Duke, Please Repent!

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 100
24. The Duke and the Master of the Holy Sword (4)

About a week has passed since the day of the choice.

Serpense's main job these days is to reply to letters. I'm not one of those guys who usually brings things like that to work, but I've been busy rejecting proposals every day.

It seems like a number left over from the noble families of the empire...

I can't eat persimmons, and I have an unmarried daughter. If not, I mobilized my nephew

Proposals came from noble families.

I've dealt with all of that, and what I'm writing now is the replies to those arriving from abroad.

Serpence said angrily, with a look of not knowing why he should waste his time on this.

It's annoying to pretend, but it's too much of a headache for writing the same thing over and over again.

Bewildered, I approached it and looked at its contents.

In this world, when a letter of refusal to a marriage proposal comes, it is returned among black people.

Do you have a culture of reading?"

It started with a greeting expressing interest in the family, and was written with different expressions so that the sentences did not overlap with other answers as much as possible.

There really is no such thing as polarity.

Still, it came down to one conclusion. The current situation on the continent (情勢) is unstable, so the content of wanting to postpone the marriage after that.

'But it's all excuses.'

Wasn't even Humanus excited about getting married as soon as the selection of the holy sword was finished?

It was absurd that the only two dukes of the Empire were single and had no heirs.

It's just that Serpence grew up with all kinds of abuse from loveless parents.

It must be because of the extreme rejection and fear of being someone's husband and being someone's father.

It's not like that outright, but there are cases where they implicitly compare the contents and criticize them.

What are all these guys like?"

There's no such thing as any fuss. Honey, all I have to do is send you a letter, but the recipient has a lot to reply to.

In this day and age, there is no copy-and-paste, and even if the content is the same, shouldn't it be understood?

"Haha Seonwoo, was this the case in what you read?"

A marriage proposal baptism? First of all, it wasn't in the text...

It was difficult to give a definite answer.

There was no one on his side, so simply thinking about it, he saw the proposal.

It seems like no one is paying... .

'Was anyone trying to use him?'

Even though he was not the master of the holy sword and was engulfed in various doubts and controversies, Serpence was still the Duke of the Holy Lumen Empire.

On the contrary, there must have been people who looked at him lightly, who was devalued, and tried to approach him to wield him.

I] As the 2nd prince was used... .'

The proposals that have come now may not even think that they can wield him at will, but they must have been sent because they wanted to borrow and use his power.

There are also marriage proposals sent by young girls who are purely in love with Serpens, but when will a noble girl living in a foreign country fall in love after seeing Serpens?

It's not a question I was hoping for an answer. It's just lamentation.

I guess it was just a rant.

As he repeatedly read the letter and wrote down the reply, he came to a single letter, and instead of writing down the reply, he could see that he had put it on a separate page.

What is that, are you taking it apart?

Among the envelopes lavishly decorated with gold leaf, it was a new black envelope without any decorations. In response to my question, Serpens focused on writing a reply by pointing at it with a chin, as if if she was curious, take it and read it.

" Oh, was this from Sir Redford?"

After reading the contents, it seems that this was not the first time, but the progress of work was conveyed in the form of periodic reports.

Now that you've reached the borders of the Empire, your revenge must have been over, considering that you'll be arriving in the capital soon.

Considering the time it takes for the letter to be delivered, it seems that it will arrive approximately before or after Humanus's campaign.

Seonwoo. Give it to me, and go back to your seat immediately.

"Yes? Why all of a sudden?"

As I was about to fold the letter I had read and put it in the envelope, Serpens said abruptly.

The Crown Prince is coming.

I threw the letter I was holding onto Serpens's desk, and quickly returned to my seat and grabbed the pen.

Almost at the same time... .

- Bumping one.

Seppy!!

Humanus slammed the door open without knocking and entered the office.

Your Majesty, what are you doing here?

"Is this between us? Sadly, Sri ."

"It's not like that, I heard that you were training at the temple. But you suddenly came to me, so I was wondering if something had happened.

NS.

Seeing Humanus talking mischievously, Serpence pretended to be restless with an expression of trouble as he was seriously misunderstood.

Ah, that's... They really are. How can you roll people around without even giving them a break...

You can exchange swords with a paladin, learn how to handle divine power from priests, listen to the attitude you should have as a master of a holy sword, etc... .

It's not a boarding school, it's a continuous learning all day.

The full period he stayed in the temple

The days of ' were lightly omitted from [Master of the Holy Sword], but Humanus often remembered that time and took off his crane.

"The reason I came out like this today was that I was sent out because I was going to meet Sepy and discuss my future schedule.

As if happy to have escaped the stuffy temple, Humanus smiled brightly.

He seems to be talking about his future schedule, as expected, he didn't seem to understand Serpence's refusal.

I couldn't help but look at his brightly smiling face. i with the palm of my hand

He closed his eyes and turned his head.

My lord, I'm sorry, but... .

"We're going to have to travel around the continent together in the future, but wouldn't that name stand out too much?"

" you seem to have misunderstood something."

"Are you mistaken?"

With an expression that he did not understand the English language, Humanus asked.

I'm not going to follow His Majesty.

Huh? What does that mean?

Serpens lowered his eyebrows and created a bitter smile on his lips. After seeing his expression like that, Humanus erased a smile from his face as if he had grasped the situation.

Why...? You said you'd help...

The way he looked at Serpens with a bewildered expression was unbelievable.

Seeing that, Serpens made an expression that he had no choice but to stand up with a small sigh.

