Duke, please repent!
Translated by Appleot
Edited by Appleot
Chapter 2.2:
“The Duke’s office is here. You will be coming here every day, keep that in mind.”
Eventually we reached our destination.
Like the duke’s townhouse, the main building was very spacious, but the word ‘already?’ came out of my mouth.
It should’ve been quite a distance, but probably because I really didn’t want to go, it felt like we arrived more quickly.
Knock knock knock.
As Hans lightly knocked on the door, a soft, low-pitched voice reverberated from the inside.
“Come in.”
If someone said in a voice like that, ‘I forgive your sins’, It really would seem that all the sins will be washed away.
‘Was the phrase heavenly voice used to describe this voice?’
In the text of [Master of the Holy Sword], there was a story mentioning a person who heard Serpence’s voice, that person made a fuss after that saying that he received an angel’s revelation.
‘I thought it was just an exaggeration.’
This is the moment when the author’s innocence is proved.
Permission was granted, so Hans opened the door. Beyond that, the face of the one I was afraid of was revealed.
Serpence was sitting in front of a desk full of documents, with his back to the innermost window in the room.
‘Closer, should I go closer?’
I knew I had to go, but I really didn’t want to go.
As I hesitated and stood still, I felt a hand pushing me from behind.
I reluctantly moved forward, Serpence put the fountain pen down and stood up.
His appearance was the same as described in [Master of the Holy Sword]. A beautiful handsome man as if an angel had descended.
The corners of his slightly drooping eyes gently curved, creating a benevolent smile.
His clear bluish-silver hair, that runs under his shoulder blades, was gathered and tied neatly behind his neck.
In addition, thin silver-rimmed round glasses were hung over the well-stretched nose bridge. As a result, while giving an intelligent feeling, it made the face look nice and very gentle.
There was no element to be afraid of anywhere in Serpence’s appearance.
It seems that if you are careless, you will be deceived.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Serpence A. Prasidus.”
“Ah, hello! I’m Zion Rivelon. You didn’t have to get up.”
I didn’t say that out of courtesy. I really hoped he didn’t get up.
If possible, for the rest of my life, I wanted to meet him only at a desk or something like that.
“I have something to give you today, that’s all.”
Serpence smiled kindly and held up a piece of paper gilded around his rim.
I already knew that inside, he was evil. Nevertheless, the moment I saw his smile, I unknowingly thought, ‘He’s a kind person.’
“that is?”
I was startled by the sudden sound of an unfamiliar voice. I soon remembered that it was my voice.
Thanks to that, I was able to remember the tension I almost dropped.
“Is this an appointment letter?”
Serpence answered my questions with a smile instead of words. Over the round glasses, I could see long eyelashes gliding over the emerald eyes.
At that moment, the sunlight pouring through the window on which he had his back fell down on him like a halo.
‘Oh, it’s so shiny!’
I felt that my vigilance would gradually ease, so I deliberately pretended to see nothing and tried to be sarcastic inwardly.
I just did it once, but it was surprisingly helpful.
Something that felt sacred.
‘It’s shining! So what?’
I changed the sentiment.
It’s much better than making a promise over and over again in my heart not to fall for his appearance.
“Let’s get along well, Lord Rivelon.”
Serpence handed me the appointment letter, and purposely added the title of ‘lord’ to me.
In this case, ‘From now on, I am also a noble with a high title!’
I should’ve been overwhelmed with emotion. Even more so, since the first person who called my new title was the Duke of Prasidus, who was respected by all. But for me it was counterproductive.
‘Somehow, I feel like I’m on a leash.’
When I think of his intentions, I feel even worse. If possible, I want to throw the appointment letter from his hand right away.
“I look forward to our cooperation.”
But I couldn’t do that, so I reached out my hands, politely accepted the appointment letter and bowed my head.
‘I really want to quit everything and run away. I probably can’t, right?’
I doubt whether I can manage this well.
***
In [Master of the Holy Sword], this is how the Holy Sword was described.
The holy sword is the light that will save the world, and at the same time, it is foreshadowing that the world will be encroached in darkness.
For that reason, when the Holy Sword descends on the continent, people bless the birth of the new hero and at the same time they become wary of the upcoming darkness.
The reason is that when the birth of great misfortune is felt, in connection with the devil, their god, ‘Luxmea’, takes off his soul and sends it down to the continent to save the continent.
A piece of his soul that their god gave to those living on the continent to protect themselves. That’s the ‘Sacred Sword’.
At the same time, the god Luxmea sprinkled another light into the world, so that those who could accept the power of the Holy Sword could be born.
