CH 88

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 88

21. Duke's Birthday (1)

We set foot in the imperial capital ten days before the Day of Choice.

Although I finished the arena work earlier than planned, it was because I had a more relaxed schedule when I came compared to when I was going.

Thanks to this, I enjoyed the feeling of traveling, stopping by shops a little far from the station and eating snacks.

It's a bit sad that we're breaking up like this.

I'm the only one in a different direction... .

As much as the trip was enjoyable, it leaves a lasting impression.

As soon as we get off the train, Eugene looks at us with a look full of regrets.

It's a pity! It's always good, so come visit the Duke's house!

"Is that really okay?"

Of course! There are a lot of vacant rooms, so you can come in and buy it .

...Zion?,,

I feel like serpens are absurd

called

He didn't hide his eyes as if he was saying, 'Is the duke's house your house?'

Come just to play, just to play...

Yes, I'll definitely go play.

I slowly lowered my tail and spoke.] Well, Eugene answered with a smirk.

Then I'll just leave. Shion and 'Serpens'. See you later.

Perhaps recognizing her surroundings, she lowered Serpence's name in a very low voice.

At her greeting, Serpens is grave.

nodded his head.

on the return journey.

She barely got permission to even call him 'Sir Serpens'.

Serpens was still calling her 'Wyridiani', but Euges was overjoyed at that.

It's a pity that it's still like this, so let's shake hands before we part!

" What else do you mean?"

Serpense narrowed her eyes at my sudden suggestion, judging my heart.

If you do, you will only think of me as trying to 'hold hands'.

If you don't like it? I don't force it.

There was a hint of hesitation, but it seems that he was not yet mentally prepared.

He grabbed the suitcase he was holding lightly with one hand, and secretly fixed it with both hands and made a fuss about it.

I thought I'd just cut it off and say no... .'

As the three of us ate and played together all the way, it seems that her values were re-established within Serpence.

It didn't seem like he had opened his heart completely, seeing that he was still calling me 'Wyridia-sama', but this is quite a feat.

'I have a different purpose, doesn't it matter?'

I reached out to Eugene, held her hand, and waved it lightly.

Then I'll just leave.

See you again soon!

Me and Euges waved, Serpence greeted with a wink.

all.

Before we boarded the last train, we boarded the duke's wagon, which had been waiting for us because we had put the message in the duke's house.

"So, what was that just now?"

Yes? What?

It looks like you're handing me something.

I was trying to secretly hand you a note, but I guess I got caught.

Even if I hide it from view, I was trying to make contact under the guise of a handshake, in case you would notice because of the presence... .

If I had known that it would take me no matter what, I wouldn't bother with my head, I would have just given it to you.

"If you see something you're doing secretly, why don't you just pretend you don't know?"

Hmmm.

It's nothing, you don't have to worry about it.

Then it doesn't matter if I tell you?

Serpence also talked about secrets with Xeon.

As if there was nothing to say, Serpens said, '

He sighed and turned his head out the window.

'Win!'

I thought.

Until I reached the duke's mansion and got off the wagon.

More precisely, until I see Xeon standing next to Hans, who had already met him.

He was wearing a butler's attire.

"Xeon? How did you get here , besides, what's with that outfit?"

This is Xeon Rivelon, who was appointed as the deputy deacon of the Duchess of Prasidus from three weeks ago. Please be formal, aide.

There was an implicit rule that the Duchess of Pracidus respected each other by speaking respectfully to each other.

It wasn't there from the beginning, it was created after Serpence became a Duke.

'Isn't it weird if Serpens uses respectful words and slurps out half-talks next to him?'

He didn't force it, it was something everyone started voluntarily.

For that reason, it is not absolutely obligatory, but when the boss manages his direct subordinates, he sometimes has to use slang for leadership.

'Of course, in front of Serpence, in any case, you have to use respectful words.'

Anyway, since I use respectful words, I become more polite to those below me, and my work efficiency increases. Such a virtuous cycle was made.

How could such a job exist in a class-based society with a fantasy background?

It was amazing.

What's even more surprising is that Serpence, who is their head and created such an environment, treats others as human beings... .

no! Isn't this what's important?!'

Unbeknownst to the unbelievable scene unfolding in front of my eyes, I escaped reality without realizing it.

I quickly blinked at Serpens.

Desperately, why is he here?'

he doesn't care what it is

Are you going? he replied.

You must be tired, so go in and rest.

Now I don't mind taking a break. Rather, what the hell is this... .

No, I think I know roughly.'

When you separated me and talked to Xeon.

It was probably not just a conversation, but something similar to a brief interview.

'Before that, I looked around the peacock's residence carefully... .'

What is the management status of the peasant?

What things could be improved to make it better? What did you see as positive?

And if you join the duke's butler, how will you manage it, etc... .

Maybe that's how I did self-PR?

After that conclusion, you must have passed.

