CH 220

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 220

41. People of the Dukes (8)

Unsurprisingly, Eirich's face was stiff and straight.

Seeing his expression, Serpens looked at me with a puzzled expression. I really don't know why Eilerich is making such an expression.

'I must feel sorry for you, but where would that be?'

You don't even need to leave the church if you're just sorry. Just apologize.

In the first place, Eirich felt sorry for Serpens because he felt sorry for him.

So, even if it's belatedly, it must be the result of wanting to protect him by his side.

But what was Serpence's reaction ahead of it?

'What's the difference between just saying you don't deserve it?'

I said I had no intention of resentment, but

It was the same as saying that I had no intention of leaning on it anytime soon.

For personal reasons, he would accept becoming a member of the duke's family, but he meant that he would refuse if he wanted to associate with him.

I want to be a family member to my nephew who is left alone... Can't you accept it for that reason?

Eirich spoke as if pleading with a bitter expression.

He avoided the problems in front of him and did not make an easy choice to solve it once he returned to his family.

all.

But.

"I am not alone anymore."

Serpence's reply back was cynical.

There was even a question of not knowing why he was saying that.

'It's nice to deny that I'm alone... .'

It's hard to be happy just looking at Eilich's face as if his billionaires have been broken.

Serpens, you said you were alone

It was something he didn't like, but it must not be what Eirich heard.

As you may have heard, it is highly misleading to say, 'When I was really alone, I acted like a stranger, and now it's too blatant to say that, isn't it?'

To be honest, if it hadn't been for Serpence, who glanced at me and smiled sweetly, I would have thought the same thing again.

Having someone by your side to protect you.

Knowing that you are no longer alone

thread.

The reality is that you can truly deny that you are alone.

He was genuinely delighted with those things that some could only say.

'If you're that happy, you can add more... .'

The only ones he still accepts as his own are me and Eugenes.

Just two people aren't enough to fill his fence.

The inside of the fence was too flat for that, and it had been empty for a long time.

peel.

Little by little, things were brought in and it became a place where people could live, but it was still not enough.

Normally, one person fills more space than one large piece of furniture.

Just as a small candle can fill a room, he needs more of that light and warmth.

I'm sorry. I left you alone.

I've never been allowed to let a horse go.

you'll have a hard time accepting me

know that It would only be confusing if a person who suddenly came one day came to say that they were family. Especially for you.

Despite Serpens' harsh reaction, Eilerich did not give in and looked at him with kind eyes and continued speaking in a friendly tone.

Don't force me to accept you right away. But... just give me one chance.

"I, I am".

Two pairs of eyes of the same color turned to each other.

The straight eyes and the unstable, trembling eyes collided in the air.

Serpence like that one day, on the train, when I said I wanted to help him. He looked as if he was about to leave this place at any moment and run away.

However, he did not run away.

Even if he closed his eyes tightly and avoided Eirich's gaze. He held out his hand, which was on his lap, and held it tight.

I, I..., I don't know. This year, I won't have it.

He keeps looking for a reason.

because it's family That couldn't be a reason for him.

Unreasonable affection was too foreign to him, and therefore incomprehensible, and therefore suspicious.

But he was too emotional to keep pushing it away.

'I'll be vigilant and try to keep my distance, but .'

Agitation itself was proof that he could no longer push him away.

I don't know if it was a coincidence or an aim, but Eirich was on the right track.

I understand.

To Serpense's words that he couldn't understand, Eirich replied that he understands you.

Different from a family, the denomination cannot be named again once it appears.

The guy slowly opened his eyes, looked at the papers on the table, and spoke in a low voice as if he was speaking to him.

make him a duke again

It was meant to be a son.

It is the final confirmation that you will not regret even if you return to the family.

Thank you.

Instead of saying that he knew, Eirich expressed his gratitude.

It was an alumni answer, but it was also a Woo Moon-hyeon answer.

Wait a minute, please.

Serpens stood up with the papers. This means that we will deal with it right away.

He made his way to the office, and it wasn't until his figure disappeared through the door that Ale

Richie took a deep breath.

I was also deeply relieved and took a sip of the tea from the glass.

Today, the scent of tea was fragrant.

"I think that child is very dependent on the lion."

Khope, hurry...!

At the bizarre name that came in suddenly, I almost spit out tea through my nose.

Wait, are you okay?!

"Ah, yes. It's okay for now, and then Serpens rely on me.

Quiet, one last time, just call me as you were called.

If that's convenient for you...

Ah! Cancel, Cancel! You're becoming Serpence's uncle, isn't it too strange to call me Sion-sama, my assistant?

