CH 295

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 295

52. The Duke's Interrogation (8)

It had been a long time since Serpens visited my room.

I don't feel that time is slowing down because of anxiety, but there is solid evidence.

The stars that were shining brightly in the sky and showing off their presence were no longer visible. The sky, which used to be black, is a twilight mix of blue and pink

It had a purple color.

In the kingdom of Prune, the night was long as it was a cold region. It was almost morning when the work was finished.

It's been too long since I've just cut the skein of magic.

He somehow visited through the door rather than the window. Lyra was the one who handed over the neutralized demon to Winston.

Of course, there is a possibility that he handed it over to Edna.

But my guess as a Serpence behavior analyst is that he

would not have gone through

You must have come out through the window of the director's office and entered through the hallway window.

The basis for the guess is the guy's expression.

The subject has a face that is so insensitive that it looks expressionless, but only the eyes are moist, so tears are likely to pour out at any moment.

About what took a long time, I was hesitant because I felt weak while cutting the skein.

He didn't seem in the mood to make such an excuse.

Acting, which was once as familiar as breathing, feels difficult. He was confused.

Don't do it there, come here.

" Uh " O

I sat down on the bed and motioned for him to come. Serpens, who had been lingering near the door, crawled closer.

But that's it.

Even when he tapped an empty seat to sit next to him, he stood still and stared at his toes.

"What are you standing still for?"

O.Uh...

"Did you get a disease that you can only do umm?"

It is not.

Fortunately, there was no problem with language ability.

He's just hesitating to come to me. The reason was obvious.

You define yourself as a cruel person, question whether you can stay by my side, and belittle yourself.

All right, just sit down.

I followed the droopy shoulders without strength and pulled the man's arms that were hanging down like they were flowing down.

Only then did Serpens sit down next to me, pretending not to win.

"But why are your sleeves so wet?"

At my question, Serpens hastily pulled out his arm. Then he hid his hands behind his back.

Covering your mouth and pretending to be a cat

No. It looks more suspicious to me.

I spread out the palm that was holding the guy's arm, hoping that the stain might be blood. There was some moisture, but it was clean. I put my nose to it and sniffed it, but there was no smell.

It's just a beast with no special features.

" Have you been tortured?"

He seems to be the general manager of this plan, so I'm going to ask if he knows the reason why Eugene was hurt, but he didn't wake up well...

The excuses you give are plausible

However, the credibility of the conclusion part fell sharply.

There's no reason for Serpense's sleeves to get wet as long as it's sprayed with water.

"Is it really 'sprinkled'? 'Isn't it dipped?"

"O uh "

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Serpens's head turned to me, but his eyes turned to the air in the diagonal direction.

Anyone could see that he was lying.

'I soaked it, I soaked it.'

Swallowing a sigh that was about to come out without realizing it, I took out the soundproofing scroll and tore it.

You don't even have to lie to me.

" Aren't you disappointed in me?"

If you think so, it must be because Serpens was disappointed in him.

I think there has been a situation similar to today's before? Why, you know. Serpens caught traffickers in the dark..., no. To dig up information from them...

" I remember."

It was also the day I first met Eugene.

Is it because of that? The boy's face suddenly darkened.

"What are you going to do if the person who treated you, Serpens, is so anxious?"

If Eugenes comes to his senses with his mouth, he asks if he does. Does that mean that life is not in danger?

As if he understood what I was saying, he rubbed his face with the palm of his hand. It's as if she's erased her expression.

It was meant to bring energy, but it seems that something was distorted during the delivery process.

Anyway. At that time, you promised not to be afraid, and you promised to approach me first. Do you remember this as well?

" I remember."

"Why would anyone who remembers that?"

I'm sorry.

"Are you going to lie again?"

Serpens placed his hands, which he had hidden behind his back, on his knees, and shook his head in a polite posture.

Don't just do it, answer it properly.

I will not lie to Sunwoo from now on.

Right, right. Well done.

When I raised my hand, he knew it and bowed his head.

With that one small move, the contradictory behavior he had shown today was all understood.

when he entered the room.

The guy didn't come closer to me and stood at a distance. But when I reached out my hand with one gesture, it came as far as I could reach.

Even though the seat next to him was empty, he stood still. But when I lightly dragged him, he did not hesitate and sat down.

Those contradictory behaviors hoped to soften his anxious mind. okay

I want to hear that it will be okay. I want to be comforted.

Ultimately, it came from the desire to be understood.

Are you mad? Eugese is hurt.

When I asked a question while stroking Serpens's head, he nodded slightly.

Tears flowed from his eyes as if the sadness he had endured was pouring out.

If the tortured monkey saw this scene, it would jump and jump, saying it was abomination.

That's not my thing.

If the demon had not been evil in the first place, Eugenes would not have been hurt. If that had been the case, Serpens wouldn't have done that.

I know retaliation is bad.

However, that doesn't mean you can't tell the victim to be patient.

However, the reason that it violates morality is that the finish is not sweet at all.

