CH 194

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 194

39. An uninvited visitor to the duke's residence (5)

While Humanus recounts memories and Serpence smiles silently.

Time flew by, and it was already evening time.

It was such a meaningless time that I wondered if there was a waste of time like today for Serpence.

'I haven't even touched the cookie side.'

Watching the cookies shrink one by one in front of his eyes, he must have drank bitterly bitter tea one after another, and how burned his stomach.

It's a very heartbreaking story.

As if to represent Serpence's heart, his teacup lost the warmth it had been holding in its arms and became cold.

We left the drawing room, leaving empty teacups behind.

When we arrived at the dining room, an incomparably extravagant dinner was waiting for us.

Again, this guy will eat or drink to get rid of the fortune teller.

I'll have to try them all, pick one that suits his taste, and ask the kitchen to upload one or two every day.

" Have I been prejudiced against nobles?"

As I was sitting down and thinking about which one to eat first, Furor suddenly threw out an incomprehensible word.

prejudice?

Hwang, who can be called the highest peak of the established elite

Humanus, a clan, asked, unable to pass by.

I thought that high-ranking nobles were only those who drew the line between the upper and lower ranks and guarded them like knives so that they could not fall over. Humanus is an exception in many ways...

Yeah, Sephi and I are best friends! It's only natural for friends to look alike.

Humanus was right.

The first sentence is wrong, the second sentence is correct.

"It's not like that, it's like an aide is present to welcome guests, or something like this now.

Going to a meeting or something like that. All I picked up on was aristocratic culture and etiquette, so I thought I could eat them separately."

Huh?

But I think so. Even if the assistant officer is a subordinate, he must be the same nobleman... I must have just misunderstood.

Instinctively, I thought something was strange, so I spoke up, but looking back on it, was it because I felt that there was nothing strange about it?

Furor showed this as if he was shy and grinned.

And the gaze of Humanus

headed

Huh? Sir Zion, why are you here?

Damn, I got it.

I thought you wouldn't find out if it was your opponent... .

There was an unexpected ambush.

Oh, I'm not aware of the guests, but if I'm interrupted... I'll go out and eat separately, so please enjoy your dinner.

Was this how Serpence felt, who couldn't eat the cookie in front of him?

Are you going to get up after dinner?

Dissatisfaction creeps in.

Eugene, who was sitting next to him, was also confused as to whether he should get up or not, so he pulled the chair back halfway.

"No, I didn't mean it that way !"

Isn't that right? Then can I sit back?

''Yes. I'm just surprised that it sits so naturally.

"If that's the case, then tell me it's like that from the beginning, didn't I almost misunderstand you?"

I am a generous person, Humanu

I decided to forgive him and sat down with a smile.

Humanus should thank me.

If only I had been sulking like this and left with polite words starting with 'No:' like an external fence.

Serpens must have resented Humanus.

As evidence of that, the gaze of the guy who had turned to him for a moment turned away again.

Uh, yeah... I'm sorry. I've had dinner with Sepi at the Duchess House several times, but I've never been with Sepi's former aide.

there wasn't.

I have to be very capable. It is only natural that the Duke cares for me.

To add credibility to my words, I ruffled my petty bangs so that the sleeves with the church's commemorative badge could be seen.

"Isn't that badge on the sleeve the Luxmea Church's badge of honor?!"

It must have been that he belonged to the church, so Liana recognized it right away.

I just called it a commemorative badge, but the denomination seems to have a different name. It's a grand name,

This has been very helpful in my current situation.

Ah, did you see it? They say it detects black magic, so I wear it on my sleeve so it's easy to see.

It's a good way. Sometimes they put it in a picture frame and hang it around the house, saying that it will be used as heirloom, or many people wear it on a collar or chest to show off, so the meaning fades.

I said something proud of anyone who heard it, but it must not have sounded that way to Liena, whose trust in me has increased due to the influence of the badge of honor.

Judging by the expression on his face that he was thrilled, it is certain.

A lot of things happened while I was away from the Empire, and it seems that I got closer to Sepi too.

Humanus uttered a rumor that even the demons could go through. That's the best bullshit I've heard this year.

I am close to Serpens incomparably to Humanus, both now and then.

By the way, a customer came and I couldn't finish all my work for today. I'll report it.

There was... . Did the Duke tell you earlier that there were materials to be checked in the library?"

It's true that I couldn't finish all my work because of a customer coming, but since there was nothing urgent, it wouldn't be a problem for me to take care of it tomorrow.

Also, Serpens never once spoke the word 'study' today. All are blatant lies.

you]. So, sorry for the inconvenience, but would you like to come up to the library with the papers?"

