CH 126

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 126

29. The duke's aides (7)

Sir Palsum put on a puzzled expression for a moment, but then he straightened his expression and daringly pulled out a chair next to me and sat down.

It was a large round table, so there were plenty of empty seats. Starting with Tustor, the other aides who had been watching intervened one by one.

Those who failed the nunji game moved to a nearby table in moderation.

When you are seated, the attendants ask for the drink you want and pour it out.

I thought Lord Rivelon didn't like to hang out with people, but it seems that's not the case.

Ah! Surely. Sir Rivelon is kind of like that.

Yes? Me?

It is the story of the beginning of the golden hour. No one likes hanging out with people as much as I do.

However, the brown haired aide sitting next to him responded to Sir Falsum's wild words.

Seeing that the other aides are nodding their heads, it doesn't seem like the opinion of one or two people.

I understand that you are not in the social circles, but unlike your predecessor, you do not hold such gatherings, so I only knew that it was so.

He seems to have thought that I did not hold the meeting on purpose.

But no one told me that there was such a gathering, so I had no choice but to do it. Whatever you need to know, open it or not.

I didn't even know I had to open it.

"Even at the imperial banquet, I hardly ever saw anyone first hanging out or talking."

Once a month, there was no way we could get close to having a conversation with a pretentious unilateral approach.

Perhaps it was because it was an official event, and the name of the banquet was disregarded, and conversations with a public feel were coming and going.

Moreover, it was more because the aides followed them as assistants rather than as the main body of the banquet.

From the person you serve, something like, 'Talk to someone's assistant.'

This is because there are many cases where they come with instructions.

It was very inconvenient, as I felt that I was aiming for the other person's mistake while making a slurping noise.

It was clearly visible that he was looking for flaws or weaknesses of the other party, or turning his head while arguing for profit or loss.

When I first talked to him, he gave me an empty answer, but honestly, I didn't really want to get along.

'Treatment with pretense is the same for Serpence... .'

With those who hid their sharp thorns with a thin cloth to pierce their opponents

was different He knows that it is the result of gnawing and abrading himself in order not to be hated.

It is rather regrettable because it is an action that stems from the anxiety of wanting to be accepted and loved by others.

There must have been a misunderstanding. I just became an aide, and I thought it was impossible to call you all in the name of the aides meeting.

Even so, who will refuse the call of Lord Ribelon, the duke's assistant?

said one of the aides. They seem flattering and encourage abuse of power

It sounds like a swear word.

let's spill

Ah, of course, I knew that another duke's aide, Sir Falsum, would open the door. So, what have you been waiting for all this time? It's been a while since I didn't get an invitation, so I was cautious about whether I was the only one shunning me. I guess I didn't know what to say.

As I made excuses, somehow it felt like everything was the fault of Sir Palsum.

I felt the same way as I spoke. The listener will be even more so. eight breath

Kyung immediately went to explain.

Last time you said you don't need my help, I didn't know you were going through such a hardship.

I didn't ask for help. I made a concession as a courtesy to my seniors. Next month will be the full year, so if there was no news, I thought I would go and open it.

My throat burns when I try to lie without saliva on my lips. I took a sip of the wine I had received earlier.

"By the way , so how did that happen?"

Relaxing wine glass as seen anywhere

Turning the , pretending to be swirling around, someone asked a question in an anxious voice.

Is that it?

Koo, great tip release .

It was a spit-out, but I guess he was really looking forward to it. The man with the sky-blue hair with a scholarly impression said cautiously.

I know about this person. When Count F Gnuto came to fight Serpens and swordsmanship, he was standing like air.

"I think it's a matter of different attitudes depending on the person you serve.

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I ?

Why don't you try to build muscle?

Yes?

It's bullshit, but it's not bullshit.

I remember when Count Pgnuto, who was my background, talked about Serpens' swordsmanship, his gaze changed in favor.

I don't have any advice I could give to the other aides, but I could definitely give an answer to this guy who looked as weak as Zeon.

Let's try it once.

Perhaps it wasn't the answer he was looking for, he nodded shakily. It's an expression that doesn't like it.

Did you know that there is a way to connect people with just one word?

Now I know. How Sir Ribel Ron was able to win the trust of Duke Prasidus in such a short time.

Suddenly, Sir Armsam smiled softly and spoke as if floating luck. There was a sense of fishiness somewhere, which evoked a sense of uneasiness.

Duke Prasidus is a righteous man, isn't that what he was aiming for? By showing his unyielding appearance to malice when he was previously associated with demon worshipers...

No, isn't it natural to not succumb to malice? A person who yields to such things is a bad bird... a child!

Aww, I was surprised.

