CH 248

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 248

45. How to discipline the Duke (4)

When we arrived at the peacock mansion, it was dusky dawn.

Eirich, apparently waiting for a long time without sleeping, greeted us in casual clothes as we got off the carriage.

Have you been well? Are there any injuries?

Yes.

Serpens responded to Eilich's actions as he looked at himself while speaking in a friendly tone.

It still seems a bit awkward, but it doesn't seem that he doesn't like the interest at all.

Serpens didn't dare avoid Eirich's scrutiny of him.

This blood...

He appears to have found blood on his shirt sleeve and pants.

Eirich reflexively mumbles

Now, Serpens stiffened.

It was obvious what the guy was thinking. I was nervous because I thought I was going to be criticized, so my back tightened.

I'm glad you're safe.

Contrary to Serpence's concerns, Eirich smiled relievedly.

He realized that the blood on his clothes was not caused by the guy's injury, but that it was someone else's blood.

Is it because the expected words did not come out?

The taut string of tension

In an instant, it loosened up, and Serpens' shoulders drooped noticeably.

"The Crown Prince was this helpful?"

This is a question that seems to have forgotten for a moment that the owner of the holy sword is Humanus, not Serpens.

Hagi-ya, claiming to be a self-proclaimed friend, doesn't really know anything, and doesn't even notice. I can't help but feel bad.

Why Serpens said he wasn't a friend, it must have been very heartbreaking.

If I had been Eirich, I would have doubted that the god Luxmea had fallen asleep on the day of choice.

you]. Thanks to you, things worked out.

Serpens did not mention how specifically Humanus helped him. Eirich didn't really care about it either.

I did a very big job, but the handling is very unfortunate.

Yeah, you worked hard. It'd be better to go home and rest today.

Yes. I, umm... Thank you for your concern.

I buy it.

Have you gotten used to worrying about others?

If it was the old Serpence, I would have hesitated for a long time. Or the words that were played with pretense. There was a moment's hesitation, but he put it in his mouth with sincerity.

In response to Serpence's thanks, Eirich smiled softly without saying a word.

The three of you also worked hard , it's over. Come in and rest.

Now it seems we have caught our eye.

Eirich gained weight.

He looked at me and said, startled. It's a look that makes you wonder if it's true that you've suffered really hard.

It's because of stress.

Was it like that?

Serpence had a look on his face as if he had attained a great realization at what I said casually. Even the slightly shocked face is D..

Why do you believe it?

He's gaining weight, so he's never had any swelling, so I can't tell.

Sir, don't be fooled.

It is a good thing that Winston was able to speak without hesitation.

It's just that I'm sorry that the content has become a part of the story.

Serpens, who had come to his senses thanks to his loyal words, looked at me.

Then I'll go to bed for a while. 匸H Cock, let's go back to the dormitory, too! See you later, Duke!

I pushed Eugene and Winston on the back. Of course, there was no way he could be pushed away.

Eugenes waved his hand lightly, Winston.

He nodded his head and then moved on his own.

* * *

After returning to the room, washing up and getting ready for bed, Serpens sneaked in through the window.

The bed has increased.

The bed I was using was torn down in the dark, so I told Xeon that I would use an empty bed and brought it.

To put Serpence's bed in my room, I had no choice but to remove my bed or do a large-scale furniture rearrangement Tetris.

Uh huh, how the heck does Zeon nagging me about how much weight I have gained and the bed has been shattered....

Thankfully, it ends with verse 1 because Xeon is ready to go to work. If it hadn't been for it, I would have gone to shower now.

Don't lie down like that, move a little, didn't you?

Having said that, I have nothing to say.

If I had known this would happen, I would have done something beside Winston while he was working out.

When I couldn't respond, he snorted triumphantly. I think I put the saying that I'm not fat, I'm swollen.

Oh, that's right. I'm done talking about my age, so let's sit down for a while. Let's talk for a while.

Aren't you going to sleep?

You can sleep late and wake up later. You've already passed the good bedtime anyway.

I said, standing there to put out the fire

He sat on the bed next to me and looked at me.

I tore up a soundproofing scroll so as not to disturb the bright-eared Eugenes' sleep.

"What else are you going to say?"

He's a good-natured guy.

Serpence asked if what he had scolded earlier wasn't enough.

Why is Serpens so insecure?

" what does that mean all of a sudden?"

"If a person compliments you sincerely, why

Can't you just accept it straight away? It's not about being humble, you're just denying it.

Yeah, I...

I'm not finished yet.

I don't want to see him talk nonsense again.

Well, since I know the environment in which Serpens grew up, I understand. But, anyway.

If the other person is polite

You can take it lightly, but today Eun: Isn't it?

A welcome reply came back.

It is okay for nobles to exchange lacquer words on their faces in the banquet hall, but it means that it is difficult to accept words with sincere respect.

It would be acceptable to praise the fake fortune-telling external fence, but it also meant that 'the words to praise the real self cannot be easily affirmed.

"So I should have accepted it more.

Even if you say something, it's no use if Serpence denies it. No matter what they say, they start denying me, 'Isn't it?' . Well, at first, I think you are a person who lacks self-confidence, and I will work hard to explain how great you are. But what if it repeats?

...Ummm.

He didn't even ask if he knew the answer.