If you pretend, you pretend.

Serpens who understood the intent of my words

said with a soft smile.

Ah! A sudden guest visit, so I forgot why I visited the office earlier!

Eugenes, who came to bring flowers and achieved his intended purpose, also lied.

The reason was obvious. Like me, it was to show off their friendship in front of Humanus.

"Um is it urgent?"

Yes Yes!

After all, we play together in the study every evening, so of course Serpens is in the study.

Eugese, who had thought he would tell him to come up, flinched.

At Serpens' response, which seemed to be conflicting, she could not hide her nervousness and clenched her fork.

"Then, since I have no choice, would you like to come again after dinner?"

"As a library?"

If Wilydia-sama is okay...

"It's okay!"

In response to Serpence's words that followed, Eugene was relieved. smiling on her face

The flowers were in full bloom.

He's like that narrow-minded guy.

Before Humanus came, it must have been that he had been making fun of her in his heart.

Huh? Isn't it on the 5th floor of Seojae-myeon? I never let you in?!

It seems that no matter how ignorant Humanus was, he noticed that this time it was strange.

If you didn't even notice this, you should ask for your qualifications as a human rather than the master of the holy sword.

Whenever the Crown Prince comes,

Since I was working in the office... .,,

Serpence said that he was sorry, but it meant that it was your fault that a worker came to you.

However, Serpens must have been in his study or room, and if he felt Humanus was coming, he would have gone back to his office and pretended to work.

Even if I ask you to take a break...

"I had a lot of work left to do."

Yeah, that's all you said and just had a cup of tea in the living room next to the office, didn't you?

"I had to go back to my office right away to work, so I had no choice but to do it."

As soon as Humanus finished speaking, Serpense's autoresponder macro followed.

Humanus gave a sad expression to the mechanical response that popped out without even loading time.

But it would have been nice if you had given me a little more time.

My Highness always comes without contacting me, so I can't secure enough time in advance... I'm sorry.

Serpens informs everyone in this place that all of this is Humanus' fault.

Nevertheless, Humanus, who speaks as if he had done something wrong, made a sad face as if he was savage.

He lowered his head, spitting out words of apology that he didn't even want.

Humanus was wrong.

Furor's wild words came out.

Humanus, who is ignorant but has a conscience, said, 'Ugh... "I shrugged and shrugged my shoulders.

No matter what Humanus-sama said, I should have contacted you in some way in advance... I'm sorry.

No. It's not the first time the Crown Prince has visited without contact like this... It's been repeated for nearly ten years, so I'm used to it now.

Liena's mouth widened at Serpens's response with a bitter smile.

How could she do that? He looked at Humanus with eyes that could not be understood by his common sense.

"Somehow, no one stopped me even if I went to the mansion recklessly.

not... .

Furor stuck out his tongue in surprise.

"Chi, I'm friendly, but . that . Mi, sorry. I will contact you next time... peel?

A conscientious but ignorant, shrewd, half-broken Humanus glanced at Serpens and spoke carefully.

After all, this kind of drug prescription is necessary for a ignorant guy.

Yes, I would be grateful if you could.

Even though it is natural to come in contact, Minpyeonus's visit without notice

Serpens, who had suffered from this, deliberately said thank you and slaughtered Humanus' conscience.

If it was that uncomfortable, wouldn't you have told me?

"I told you, but your Highness overcame it by saying, 'It could be between friends.'"

"What? Me? When?!"

"10 years ago, he visited the mansion without notice and said so."

Was it around 10 years ago when Serpens became a duke and became the owner of this mansion?

That being said, I think it should be considered as the beginning that Serpens, who was alone, played with him because he was afraid he would be lonely.

The intentions were good, but only the intentions were good.

My, why did I do that...?

I do not know.

Did I over-interpret Humanus, or did I forget that it was too old?

I want to believe in the latter as much as possible.

If it is the former, it seems that humanity will disappear.

Well then... after dinner

I mean... .

"Aren't you supposed to rest for today?"

Before Humanus could finish speaking, Serpens cut him off and spoke quickly.

stop talking to others It is quite rare for an external fence.

I'm afraid he'll ask if I can go to the library or not.

But you've come all the way here, but you can't go without seeing Rainier. I'll go outside for a while. Is that okay?

But I guess it was a bit of a concern.

He had other things to do, and he seemed to have decided to change his habit of going in and out of the duke's work without Serpens' permission.

If there was one regretful thing, it was that he didn't even notice that Serpence hated him.

you], it's fine. Please go.

At the news of Humanus going out, Serpens was very happy and smiled brightly.