CH 168

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 168

34. While the Duke was away

"What are you doing with a busy person?"

Even though you could hear everything anyway, Zeon lowered his voice and slapped me.

"Before talking about work in earnest, it was also mentioned in [Must read book for growing young nobles ~Basic etiquette] that light socializing is recommended?!"

That's something that only holds true among nobles. And lower your voice.

Even if it's not just for socializing, this is a very important issue!

"I was just curious."

no it's not?

Is that right?

Now Xeon is greatly misunderstood. It seems that they misunderstand that I am doing this simply out of curiosity.

[H] But, by all means... Not so far, but anyway.

'What kind of relationship is it with Serpens? when

After entering the Luxmea Church, have there been any interactions with the Dukes since then?'

Whether the heretic inquisitor in front of you is just a good religious man who knows nothing, or a bad guy who is as bad as a demon worshiper.

Will his name become 'Eilrich' or 'Erai!' in my mind?

That was a very serious matter for me to decide.

'There must have been someone who became a priest... .'

Why didn't I think of that?

Even though it is a natural thing to think about, there was a strong perception that "the only person who uses the Prasidus surname is Serpens," so I couldn't think of that possibility.

Hmmmm...!

As Zeon and I were arguing, the Heretic Inquisitor showed an uncomfortable look and coughed in vain.

It's a completely gloomy face.

'If it was a Serpence, he would have kindly answered my question with a smile as if it was difficult to pretend to be nice... .'

There was no such thing.

There was no answer, and there was no question about the safety of my side.

I suddenly missed Serpens. When you come back, you should have a whirlpool lollipop in your hand.

" I'll tell you later, so let's move on for now."

That, yes...

It seems I wasn't the only one who was under the influence of the Heretic Inquisitor.

Xeon had first proposed a peace treaty, and I accepted the terms he offered.

' But how does he know that?'

I'll have to ask this too.

You seem to have a good relationship with the brothers.

When Xeon and I shut our mouths side by side, the Heretic Inquisitor smiled kindly again as if he had ever been in love.

I felt a sense of pressure that was worse than the constant hardening of my expression. It may seem sarcastic

We had to apologize to him.

Then let's start the real conversation now.

With the attitude that no more Saddam will be tolerated, the heretic interrogator hastened.

Still, I couldn't stand and talk, so I offered him a seat, and we sat around a table with each other.

I received the letter well. It is a very good thing that you did this report without paying attention to what Ethan is saying.

"Ah, yes Thank you."

Usually, 'Thank you for your cooperation', 'No. It's my duty as a citizen.' Shouldn't the same conversation be established?

It's my first time talking to a Heretic Inquisitor, so I'm not sure if this is a professional trait of a Heretic Inquisitor or a personal trait of this person.

"Come to think of it, it was not the younger brother who faced the heresy, but the older brother, Zion, who wrote the letter. Is there any reason for doing so?"

I think it was a professional characteristic.

With a soft voice and a friendly tone,

He was in interrogation mode as if breathing.

"Since the Duke was absent, I thought it would be more polite for me as an aide rather than a deputy deacon to write a letter.

Is that possible? I was just asking a question for confirmation in order to write a report.

As if reassured, he said with a smile.

"First, listen carefully to how they approached Xeon.

I would like to.

Oh, I didn't write that down.

They were busy emphasizing their pseudonym, so they omitted a proper contextual explanation.

I glanced at Zeon asking if he would have told me, but he did not even look at me to explain the situation at that time.

It must have been really bad!

After Xeon finished the story, Eugese said as if he was really glad that he had returned without a hitch.

Naturally, the gaze of the heretical inquisitor

turned to her

It had been a question for a long time, but I couldn't help but ask, as if this elf was asking why he was stuck here.

It hasn't been long since the bombing of the Duke of Argento. In such a situation, the Duke was very worried about the Duke's family because he was leaving the Duke's house with the knights. The more is better, isn't it?

did it.

understand.

The Heretic Inquisitor nodded at my explanation. His gaze fell from Eugenes.

Coming back to the case, I have one question.

Oh, did they say something nonsense to me, like something was leaking?

This time his head moved horizontally.

"Is there anything more strange than that?"

Didn't you notice?

The question returned to the question.

I wondered if I was the only one who didn't notice, so I looked at Zeon and Eugenes alternately, and they too shook their heads.

It's okay if you didn't know. If it's normal, that's right.

It sounded sarcastic at first glance, but his expression was the gentlest of all his expressions I had seen today.

If the purpose is to summon Sion-sama, then you shouldn't have released Zeon-sama. I'm not going to induce him to lure you out, but even Gui.

If you want to save your brother while cutting him off, it's much more efficient to tell him to sneak out to a designated place.

Without realizing it, I almost shouted suspense.

