ranslated by Appleot
Edited by Appleot
Chapter 14.2:
‘You shouldn’t pay a high ticket price and eat the usual food on a regular basis. Unacceptable!’
When I got off the train, it was already six in the evening. Considering that it takes about 4 hours to reach Yeongju Castle from here, it would be best to have dinner nearby.
‘Serpence is in a bad shape though…’
He tried not to show that, but the focus of his eyes through his glasses was blurred. It was so bad that I wondered if he had been up all night before he even got on the train…
‘It’s all because of me?!’
In the future, I will do my best to work as much as I can during my working hours. I sincerely apologize. What Serpence needed now was sleep rather than food. I gave up my meal and got on the duke’s carriage, which had been waiting in advance.
‘Is it because it’s spring when the season starts turning into summer?’
The sun was still in the sky. Even if I cover the windows, a little light leaks in. After making the interior of the carriage dark, the environment was perfect for sleeping.
The sound of squeaking horses’ hooves and the noise of people talking on the street. While using them as background noise, the sleeping Serpence’s bare face was revealed through the faint rays of light. His glasses are tucked away in an eyeglass case, and his hands are resting slightly on his knees.
‘Even his sleeping figure is uselessly sacred.’
It looks so sublime that people who don’t know see him and think he’s praying. If he is like this as an adult, what was he like when he was a child?
‘It must have been a cute and lovable figure, no different than a baby angel…?’
They abused this child emotionally, and physically tortured him. I can’t believe it at all. Are they really human?
As I watched Serpence sleeping in the dark, I continued to think. So, I guess I fell asleep without realizing it.
In my dream. Two demons appeared to torment the young Serpence. Adult Serpence defeated them. A dazzling silver halo shone around him, and he wielded his holy sword to slay the demons. Wings sprouted from the young Serpence’s back, and he flew freely high into the sky, leaving a thank-you message. Serpence, who remained on the ground and looked up at him, shed tears and smiled sadly as if he was about to break.
“Lord Rivelon. Wake up.”
As we were getting closer to our destination, Serpence who got up first woke me up by turning on the interior light. I must have been sitting down and sleeping. When I came to my senses, I found myself lying on the luggage bag that was next to me. I even drooled a little.
“Uh-huh–. Have we already arrived?”
When I got up from my seat and stretched out loudly, I heard a crackling sound from my lower back, probably because I slept in an uncomfortable position. When I glanced at Serpence opposite me, he looked unbelievably clean for someone who had just woken up. How can he not have a single messy strand of hair?
‘Compared to that, I…’
It was obvious, I didn’t need to look in a mirror. I wiped the saliva around my mouth with my sleeve and combed my hair roughly with my hands. After all, it’s not going to be visible because of Serpence’s beauty anyway, so why do I need to care? I just have to take a human form.
“More than that, I’m a little tired, would you help me recover?”
Serpence shook his head with a skeptical expression on his face. The appearance of him creating a sphere of divine power and throwing it at me feels like saying, ‘Eat this and go away.’ According to the setting of [Master of the Holy Sword], the most efficient way to recover is to directly contact the injured area and inject divine power.
‘Nevertheless, his appearance of throwing it roughly as if it were against an enemy…’
If a devout believer saw it, it would be considered blasphemy, and they might faint.
‘Is that not it? But since it’s Serpence, doesn’t he still look divine?’
As we had completely arrived at the lord’s castle, our carriage stopped. When I opened the door and got out of the carriage, the sky was already completely dark. When I arrived, I expected that all the castle personnel would come out and stand in two rows on the left and right to greet Serpence. Except for the soldiers and knights standing on guard, there was only one servant, Duot, and a man in a butler’s uniform. I quietly asked Serpence, he told them not to do it because it was late at night?
“I will guide you to the room the aide will use.”
One of the attendants took the suitcase I was carrying and said quietly.
“Then please.”
I followed the servant leading the way into the fortress. It was dark, so I could barely see the exterior, but the interior was faintly recognizable by the dim candles lit throughout the hallway and the light of the lantern held by the servant.
‘It feels like a mansion in the capital.’
Haha, since the owner is the same, there will be no difference. It was night, so the surroundings were quiet, and only the gentle cries and footsteps of nocturnal birds were heard from time to time. In the meantime, it is a little eerie to see the orange light flickering and swaying on the antique decorations and classically designed wallpaper.
The servant’s steps stopped. Then, he left, leaving the message that he would come and guide me to the restaurant for breakfast tomorrow morning and said goodnight.
‘By the way, why did he lead me to a room in the castle?’
I thought I would be guided to a place like an annex rather than the original castle like in a mansion. I was a bit skeptical, but it wouldn’t matter. With that in mind, I went into the room and flew myself onto the bed.
“Hah-. This unshakable comfort!”
Let’s put off washing until tomorrow. Once I surrendered my whole body to that comfort, I fell asleep again.
The next morning. As predicted, the servant whom I saw yesterday came and knocked on the door.
