CH 214

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 214

41. People of the Dukes (2)

What do you mean by suicide?!

Eirich denied Hans's words, saying that it was impossible.

Serpense was equally astonished by Hans' bombshell remarks, but for this moment, Eillich seemed more confused than Serpense.

'I must have been shocked to learn that his younger brother was abusing his nephew... .'

He even heard that his brother committed suicide before the shock went away, so it makes sense to deny the reality.

Besides, who is Eirich?

He was also a younger brother, and he was the one who entered the church after giving up the title of guaranteed wealth and honor of being the duke of the empire.

For me, it's a shuddering thing, but to him, he might have been a good little brother.

That guy, no... The former Duke of Prasidus cannot be a person with a heart so soft that he runs away from reality and risks his own life.

I guess it wasn't It must have been that the number of buds was very yellow since childhood.

Because he is vicious and cold-blooded, if there is a difficult task, he will pass it on to others, and if he falls to the floor, he will trample on others and climb up. what is suicide

'In the first place, it was Serpence that was painful, but why did he commit suicide?'

It's Xinghuang who turned out to be trash anyway.

There is no doubt that he was lying to protect the honor of Serpens.

"It may be hard to believe, but it is true."

Hans answered in a plain tone, as if stating a very obvious fact.

Even with two heretical inquisitors in front of him, his speech is so calm.

Even if Serpence was confused by his frequent abuse, he went out on his own and thought that he had mistakenly killed a dead person.

I don't know what kind of person he is, as I've only heard about Duke Prasidus indirectly.

Instead of Eilic, who had lost his composure, Al-Targa coldly refuted Hans' words.

This is a story that cannot be accepted as true if there is no valid basis.

I have a reason. I saw it and I helped. He asked me to cover up after the suicide.

Today, that gentleman Hans detonated several bombs.

When he turned his gaze to Serpens, his expression was very spectacular.

Eyes wide open, eyebrows raised up, and lips, on the other hand, parted open and chin lowered.

Is it because I'm used to not managing my facial expressions?

In the unexpected turn of events, the appearance of the internal fence was revealed without filtration, whether the external fence had left to deal with the task in a hurry.

Of course, contrary to his old worries, ugly

It didn't look like it at all.

To be honest, it's harder to look ugly with a face like that.

Uh, why is that...?

Serpens asked Hans why he was lying like that.

His eyes fluttered and his voice trembled.

That was the will of the deceased former master. I'm sorry for hiding it until now.

Because of Hans' answer, Serpence's question is why did he do that?

Or, it has changed into the meaning of why you can hide such an important thing from yourself until now.

He told the current duke to let the duke know that they were killed by the demon worshipers. So that the duke can resent and hate the demon worshipers even more.

It's a nonsensical story.

If the demon had removed the abused parents, he would express his gratitude and sign an exclusive contract with the evil force.

"Do you think that's reasonable?"

I also think so now.

Hans bowed his head in response to Althar's words that it was absurd.

Looking back now... He was crazy. He was obsessed with raising heroes to save the continent with his own hands.

He continued speaking in a tone that seemed to be confession.

Last year, Serpence's proud expression on how he had grown up was no longer visible on his face.

"The first step in the plan was the divine power.

It started with marrying an outstanding young girl.

Now, wait a minute. So, the plan... did it start before the present Duke of Prasidus was even born?

To be precise, it would be correct to say 'from birth'.

Eirich was greatly agitated and asked the question, but Hans still answered in a calm voice.

Next to him, I heard Eugenes swallowing the wind.

'Alas, I forgot about this!'

Was it that Serpence didn't do it on purpose, or was it that he forgot about it due to lack of circumstances?

I don't know which one.

But what is known to the public is !

As soon as you return to the church, you can ask the retired users. There was no affection between them.

No matter how sever ties with the family, Eirich was a brother with Serpens's father during his childhood.

I'm sure I don't know who the Duke of Prasidus is.

He responded that it was a gold rush.

I can't understand how much they pretended to be a parakeet couple in front of others, so they took it for granted that they got married because they loved each other.

'And how kindly he was to Serpence in front of others... .'

If it's such a false love, it's better not to have it.

If you didn't see it at all, you wouldn't expect it. I wouldn't even be thirsty.