"Can I move around for a moment and explain?"

Huh? Uh, huh?

I wondered if it was something I shouldn't be doing in my place, so looking at Serpens's eyes, it seems like it doesn't really matter.

If that's the case, it's reasonable to follow along. I was curious as to what kind of story I had to move to the place.

The place where Serpence arrived was the gymnasium.

It was originally dedicated to craftsmanship, but it is also a place where I have been working hard on the floor since a few months ago.

On one side was a replenishment iron sword that I used for practice. Serpens picked it up.

Sepi?

Your Majesty, draw your sword.

I followed him because he said he would explain it clearly, but the sword conversation?

Me and Humanus didn't know what the situation was, so we looked at Serpens with a blank expression on his face with his sword drawn.

"Sir Zion, would you mind stepping outside for a moment?"

I don't know for sure, but it was certain that I was going to cut it. I quickly moved away from Humanus.

Huh? I think I was called Lord Rivelon before...!

As soon as I stepped out of the arena, without a moment's notice for him to question, Serpens ran up to him and swung his sword.

Humanus drew out his holy sword in time and managed to block it.

'I can't listen to it with words, so I will subdue it with force and drive it out... It's probably not.'

Considering that he deliberately held a practice sword instead of his own sword, it seems to be to make Humanus aware of the difference in skill.

Come on, wait! I'm a holy sword...

It doesn't matter.

When I heard it, it was nothing more than a cheap iron sword, but when it was held in Serpens's hand and possessed of divine power, it looks like an unparalleled sword in the world.

It collided with the holy sword, leaving a silver trail.

No matter how much Humanus raised the Holy Sword, it was not enough to even say that the skill difference between the users with the sword was so clear.

Humanus was even seen being swung by the Holy Sword, staggering at the difference between the divine power he had pushed in and the actual output amplified through the Holy Sword.

' Is it better to use a regular sword?'

I've been practicing for a week, and I still don't know why I'm still like that.

Of course, a week is not enough time to fully handle the Holy Sword. However, even compared to the first battle scene played by Humanus in [Master of the Holy Sword], it was too shabby.

It was difficult to see the difference between reading and actually seeing. I would understand if [Master of the Holy Sword] was a first-person point of view, but since it was a novel from the point of view of an omniscient writer.

If it was such a mess, then

There should have been at least one line of description.

'Are there any rapid growth for the rest of the time?'

It's a matter of skill.

A sudden awakening does not mean that you can improve your skills. So, one conclusion.

'Humanus, please... .'

In [Master of the Holy Sword], on the day of his choice, Humanus received a cold gaze from many and heard gossip about his abilities and qualities.

Even for that reason, he is the master of the holy sword.

I had no choice but to work desperately to acquire the skills worthy of this.

In addition to the set curriculum, he must have practiced alone every night.

In contrast... .

'Did this child play?!'

That's what I mean, he must have worked hard in his own way. But it just wasn't the best.

It was the same with Serpens who noticed it.

With an expression that he didn't expect it to be this messed up, he overused his divine power and killed the fallen Humanus from exhaustion.

I looked down with no eyes.

" I believe that you did not skimp on training with me in mind."

Huh, that's absolutely not!

Humanus swallowed the rough breath and hurriedly denied it.

Even so. Under the current state, Your Majesty will only depend on me and will not be able to grow.

As if this story could not be denied, Hugh Manus suppressed his breath without saying a word with a shocked expression.

If you want to be with me, write

Please recommend me again after you have acquired similar skills."

Serpens forced Humanus, who had fallen to the floor, to stand up, and looked into their eyes and said.

It's very new to see him always squirming and then pressuring others down like that.

'If Eugene finds out later, he'll be very sorry... ?'

His charisma can be seen from the way he speaks firmly. No one else would be able to look like this.

Humanus, who was overwhelmed by him, served

He put on a sassy look.

Sorry. I was short on my thoughts.

Fine.

Afterwards, when you have acquired the skills you are not ashamed of as your colleague, will you accept me then?

It's a confusing sound who is the owner of the holy sword. Serpens smiled at him without saying a word.

Although he had not given any confirmation before, Humanus seems to have taken it as a positive meaning again.

He made up his mind and left the duke's residence.

We returned to the office as if nothing had happened, and Serpens continued to write the letter.

Wow, I didn't expect Serpens to act like that. I just thought he'd be nice to me with words...

"I couldn't seem to understand it with words, so I had no choice but to do it."

It is a very understandable reason.

Even so, it seems that it is not just the intention to drop Humanus because it is annoying.

If that were the case, there would have been no need for cumbersome division of the sword. in the empire

It was enough just to talk about the things to be done.

Serpens sincerely hoped that the master of the Holy Sword would grow. The way he could grow, this hashed him out.

"Why do you see it that way?"

It's just weird.

It was not done with a noble and grand intention to do something for everyone or to save the continent.

Where did the dignified figure I saw earlier go, the usual timid fence answered.

of course?

It's just... I just wanted the little daily life I've been through over the past few months to continue... I just found a better way to do it.

"It's not just that it's extraordinary, it's that it's incredibly extraordinary, isn't it?!"

He clearly knew what he wanted and worked hard to achieve it. I started to value my life.

That alone is marvelous enough, but it was moving in the right direction.

I couldn't have had a happy heart.

I feel like I want to stroke my head with a prize!

" Who the hell is that award for?"

For me who raised serpens well!

Serpens had a look on his face, asking what the hell are these guys all about.