'Besides, when I think about the way Hans looked at me with pathetic eyes... .'

Your brother seems competent, but why are you like that? I guess that's what it meant

'no wonder .'

I should have noticed it when I was keeping an eye on the cleaning status or the maids.

Or, after hearing that my future dream is to be a butler, I should have kept the possibility of this in mind.

'Clearly, 'She must have acted like this because she was worried about Sion... .'

According to his memory, Xeon loved and cared for his family very much.

Among the brothers, he seems to have been very worried about Zion, who was especially timid.

But it made me think I was exposed to dangerous situations to the point where I had to cut off contact with my family.

I did... .

'Anyway, are you suddenly asking your boss to hire you?'

According to Shion's memory, Xeon was in a position to solve the accident, and it was always Charon who caused the accident.

By the way, Shion was dragged by Charon, and he was the one who got involved in the accident.

'It's because he's busy taking care of other people's affairs, so he's got a bit of a reckless side... .'

If you think about it, Zion also said that he would become an aide to the capital aristocrats, and he was all alone.

Didn't he come to the capital?

This is just hereditary.

In my head, a new formula was established: Rivelon Street = Mudepora.

'No, but isn't this a parachute?'

No matter how talented he was, he suddenly submitted an application to a field he had not been formally recruited for, and went through an interview like roasting beans in a lightning bolt.

And I passed

If this is enough, wouldn't Administrator Guberno stick his tongue out too?

At least when he was recruiting an administrator, he

brought his grandson to

In contrast... .

'Won't it look like I've created a replacement for a butler that I'm not even looking for, and put my younger brother in there?!'

There is nothing to say about being branded as a hidden power of the Prasidus family or a rare rogue who blinded Serpence with all kinds of cowardice.

" Lord Rivelon?"

Thinking that my head hurt, I put my hand on my temple, and Serpens called me in a worried voice.

Either way, I was worried that I would run into Xeon every day in the future, and 'there is the encroachment of the Prasidus of the Rivel Ron family' ] floating around in my head.

Are you okay?

it's not good for you

No matter how much he wanted to get a job, if Serpens refused, that was it.

'Or did you say something beforehand! Why hide, why!'

This is no surprise, there's nothing to hide!

It's been 3 weeks already, so come

It's also weird that it's soft... .

My head is all throbbing.

Little brother, no. Aide! Are you okay?

Lord Rivelon, if you're not feeling well...

No, no! I'm fine! It's just that I'm a little tired.

He calmed the two people who were worried, and lifted the luggage that had been left on the floor for a while.

I'm going to have to go back and rest. Duke, let's go inside too!

But you don't look very good...

It's really good.

As I spoke firmly, I let out a small sigh as if I had no choice but to do it.

If you don't feel better in the future, be sure to tell me.

Knowing that I could not go in and rest if he stood still, Serpence hurried into the mansion's main building, leaving only those words.

It seems you're not feeling well, but I...

As Xeon said so, he glanced at Hans.

Hans nodded his head to signify that it was okay, and Xeon quickly took the suitcase I was holding.

I'll drive you to your room!

It was useless consideration.

'Ah, if I had known this would be the case, I would have just followed Serpence... !'

After all, the work had piled up, so Serpens must have headed to the office again.

In fact, regardless of whether I work or not, I wouldn't have been able to follow Xeon to the office.

I don't know why better ideas come only after things have passed.

Eventually, I headed to the room alongside Xeon.

"It's okay now, so you can go to work. It's been three weeks now? Don't be taken for nothing because of me.

He took off his coat, hung it on a hanger, and sat down on the bed.

I will rest from now on, so I appealed with my whole body not to disturb you.

" why are you staring at me like that?"

Instead of going out, Xeon with the suitcase properly put down, for some reason comes towards me.

It seems that his face, which has hardened somewhere, is still concerned.

Even if you say it's okay? Oh, are you worried about your long business trip?

Nothing happened. There was nothing difficult. No, I would rather be in the duke's residence.

Was it more comfortable than before? So I'm going back... .

" you, are you my brother?"

Suddenly, I felt my heart pounding on the floor.

No, why? You didn't have any doubts when we broke up last time, right?

"Uh, uh ? Of course right! What the hell is that?"

He spoke with a trembling expression on his face as if he was making a nonsensical sound, but his heart was still beating.

if so .

Xeon slowly came closer one step at a time.

'Zeon, you... ! Why are you creating a suspenseful atmosphere on a topic that is not even serpent?!'

He slowly reached out and headed towards me.

I closed my eyes reflexively.

In my head, he grabbed my collar and shouted, 'Where did my little brother go?!' I remembered.

What the hell are these flesh? This, this

thing! What is it all?!

Contrary to my imagination, Xeon grabbed my side and chin instead of my collar and shook it wildly.

Yes. i got fat

Your little brother is hidden in 5 kg of fat!

What nonsense?

Xeon looked at me with cold eyes.