Somehow, I was able to go out right away because I got up earlier than usual and got ready mainly because I slept quite a bit in the wagon following Serpence.
“Oops, I should have asked yesterday… But what’s your name?”
Unlike the servants of the capital mansion, who introduced themselves first, this man silently only talked about what was necessary, so I had to ask him for his name directly.
“This is Norman Arcinus. Just call me Norman.”
This man, who looked to be in his 30’s or 40’s, spoke up and then closed his mouth again. I thought it was because it was late yesterday, but he seemed to be a quiet person.
“That’s right. My name is Zion Rivelon!”
“Yes.”
“Please take care of me?”
“I look forward to our cooperation.”
There was no further conversation going on. I struggled with awkwardness. Just like it was in the capital’s mansion. I tried hard to praise Serpence, thinking that if I did that, he might be able to speak more. But, the result was…
‘Is that right?’, ‘Awesome’, ‘I understand.’
··etc. I only got a short answer, and it didn’t work at all. I didn’t give up and added a few more words because I thought he might be hiding himself, but now he even looks at me like a crazy fan of Serpence.
‘I’m going crazy because it’s embarrassing and awkward!’
The castle is wide, and Serpence visits only a week out of the month. To be precise, is it 4 days excluding travel time? Is it because they rarely meet in person due to staying for a short period of time, or is it that the rumors about the many good deeds that Serpence is doing in the capital have not reached this far?
‘There is no enthusiastic response like that I saw in the Duke’s castle.’
I listened to the stories around me at the restaurant. They seemed to be talking about Serpence to some extent, and eventually they moved on to their small talk. Of course, that doesn’t mean they’re indifferent to Serpence. There was respect, but…
‘Yes, Lord, I just respect you in a normal way. That’s it!’
If the people in the capital mansion are close to fanatics who join fan cafes, post diligently, and stock up on goods. People here put new songs into their playlists every once in a while and listen to them diligently, but they don’t seem to bother buying CDs. It just feels that way.
‘After all, that mansion is a strange one…’
Since I had only seen it like that, I thought everyone involved with the Prasidus family was like that. But when I think about it, if they stay in that mansion for just a week, I think everyone will change like that.
‘Isn’t it true that virtue burns even more when everyone’s together?’
Perhaps, if I hadn’t known about the real Serpence in advance, I might have been following them.
‘Ugh, creepy….’
Nevertheless, even though I had just arrived, I wanted to go back there quickly. It’s better for things to be noisy somehow, I hate the awkward and gloomy atmosphere.
ranslated by Appleot
Edited by Appleot
Chapter 14.2:
‘You shouldn’t pay a high ticket price and eat the usual food on a regular basis. Unacceptable!’
When I got off the train, it was already six in the evening. Considering that it takes about 4 hours to reach Yeongju Castle from here, it would be best to have dinner nearby.
‘Serpence is in a bad shape though…’
He tried not to show that, but the focus of his eyes through his glasses was blurred. It was so bad that I wondered if he had been up all night before he even got on the train…
‘It’s all because of me?!’
In the future, I will do my best to work as much as I can during my working hours. I sincerely apologize. What Serpence needed now was sleep rather than food. I gave up my meal and got on the duke’s carriage, which had been waiting in advance.
‘Is it because it’s spring when the season starts turning into summer?’
The sun was still in the sky. Even if I cover the windows, a little light leaks in. After making the interior of the carriage dark, the environment was perfect for sleeping.
The sound of squeaking horses’ hooves and the noise of people talking on the street. While using them as background noise, the sleeping Serpence’s bare face was revealed through the faint rays of light. His glasses are tucked away in an eyeglass case, and his hands are resting slightly on his knees.
‘Even his sleeping figure is uselessly sacred.’
It looks so sublime that people who don’t know see him and think he’s praying. If he is like this as an adult, what was he like when he was a child?
‘It must have been a cute and lovable figure, no different than a baby angel…?’
They abused this child emotionally, and physically tortured him. I can’t believe it at all. Are they really human?
As I watched Serpence sleeping in the dark, I continued to think. So, I guess I fell asleep without realizing it.
In my dream. Two demons appeared to torment the young Serpence. Adult Serpence defeated them. A dazzling silver halo shone around him, and he wielded his holy sword to slay the demons. Wings sprouted from the young Serpence’s back, and he flew freely high into the sky, leaving a thank-you message. Serpence, who remained on the ground and looked up at him, shed tears and smiled sadly as if he was about to break.
“Lord Rivelon. Wake up.”
As we were getting closer to our destination, Serpence who got up first woke me up by turning on the interior light. I must have been sitting down and sleeping. When I came to my senses, I found myself lying on the luggage bag that was next to me. I even drooled a little.
“Uh-huh–. Have we already arrived?”
When I got up from my seat and stretched out loudly, I heard a crackling sound from my lower back, probably because I slept in an uncomfortable position. When I glanced at Serpence opposite me, he looked unbelievably clean for someone who had just woken up. How can he not have a single messy strand of hair?
