CH 277

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 277

51. Infiltration with the Duke (8)

Because of the bomb that Serpens threw in the middle of the night. And taking care of the baby, I don't know how I slept.

Before dawn, Serpens will stop by for a while to restore stamina with divine power, and then go away.

If it wasn't for that, today's schedule would have been disrupted.

Your expression is dark.

As I was stirring breakfast soup with the baby on my back, Edna, a cooking expert, hurled at me.

It seems that the tension was relieved without me knowing that there were no children in front of me.

Don't worry too much about what I said last night, because there's no one around to talk to, so I'm just complaining without realizing it.

Edna laughed bitterly.

Before I met her in person, I had a strong image of 'Anima's protector', so I only knew that she was a strong and courageous person.

it was

But in reality, she was a very lonely person.

The only people she could depend on were Anima and the former head teacher, but they are not with her now.

You must have been suffering alone all along.

The piled-up must have exploded in front of me, an unfamiliar stranger.

'If we hadn't come here, it would have really happened as Serpens said.'

Chi trembles at the demon king's vile scheme.

If Edna is harmed, the Anima will awaken just like in [Master of the Sacred Sword], so it must have been such a move.

You come up with the damn idea of destroying Edna's mind and making her go down the path of corruption, convincing her to even anima.

Who is not the king of demons? He does not hesitate to commit cruel acts.

It's me, Edna.

Yes?

There are people in the world who are mean to innocent people for their own gain, but on the contrary, they do not wish for gain.

There are people who try to help others. Just like the former head teacher helped Edna, who was a powerless child. Just like Edna takes care of the children here. The world isn't just that tough.

"Are you really worried about it?"

Edna rolled her eyes and asked, wondering if I would have thought of saying these words all of a sudden.

I was embarrassed by that look, so I laughed haha and transferred the thickened soup to a bowl.

I can see one good person that Zion mentioned right now in my eyes.

Wow... Since you said that right away, it seems like I said I was hoping for a compliment.

"Did you do that? Did you want to be praised by your sister?"

It's not like that, Jimin-I don't stop compliments from coming!

Edna smirked at my dignified attitude.

This is the first time she's burst into laughter.

You know what? Shion-san has the power to put your mind at ease.

you], I know It's one of my myriad strengths.

Humility is a little lacking.

Edna laughed again and said jokingly.

A slightly higher tone than usual, a voice mixed with laughter, softly curved eyebrows and curled up corners of the mouth. And the slightly exposed white teeth.

All those factors make her rain me

I'm not trying to, I'm sending a signal that I'm joking around with a nonsense:

That's also one of my strengths, 匸卜. It's a demonstration of my deep consideration to not make others feel uncomfortable by denying compliments.

Yes, yes. Then, considerate Ms. Sion, can you show your consideration and wake up the children and tell them to come to the restaurant?

Preload!

I left the kitchen with a more relaxed mind.

I was going to comfort Edna, but somehow my mind felt refreshed as if I had been encouraged.

The children who have to be singled out because of the labor pretending to be education have already got up, washed and sat in the dining room, so I only have seven children to wake up with.

When I woke them up by shaking them lightly, the children were startled by the stranger's face in a hazy nightmare.

Thanks to that, I guess my sleep escaped, so it was easy to wake up with a good jump. Work has become easier, but children are wary

It hurts my heart to see you stand tall.

'Did the director bastard hit you by any chance?'

If that's the case, it's understandable to be surprised to see me as an adult male.

I'll quietly ask later.

The only child not surprised was Wendy. Perhaps thanks to how close we became after seeing the baby together yesterday, Wendy digs into my arms instead of being surprised.

With the baby on my back and holding Wendy in my arms, I headed to the restaurant.

Only after Wendy was seated in the chair

Booth woke up and rubbed his eyes.

Huh? Wasn't that a dream?

Wendy, who was watching me untie the baby carrier, muttered in a locked voice.

Wendy smiled as she sat next to Wendy while holding the baby who still couldn't control her neck.

'Will I be remembered as a good memory for Wendy? Or will I be remembered as a traitor who left with a heart?'

Seeing a child happy with a new meeting, the reality of having to worry about a breakup is ironic.

As soon as the meal was finished, the teenagers, except for Wendy, hurried to get ready to go out. Another 'education' would be lira.

Guys, bring snacks! Snacks!

Snacks... huh?

The five children looked like they were saying, 'Did we have snacks at our nursery school?'

All of them led the children with bewildered faces, and triumphantly showed them the snacks in the blankets.

It's Edna's gift.

"Why do you say that like an uncle brags?"

Was this the way Hong Gil-dong, who could not call his father his father, felt like this?

I couldn't say that I bought the snacks I bought, so I suddenly became a person who looked down on other people's snacks.

