CH 147

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 147

31. Duke's Dream (10)

I know for sure that it's each other's acting. Isn't it shameful to exaggerate like that?

How could he be so carefree, even his footsteps stopped because it was ridiculous

Why all of a sudden..., ah.

Serpens, who stopped following me in the middle of the imperial palace corridor, did not speak, but responded as if he had discovered something.

His gaze was not on me, but on the other side.

'What's behind it?'

Looking back, the Duke of Argento and Sir Falsum came into view.

Everyone had to go through the same hallway to get to the place where the wagon was parked.

However, to simply pass it on as if the roads were overlapping, the Duke of Argento's gaze was focused on Serpens.

Duke of Prasidus. If time permits, I won't talk for a while.

peel?

Unsurprisingly, he spoke to Serpens.

There's no way a person equal to a duke would ask you to go out to eat just because they made eye contact. There is no doubt that there is a purpose.

If I hadn't stopped, I'd have called Serpence.

Yeah, that's fine.

In my heart, I wanted to invite you to the mansion and treat me to a meal, but as you know, the mansion doesn't make sense...

What is it, we're talking about eating real food... It's not just about it, but it's saying that you want to get some food?

When I looked up at the sky, the sun was already setting in the middle of the sky when I left the peacock's house.

I understand. Then to the Prasidus family mansion...

Heh heh, isn't it polite to go there without contacting me in advance? When I asked Sir Palsum, he said that the restaurant I visited with Lord Ribellon the last time was quite good.

How about sharing a story?"

It wasn't that it wasn't, it was right that there was a purpose.

It's not that I'm telepathically making a reservation for someone's restaurant, I just came out from a meeting, when did I make a reservation?

All I could see was that it had been done before the advisory meeting started.

The Duke of Argento's dinner invitation had a clear purpose.

'Anyway, regarding the attitude the Duke of Argento showed at the council meeting earlier,

I was going to ask Serpense properly... .'

This is how you will be able to sign up right away.

It wasn't pleasant at all.

Yes, that's good. I heard about it from Sir Zion, so I was going to visit someday, but it went well.

Since you made a reservation at Prasidus Street, I thought you would have visited, I think you have yet.

"I didn't have much time, so I put it off for the next day, so it happened."

Too lazy is a problem, but it's not good to focus too much on work at a young age like Duke Prasidus. Isn't youth a waste?

It's not about giving you a bottle or a medicine.

Considering how much Serpence ran while the agents of the Duke of Prasidus were tied up, I'm sorry.

But there was nothing wrong with the word itself.

Demon worshipers are already on the rise. A little more time passes

teda

Before that, Serpens needed to relax and get enough rest.

Still, you just came across such a great opportunity. It's not a waste or easy at all if you think that you've saved it for today.

It's because I'm sad and sorry.

How can a person live life looking forward every day?

'Sometimes when I look back and do that, how big is the difference between having memories and not having them?

I miss you more because I have something to remember

There were times, but without even that, how empty and lonely it would have been.

Because I have happy and enjoyable memories in the past, I can live with the belief that it will be possible in the future.

It's an honor to think so. You already know where the store is, so let's meet in front of it.

Okay, I'll see you later then.

I wonder if we could go there together in a wagon, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Each family has a wagon 1,

There was no need to wear it inconveniently.

It is not wide enough to feel cramped or uncomfortable with only four people on it, but it is mentally uncomfortable.

'I have something to talk about with Serpens... .'

As soon as I got on the carriage, I lifted the cover of the chair, took out the soundproofing scroll hidden under it, and tore it up.

The Duke of Argento might have noticed that the magic was activated, but it was better than revealing the contents of the conversation.

What did you shake your head for? I wonder if the Duke of Argento is an eight-breed wonder demon?

Did you even close your eyes knowing that you were colluding with a worshiper?"

Perhaps.

He said he couldn't make a decision, but there was certainty in his expression.

"Really ? Does Serpense have a lie detection function? Do you know if it's acting or not?"

