CH 257

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 257

47. The Duke's Advantage (4)

Serpence has been in trouble since morning.

'Am I thinking about the sixth advantage?'

As Euges and I flirted and exchanged nutritious conversations, he was stunned.

Even time to eat.

I didn't even stop Winston from taking my share of buttered potatoes topped with sour cream on the grounds that I shouldn't gain more weight here.

If Winston even ate it, I wouldn't say it. You see, I'm very hungry.

However, Winston returned my cute potato doll to the train attendant on the spot.

He was also thorough in self-management.

'I thought it was a bodyguard, but it must have been a PT teacher!'

After meal.

When I realized the identity of Winston, which was revealed late, and I was mourning and remembering the Potato Doll who left my side.

Serpence quietly spoke to me.

Perhaps .

Yes? Is there anything you want to ask?

"That , um no, it's nothing."

What the hell is this going to do?

I think that if I wait a little, I'll talk to you again, and the guy's next words

waited for However, Serpens kept her mouth shut and fell into trouble again.

"Is that really the case? The first way to make people angry by making them curious and frustrated?"

"What do you mean all of a sudden?"

Why, you know? The first is to stop talking, and the second is .

second is?

"So, what about the second?"

What?

Well?

Serpense, who blinked a few times, realized later that he had been hurt and burst out laughing.

There is no such thing as a slang term for nothing.

Only after the same happened, Serpens, who reflected on his actions, opened his mouth again.

"The advantage is , do you mean that you are superior to others?"

It's not something that should be talked about by attaching any chance to the head of the horse. Is it that he hasn't reflected on it yet, or is he less prepared?

The boy was still hesitating.

I do, but I don't have to.

uh... .

Don't think too hard.

On the subject of saying that eating sweets is one of his strengths. I don't know what you're worried about.

"Am I acting in front of others?"

Yes, it has been received!

...Well?

"The sixth strength is that I am good at acting.

Isn't that what you were trying to say?

"Is that really an advantage?"

What the hell kind of serpent meow is this?

I guess I'll have to ask him for a more detailed explanation. If I stare blankly at his face, he will open his mouth.

Aren't you cheating on me?

It is natural to wrap yourself up. Everyone wants to hide their weaknesses and shortcomings. Also, I want to be remembered as a good person by others.

"But I it's that bad.

Eun?"

I don't think it's that much of a difference?

Not nice, not innocent, not naive, not humble, not kind, not kind, not unselfish.

To put it bluntly, there is no limit.

Of course, unlike the external fence, which is a mature adult, the internal fence is a foolish, young Ae Ji-min, not to the extent that it is unusual.

People who act like grown-ups in front of others and release tension in front of close people are unexpectedly confused.

"How do you think Euges looks? Is there a big difference?"

"Well ? His real personality is a little . Yes, he's a little timid, but that doesn't mean he's acting outwardly, isn't it?"

I could feel that she cared a lot in a small way.

Tina was considerate, but Serpens knew well that she was timid, so she didn't say much.

It's not that I'm using that acting skill for a bad place, so why is it a problem?

"That's right! And if it's acting, it's Euges.

Did you drink too much?"

. It's a word choice that makes me feel like a criminal.

Eugene looked at me with a confused expression and said.

After listening to it, I see] everything. It is Be-i who reflects deeply in her heart.

But it's my fault that she acted like that.

"I why are you two talking like I've committed a crime?"

Serpens talking with a depressed expression

Seeing this, Euges was perplexed.

Moreover, no one was harmed by her acting... but I'm no different.

"Anyone who suffered from Serpence's acting, is there anything else other than the black barge's boss and Akseung?"

At my question, his gaze turned to Winston.

Winston seems to be still unfamiliar with such timid fences. As soon as their eyes met, he was visibly nervous.

To what extent, the human eye is coming

As far as I can tell by looking at it.

Because of the sudden force on the body, the pectoral muscles pump a lot, but the visual effect is no joke.

If I learn sports from him, will I be able to be like that?

I... mean?

