CH 123

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 123

29. The duke's aides (4)

It's been more than 20 years.

If Tu Stor, who has only had a little experience as an assistant, knows this much, it means that he is still being mentioned in the social circles.

The Duke of Argento may not attend all social gatherings. Inevitably, there will be places where Sir Palsum will not attend.

'In the guise of exchanging information, they must be talking among themselves.'

All of the assistants are of noble origin.

It is said that he is now working under a nobleman from another family, but he does not change his surname. We have no choice but to care about the family of origin, which can be called the root.

family history and traditions.

It is an essential subject in aristocratic society. This is similar to how nobles in the Joseon Dynasty used to memorize genealogy.

It is said that he was given the title of Viscount when he became an aide to the Duke of Argento, but that's how the original family was.

'To the other aides, do you think Sir Falsum is like a ruthless bastard?'

He must have been very dissatisfied with the fact that he was flirting over their heads by borrowing the power of the duke.

'I heard that he won one quarrel with Lord Eight Sum, and that Tustor changed his attitude like flipping his palms, so he had no stomach... .One

A person who thinks that he is inferior to him by his own standards cannot stand being above him.

As much as he lives intoxicated with a sense of superiority, even more.

He must have judged that the one who had something was better than the one who had no roots at all.

"By the way, what is the current status of the opposing family that declared the War of the Territory?"

It may not have been possible to touch it immediately after becoming an aide, but in 20 years, it is time for Kang-san to change twice.

He must have gained power and had the confidence of the Duke of Argento, and his personality doesn't seem to have left him alone.

"It was a long time ago, so I don't know the whole process, but the situation got so bad that management of the estate became difficult, so it was completely destroyed.

Did it or what? . At least, Sir, it is clear that he made his hand.'' I don't know that far.

'Is serpens something you already know?'

I've been researching so hard, so I don't think they'll know that it's a thing of the past.

As much as he doubts Sir Falsum, he must have been digging into every detail since before he became an assistant.

I'll have to ask when I get back.

It seems that all the territory has passed to the imperial family.

"When you say everyone, you mean the original estate of the Falsum family?"

"Yes. Currently, it seems that the royal family has sent an official to run the business."

It seems that now it has become a direct control of the Imperial Family. If someone makes a contribution to the imperial family, they will be rewarded.

He's a very narrow-minded person with a long back. So, he's probably wearing the Rivelon lord with something he's been messing around with at a banquet.

Tustorga, who is still chatting about Sir Falsum's backstory, pointed out Sir Falsum's backstory.

'It's not that the problem is that I'm embarrassed, it's probably that I didn't like the fact that I didn't lean in under myself.

After losing everything, he must have gone through a lot of hardship before becoming an assistant to the Prince of Argento and being recognized by others.

I would have tried countless times.

To him like that, I would be nothing more than a lucky guy.

It must have felt like a young chick who had never had a proper social life, let alone hardship, was trying to compete with him.

Moreover, since Shion has been rejected from recruiting for aide for two years, there is nothing he can do if he judges him to be an incompetent and incompetent person.

That's how I claimed to be equal to him. If you think about the hardships and hardships you have gone through so far.

'In that sense, it's about my backstory. .'

No, but I can understand and move on.

It is also true that he is not accustomed to the aristocratic culture and is darkened by rumors from the social circles. There's nothing fatal about gossip like that.

'But you can't even trip over a serpence

That alone could be problematic, but in reality, it's not that much.

What was the reason for investigating the Duke of Argento in the first place?

'Moving the Duke of Argento to touch the Duke of Prasidus? Because you don't like that aide?'

funny sound.

If Sir Palsum had not been that sensible, he would have been abandoned by the Duke of Argento sooner or later.

'I'd rather not know if it's the other way around.'

If from the beginning the target was a serpent. What if that's why he approached me, his aide?

'I don't remember very well, but didn't I tell you to come and find yourself?'

It was dismissed as a simple fight. But the thought that it may not have been the truth was horrifying.

'What would happen if I naively passed the Holadang at that time?'

Accepting the superficial meaning as it is, a kind senior seems to give advice

because I believe Ask him about the job, get advice, and put it into practice.

If that behavior repeats itself and you trust and depend on him... .

'Aren't you saying that you were trying to use the information about Serpence through me?!'

why? Sir Falsum, what do you think Serpens has a crush on?

"Maybe there is a conflict between Sir Palsum and Ghana, Duke of Prasidus or the Duke I serve. Is there something like a bad connection?"

Yeah? There's no way there's such a thing.

" Yes. No, of course."

Tustor made a face asking what kind of fat question he was.

If it weren't for that, it would be something that could be the origin of an unprovoked hostility towards Serpens... .

'After all, was this incident related to a demon cult?'