You'll be exhausted and exhausted. Who wants to waste energy while complimenting? As a result, fewer and fewer people praise Serpense with sincerity.

will hear it.

"Does Serpens want that kind of result?"

He shook his head at my question.

It's not a difficult story. It's not an unknown story.

However, the strange feeling that has penetrated to his bones makes it difficult.

I... I'm not sure I'm really a good person.

"Don't try to ask someone else for the answer. You don't have to.

is in himself.

As I said, poking his chest, he put his hand on his chest.

If the answer had come out like that, I wouldn't be doing this right now.

I opened my mouth with a heart of feeding baby food.

What do you think Serpens' strengths are?

"What? Those eyes that seem to say 'Did I ever have something like that?'"

Serpens was bewildered, and I was stunned.

This child, do you really think there is nothing wrong with you?

"No, you really don't know?!

I told him not to deny it, but now he is silent.

"Wow , I'm really stupid. There are some things that Serpens are good at. Say what you see right away."

What do you want to say?

"Isn't it supposed to be the first answer that comes out of the face?"

Ummm... It's a little good impression. Thanks to that, it helped a lot in building an external image.

The results obtained are positive, but the evaluation was absurdly bowed down.

I couldn't understand how he could end up with a face like that and 'look a little nicer'.

Haven't you been using your face too aggressively for something like that? Didn't he know that he had a handsome face and wrote it down?

Endless questions lingered in my mind.

Doesn't it look a little nice? It's not like that, D!

"Do you look very good?"

... People around me praise her for her angelic appearance, but what the hell! Have you ever just taken it as 'looks good'?

"Wasn't it?"

It seems that he was not able to relate directly to the word strength, but lived with great pride in being good.

Maybe he thought it was the last bulwark to hide his ugly inner self.

As if it had collapsed, Serpens had a distraught expression on his face.

Looking good is right, but that means that's not everything.

A light of relief flashed across his face.

Zola is so handsome.

Sleep..., what?

No, don't follow that!

What does Zola mean .

Aww-!!

It was so ridiculous that the rest of the words came out in vain.

It is too early to explain the etymology to a pure baby fence.

As I screamed and froze, he shut his mouth with a look of disappointment. It seems difficult, so I won't ask any more questions.

And you're incredibly strong! To the extent that I hate others! Isn't it because you're confident in your power?

"It may still look like that, but

Compared to the enemies you have to fight with... .

Serpens? What did I say earlier?

As I spoke in a soft voice, the guy covered his mouth with both hands and inhaled.

You're completely wrong with what you're comparing them to! No matter how angelic a Serpence may be, he's still a human being, so you can't compare him to the devil! No right? The devil won!

Serpens put on a look that said, 'He was a weak man.

Do you really think it's enough if you don't say anything? Like a child, thinking is one-dimensional.

Well, that's right. The demons that will be summoned in the future will get stronger, and the demon lords will be stronger than that. In [Master of the Holy Sword], I was careless and got hit in the back and left, so I can't figure it out... It's not an extinction, but a reverse summoning. Considering that he has ceased to exist and that he is the original owner of power, he may be stronger than the Demon Lord Fence.

"O uh " mouth

"But what does that matter?"

" are you saying that after killing your spirit?"

"Then why are you upset by this?"

The boy bowed his head.

Anyone who sees it would think I'm killing him.

Demons are of different races, and demon lords go beyond that and are demigods at all. Well, do you have any goals to challenge the realm of the gods by developing your own armed forces? If that's the case, I'll support you!

Isn't that possible?

Then don't criticize yourself by comparing them to them.

As if my words sounded forced, Serpence pouted his mouth in dissatisfaction.

As the guy thinks, the force is correct. But the guy was also being forced.

It's good to have a sense of improvement in the future, but if you don't have confidence as a foundation, you'll get tired of impatience early.

I don't know. Maybe I could be stronger...

What if I can't get stronger? Serpence is strong enough even now] . You know it, too.

How the hell did you roast a child like this?

As the saying that no matter how strong you get stronger and stronger, always comes back as an echo, he said, 'I am still strong enough.' You seemed to be unable to agree with that statement.

Did I tell you and my sister? If there is something that Serpens lacks, other people will be able to fill it.

Did you fight against the demons in [Master of the Holy Sword]? It was all possible because of my colleagues. Serppens have crabs now, right?"

Hmmm.

If you can't get stronger, you just have to learn to fight together.

I wanted to point out the good points, but I pointed out the shortcomings.

But if you don't point this out, he'll push himself for the rest of his life.

Let's think of it as a step backward for one step forward.

Serpense, find only 10 of your strengths within this week.

Ten?

If you can't fill it all out, you'll have to shout 'I'm so handsome!' in the mansion's concourse as many times as it's not enough.

what ?

Serpens looked at me blankly with a bemused face.

So tell me about your strengths, you should have put something on it. Now that I have come to regret it, it is too late.

Then we're done talking, so go to sleep.

let's catch Go and put out the fire!

Come on, wait. Isn't it too much to suddenly notify like this!

Cheer-!

Don't pretend to sleep!

As I quickly lay down on the bed and put the duvet back on, the guy scolded me. He is so desperately stricken that motion sickness rises again.

I walked back on the blanket and looked at him.

"Are you going to increase it to twenty?"

Good night.

As if when he shook me, he gently covered the duvet I had uncovered and patted him a couple of times before turning off the light.