound of the moment, it seems that he missed the bow once.

Fortunately, he immediately came to his senses and shot him back. I did well and went all the way to the end, I almost missed a few people

did.

No, even if it's rude. Sometimes looking at someone who needs to be looked after...

Because I'm busy with work, I don't want to take care of myself, so I'm taking care of myself as an assistant.

What about the night market? You seem like a person who doesn't care about such a place... It must be some secret mission...!

Because of his position as a duke, he's just enduring. After all, he's just an ordinary 24-year-old young man. Originally, human males of this age like to play.

NS.

In fact, regardless of age, there is no person who doesn't like to play.

I like to play

Everything was Wilydia-sama's misunderstanding. The truth is, even the Illuminati, a secret society, is a fantasy group that doesn't exist.

Well, good. It's just a poor answer, but I'll move on to that. There's another really decisive clue.

I guess that's the last question.

I don't know what's going to come out, but if I just look around it, it'll be alright.

After that, I have no choice but to discuss with Serpence and come up with a proper countermeasure.

'It looks like the arena is almost finished... .'

No one seems to run away anymore.

The stealth magic is slowly dissolving, so can I sneak down now?

Why did Sion-nim say, 'The pseudonym of Percent is awkward, and 'You call your real name Serpens so familiar? Besides, he didn't even point out anything about it.

"Well, that's because the Duke is a Hogu!

Sometimes I'm the worst, no, as a joke... .

"Then why does he use the title of "only you, only you" interchangeably?"

...Yes?

What is that?

I've never been called that before. Coincidentally, the same goes for 'that' escort knight.

What, how do you know that... .

Whether or not to mix specific pronoun expressions when calling others. what do you know about that

'You hide everything else well, so why are you like that... . no way ?

Clearly, it means that it was an unconscious action that Serpens himself did not even notice.

Incidentally, it's not just that Eugenes is banished, but I'm the only one who's been pointed and treated as special.

because .

It's like you don't treat anyone as a person other than Zion-nim...

She would be right. accurately

pointed out

'You're calling your interlocutor you, what? .'

As long as it's not gossip or gossip, it's normal.

That's why I overlooked it and went over it... .

'There was none other than me.'

What brought out the real serpents and brought out conversations, not acting.

Looking at the reaction, it seems you didn't notice.

"So, is your real personality closer to that of an escort?"

I did my best.

There was no way this could be covered.

'How can you refute such clear evidence?!'

This is Serpens' fault.

No, despite knowing how immature a child he is... . It's my fault too.

As a guardian, I should have paid more attention and paid attention to interpersonal relationships.

place.

'I knew you were treating other people as burdens, but I didn't know you weren't even treating them as people... .'

Fortunately, the first person to notice was Eugenes.

'She was the one who had a crush on the escort master... .'

I won't mind him coming now.

She offered to find out his name on her own, and she succumbed to it.

Instead of listening directly to the

as a way to discover the identity.

I'm telling you in case you misunderstand me, but he was just lonely. To look down on other people or something like that...

"I know. I felt pity for those who suffered in the arena, and I saw them grieving so much. Of course, there is no way that would be the case."

It wasn't, but let's say it is.

"He was praised as the master of the holy sword and forced to be perfect He must have been living a difficult and lonely life. Because of that, he was forced to take responsibility, and everyone took responsibility for himself.

It must have been accepted."

This was correct.

Then one day. Seeing the dark side of the humans to be protected, he must have felt sick and tired. Nevertheless, he felt the responsibility to protect even such people. He must have suffered from the sense of separation. That's probably why it's the cold side of it when it was wet. I can understand it.

She was the one who talked about controlling evil by dominating the dark district.

Of course you will understand.

Of course, Serpens did not show coldness for that reason, but it is true that he suffered from a sense of separation from something.

I can only exist as my true self when I cover my face and hide myself. It's so sad!

I would like you to tell Serpence himself, not me, about this.

I must have met Shion-sama after continuing the lonely fight like that.

Yes, that's right.

At that time, Zion-nim was also the devil worshiping alone.

He was mentally exhausted from chasing the bastards.