The words are different and different, and if I unintentionally affirm it, I am telling it to feel like an extension of my plan, even with a demon worshiper.

"I don't know how you can come up with such a nonsensical idea.

all. To be angry at the behavior of demon worshipers who try to harm the continent is a thought that everyone who lives on this continent has. Isn't hating evil the heart we should have as a human being?"

As if asking for consent, he looked around and said, of course, everyone nodded, saying yes. If anyone shook their head here, it was either a devil worshiper, or someone who would worship the devil in the future.

And at that time, did you know that it was thanks to the bond of mutual trust that the Duke was able to come to rescue me on time.

Ha, ha ha... I forgot about that for a while. I know that was less than two months before you were hired by the duke. I wonder how you gained trust in such a short time.

He must have realized that if he continued to discuss the matter and try to catch up, it could be a game of chicken in which bombs are exchanged with each other.

Pretending to turn back the topic that had almost leaked, he dismissed the story of the incident.

"Trust is built over time, but sometimes it takes more than time.

There are also things that are important. Even if they are together for a long time, there is a relationship where they distrust each other, so of course there is the opposite, right?"

It's more important than time... What are you talking about?

I'm serious. If there's no lies in dealing with each other, there's no reason not to believe it.

It's a stereotyped and obvious ideal, but what can I do?

I have been taming myself with food and living like a cat, and it cannot be said that it is the result of treating them with sincerity.

He and I sincerely care for each other.

That's right, it wasn't wrong.

"How do you know if someone's actions are sincere or false?"

"How long have you been living in disbelief that you have to be suspicious when dealing with others?"

Ahhhh...! Sir Ribelon has not experienced much of the world yet, so he may not be familiar with it. His innocence is only enviable.

Sir Falsum, who almost became a human atheist, blamed it on my lack of social life.

Then how can Sir Falsum have such strong trust with the Duke of Argento?

Have you built a relationship?"

It's been 20 years since I brought the Duke with all my heart. It's a reward for those years.

Aren't you talking about people's hearts as if they were paid too much for their labor? Duke of Argento is also pitiful...

"What else do you mean?"

At my sarcastic remark, Sir Palsum raised an eyebrow.

No, it's nothing. It's just a pity. Rumor has it that he regards Sir Palsum as his own son, but he is too clerical.

It's like.

He opened his mouth to say something, then closed it. What were you trying to say?

Aren't you over-interested? It doesn't matter that much.

Oh, is that right? I must have excused myself. I heard that Sir Palsum cares about our Duke very much.... I also believe that the culture of meddling and worrying about each other, regardless of family, is a popular trend in the social world these days. What did you know?"

"二] Ah .

As if excited, he smirked.

When you curse others like that, you should have thought that you would get the same back.

I was also very rude. Sir Rivelon didn't have any conversations with me, so I guess I misunderstood what he said.

No, it could be.

I've felt it before, but it's very quick to control my emotions. quite a seasoned sleeper.

I thought that this kind of person was a bit pushed back in the fight, and it doesn't seem like he would have been swearing behind his back.

It was not enough to say that it was to damage Serpence's honor.

It is said that if dust accumulates, it becomes a big mountain, but it is so light that it will blow away with one blow, so it is difficult to gather properly.

'Did you put some rice on the bottom to make a big hit later?'

Considering the mention of demon worshipers earlier, this is a possibility.

"I saw it at the banquet, Lord Rivelon was drinking alcohol.

You seem to be enjoying I just got a precious drink as a gift, so I want to share it with you as an apology.

Yes? No, that's fine. What I'm drinking right now is good enough...

I'm so glad that I was able to talk openly with Sir Rivelon. I was misunderstood because of the lack of conversation in the past, but he seems like a wonderful person. I really want to get to know him.

After saying that, Lord Falsum did not listen to my answer, but called the attendant and ordered him to bring alcohol from his room.

To quote the word sincerity, which I sarcastically put up as a source of trust a while ago.

' It's terribly suspicious, isn't it?'

Even so, it was a social gathering he held. The open place is also the author of Prince Argento, and the alcohol he prepared himself. There were many people watching.

There's no way it's poisoned There is no gain in killing me right now.

It's a drink called 'Fire of the Brave', do you know?

Unfortunately, Shion was not born into a family where he could drink precious alcohol.

Because of this, the only name of alcohol in this world I know of is what Humanus and his party drank in [Master of the Holy Sword].

And among them, there was no alcohol with that name.

No. It's the first time I've heard of it, but I think the number of degrees from the name would be considerable?

Yes, that's right. And the taste is great. However, since the production process is complicated and requires a long aging, the amount is only two glasses per bottle. Don't worry, I can't recommend much.

One for me, one for myself? It's a crazy feeling Pretend it's a mistake and let it go

have to go