CH 110

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 110

26. The Duke and the Second Prince (5)

As I was sitting in my seat and trying to catch my breath, I heard the sound of a square nib scraping the paper.

It was the sound of Serpens handling the paperwork, unable to endure that moment.

Why are you so calm! You're caught in a trap?

" so did you get so excited?"

It's like asking, 'Only this much?'

it was tone

Even if Count Masanal had been brought in right away, he would have killed him by concocting suicide before even properly interrogating him. If that had been the case, he wouldn't have gotten what he wanted, but it would have ended without revealing anything.

There is no sibling answer Who said it was a pity that I didn't buy a backstory?

"What are you talking about all of a sudden?"

Although it was deliberately revealed from the other side, it is quite a big harvest to know that the Dukes of Argento were involved.

Oh, no! It's not that, Serpens.

You're worried!

He moved with the hope that the right to the throne would be maintained, so there was nothing to say about whether he had jumped into the scramble for the throne.

But to the end, it was for the sake of the stability of the empire. Isn't the purpose of dividing the country and finding out the moth eaters?

'But with that, you drive Serpens into a leader in disrupting the balance of the empire?'

Moreover, it is said that Prasidus was aiming for the door from the beginning.

Jeong must be ahead.

If the emperor believes in such a voice and tries to oust Serpence... .

'Are you going to ask Eugene to exile to the Arche Kingdom?'

Serpens are not elves, but they might be accepted as honorary elves because they are prettier than most elves.

It is only custom for the duke's family not to interfere in the succession to the throne. Even if they intervene openly, there will be no direct harm. Also, since the Crown Prince already has a fiancee, it has no effect on the power structure of future generations.

It won't hurt you.

Because he spoke so casually, it seemed as if there was really no problem.

still .

This case is only a check in the end. Having already taken out a hand called the Duke of Argento, it must have been an unavoidable choice since you would have to be of the same family to tie this up.

Saying it was no big deal, he handed over the paper that Serpence was reading.

Now what are you going to do? Are you going to meet the Duke of Argento in person?

"Before that, I think we need to meet the second prince again."

There is one month left until the next banquet, so are you going to formally apply for an audience this time?

Like you said, I think he's friendly to me, so I know he's going to ask me for help, so I set a trap... Or maybe he did it himself.

Yes?!

I had to reconsider Serpense's words to see if it was true that he was referring to the second prince, Fred Rick.

'You really don't believe me without mercy?'

The reason why he didn't scan the divine power was probably because Frederick also had divine power, so black magic couldn't be detected.

'It's not bad to keep the possibilities open. However .'

Frederick's face comes to mind as he says he thinks of Serpens like a real brother.

No matter how much I think about it, it doesn't seem like that, but Serpense's words make me suspect that even that was just acting.

Does this spread and become a rip-off, leading to sedition and fabrication?

"What do you think of Sunwoo?"

Me?

"Is there anyone else in this world with the name Seonwoo?"

there was no way

Even though I knew he was referring to me, I expressed my opposition to his question because I never thought that Serpens would ask me for my opinion on this matter.

Even Serpens couldn't pick out an answer

I didn't have the ability to pinpoint what this was.

It's a completely different situation from [Master of the Holy Sword], so I can't stand it.

All I can say is... .

I don't know which one. If I had to choose between the two, I wish there was a third party who used the former.

It's just this, what?

I think so too.

really?!

"In that case, if it's Yeocha, the 2nd Prince will be the denomination

You could also use a way to turn it around.

Serpens is like that.

For a moment, I thought that they agreed with the same thoughts as me.

Perhaps he recognized my dry eyes, he took his eyes off the papers and looked at me and blinked.

It's not that we want to keep going to the church, it's just until the Crown Prince returns after everything is over. After that, if he voluntarily gets excommunicated... Isn't this also a story?

My still gaze], he knew it and shut his mouth.

If Frederick's marriage problem never subsides, there is no better way to solve it than the method Serpens suggested.

It was very disrespectful to use the fact that a priest who worships the god Luxmea cannot marry, but as it is for the future of the continent, Luxmea will pass over with great generosity.

Later, when Frederick tries to leave the Order, many things will come up, but that is a matter to be resolved then.

There is no disagreement with Serpence's opinion, but I didn't know that such a thing would come out...''

"Then, Seonwoo, why did you think that one was better?"

Even though he had no feelings for Frederick as much as he had for a long time, when he thought of that assumption, I thought he would unconsciously feel a sense of betrayal.

I guess I really had no idea. However, I do not intend to correct the choice.

It's better than being betrayed. Oh, of course Serpens doesn't believe him.

I know you are. Still, I just wish it was.

Whether you use someone else's acquaintance or use your acquaintance to hit the back of the head. Both are very evil in that they exploited the relationship between people.