Is this a specific characteristic of the Prasidus family, or is this an occupational disease of a heretic inquisitor?

'It was a bit chilly, but it sure is.'

I had a strong awareness that I could be a hostage to threaten Serpence, so I didn't even think about taking someone else hostage and trying to bring me down.

When I glanced to the side, I saw that Xeon had become hazy.

He fiddled with my pinna, as if trying to make sure it was attached.

"Do you have any guesses?"

whenever there is

I don't know how the demon worshipers know, but I'm pretty sure I'm not Zion.

Knowing that I'm not really family with Xeon.

Therefore, even if he is in danger, I judge that my own safety comes first.

So, if you thought you'd let him die.

If so, that was a sufficient explanation.

'But I can't say this .'

While he was struggling to figure out what to make an excuse for, Eugenes suddenly raised his hand slightly.

Ah! There is a point.

Tell me.

I've been watching the two of them get along, but I didn't even notice that they were brothers.

At her words, Inquisitor Heretic raised one eyebrow slightly.

The reason that the two of them didn't have any similarities in appearance also played a part, but rather, it was their attitude toward each other that was a problem. It was because they looked more like strangers than others by completely building walls and not saying anything other than office work.

But the figure I saw a while ago...

you], that's right. You know, since you just saw the two of them having a casual conversation, there's a lot of intimacy no matter who you look at.

A happy smile appeared on Eugene's face, and the question of doubt deepened in the heretical Inquisitor's expression.

Me and Xeon didn't know English either.

What the hell are you going to say?

Actually, Shion has always been worried that people will devalue his younger brother's abilities because of his existence. He is a talented person who deserves recognition, but he is so sorry that it seems like he was hired by the duke's family behind his back. kept a distance

He said."

what?

Xeon-sama must have noticed this too. So, he worked harder and tried his best to be recognized by everyone in the duke and duke and become a younger brother that he was proud of. , it must have taken time to confirm the friendship by going back and forth through the secret passage.

The words that seemed to be spilled were sticking to each other, and Zeon and I became like two brothers in the world.

It was frustrating.

'If I said that, wouldn't Xeon be misunderstood? Don't you look like the guy I lied to the elf... !'

I'm worried about how to tell Xeon that Euges is a master of improvisation.

If I tell you, will you believe me?

Demon worshipers only know how to dig into and penetrate other people's weaknesses and wounds, so they would not have noticed the deep friendship and trust between the two of them. I tried to deceive him by saying things like

Joe. There is nothing like this kind of warmth and bond with them. So obviously you didn't understand!

It seems that the saying, 'I feel sorry for you who doesn't know the beauty of love!' is heard from somewhere.

Is it because he exalted the sublime of the human heart while exposing a dirty heresy?

Or maybe it was because he felt a deep appeal from the appearance of an elf speaking with his hands clasped in front of his chest.

I'm used to the stories she makes up

Unlike me, who sheds tears in one ear at sunset, the Heretic Inquisitor nodded as if he understood.

Thank you. Thanks for clearing up my question.

is it unlocked? Is that the only way to solve it!

I don't know whether I should lament the fact that the heretic inquisitor admits it so easily, or if I should exclaim at Eugez's storytelling that he made that way.

Xeon's gaze turned to me.

Was that gaze wrapped up in that way in front of others?

And I felt like I was being slapped about how a person could do that.

There was no one in this place who could share this feeling I feel right now. I felt alone.

Now that your doubts are cleared up, let's talk about the future.

It was nice to hear that.

The voice of the Heretic Inquisitor lifted me out of the sea of loneliness.

First of all, please go to the meeting place.

Yes?!

If you are dragging time, we will mobilize the paladins to surround them to prevent them from escaping, and we will gradually narrow the scope.

Just report it and we'll figure it out! And with a stone, voila! And didn't you catch it?

It was very embarrassing to say that he was suddenly rushed to the enemy camp and wasted time.

"Well, wouldn't that be a bit dangerous ?"

Carefully, with an expression of concern for Eugene, who has a duty to protect me

I asked, but the attitude of the heretic inquisitor, who had neither blood nor tears, did not change in the slightest.

That's why we have to be more careful. This is the first case where the name of the 'Demon King' is mentioned. In addition, their remarks are not something to be taken lightly. I know it's dangerous, but you have to cooperate. .

I realized.

that I was overdoing it.

'Are you so excited? Is that so?'

Thinking of messing around with demon worshipers

It seems I was too harsh on

The heretical Inquisitor's expression was extremely serious, and Zeon quietly touched his forehead.

Well, then, please join me in the operation too! Can you give me permission to escort the two of you on an undetected street? I can't help but watch my dear friend and his brother go to dangerous places.

If you do that, I'd be more grateful.

Haha... I'm glad. I'm really lucky. I'll definitely protect you!

Eugene took a deep breath of relief and wiped his chest.