CH 222

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 222

42. The Duke's Year-end Settlement (2)

Time passed before Serpens gracefully savored a piece of cake and ate it.

In the meantime, there was no direct conversation between Serpens and Eilich. Still, there was no awkwardness that made viewers uncomfortable.

'Well, they seem to be awkward, but... .'

It means that there was no artificial feeling like when Humanus was put at last year's birthday party.

After all, this year, we held two birthday parties... .

Birthday party, twice... .

No! I'm twenty-five and I had a birthday party last year and this year. Does it make sense to say that it's only been twice?!

The sudden thought made me cry and shout, Serpens carefully examining the teacup I was drinking.

You're not drunk. Drinking tea from the same kettle, what do you suspect?

Really isn't it?

"My drinking habits, you know?"

O Uh --,-口

At my point, he was embarrassed and put the glass down.

By the way, it's only been twice... It's definitely less.

Yujissu brought up the topic of conversation that had almost been buried because of Serpence's sudden action.

Is it? Why don't you celebrate Serpence's birthday on the 25th of every month, until you've done all twenty-five?

" it can't be considered a birthday anymore, can't it?"

I thought it was a good idea, but Serpens blew the candle before it even took concrete form.

How about something? Isn't there a rule that you only have to celebrate the day you were born? At some point in your life when you feel happy, when you think that you were born well, that is something to celebrate. And suddenly you feel happy to be together.

Is it not possible to say thank you for being born to the other person at any time?"

"Is that is it?"

Yeah!

Still, you shouldn't celebrate your birthday every month.

I almost thought it would pass, but it doesn't seem to be possible.

I clicked my tongue and placed a new piece of cake on the empty front plate.

The conversation continued, and the atmosphere gradually ripened.

The people who chatter are mainly me, Eugene, and Serpens. With these three, Ailee Hee and Winston kept quiet to see the atmosphere.

Eugene and I have always been the same, and Serpens used his usual tone of voice while speaking to me for whatever reason.

As they interlocked, the guy's tension loosened.

'There's a certain amount of nudity left, but that's enough... .'

Unconsciously, he shows his true self and smiles, talks, and likes sweet sweethearts.

His actions of eating dessert were very good to see.

It was much purer and brighter than pretending to be innocent.

'Serpence should see this!'

I want to push one side of the wall into a mirror so that he can see a side of himself that he doesn't even know about.

Then, while having a friendly conversation, you will be able to see your natural expression in the mirror by chance.

That way you won't ever say that you're ugly again.

'The office and the drawing room look a little different from others... . Can you bring a full-length mirror in your study?'

It seems not bad.

If that's the case, there's no need for interior construction, so you can bring it in without his consent.

If you put it in front of his seat, you will see it even if you don't want to see it.

Zion.

Yes? Why?

Serpence, who had a casual conversation with Eugene, called me.

I guess I was puzzled that I was still without a word.

"Aren't you thinking something strange again?"

Yes? Again? No? When did I ever think of something strange?

''always ?

Serpence is mistaken. I always live with the right thoughts!

what?

The guy can't accept my pride and makes a stupid sound.

You made a face that said you weren't there.

If not, let's give a reason!

"You can tell just by looking at what you usually say and do."

Usually? What did I do?

You're me... that's, so... to me that..., umm...

Even when he tried to refute it, he stuttered as if there was nothing he could say.

I understand.

In front of Winston and Eilee, who are still open-minded, being treated like a child by me.

He couldn't have been able to say that he was living with a tantrum.

Look! You can't say it! Ha ha ha ha!!

uh...

It's okay to talk like a cockerel, but once you get stuck in one of your original thoughts, you can't think of the other way around.

In the end, Serpens couldn't say anything about my strangeness, but only put on a look of resentment.

oops, sue

Where is Zion's conscience?

Seeing me giggled, Eugene asked the whereabouts of my conscience in a soft voice.

Of course it's in my heart!

I hope to find you someday.

"No, you're here?"

"Maybe I misunderstood by looking at something else?"

With a friendly expression and a gentle tone of voice, Yu Jis said.

There is no sign of sarcasm, but this offends and upsets me.

I need to change the topic.

Ah, that's right. Come to think of it, where is Eilich's room? After all, I was like, 'Are you going to be on the 5th floor because it's Prasidus?

Instead of Serpense, who was a little pouty, I asked Eirich directly.

you]. Earlier, Xeon... , I have given the butler the location of the room.

Eirich corrected the title of Zeon, who is now a butler.

The number of people I had to take care of increased, but I felt very sorry for him, who must have been embarrassed by the sudden announcement of his seniority to retire, but what should I do?

'Because he's a smart guy, take care of yourself

I guess.'

Besides, the country also has a strong background, so there will be no point in being criticized for being young and having a short career.

Even so, every time I went to the 5th floor, I felt something cold and desolate... . Good for you. After all, if there are people staying, the warmth of the space changes."

Ah! That's right. It's a little bit like that? But by the time Eugenes started stopping by, things got a little better. When I first went, I wondered if this was the right place for people to live?

