CH 291

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 291

52. The Duke's Interrogation (4)

"By the way, what about this body?"

Edna asked, pointing to the body that had just moved.

After confirming that his movements had completely stopped, Serpence took his feet off the corpse.

uh... , I wish I could find my family and return them... .

The guy blurted out his words. Because I know it's impossible.

Even in the world I lived in, finding someone related to an unknown is waiting for the stars in the sky. How much worse would it be in this place where communication is underdeveloped?

As fuel is not black magic, but normal magic, even if you send it to the church, you won't be able to find out anything.

"Then should I take it to the tower?"

The denomination is not a place to study magic.

Therefore, it must be moved to the

Edna's argument was valid. However, Serpens shook his head from side to side.

It would be better to destroy it here. This kind of magic should not be studied. If the recipe leaks by mistake, it will cause great confusion.

It's like that too...

Edna, one of the original creators of the puppet magic that is the source of the Living Dead, answered with a crawling voice, as if she had no qualms.

Then I'll burn it right away.

She lifted the staff once more and drew a magic circle in the air. The magical energy that became a spark stuck to the corpse, and smoked a foul-smelling smoke.

Serpens quickly opened the window to ventilate, but tears still sting from his eyes.

"Collock, Collock! Oh, I'm sorry.

Shion is weak, so please be careful from now on.

It was the first time that Edna's personality was urgent.

I've known you since we met. It is a true proposition.

However, the words of Serpens that followed him were a spur of the moment. He bruised Edna by referring to my physical condition that I didn't even know about.

'Hey! I came into this body and haven't caught a cold yet?!'

I opened my mouth wide and looked at Serpence, but the guy just gave me a pitiful look.

How the hell do I have to be healthier so he doesn't have to worry about that? What happens when my muscle mass is comparable to Winston?

I don't think it's possible at all.

Is that so? Seeing you play with the children, you seem to have a lot of stamina, so I thought you were in good health... I'll be careful in the future.

Yes, please.

While Serpens dazzled Edna's mind with her nonsense, the magical embers just burned the corpse and disappeared.

Edna casts ashes out of the window using magic. Maybe the soundproofing magic only stopped, the ashes flew far and wide through the window door.

all.

In the place where the corpse was, only dark soot marks and blue magic stone remained.

When I finished the task I had to deal with right away, I suddenly felt a sense of emptiness.

Can you dig up information from that bastard? ?

I said it, but it's very hopeless.

The reactions of Edna and Serpens were also skeptical.

I haven't been told to calm the downed Living Dead. such a guy

It is unlikely to give important information about the evil forces.

Shall we wake him up?

No. He passed on Mr. Benevolen's information, and he was only following orders he received through the Jeonseo District. At best, he only knew that Rossio was involved.

When Edna pointed to the manager and asked a question, Serpens shook his head.

저놈의 원장 새끼는 도움 되는 게 하나도 없다.

Slowly the evening is coming to an end,

Do you eat anything? If you supply nutrients to your head when you are stuck with thoughts, you may come up with an unexpected breakthrough, right?"

"Is that time already?"

At my suggestion, Edna checked the clock in the corner of the director's office. She looked into Serpence's eyes and looked towards the door leading to the playroom.

Even if he doesn't eat himself, he seems to think that he should take care of the children's food.

I think it's better to do what Zion says. The authors will be under my watch.

you. Don't worry, you can go get your meal ready.

Thank you! Then can I bring Mr. Prasidus' meal here?

Thank you for doing that.

In response to Edna's words, Serpens smiled softly.

If I wasn't an authority on reading Serpense's facial expressions, it was so natural that I would have mistaken it for a friendly smile.

Then I'll help...

"It would be good for Shion to wait in the playroom with the children."

I was going to follow Edna out of the director's room, but suddenly Serpens grabbed my wrist and stopped me.

Turning to him, he added, worried that the children would be confused.

'I'm afraid that Edna and I are alone, and I don't like it.'

I don't know his true intentions. All his words are excuses and excuses.

He was obviously suspicious of Edna. take Edna away from me, and at the same time keep me by her side

That's the guy's intention.

'I don't think Edna has anything to do with the demonic forces... .'

Edna saw with both eyes that he was suffering because of the schemes of the evil forces. In [Master of the Holy Sword], he even became a vessel for the devil.

It is hard to believe that the woman who told the Anima never to yield to malice was tainted by evil spirits.

Had she been a real demon, she wouldn't even have spoken of dispelling the Living Dead magic on a corpse.

all.

Or it didn't show that there was a puncture corner.

Perhaps Serpense also thinks that Edna is innocent.

As long as there are enough doubts left. He seems to be distrusting her.