The children left the orphanage, each holding a snack in their hand and thanking Edna.

Edna, who has become a person who is condescending to the snacks that other people have bought with the opposite meaning to me, smiles mischievously and looks into my eyes.

thanked him.

Yes, Sir Zion.

Huh?

Wendy's voice could be heard from below, with the hem of her pants being pulled.

Looking down, Wendy made eye contact and waved her hand up and down as if to lower her posture.

Why? Do you have anything to say to the teacher?

Yes, please listen to me for a second.

I squatted down and asked a question, and now I don't know if I'm going to tell you some secret.

I ask you to put your ears on it.

First, as Wendy instructed, she closed her hand and put it to her ear.

"These cookies were not bought by Edna, but by the teacher?"

Huh?!

Surprised by the whispered whispers, I unknowingly opened my eyes and looked at Wendy.

The little child in front of me laughed as if my expression was funny.

"How did you know that?"

Edna sister buys a present, but

I buy things that can be used for a long time, such as top clothes and toys. Also, the head teacher said yesterday. These snacks are expensive. And you say your house has a lot of money?"

Uh...

When I tried it, it was really delicious. I had never eaten such delicious chocolate even when the headmaster was there before. How can chocolate be so chewy?

As I looked back at the taste of the chocolate I ate yesterday and watched the mouth-watering innocence, a question suddenly came to mind.

"Yesterday, you showed me to the bathroom knowing that there was no hot water, was that on purpose?"

"Hehehe At that time, Edna unnie didn't know how to stay."

Wendy smiled shyly and twisted her body.

It's just about guessing what I bought for snacks, so even a small question can tell you right away.

But how about inducing people to naturally question the fact that hot water does not come out even though there is a thermostat?

'Even though I was distracted from talking to Serpence and found the thermostat only when it was time to wash before bed... .'

It's like an unexpected accident.

When I was thirteen, by the world I lived in, I was in 6th grade... .

'Isn't it? Here. You count from age, so you're a first-year high school student?

At that age, I am capable of deep thinking, but the wit to come up with ideas and put them into action is innate.

Why did you talk to such a child that the director is an idiot?

can not understand.

"Wendy, are you a genius?"

Oh, no! I'm not physically strong, I don't have dexterity, and I don't have magical talent like Edna's sister, um, and again...

At my heartfelt sentiments, Wendy clapped her hands and murmured sadly.

This is typical of gaslighting victims.

"Director bird did the teacher say so?"

Suppress the boiling inside

He calmed his mind and asked the question in a tone that was as soft as possible.

Even though I tried to manage my facial expressions as much as possible. My face reflected in the girl's eyes was hardened.

Wendy suddenly nodded her head with an expression that she didn't know why I was doing this, and answered, 'Yes.'

From now on, that bird will say something like that, no, just ignore the tweet.

Yes?

"If the head teacher says something that doesn't sound like that, just let it go out of one ear.

Burg everything, too! you are a genius! Awesome! Smart!

really?

As if she couldn't believe it, Wendy asked tremblingly.

Now, come on. Think carefully 1. You're the only one who noticed that I was the one who bought snacks here, right?

Other older sisters and older brothers haven't heard of teachers growing wealthy. Because I'm the oldest among the children left here...

"Is that what the head teacher said too?"

Yes .

I know roughly.

Why did the headmaster leave only Wendy here?

'Are you jealous?'

According to Edna, he couldn't find a job, so the former headmaster hired him here.

Ha Ji-min said that personality was the problem, and I haven't seen a guy whose personality is a beggar and blocked his way to get a job and who reflects on his personality.

'Besides, the manager is with Edna.

Did you?

At the same age, he entered the orphanage at the same time, and Edna was recognized for his magical talent and became a great wizard.

In the process, the head teacher at the time ran to and fro to boost Edna's talent.

On the other hand, the director couldn't find a decent job, so he was left at the orphanage.

'Maybe that's why you're showing your anger to the kids right now?!'

Wen left here to take care of the baby

If there is one thing in common between Dee and the children who have gone out of school, it is that their talents don't blossom properly and they are trampled and withered.

If children are being exploited in the labor force under the pretext of education, is it really a means of earning money for Rosio?

If not.

'Is it the director's choice, who fell for the word that it allows children's talents to be put at their feet and used? ?'

In [Master of the Holy Sword], with the cooperation of the nursery school director, children can summon demons.

When I read that it was sacrificed and Edna became a vessel.

Either I was just trying to secure a place in the evil force, or there was something I wanted to achieve by borrowing the power of the devil.

Either way, it's to satisfy his greed. I guessed so.

But maybe.

I wondered if what he really wanted was the downfall of Edna.

It's fun to watch her talent become poison and prey for the devil.

might have been