‘Compared to that, I…’
It was obvious, I didn’t need to look in a mirror. I wiped the saliva around my mouth with my sleeve and combed my hair roughly with my hands. After all, it’s not going to be visible because of Serpence’s beauty anyway, so why do I need to care? I just have to take a human form.
“More than that, I’m a little tired, would you help me recover?”
Serpence shook his head with a skeptical expression on his face. The appearance of him creating a sphere of divine power and throwing it at me feels like saying, ‘Eat this and go away.’ According to the setting of [Master of the Holy Sword], the most efficient way to recover is to directly contact the injured area and inject divine power.
‘Nevertheless, his appearance of throwing it roughly as if it were against an enemy…’
If a devout believer saw it, it would be considered blasphemy, and they might faint.
‘Is that not it? But since it’s Serpence, doesn’t he still look divine?’
As we had completely arrived at the lord’s castle, our carriage stopped. When I opened the door and got out of the carriage, the sky was already completely dark. When I arrived, I expected that all the castle personnel would come out and stand in two rows on the left and right to greet Serpence. Except for the soldiers and knights standing on guard, there was only one servant, Duot, and a man in a butler’s uniform. I quietly asked Serpence, he told them not to do it because it was late at night?
“I will guide you to the room the aide will use.”
One of the attendants took the suitcase I was carrying and said quietly.
“Then please.”
I followed the servant leading the way into the fortress. It was dark, so I could barely see the exterior, but the interior was faintly recognizable by the dim candles lit throughout the hallway and the light of the lantern held by the servant.
‘It feels like a mansion in the capital.’
Haha, since the owner is the same, there will be no difference. It was night, so the surroundings were quiet, and only the gentle cries and footsteps of nocturnal birds were heard from time to time. In the meantime, it is a little eerie to see the orange light flickering and swaying on the antique decorations and classically designed wallpaper.
The servant’s steps stopped. Then, he left, leaving the message that he would come and guide me to the restaurant for breakfast tomorrow morning and said goodnight.
‘By the way, why did he lead me to a room in the castle?’
I thought I would be guided to a place like an annex rather than the original castle like in a mansion. I was a bit skeptical, but it wouldn’t matter. With that in mind, I went into the room and flew myself onto the bed.
“Hah-. This unshakable comfort!”
Let’s put off washing until tomorrow. Once I surrendered my whole body to that comfort, I fell asleep again.
The next morning. As predicted, the servant whom I saw yesterday came and knocked on the door.
Somehow, I was able to go out right away because I got up earlier than usual and got ready mainly because I slept quite a bit in the wagon following Serpence.
“Oops, I should have asked yesterday… But what’s your name?”
Unlike the servants of the capital mansion, who introduced themselves first, this man silently only talked about what was necessary, so I had to ask him for his name directly.
“This is Norman Arcinus. Just call me Norman.”
This man, who looked to be in his 30’s or 40’s, spoke up and then closed his mouth again. I thought it was because it was late yesterday, but he seemed to be a quiet person.
“That’s right. My name is Zion Rivelon!”
“Yes.”
“Please take care of me?”
“I look forward to our cooperation.”
There was no further conversation going on. I struggled with awkwardness. Just like it was in the capital’s mansion. I tried hard to praise Serpence, thinking that if I did that, he might be able to speak more. But, the result was…
‘Is that right?’, ‘Awesome’, ‘I understand.’
··etc. I only got a short answer, and it didn’t work at all. I didn’t give up and added a few more words because I thought he might be hiding himself, but now he even looks at me like a crazy fan of Serpence.
‘I’m going crazy because it’s embarrassing and awkward!’
The castle is wide, and Serpence visits only a week out of the month. To be precise, is it 4 days excluding travel time? Is it because they rarely meet in person due to staying for a short period of time, or is it that the rumors about the many good deeds that Serpence is doing in the capital have not reached this far?
‘There is no enthusiastic response like that I saw in the Duke’s castle.’
I listened to the stories around me at the restaurant. They seemed to be talking about Serpence to some extent, and eventually they moved on to their small talk. Of course, that doesn’t mean they’re indifferent to Serpence. There was respect, but…
‘Yes, Lord, I just respect you in a normal way. That’s it!’
If the people in the capital mansion are close to fanatics who join fan cafes, post diligently, and stock up on goods. People here put new songs into their playlists every once in a while and listen to them diligently, but they don’t seem to bother buying CDs. It just feels that way.
‘After all, that mansion is a strange one…’
Since I had only seen it like that, I thought everyone involved with the Prasidus family was like that. But when I think about it, if they stay in that mansion for just a week, I think everyone will change like that.
‘Isn’t it true that virtue burns even more when everyone’s together?’
Perhaps, if I hadn’t known about the real Serpence in advance, I might have been following them.
‘Ugh, creepy….’
Nevertheless, even though I had just arrived, I wanted to go back there quickly. It’s better for things to be noisy somehow, I hate the awkward and gloomy atmosphere.