If it is a contrived expression of emotion that does not contain the true intention at all. To some extent, it is not possible to distinguish all lies from the truth. If such a thing were possible.

Serpens spoke well, then suddenly shut his mouth.

He looked at my face like that for a while, then opened his mouth again and continued talking.

"Sunwoo, I would never have been deceived by you."

After all, there was a past like that.

Isn't it because Serpens wanted to be deceived half way? Now it's all beautiful memories.

In the case of the Duke of Argento, it's not about acting, it's about whether it's true or not.

It doesn't really matter, so I can't say that he showed such an attitude... .

Serpence pretended not to hear me so naturally, I thought I was just thinking.

If it hadn't been for his expression trying to hide his embarrassment, he would have said it again.

"Come on, I'll move on. Should I look, so what?"

" don't you know?"

I let it go, but he doesn't seem willing to say anything.

all.

With a look that said, 'Why don't you know that?', he blinked as if asking if he really didn't know.

Oh, what is it?

It's similar, isn't it?

Frustrated, I hired Serpence once again, and he tilted his head with a strange expression.

Nonsense sounds are a bonus.

Similar to what?

"Sunwoo's . If you look more closely, in 'Semita Street,'

Your behavior towards your worshipers and... ?

Where the hell are you going?"

I reflected on the appearance of the Duke of Argento that I saw today.

He has a strong mouth fighter temperament, and he can easily scratch the insides of his opponents with his relaxed words.

What about when you sarcastically say you don't have a knack for epilepsy?

If I had been a demon worshiper, I would have been very upset.

I have no idea!

" Sunwoo has a conscience.

Don't you?

"Who is asking whom is conscience regards now?"

I will tell you.

Ever since I heard from Eugene about the name Serpence called, I have been paying attention to it, and I have come to realize .

Serpense uses the title of 'you' in nine out of ten times when words go through the brain less. Do you know yourself?

There are cases in which there is no time to think deeply because of great emotional agitation, or to spit out anything as it is now.

It is true.

If I had to find an exception, it was about when I felt deeply annoyed by the influx of proposals and baptisms?

'is not it? Can it be seen as an emotional agitation in its own way?'

Then there were no exceptions.

"I don't know about that, but I am well aware that Seon-woo lives in a different way during a conversation."

Anyway, I don't say a word.

Still, his point was valid. It doesn't matter if you go back to the mansion and share these jokes.

all.

So what do you think I was like the Duke of Argento?

For now, the priority is to understand the inner workings of the Duke of Argento.

Since the conversation came from the other side all of a sudden, you need to know that much in advance so you won't be swayed by it.

He was overly calm. Just like when Seon-woo heard a story about his former aide from a demon worshiper. There was no sign of embarrassment or doubt at his words, so why? What, what?' like you say

was seen.

Did you just copy my tone and say that? Doesn't that sound too gritty?

I wanted to argue, but it was only a minute ago that I was pointed out that I kept talking nonsense.

Just keep your mouth shut.

Moreover, didn't you try to justify his words because he was a stranger, but at the same time, you couldn't cover them up?

No, well. It's true that my predecessor was the bad guy.

"Why are you making excuses all of a sudden?"

It's proof that my conscience is alive.

Serpens rolled his eyes. Let's pretend we didn't see

After hearing about it, it seems a bit similar.

"Isn't that a little bit?"

Yes. So what do you think of Serpence?

Perhaps the Duke of Argento's arms were bent inward, closing his eyes.

If not, maybe he was also one of the demon worshipers... .

is a horn. It seems like it was just covered?

If you're going to give an answer by yourself like that, why did you wake up asking me a question?

He complained as if he was dissatisfied, but since he did not respond, it seems that Serpens came to the same conclusion as me.

In fact, considering the attitude of the Duke of Argento today, there was no room for concern.

I'm in trouble.

Serpens said with a displeased expression, as if chewing on me.

