CH 138

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 138

31. Duke's Dream (1)

" No, are you really doing this?"

I already said I'm going to do it. Are you going to change your mind now?

Serpens said with a look as if he was asking if he was saying two words with one mouth.

Don't worry. I'll be hiding and watching, so there won't be any danger.

That's normal.

The reason these conversations come and go is because we have made an appointment to spend this evening with Lord Palsum.

'It's also for Sir Palsum and Ferraris to separate the door... .'

If the dukes clash with each other like this, it would only be good for the demon worshipers.

According to Serpens, what could be better than that if they fight and destroy each other?

That was correct.

But the problem is .

It is true that the demon worshipers used the sutras for throwing away, so Serpens asserts that it is not a schizophrenia.

He said that he was already aware that he was being used by them, and that he was only giving a little confidence to that thought... .

'In the first place, didn't it start with the dagger that Serpens threw that led Sir Falsum to have such doubts?'

Add a lie or two to that, and it's a perfect alienation.

I glanced at Serpens with a questionable look.

It was.

. If not Seonwoo, who would I make this kind of request to?

The timid fence looked at me and said gently.

He cried like that no, and he looked like he was being stabbed. Also, it seems that the divergence was right.

I'll admit it right away.

It's not that Serpens is bad. Not to mention Count Ferraris, even if Lord Falsum was exploited by demon cults, it's true that he sympathized with him with malice.

are you?

Then what's the matter?

Justice Realization, Lee Jae-Je. all good, this one

'Besides, you were the one who touched me first, wasn't it?'

I wonder if the scroll I bought was handed over to the warlocks on the demon worshiper's side.

Serpens searched the mansion thoroughly, but did not come out.

So I don't know where I'm going to use the scroll, so even if I hit the second one.

Even compared to taking drugs in drinks, a lie or two is just aegyo level. but .

The thing to admit is to admit it. If you're going to do it, do it confidently, if you're going to force it, think about other ways.

Sunwoo...

"When did I say that?!"

" I feel uncomfortable."

While we all know each other, it's like that again

I was concerned about things, so I said it was kind of weird.

'Oh, now I understand.'

It was very conspicuous for Serpens to meet and talk to the Duke of Argento in person.

There is no other person who can make this happen except me, who is an aide and knows his nature.

However, I felt that I was reluctant to do this kind of trickery, so I made a reasonable excuse for it.

'I'm playing around with some suspense'

Since it's been eaten, there's nothing to look out for like this?!'

I don't know what dreams and fantasies this guy has for me.

I seem to have completely forgotten that last year I received a letter from a demon worshiper, misunderstood the sender, and headed to Semita Street to cover up the fact that Serpens killed a former aide.

'I don't mean to put innocent people in trouble, but if there was a little suspense in the process, would I cover it up and oppose it? .'

Serpence doesn't know that, so

Actually, I am a human being who can be cruel and vicious if I put my mind to it.

'Currently, Serpens are dependent on me for all their snacks.'

If I'm determined and brutal, Serpence will end up with cookies stuffed with cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips and a candy bottle full of cinnamon-flavored candies.

'It's as if they stole ramen and chicken from a Korean...'

Can't be on the same level as Luxrexia

does not exist.

Let's try another evil method.

However, without any physical evidence, you can't call them demon worshipers. There are witnesses, but the black magic has already been purified, so the credibility is low. Establishing witnesses is only after things become more certain. It should be used as a final wedge, but to say that I sneaked into the Count Ferrarius and overtook their conversations and found out that they were demon worshipers...

"I'm disappointed with Serpens when I came here.

Or you don't, so you can stop making excuses.

The excuses were getting more and more lame. I'm to the point of being ashamed of everything I'm listening to.

Count, it's Churpens!'

If it is left as it is, it will become a fringe fence rather than an excuse fence or a timid fence. I applied the brake before crossing the line.

You can look cute until you are timid, but you're a little stingy... .

I think I said before that Serpens is a good person as he is... Oh, didn't he?

Didn't you say something with a similar nuance?

Do you remember what you said?

It wasn't the words of the head, but the words spit from the heart! They said that the left hand should not know what the right hand was doing.

As I spoke confidently with my chest sticking out, Serpens stared at me. Whether that's right or wrong, it's a long, thoughtful expression.

What do you know about that?

After all, it's an idiom used only in the world I lived in, so no one would know.

As long as the sentence structure is similar, it doesn't matter, right?

Anyway, I think it's okay for Serpens to show her frankly. Wasn't she the most comfortable person in the world? If you don't like this, I'll tell you first.

Then what did you call me suspense? It was scary or creepy...

"It's just a nickname to call with friendliness! If it's really scary and creepy, you can't even put it in your mouth. Besides, I was talking about it as a complete joke, right?"

At my words that ended with asking for consent, Serpens's head reflexively nodded.

'I thought that a lot of self-hatred had disappeared... .'

It seems that the place was filled with a sense of vigilance against the Serpence from [Master of the Holy Sword].

I avoided going into detail, but my job was to

I think I can imagine it to some extent like you.

To the point of being playful, the suspense of Serpense isn't bad either. It's just that he has a good brain, so he thinks about it in many ways, that kind of feeling?

Sun woo.

Perhaps he was moved, and he called me with a choking sound. His green eyes fluttered as they met.

like that or not.

I'm more worried than that because Serpens only sees me as a very kind person.