If he does better, his warmth can become sincerity rather than acting; energy

dealing with

He blamed himself for not being able to receive sincere affection because of his lack of self.

Like a mirage in the desert, it flickered before my eyes.

Thinking about Serpence's childhood, when he would have longed for love even more, his heart grew heavy.

Eventually, he realizes that he can't get it, becomes frustrated, and eventually gives up.

What was he thinking?

Hey, what did you do?

Eirich with a look of disappointment

muttered to himself.

The question must be addressed to his deceased brother, not to Hans in front of him.

Shocked by his behavior in abusing his son as a family, disappointed with him as the one person deceived by him.

As a servant of the gods, he must have been angry with his actions to dictate the will of the gods.

" Duke, did you know?"

There's no way Serpence doesn't know what the servants who work in the mansion know.

knowing that

Eirich asked his nephew with a desperate expression that he wanted to deny it.

If you're asking why I was born, I know.

Serpens smiled bitterly and answered calmly.

He was embarrassed by Hans' sudden action, but as the familiar story continued, he regained his composure.

It's a sad thing.

How could you accept such a thing...

Are you there?"

It's a story I've heard since I was little.

You don't even have to ask who said that.

"He continued to push the current Duke into a more perfect master of the Holy Sword."

Hans added an explanation to Serpens' words.

What else can push a child to the brink as much as a child born out of necessity?

'What if that need is not met?

What if I no longer need it?'

You will live with that kind of anxiety for the rest of your life.

that should never be said.

It is truly terrifying and terrifying.

"And it was", until recently."

At Hans' words, Eirich's body twitched.

The question of whether death was a thing of the past was meaningless.

Serpence's entire life was mortgaged to the holy sword, and it was only recently that he was freed from it.

peel.

"According to the teaching that rest is a symbol of complacency, hobbies are luxury, and greed is a sin, the Duke has no hobbies, wants nothing, and takes minimal rest. I do.

What Serpens was forced to give up throughout his life was what everyone sought for a better life.

Everything you said was right.

.Yes? Me?

I get mad at the name that suddenly calls me

He replied in amazement.

I must have been obsessed with the thoughts of my late master. I thought that was the best thing ever. I was wrong.

Now I know.

Why did Hans lie that the ex-duke and his wife committed suicide?

This was an atonement.

Did Serpens kill them, or if there was another culprit? That didn't really matter to Hans.

the problem is .'

Serpence is abused by her parents.

As far as demon worshipers knew that he had, it was Serpens who was the most suspicious.

' He actually killed him.'

Anyway, it was also Serpens who became difficult if such a story was kept mentioned.

For that reason, he must have lied to me as a way to put an end to this problem.

Moreover, recently, Serpens can't sleep alone, so how many times have you seen him come to my room and sleep?

Seeing you like that, you're wrong

I just realized that I was thinking about it.

Well, I'm glad you found out now.

I felt a little shaky.

It's not just me, but Serpense's expression as well.

'I don't want to forgive, though.'

It's not my thing to forgive or not.

However, even if Serpens forgives me, I plan to tear it apart.

Some users who sympathized with him, including a man named Lak, were intermittently

If the state eventually crossed the line, then Hans was already over the line.

"The only thing I have served until now is that it is a duke family, not a duke, and I followed the orders of the former duke who passed away. I didn't even know that the current duke was suffering. I sincerely apologize.

...Ummm

Serpens drooled at Hans's apology and glanced at me.

You don't know what to do, so you're asking me for advice.

'Should I tell you not to look at me in front of others?'

Anyway, I don't seem to have any desire to forgive.

I am not qualified to have the Duke as master, nor to be forgiven, Nidi. Most of the work has been transferred to the deputy butler, and I will step down as soon as the rest of the handover is completed.

If that makes the deacon at ease, do so.

In response to Serpence's answer, Hans bowed his head with an expressionless expression.

I was about to think that this would solve the problem.

"Very well I see. The reason he committed suicide was to keep his son in chains for the rest of his life."

Eillich, whose face was flushed with red, clenched his teeth in an angry voice, said.

'Hey, Eirich-sama? It's something I've felt before, what to do after severing ties with the world. continue

Aren't you breaking it?'

I swallowed the horse that came up to my throat.

I'm not in the mood to talk like that, and it's scary because I think I'll get hit if I do it with you.