But it's better than the Duke of Argento being a total demon worshiper.

"But there is a big difference between taking a side without knowing and covering up knowingly."

Yeah, I know, but is the Duke going to change his attitude now?

The best solution in the present situation is that the Duke of Argento is the victim of being deceived and used by Sir Falsum as the perpetrator who deceived him.

The two were separated from the one fence called the Dukes of Argento, and separated from each other.

'The honor of the Duke of Argento will be tarnished, but that's about it... .'

In this case, it is the issue of the current Duke of Argento to the last.

Since he has children and grandchildren, if he blindfolds him to the extent that he resigns as head of state, he will be able to calm himself down to some extent.

But in this world, treason and devil worship are held by sorority.

If the current Duke of Argento is driven as a devil worshiper, the Duke of Argento will also be sold as a wholesaler.

If the duke collapses, the trouble is evil

It is an empire, not a demon worship force. Officially, since he was so blunt in front of a lot of people, even the emperor would have to cover it up."

Does that mean that the Duke of Argento is holding the Duke of Argento hostage?

"By the way, in [Master of the Holy Sword], wasn't it a half-confirmed fact that the emperor tried to suppress Serpens?"

What's the equivalent of internally suppressing and isolating and having a whole family blown away by demon worshipers?

" it's different."

If it were the former, it might be possible to steal that power and force and absorb it slowly.

In the latter case, the great power the duke had had lost its owner and was released in an instant.

'Not to mention that the status of the Holy Empire is declining.'

To pick up the fallen beans and eat them, you and I will flock to each other and fight each other fiercely.

Even that may not be fully recovered and most of it may be lost, or the demon worshipers may take advantage of the chaos to swallow it up.

go.

"What do you think?"

You know that.

Am I?

"Didn't you do the same thing?"

Just because the behavior is similar, the result and purpose cannot all be the same.

Isn't it different from that time and now in size? A whole duke's family is hanging!

Isn't the continent hanging on my side? If it's the scale, Sunwoo, you are much bigger.

"I heard that it's not like that!"

I was almost taken aback by his words.

"Even if it's not, you will know that the Empire cannot abandon the Duke.

Actually, I'm just saying this, because I don't know how long I'll have to live in this world on Semita Street. If possible, I just want to live in a peaceful world, so I just shut up and covered it up!

...I'm not just talking about that time.

When I denied myself, Seonwoo took the side of me that even I had turned away from.

Ah, that.

don't tell me like that

I thought it was limited to the stories I had with the demon worshipers on the streets of Semita... . People are insecure.

If that's the case, I'll just go to Serpens...

it was very sad

In fact, he still does, even if the day comes when he can express his emotions and live his life like everyone else.

His past will not disappear, so it will remain as a sore finger.

' I didn't mix a drop of blood, but at this point, shouldn't it be said that I raised 50% of the Serpence?'

The remaining 50% is still a lesser share. You have to grow up well.

But Serpens doesn't know why I did that now, don't you already put the answer down in your head and don't try to pass it on to me?

Sir Palsum's father was a man who was addicted to gambling and tried to sell his son.

all.

Would he have given the children anything similar to affection in any other way?

'If he had been mentally driven enough to accept the help of a demon worshiper, it wouldn't have bothered him.'

If the Duke of Argento treats him like a child, he's said it all.

It's a sore finger for him.

If Nara too, Serpence is in trouble due to past karma.

And if I had the power to help him, I wouldn't hesitate to help him.

will be.

'I'm just now getting to know the joys of living in the world... .'

even though it's even more sad. to the best of my ability.

" if that's the case, I don't understand anymore.''

Yes?

Remembering what has happened so far, it's safe to say that the Duke of Argento was being used by him without knowing anything until recently.

Considering the fact that the Dukes of Argento checked the Dukes of Prasidus,

as he said

By the way?

And he's still using the Duke of Argento for his own safety, isn't he?

Oh . I only thought about why the Duke of Argento did that, I didn't think of that.