In recent years, it has become no longer a place where people really live.

'Because Serpens is sleeping in my room!'

For example, when I went out to play with the words 'There is no one in my house!', I didn't even have any friends. What a situation like that.

It has been a long time since Serpens's room now has been reduced to a place where Serpens washes and changes clothes.

For that reason, the current 5th floor is now 'only the study, which has become ambiguous to even call it a personal study, is full of life, and the others are model-ha.

It has become a strange place with a sense of humor.

"Is that that much ?"

Eirich said with a grim expression on his face.

It's only used by the Prasidus family, but until now, the only Prasidus was Serpens. Oops! My and Eugenes often go to the library, isn't it?

Yes, of course. Don't mind me, please be as comfortable as ever.''

I asked a question just in case

I, Eirich, answered with a rather welcoming face.

"We have dinner together, okay?"

''Yes, that's fine.

Even though I knew the seat, I did not know the occupied seat, and it would not change if the number of people increased by one more person.

From now on, I think I can just live my life as usual.

* * *

And the serpenes were usually

Boulevard, late at night came over the window of my room.

Huh? Are you here again?

After all, it was very uncomfortable Me?

He asked, closing the window and pulling the curtains with a sullen expression.

Facial expressions and actions played separately.

No, no! Now, even if you don't pat yourself, you sleep well, and there are people who live on the same floor of the same building, so I thought you wouldn't come.

I didn't lock the windows for what I thought.

" I think it's just a second door."

The windows are not made for people to go in and out.

That's true, but it's not something the person who walks through the window of my room the most would say.

Anyway, whenever you feel like Serpence is over, you are welcome to come and sleep.

Isn't it really uncomfortable...?

Honestly, it's fun, isn't it?

..fun?

Serpens tilted his head as if puzzled.

Why does the fun come from sleeping, this is it.

I was the only one having fun? Lying down and talking to each other before going to bed and then falling asleep. It felt a bit like a retreat or a school trip, so I liked it?

Empty is a drunkard's paradise, so let's not include it.

"Um , sure. It was a strange experience."

"Were you just curious?"

Fresh...

Again?

Seeing me constantly asking for the next one, he blinked slowly.

They are organizing their thoughts to express their feelings in words.

I feel excited, but my head is at peace again. It seems like my heart is refreshed, but it also warms me up... Yes. It's fun... It seems like fun.

Saying that, the boy looked like a child full of anticipation the day before the picnic.

To meet his expectations, I laid a blanket on the floor and prepared myself for bed.

He also climbed into the bed, covered himself with a blanket, and lay down.

"By the way, the retreats I mentioned earlier and the school trips are these memories there?"

Serpens asked in a low voice.

Ah, that's right! Serpence said I don't share my memories, what should I do, but that's not true?

is it?

you], yes! That's why I didn't say it... .

Then tell me.

He cut off my words and expressed dissatisfaction.

Every time this reminds me of such and such a memory, because something like this happened back then... it can't be.

why?

Because I'm enjoying the present right now.

I can't understand a serpent who hasn't accumulated a lot of past to remember yet.

He pursed his lips with a look.

One day you'll know Serpens.

He stroked his hair half-tangled, turned off the lights, and lay down.

Anyway, I'm reminiscing enough of the past and building up memories at the same time. It's thanks to Serpens that I'm not swallowed up by longing as I live, so there's no need to feel sorry for me.

I know you're not sleeping.

Yes. Thank you.

It's not like he's already drowsy, but he answered with a voice that seemed to be half asleep.

It's because he thinks he's too far apart from others, so he can't empathize well with other people's feelings, but if you get to know him, he's a very sensitive guy.

Serpens.

Tell me.

He was afraid to call his name in a low voice and answered right away.

"How was this year?"

"What is the intent of the question?"

Literally, I've made new friends, and I have a family that shares the same surname. There are many other things, right?

This time, the answer did not come right away.

He probably hasn't fallen asleep right now, so he's probably thinking about what happened last year.

okay . So many things happened.

The voice that was engulfed in reminiscence resounded sadly.

"The days are going to continue, so why are you talking so vaguely?"

I really hope so.

I will.

To do that, Seonwoo, I'll have to keep a close eye on you so that you don't step into a dangerous situation.

Wow! Is it really this long?

He jumped up from his seat and sat down and asked him, but Serpens snorted without saying a word.

And there was the sound of tossing and turning.

Are you going to sleep?

Since there is no answer, it seems that it is.

I closed my eyes, finding a comfortable position to fall asleep.

Sunwoo.

When I was in a perfect sleeping position with nothing disturbing hands and feet, Serpens quietly called me.

why?''

Tomorrow, where I want you to go together

there is.

Hearing his voice, I don't think it's about going somewhere lightly.

"Yeah, well. But how far is it?"

Not really. It's very close.

Serpens answered in a calm, subdued voice.

Where is that...

一 Knock Knock Knock.

Before I could finish my question, someone knocked on the door.