The first time Sir Winston wanted to follow me, it wasn't me like this...

I thought I had confided it in the last time we had a conversation, but I was really sorry

it seems not

The question is whether it's okay to be under a fraudulent contract.

I don't think there's one or two that bothers me, so why ask if this is an advantage?

'Smoke was a mask to deceive others, but it was also a shield to protect yourself Is that just my enlarged interpretation?'

It would be great if you could come up with such a unique idea.

Even more so, considering that the external fence setting was the means of survival for him.

It is a wish not to deny that.

No. It's a little different from what I thought it is now... but it's a different reason why I chose to follow the master.

Winston said something in denial of Serpence's words.

The word 'a little' cannot seem so thoughtful as today.

"If not, for what reason?"

"The rumored 'Duke Prasidus' and the master I saw were different from the beginning."

I heard it and it was

Contrary to the setting of being generous and compassionate, Serpens had not been stinging with life since the first meeting with Winston.

Oddly enough, did I worry about Kabung?

"I wanted to follow him because he saw how he protected and believed in his people. There was no lie in his appearance."

But in the end I did not trust Sir Winston.

Because I hadn't become a master's person at that time.

Winston, perhaps unfamiliar with such words, said humbly, stroking the nape of his neck with his palm.

Serpens bowed his head with an apologetic expression and thanked him.

There is a lot of ambiguity between the two.

As if to do something, Serpens tapped my foot.

Now that the snares are gone, let's make the sixth advantage clear.

...you've always hated my acting, didn't you?

I didn't want Serpens to suffer because he was crushed by that image. When I see him acting, I can't help but admire him, right?

"Is that ?"

The boy's eyes gleamed.

Even if I pretended not to look like that, the words that I admired made me feel better.

'Is this the time to talk about the strengths of a serpence, time to make him acknowledge his strengths?'

He's a really hard-working kid from one to ten. Sometimes it's annoying, but that's what makes it even better.

It's only natural that Serpence's true form is good, and the acting fence isn't bad either. It's nice to see you honestly.

How can you be honest in your acting?

For example, do you want to eat one more macaron, so you pretend to look for materials and pretend to be looking around, or do you intentionally put on a pitiful expression because you want to eat both puddings? You can see clearly.

At the lightly thrown words, the boy's face

it heated up in an instant.

If it's just me and the two of us, I don't know, he seems embarrassed in front of Eugene and Winston.

I'm not very hungry today. I'll hand over my share of snacks to Serpens.

I don't normally like desserts. Just give my share to the master.

Eugene and Winston quarreled and asked me to deliver their share of snacks to Serpens.

The more it happened, the more Serpence suffered.

Come on, come on! So what's the sixth advantage?

Say it quickly, because I have something to brag about.

Are you going to brag?

I have a lot of curiosity, so I guess I'm curious about what I'm curious about in spite of the shameful delusion.

I want to brag about the sacred stone I received from Serpens. Doesn't the shape change when processed? So, you should watch it diligently now.

Seriously no. It doesn't look like you need to ask.

Serpens put his forehead on his forehead and let out a small sigh.

So will he, while I'm at work

Because I saw Shin Sung-seok placed on the paper like a paperweight.

At first, I was only going to see it in my room, but when the date for the Terra Room Kingdom was set, it was a waste and I had no choice but to do it.

"Didn't Serpens say that the crafting of the Holy Stone failed?"

It's about the sacred stone exclusive to the Prasidus Territory. The one I received is exclusive to me.

"Oh my God is it true?"

Made by Serpence Hearing that the Holy Stone does exist, Euges quickly saw

He said he wanted to, and his eyes lit up.

But everything has an order.

So, Serpense, let's move on quickly.

''What? A face full of dissatisfaction that seems to want to take more time?"

It's your delusion.

Serpence had a regretful expression on whether he gave it to me too soon.

If I had known this would happen, I would finish processing and throw it away as if nothing.

I think it might be something like that.

If not, let's do it right? The sixth advantage?

I'm good at acting.

A very useful advantage!