Eirich's expression looking at me became a little more subtle.

That face was somehow similar to the expression Serpens sometimes makes when he sees me.

By the way, Serpens has such an expression

Building is when you are thinking, 'So what, what should I do?' with a probability of 90 to 8 pennies.

Then I will call you Lord Zion.

With this, the number of people calling me Lord Zion increased by one.

"By the way, considering that I was called that way, I guess the denomination believed in me as a messenger of God?"

Yes. That's how I came to that conclusion.

I'm so glad I didn't become a monkey.

"More than that, that child".

Eirich was about to ask something about Serpence, but the door connected to the office opened and Serpence returned.

I'll tell you to prepare your room in advance so that you can come in anytime.

Thank you.

Looking at Serpens who spoke openly and held out the papers, Eirich answered with a soft smile.

Serpence withdrew his hand as soon as he accepted the papers.

then .

Serpens opened his eyes and looked at Eirich.

His face must have been over, but there was a question about why it didn't happen.

Eirich also rolled his eyes and looked at Serpens.

I'm sure you want to talk to him more.

"Is that not eating?"

Eirich's eyes glanced around, looking at the dessert on the table.

asked Serpens.

I want to talk about something, but I don't think there is a topic that comes to mind.

I want to get close to my nephew, who is very shy, but the uncle who asks questions in an awkward mind... .

'Oh, it's not similar, it's just that, right?'

As I listened to various analogies every day to explain Serpence's behavior, I was mistaken for a moment.

" I will eat it when I die."

If you don't like chocolate

Is it?"

At Eirich's question, the guy's gaze turned to the table.

No, it's not. Pretty..., I think you like it.

It was an awkward reply for saying something he liked, so Eiley smiled happily and nodded slightly.

Seeing that, I decided.

'Later, Serpens isn't the only one who likes chocolate. I must say that I like sweet things in general.'

Due to the imperial climate, cacao trees will not be planted in the garden, but I would like to avoid eating chocolate-infused desserts all week long.

Let's talk some more.

There are many things I want to ask you.

Ummm... I see.''

He seemed hesitant, but eventually sat down.

Uh huh... Then I'll avoid the seat...

Sit down.

Yep.

They secretly removed their buttocks and tried to get up, but they were caught by Serpens right away.

Once I sat down, I was able to sit back, but it's very, very awkward.

This is like playing cake at a friend's house, but the friend's parents who said they worked overtime came back and set them down in front of the table to eat and go.

And all of a sudden, a serious family reunion begins.

'Uh-huh, just imagining it is terrible!'

There is only one thing I can do at a time like this.

just shut up and eat.

I held the soufflé cup in my left hand and the spoon in my right, scooped out a large spoonful of fondant chocolate and put it in my mouth.

'This feeling of melted chocolate gently wrapping your tongue... . Ummm~!'

It would have been more delicious if eaten warm, but the sticky feeling of cooling down is not bad either.

Serpens glanced at me too, then lifted a spoon and slipped into the fondant chocolate.

you stabbed

Sir Zion seems to be very friendly.

Eirich, who was restless because there were so many things he wanted to ask, found me and thought it was a good topic, and fell over me.

it was easy Why would I think these people would just leave me alone?

When asked what kind of food he likes, it seems to overlap with someone who answered "Meatball Tomato Risotto" in front of him.

Yes that's right.

Serpens answered.

It was a short-answer type answer that I had no idea how to continue the conversation.

He's a friend.

I thought it was the end of the story, but I guess it wasn't. Serpens, who took a short breath, added more words.

Perhaps he didn't like talking to himself, Eirich's darkened complexion brightened a little.

They say they're friends, according to rumors, Hwang Tae...

no.

That's right...

Suddenly, Crown Prince Humanus became Crown Prince, and Serpens's friend position was also unfair.

However, Humanus does not know that and must be facing the final ordeal by now.

Still, I'm still friends with Eugene.

That's right...!

If Eugez had heard it, it was something he would be very pleased with.

And Eirich was also happy

one was like

It seems it was very welcome that Serpence said something first. Eirich erased the Emperor's friend from his mind and smiled brightly.

Sir Sion is a messenger and aide from God, though... Is it okay if I ask how you got to know her?

I don't think it'll be all right.

The question I asked carefully, fearing that my sensitive nephew might be surprised, gave Serpens room to refuse an answer because he was too cautious.

'Well, the process of getting to know Eugene is ambiguous to explain from the first meeting.'

I put the empty bowl on the table, and Serpens and Eilic finally started dessert time in earnest.

It means that I just shut up and ate with an awkward mind.