I'm sorry to interrupt you while you're moving, but I'll definitely point this out.

I'm not a sage. Even when the bad guys threaten me with dirty tricks behind my back, I don't think we should look up to the sky and be clean without shame.

How can people live by eating only dew?

Endure damage from others

The only thing I return to is being treated like a hogu is like this world or the world I lived in.

Moderately weak side is good for life.

"I: I am confident that I will not be disappointed even if Seon-woo framed an innocent person."

That should be a disappointment!

It's not like we're competing to see who's more accepting of the other. Serpence snarled with a face full of determination, needlessly.

"If you procrastinate, you will be late for your appointment.

It seems like it, so I'll just stop here for today.

" weren't we going?"

I didn't say that. I've made an appointment, but you can't cheat, right?

As if speechless due to the brazen attitude, Serpens's mouth was tightly shut.

I glanced at the watch... .

It's not like it's going to be late, it's already too late.

"When did the time become like this?! I wish I had been honest about that from the beginning!

All right, I'm going to tease you! Why can't you speak?!'

...Sunwoo?

Uh, isn't this a little bit?

Something was strange. Strangely enough, it was bad for a long time.

Serpense's gaze at me also became a little cold.

Sunwoo, be honest. You, aren't you that average in the world?

Come on, come on! Let's get going! Isn't it polite to call someone first and be late?

...Since when did you keep that?

No, but it's really late. You have to go quickly.

* * *

The meeting place is the famous restaurant ; First Supper in the capital.

It means that once you taste the food they offer, it is so good that you feel like nothing you've eaten before.

Although exaggerated, the name

It was also one of the three famous restaurants in the imperial capital because of its excellent taste.

'It was dark under the lamp.'

As the three delicious three meals a day with a different menu composition every day at the Duke's Residence, I didn't feel the need to eat out.

'Is Bona Mana Serpens just hiding and watching?'

I can't even buy food... .

Try it today and if it's delicious, I'll have to visit him again.

Welcome, ; First Supper

NS. What is the name of the person making the reservation?

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This is Zion Rivelon of the Prasidus family.

When I gave my family and name, the staff checked the list.

The party is already here. I'll guide you right away.

Following the staff, we arrived at a private room, not a public place.

High-end restaurants serving the aristocrats of the capital must have at least one such private room.

There are some reasons to relax and enjoy food without being noticed or disturbed, but the most important reason is also for the purpose of maintaining confidentiality.

From small personal lives to political conversations.

For this reason, the restaurant side was very careful not to overhear customers' secrets by mistake, such as ringing the bell before entering the food into the room.

You're a little late.

I took out my pocket watch and checked the time.

In Hani, I was about 15 minutes late for my appointment.

"Ah, that's "

- jingle

A gentle bell rang, and the door to the private room opened smoothly without a sound.

The waiters start moving food one by one on the table.

It's too late, so I ordered in advance. I don't know what to eat.

I ordered it from the cloth menu.

I'm late, so I have nothing to say.

At such a high-end restaurant, sitting alone in a room, without ordering, is a sight to behold.

'I was thinking of getting a recommendation anyway.'

In a place like this, the food recommended by the chef that day is the best.

I'm sorry. I ran into a cat on the way, so it's okay to play for a while...

" ho?"

After flirting with Serpense, it can't be said that it was late, and Palsum showed interest in the excuses that came to mind.

'This gentleman, did you like cats?'

Gain 1 useless knowledge.

Still, while playing with a cat, where is it that you don't criticize me for being late for an appointment with me?

If you run into a cute cat, you may be a little late for your appointment, is that kind of caution?

It's like meeting a cat, you're dressed neatly.

Sir Palsum glanced over my outfit and said.

I didn't know you were going to continue talking about cats. I don't think he usually likes cats.

'How hard do you have to play with the cat to get your clothes out of order?'

He even seemed to think it was normal.

You don't see any injuries.

Because it's a cat that doesn't bite.

Even though it's still limited to me.

By the way, I don't know what the hell he's doing with his cat.

How on earth do you play with your clothes in a mess, so that you end up hurting yourself?

Don't bite... Then you're late to let the cat go?

Well, that's it.

It is not wrong to say that it was late because the conversation with Serpens had been longer than expected.

'Doesn't it have anything to do with not biting and the difficulty of keeping cats apart?

I don't know if it is.'

The more docile the cat, the better it is to be petted.

Maybe that's what it means?

'By the way, how long do you plan on talking about cats?'

Anyway, while the employees were going back and forth, I couldn't bring up the main topic.

If you can be late for 15 minutes and make the other person feel better with a few words about the cat, it is beneficial.

"How many cats did you have?"

One.

"Are there any distinctive features that stand out?"

It's incredibly cute.

"Like a nobleman?"

"I think so."

While moderately acclimatising to Sir Falsum's cat talk, the waitresses finished their chores and went out of the room.

In an instant, only me and the rest of the room were left.

"I think the chase is quite boring."

As soon as the employees leave, the breath is amazing

Suddenly, his face hardened and he made a strange noise.

'What, why do I have to be chased by a cat?'

I almost lost my absurdity for a moment, but I felt a sense of alienation during the conversation I had with him, so I could quickly understand why Sir Palsum had said such a thing.

The cat he and I are talking about must be referring to different things.

If we take a look at the stories of the eight breath wonders .

'Is that a slang for something like an assassin or an informant?!'

Then yes. It was kind of weird.