They have always dug into the hearts of those who are desperate, and made fun of them and corrupted them.

Considering the past of Sir Palsum, they

It is highly probable that this approach has been approached. Perhaps it was their support for him to become an aide to the Duke of Argento.

"Do you have any more questions?"

No, that's enough.

Serpens should already know the details. If you don't know, you'll have to do some research to find out.

Of course I don't

Then, I have one question... can I ask?

It's tough to curse the lord

He showed a very cautious attitude to a topic that was not there. His red-brown eyes, the same color as his hair, roll around.

"What are you trying to ask?"

Oh, no, that's it. Rather than I'm curious, our count wants to know. Not only that, but many other nobles...

The intro is unnecessarily long. Judging from the fact that he is working hard for his defense, he must be asking a very disrespectful question.

I don't take questions.

Yes?

I refuse.

I'm curious as to why you're making lengthy excuses to ask a question, but I don't think it's good to hear about it.

It seems difficult to answer, so it is right to block such things in advance.

Tustor made a face that was somehow unfair, but that was beyond my knowledge.

* * *

Tusto, which many nobles wondered about

It seems that Le's words were true.

If that's the question, I've been listening to it all the time.

In the carriage going back to the duke's house.

Since the story about Sir Palsum seems to be getting longer, Serpens answered the topic that was lightly thrown aside for a while.

"What was your question?"

Eugese Yulydia. I asked her about her relationship.

'Hagisa', in the two banquets, they were attached like everyone else. It was natural to have the door of

Is it possible that you were planning on getting married, or was it that Yulydia-sama left the Empire this time to get permission for it? I asked.

"Isn't that a terribly rude question?"

I would have asked such a blatant question. If so, what are you going to do, or what are you guys going to do?

From what I heard through Serpence, it sounds like the horseshoe bird is shouting 'I'm against this marriage!'

It must be because of the divine power.

Ah, come to think of it... Ordinary elves

Couldn't you have divine power?

The two races remaining on the continent are elves and dwarves. And Merrow, also called a mermaid. There are only these three

According to the [Master of the Holy Sword] worldview, in the case of the other three races except humans, there is a fixed existence that can have divine power.

High Elf, High Dwarf, High Merrow.

Or, those called 'Apostles (使徒)' are those beings.

'In the past, there were more

They say there were races, but it's not important right now, so I'll just skip it.'

The apostles of the elves are the trees of the world.

The dwarf apostles use the furnace of eternity.

The Apostle of Merou protects the deep seas of infinity.

And their number is always kept constant and circulated.

After the death of the elf apostle. If you bury the body under the world tree, the tree will heat up.

A bond is made, and a new apostle is born in it.

The dwarven apostles were burned in the furnace of eons] and the ashes were gathered.

After the apostle of Merrow sinks in the deep sea of infinity, through the egg that rises.

The method is different, but the result is the same.

It feels more like a resurrection than a birth, and names and memories are also inherited.

In any case, it cannot be considered universal.

Because of this generational change, is it appropriate to incorporate the apostles into the relevant tribe or as a separate tribe?

Anthropologists are arguing over whether to see it, but... .

'They say they're right, but why is the third race discussing it?'

Anyway, it's too wide.

Anyway, the conclusion is that unless you are an apostle, you do not have divine power. It's the same with mixed races.

"But, in the next generation, won't the divine power reappear?"

From the perspective of the world, only the genes of the race with more blood appear from the quarter, so from then on, they are no different from just humans.

"You must be worried about the future generations."

What is the importance of divine power...

In other countries, most of the defects of noble families are politically motivated. However, the Holy Empire added that holy power was an important factor.

Just looking at Serpense's parents right now is the same. Did you not get married based on only one divine power?

However .

"There is only a difference between the quantity and the quantity, but even if you go to the temple, people with divine power are full, right?"

That's because it's a temple.

What I'm saying is, there are enough substitutes! For a job that requires a lot of divine power, a group of people can work together.

"Then what do you think is important?"

Serpens asked as if asking for advice with a serious expression.

It doesn't matter who it is. As long as Serpens are happy, dependable, and able to move on.

Is it really okay with just that?

blink both eyes

Beautiful eyelashes rise and fall, and brightly colored pupils appear and disappear repeatedly.

Think about it. There are a lot of people with divine power. But there is no substitute for the Serpence face. It's unique.

...what?

With all the elves lining up except for Eugene, she has a beauty that can blow all the slaps off her cheeks.

There is a face more sacred than divine power, and divine power is not even considered in the first place.

If Serpence has to leave something to the world through posterity, it will be the face, not the divine power.

...to be serious, I've lost money for nothing.

I'm only really serious.

Serpens must have taken it as nonsense. He turns his head as if it's not even worth talking to anymore.