It's still strange to me how on earth I came to believe in such a suspicious guy.

Yes, I think that's good too. Thank you for taking care of the children.

Not knowing that Serpens was guarding her and trying to separate me, Edna expressed her gratitude.

The guy naturally accepted her thanks.

Edna turned off the soundproofing magic, which was no longer needed, and headed to the kitchen.

Serpens opened the door to the director's room and leaned against the door frame to watch over the old monkey and the manager while at the same time checking my safety.

In a way, it is natural for children to be interested in him.

Hey, who's daddy?

The first day I went to the orphanage.

Emily, a girl with missing front teeth, who ran into Edna, showed curiosity.

I'm Zion's co-worker.

Serpens answered with a friendly smile.

Strictly speaking, it was the boss or the employer, but it seems cumbersome to explain in detail.

'If I take the Illuminati as the standard, not the duke, he's my aide, but... .

The Illuminati is a club rather than a workplace.

You don't lose a penny by working hard.

It's not that I'm making a profit, it's not that I'm paying him a salary.

"Then, will you also work here?"

Really?! Are you staying with us?

Darren and Lina's expressions brightened.

On the other hand, Serpens had a dark expression on his face, as if he was in trouble.

No. I'm from Zion's 'real' workplace.

I guess I didn't understand Serpence's words.

The children opened their eyes and tilted their heads.

I don't know what that means, but it's like asking if you know. We looked at each other's faces.

Sion-sensei... After all, are you leaving...?

Wendy asked, pulling the hem of my clothes.

Judging by the fact that the word "should" was added, it seems that I was vaguely aware of the fact that I got a job under the guise of a series of incidents that happened today.

Shion's face, who was one year older than the girl, also hardened.

I knew this moment would come.

I've been drawing it over and over in my mind. But when it came to reality, my heart felt heavy.

How can I get rid of this little hand holding onto the hem of my robe?

I'm sorry. Zion is on this continent...,

And that's what I need.

Serpens said as she gently removed Wendy's hand that was holding onto the hem of my robe.

I can't seem to be sorry. At first glance, there was a feeling of guilt on the sad man's face.

But my eyes, having been observing him for a long time, showed emotions beyond that.

'Are you proud to take me away from the kids? Huh?!'

Like the first one who regained the attachment doll that had to be forced to yield to his newborn brother. faint from him

I felt a sense of satisfaction.

Whatever the reason, I didn't think that Serpens who brought up these words was mean.

Rather, I was grateful to him.

I'm not leaving right now, but I should be leaving soon. It's something you'll have to face someday.

I knew it, so I prepared my mind in advance.

But the children were not prepared for anything. They also need time to prepare.

If he hadn't spoken up first, I would have been procrastinating.

"Somehow it was strange that people with a lot of money work in a place like this."

Shion said with a tick-tick.

Knowing that I had said that on purpose to get away with it, I only had a bitter laugh.

Still, his name is real... isn't he? That's because his grandfather called his teacher 'Shion'...

Uh, yes... yes... yes.

conscience is stabbed

I stuttered, but Zion did not listen to it. I guess I just thought it was because I was sorry.

Teacher, where are you going ? I can't see you again.

Darren looked up at me and said.

The shape of the mouth, which has been elongated with the Korean-Japanese (一) character, seems to be ready to burst into tears at any moment.

To the Holy Lumen Empire... see if I can see you again...

does not exist?

After the demon disappears from this continent and defeats the Demon King. I'll definitely hear it again then.

The child's face straightened a little at my answer.

But another child. Serpens let out a uh, drool briefly. I lightly patted him on the back.

Are you going to help people? Just like you helped us.

"uh ~o*

Okay... Really, thank you...

It's the first time I've ever felt so sorry while receiving a thank you.

None of the children cried.

It's not because I'm not sad that I'm leaving, but because I know that nothing will change even if I cry and work hard.

When you are immersed in a gloomy atmosphere. Edna finished preparing the meal and went out to call the children.

"The atmosphere , why is it like this?"

Because I said I had to leave.

Ah .

Edna came out with a bitter expression and looked around the children.

"I , Edna, when you bring me a serpent meal, can you bring mine as well?"

Yes? That's... Yes, I will.

He seemed to hesitate, but Edna nodded with an understanding expression. She led the sad children to the restaurant.

He must have decided that I was doing this to sever ties with the children.

There's no reason for that, but it's actually because of Serpence.

'Now I have to return to my duty.'

I neglected him too much as I was taking care of the children of the fortress orphanage.

He must have been lonely because he had been secretly eating alone in a corner, but even after he appeared like this, he couldn't throw it away.