He looked at me for a while with a face he didn't know, then he turned his head and looked over the car window.

Anyway, from now on, it's time to brag about my sacred stone.

After watching it while making it, it seems that he decided that it would be better to find the strengths of tomorrow when it was time to hang out with us.

'Is it that hard to find an advantage?'

If I were a Serpence, I would have boasted about myself one day a day until the day I die, and it was not enough, so I would have boasted to Luxmea even after I died.

I sighed inwardly, took out the Holy Stone and placed it on the table.

So beautiful !

I think so too. Besides, it's not just pretty, it's warm to the touch!

"Can I touch you?"

of course!

With my permission, Eugese gently stroked the sacred stone.

I've had a chance to see the sacred stone a few times, but it's never been this clear and dazzling. It's really warm, kind, and dazzling... It's a gem that resembles a serpent.

She pretended to be honest about her feelings and fluttered.

Even Winston, who seemed not interested in jewelry, looked curiously at the sacred stone in her hand.

I just shrugged my shoulders.

I'm tidying this up, the producer is Serpen

Su wondered what was going on, so he glanced at the man's face reflected in the window.

Even though he praised Shin Sung-seok, which he had made by the side, and took all of today's snacks, his face looked dark.

Serpens was deeply troubled, to the point of questioning whether the passing scenery could even catch his eye.

There was even a feeling of pressure on his face.

I don't need anything so grandiose...

It's not a resume merit list, and nobody grades it or anything.

It doesn't matter if you just say anything.

To put it bluntly, I think Serpens is 'Now he speaks half-talk.' Even if they say the same thing, they are willing to recognize it as an advantage.

Why are you worrying so much? After all, my strengths weren't all that great, were I?

No, that was great. I took comfort in all that you said, so-. Except for the second one.

Serpens looked away from the window and looked at me and answered.

I wonder if I should have taken it out

At the same time .

"Wait a minute, does that mean that I eat well without covering up?"

After all, that was the beginning, wasn't it?

It reminded me of how I used to catch him for food.

At that time, I was scolded for only doing one thing, small or big, but to come all the way here. Also the food is great.

I think you can see why this guy chose to eat sweets as an advantage.

"Good sleep.

You can find the advantages of It may not seem like a big deal to Serpens, but it can be a big advantage for other people."

Right.

It was the opposite of eating sweets well.

It was a big advantage for him, so if someone who doesn't know hears it, what advantage should it have?

If you don't know Gingamin, it's okay to ask like today, so don't be too burdened!

"The penalty is too burdensome."

"You can take that burden."

Serpens was weeping.

However, as someone who has the advantage of eating sweets, I spread a lot of strawberry bean pot on white bread and it brightened up quickly.

That's a really great advantage.

* * *

next day.

Serpens has been asking me a question.

"Am I on the faithful side?"

If the serpens are unfaithful, there will be no sincere people in this world.

"So what about the seventh?"

I am sincere.

That's how the seventh strength of the guy was decided. The way he talked about his strengths became more comfortable than before.

I smiled contentedly, and he blinked slowly. How to proceed, now I know

It looks like it was caught

"Am I a believer?"

Very good.

That's right. I'm cautious.

The next day he asked another question, and I nodded lightly.

As if he liked my answer, Serpence seized a small laugh. The eighth advantage.

And then another day passed.

I'm good at planning.

Have you gained confidence? what's the guy

Instead of asking questions about work, I made an affirmation.

It's very unique. It's not even snack time yet, but I think a little chocolate would be okay.

That's right! It's the ninth with this? One more....

And ten.

Yes?

He took out the almond chocolate stacked in golden wrapping paper from the subspace pocket, and the guy suddenly raised the number.

That you are my friend.

It seems that I have been thinking about being friends with Serpens ever since I picked them as my strengths.

Good planning.

"Did you deliberately save it for the last word?"

''It's a shame that he's quite mean, but he's still a good friend.

Contrary to words, it is an expression that does not consider it a flaw. The boy was smiling happily.

It's probably not just because of the chocolate in his hand.