Revenge often brings revenge, and sometimes .

So, are you relaxed now?

...Ugh.

Serpens shook his head at my question.

His hair was ruffled and tickled between my fingers that were on his head.

"Why do you want to do something so difficult for yourself?"

Huh.

I know, I know. That's what I did because I was frustrated.

Ugh...

"Uh-huh, did you? Were you scared?"

Uhhhh...

If you've run out of shit, I'd say it's refreshing.

As I expected, he was trembling with fear.

In the past, I had erased negative emotions with divine power1, so I would have thought it was worth doing.

But now I know the side effects. Because you promised me you won't do that anymore.

For the first time, he felt his emotions intact and caused pain to others.

While looking at the suffering demon's appearance, he pulled out his painful past.

I was terrified of the fact that I had done such terrible things over and over again, and that I am still doing it. I guess I've finally finished it.

'It's just my guess, but... .'

If you see him doing this, you will be convinced.

Because he's a timid and simple guy.

'Originally, children cry even after they buy and hit them.'

I was convinced that I wasn't avoiding him, so his cry gradually grew louder. It wasn't a sobbing to hold back, it was a cry out loud.

There have been many occasions when he cried in front of me, but it was the first time he cried so much.

At this moment, he is a 10-year-old kid who was dragged into the basement.

To comfort the child whom no one had cared for, she gently embraced him. He patted me on the back.

He's like a newborn baby animal digging into its mother's arms. He crouched down and rested his head on my chest.

It was an uncomfortable posture as he had a physique, but Serpens was rather looking for stability.

Looking at it like this, I can't believe this guy has just been torturing someone.

'I know in my head... .'

I wondered whether I really knew it or not.

Calm down... . Yoo Seon-woo, mental tea

I have to go... !'

Serpens' mental state is quite unstable.

I don't know what to do because I, who should hold the center of such a guy, shake together.

I was so excited.

Understand him, but don't agree with him.

Serpens.

Yes .

At first glance, it sounds like the answer is 'yes', but it's not.

When I called the guy's name. Although Serpens has answered 'Um', 'Yes', 'Tell me', etc., he never said 'Yes'.

' maybe?'

At least I can't remember right away, so if there is, it must be a very rare case.

I mean, it's just a whining sound.

Because he is crying, he continues to grow up and ask for comfort.

I overestimated him. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like she's ten years old.

Obviously, I handed the baby over to the former director, but for some reason the baby is still in my arms.

It's a mystery. Eloween Nursery School is one of the greatest wonders of the world.

When you call, you have to answer it properly. You don't have to communicate like a baby.

Hmmm.

" Ah, woman 1. Then weep more until it is resolved."

The guy who raised his head for a moment and met his eyes got what he wanted and then

caught the eye of the road.

I can't. At this rate, it seems to have become an automatic patting machine dedicated to Serpence.

Ugh. At the age of six, what is this? The baboon of the Rivelon Spirit wants to be friends!

As he took off the serpent and muttered as if complaining, he made an expression saying not to say anything strange even while he was crying.

It seems to have succeeded in diverting attention once.

Serpens, lie down here.

The boy groaned and looked at me intently. I guess I'm just going to cry without saying anything.

I'll give you a lullaby after a long time, so get some sleep. Are you tired? Don't you need to rest to recover your stamina? That way, even if enemies come, you can protect me and the injured Eugenes.

Me? It's me. You can take a nap later in the day.

I'll wake you up as soon as Eugene wakes up, so go to sleep. I'm not sleeping now.

You know you don't need a lullaby, so you won't do it forever, right?

At my words, Serpens put on an absurd expression with a tear-filled face.

Do you think you're going to be mad at something like that, or do you think you're a real child? The boy opened his mouth with an expression that seemed to say that.

I'm going to sleep.

I laid Serpens on the bed and pulled the duvet up to his neck to cover him. He licked his lips and patted his chest.

There is nothing more grateful than a baby sleeping peacefully without crying at night.

The squeaking sound gradually subsided, and a hoarse breath could be heard.

After confirming that Serpence is completely asleep.

After wiping the boy's face with a soft handkerchief, he quietly went out into the hallway.

Winston was still standing in the hallway, and at his feet an old stunned ape rolled around.

To Winston who is about to say good morning

I raised my index finger and put it in front of my mouth. He closed his open mouth and nodded.

The moment I was wiping away my sweat and trying to calm myself down.

Are you awake? The breakfast is still ready...

The ambush appeared from behind.

I quickly shut Edna's mouth, and in a whispering voice I begged her for forgiveness.

Shhh...! I was crying and now I just fell asleep.

Ah, that's right...

Like Edna, who ate jjambab sesame seeds at the nursery school, he immediately understood the situation and responded while whispering in the same way.

I'm sorry, at least... Huh?

why?

, I, didn't you leave the baby to the head teacher?

I left it to you.

.??'

Then a deep sigh was heard from somewhere.

Turning his head in that direction, he saw Winston with his palms covering his forehead.

He had his head bowed.