Yeah, that's right...?

At the same time, I happened to see the Duke from a distance. Because he was in a similar situation, Zion-nim must have been able to recognize his loneliness that others had not seen.

Somehow it went well.

Today, she wrote a novel.

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At first, there were those who followed him.

He had an agile brain, cool judgment, and warm tolerance, but was physically too weak.

As the fight continued, one by one, they lost their lives to protect him.

Shion vowed not to make any more colleagues.

A lonely battle ensued.

With a body that is so weak, alone

Fighting is very far away.

Even today, with a body full of scars, he hid in a shady alley in the capital.

There was no one to support him as he staggered precariously.

Instead, he leaned his back against the cold wall.

Then it was discovered.

A person who continued a lonely battle just like himself.

Unlike himself, while surrounded by many people.

In the end, he was alone.

There was only one hand pushing him into the rough battlefield, but no one holding him back... .

But he took it for granted and smiled at them.

Serpence was overcome with loneliness, but did not know that the feeling was loneliness.

But Zion knew.

Although he had strong power, he was mentally driven and lacking.

And I thought.

'If it were me, I wouldn't put all the burden on him like they did.'

thought over and over again.

'If that's the case, I wouldn't lose my life as easily as 'them' while protecting me.'

finally realized

The two were completely different, as if they were similar to each other, and that's why they could support each other.

芭S.

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Zion became his assistant and succeeded in approaching Serpence.

He was not used to receiving help from anyone, so he continued to push Zion away.

The people the Duke has ever met are wrong.

"What do you mean ?"

I'm the only one who wants to help you.

Zion's judgment was correct.

Serpence's force was strong, and he was not shaken by any hardships.

I no longer felt the sadness and loneliness of losing a friend.

But Serpens still looked lonely.

'why?'

It was then that I realized

What he needs is not a subordinate to support him, but together in an equal position

that he was a forward-looking colleague.

Shall we make a group? There's nothing grandiose even if it's a group, but we'll just leave it as it is now. Still, if there's a plausible name to put forward, it's cool, isn't it?

Do whatever you want.

Then I'll make myself the chief, and the duke will be my aide.

...Yes?

Serpens didn't understand what Shion was saying for a moment.

It's already decided, so I can't back down!

After seeing Shion's mischievous expression on her playful face, she realized that it was for me, and Serpens laughed.

"Then what would you like to name your organization?"

ILLUMINATI. We will become a ray of light that will dispel the darkness of the continent.

Isn't that too grandiose?

So that's more cool, isn't it?

The two looked at each other and smiled.

A small candle placed between them drove away the darkness in the room.

"That's how the two of them have come to where they are now. Sometimes as the duke and his assistant. Sometimes as the head of a secret organization that fights evil and his aide. Standing ! That must have been how we were supporting each other!"

While she recites her epic epic, Serpens has already done her job.

finished and was up

After gathering the stunned arena officials in one place, and handing over the data to Winston.

" What the hell is this?"

I heard it from the middle, so I don't seem to understand it well.

He asked why he was my aide and looked at me with eyes urging for an explanation.

'Do you understand... .'

In unnecessary detail, I even inserted the probability of not wanting to increase the number of members.

What was it that led her to such a creative world?

'[Euges from Master of the Holy Sword didn't do this... .'

no.

When there were signs of an incident even in the original.

It was always Eugenes who was keenly aware of the first and suggested various possibilities.

'...Is it me?

As I put my actions in line with the common sense of this world, the creative path

The thought of walking crossed my mind.

Last time... I'm sorry I said that in the dark. You're not that kind of person, but I didn't know you well back then, so I made a mistake. The Duke..., you're not doing anything wrong!

Yes? What do you mean by that...

The eyes of Serpens who created an innocent expression as if he didn't know the hermitage of the dark district turned to me.

The eyes are telling him to confess immediately to what he has done and his true identity has been revealed.

It's okay, I know everything. You don't have to hide anymore!

As I said before, I didn't catch you because of me. Serpens made a mistake.

I don't know what kind of conversation was going on, but Serpens touched his forehead, realizing that no more acting was going on.