Among them, the reason I chose the one in front is because I hope that Serpens, who has just started learning human relationships, will not be wary of friendliness and goodwill any longer.

It's still a high wall, so if you go higher, no one can climb it.

is it.

Serpens nodded with a look of incredulity.

As if that was the end of what he had to say, he silently processed the paperwork, and I moved my gaze to the desk.

Now it was full of familiar administrative terms.

* * *

Serpence's request for an audience was quickly accepted.

Welcome, Prince Prasidus!

As soon as we entered the drawing room of the second palace, Frederick was restless and greeted Serpence.

I'm seeing you again sooner than I thought.

As if he had no face, he smiled bitterly and looked at Serpens who said that, giving Frederick a worried expression.

I'm sorry, I didn't know things would turn out like this...

No, I should have been more careful, but I couldn't.

Ser to Frederick who is apologizing

Pence made a slurp in his mouth. This made Frederick even more apologetic.

You have to sit down first.

He offered Serpens a seat, and he sat down too.

Whether it was calculated based on the time Serpens reached the palace, the maid came in just in time, placed a teacup in front of the two of them, and poured the properly brewed tea.

Then, the maid quietly set the teapot down and went out quietly and closed the door.

The rest are the 2nd Prince and Serpens,

The servant and I, whom I had seen before. Only four in total.

Once again, the two superiors were seated, and me and the servant were standing.

"You haven't been around for a while?"

It's just me as usual. Is the Duke any better than that?

Frederick was even more annoyed by Serpence's leisurely manner.

It seems to me that the serpence is in trouble because of him. I'm sorry. I think he's about to die.

He seemed to be looking at Frederick calmly, wondering if he was doing something like that.

It's really good, so don't worry.

Serpens folded the corners of her eyes and smiled like an angel with a benevolent smile. If you look at it, it is a face that seems like the worries of the world will disappear.

Thanks to that expression, Frederick seems to be barely stable.

I'm sorry, because of me, as a duke, I've been dishonored for being involved in the struggle for the throne.

Neither is it.

Despite Frederick's anxious words, Serpens still responded with a soft smile and voice.

"Isn't that the story of when the battle for the throne was established?"

If you do well, it's as if such disgrace never existed in the first place.

Perhaps he understood the meaning, and Frederick let out a short exclamation, 'Ah-'.

"Are there still a lot of people approaching you?"

The numbers are almost cleared up, and the rest are pretty persistent, so that's just annoying.

Is it because they think that they are annoyed by their constant cumbersome behavior, and that even Serpense, who openly tried to help, is embarrassed?

Frederick said in a slightly nervous tone.

"May I ask where the rest of the family is?"

In response to Serpence's question, he nodded lightly and gestured to the attendant. Was it prepared in advance knowing that such a story would come out?

I took out my notebook and handed it to Serpens.

It's a record of your visits.

With those words, Serpens opened the notebook he had taken. When I glanced at the inside of the notebook, it seemed difficult to read unless I looked closely at the dense writing in small letters.

Frederick sips the car while Serpens scans it.

Well sir.

Serpense, who has checked it to the end, tries to hand over the notebook again, but Frederick is the one with the one he has rather than himself.

He declined saying it would be useful.

'Is this meant to select families that could harm the empire?'

Like a lottery ticket, for example.

In the meantime, the people who flocked to Frederick bought lottery tickets with the aim of making a fortune.

And the remaining ones join the lottery number analysis site and pay money to get a number, or calculate the probability based on the past winning numbers.

or calculate.

You can think of them as people who are seriously risking their lives for the lottery.

They are the ones who will take care of their own greed rather than the safety of the Empire when they are young.

Thank you. I think it will be very helpful.

I'm getting help, but that's what you're saying...

Frederick scratched his cheek in embarrassment.

And this is a last resort, but if you're having a hard time, it might be a way to return to the church for a while.

all.

For a moment...

He nodded slightly, whether he understood the meaning of Serpence's words, or whether he had come to a conclusion after thinking for a moment.

Do I really need to leave it last?

Rather than wondering why, it's probably about using that number right now.

" Are you okay?"

Even if it wasn't okay, Serpens asked as if surprised, saying that he would have forced him to join the church if he didn't.

"Of course, I have no intention of going in right away.

Are you going to make an official announcement that you will join the church if you force them to marry like now?

That alone won't make them completely give up, but they won't rush in as recklessly as they do now, as the prey they've been driving may run away.

Wouldn't it be better to take a little more time and approach it slowly?

It's going to be a long game, so in the meantime Argen

It seems that we can calmly investigate why the Duke Toh family moved.

Yes, I understand.

Serpens smiled softly and nodded.