The birth of a hero literally means that one of the holy power holders who was born in the year the holy sword came down is chosen as the master of the holy sword.
‘I know who gets to be chosen anyway, so let’s leave that aside.’
What I need to pay attention to here is the ‘great misfortune’ part. The holy sword does not appear with only the appearance of one or two petty demons. It only appears when there is an intervention that might upset the whole continent.
It was in this setting where Serpence identified the demon-worshippers as the killer of his parents.
They existed, and they eventually succeeded in summoning the Demon King!
Although, what Serpence had been doing was hidden well. Beyond that, things become worse. But that doesn’t mean he is trying to summon the Demon King.
‘For now, he still believes himself to be ‘the one to be chosen by the Holy Sword’, so he’s not serious in joining them, Serpence is probably still in a hostile position with them, right?’
As I am well aware of all the events he has to face ahead, I feel kinda amazed.
‘Is this the effect of education cramming we learned?’
Duke, please repent!
Translated by Appleot
Edited by Appleot
Chapter 2.2:
“The Duke’s office is here. You will be coming here every day, keep that in mind.”
Eventually we reached our destination.
Like the duke’s townhouse, the main building was very spacious, but the word ‘already?’ came out of my mouth.
It should’ve been quite a distance, but probably because I really didn’t want to go, it felt like we arrived more quickly.
Knock knock knock.
As Hans lightly knocked on the door, a soft, low-pitched voice reverberated from the inside.
“Come in.”
If someone said in a voice like that, ‘I forgive your sins’, It really would seem that all the sins will be washed away.
‘Was the phrase heavenly voice used to describe this voice?’
In the text of [Master of the Holy Sword], there was a story mentioning a person who heard Serpence’s voice, that person made a fuss after that saying that he received an angel’s revelation.
‘I thought it was just an exaggeration.’
This is the moment when the author’s innocence is proved.
Permission was granted, so Hans opened the door. Beyond that, the face of the one I was afraid of was revealed.
Serpence was sitting in front of a desk full of documents, with his back to the innermost window in the room.
‘Closer, should I go closer?’
I knew I had to go, but I really didn’t want to go.
As I hesitated and stood still, I felt a hand pushing me from behind.
I reluctantly moved forward, Serpence put the fountain pen down and stood up.
His appearance was the same as described in [Master of the Holy Sword]. A beautiful handsome man as if an angel had descended.
The corners of his slightly drooping eyes gently curved, creating a benevolent smile.
His clear bluish-silver hair, that runs under his shoulder blades, was gathered and tied neatly behind his neck.
In addition, thin silver-rimmed round glasses were hung over the well-stretched nose bridge. As a result, while giving an intelligent feeling, it made the face look nice and very gentle.
There was no element to be afraid of anywhere in Serpence’s appearance.
It seems that if you are careless, you will be deceived.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Serpence A. Prasidus.”
“Ah, hello! I’m Zion Rivelon. You didn’t have to get up.”
I didn’t say that out of courtesy. I really hoped he didn’t get up.
If possible, for the rest of my life, I wanted to meet him only at a desk or something like that.
“I have something to give you today, that’s all.”
Serpence smiled kindly and held up a piece of paper gilded around his rim.
I already knew that inside, he was evil. Nevertheless, the moment I saw his smile, I unknowingly thought, ‘He’s a kind person.’
“that is?”
I was startled by the sudden sound of an unfamiliar voice. I soon remembered that it was my voice.
Thanks to that, I was able to remember the tension I almost dropped.
“Is this an appointment letter?”
Serpence answered my questions with a smile instead of words. Over the round glasses, I could see long eyelashes gliding over the emerald eyes.
At that moment, the sunlight pouring through the window on which he had his back fell down on him like a halo.
‘Oh, it’s so shiny!’
I felt that my vigilance would gradually ease, so I deliberately pretended to see nothing and tried to be sarcastic inwardly.
I just did it once, but it was surprisingly helpful.
Something that felt sacred.
‘It’s shining! So what?’
I changed the sentiment.
It’s much better than making a promise over and over again in my heart not to fall for his appearance.
“Let’s get along well, Lord Rivelon.”
Serpence handed me the appointment letter, and purposely added the title of ‘lord’ to me.
In this case, ‘From now on, I am also a noble with a high title!’
I should’ve been overwhelmed with emotion. Even more so, since the first person who called my new title was the Duke of Prasidus, who was respected by all. But for me it was counterproductive.
‘Somehow, I feel like I’m on a leash.’
When I think of his intentions, I feel even worse. If possible, I want to throw the appointment letter from his hand right away.
“I look forward to our cooperation.”
But I couldn’t do that, so I reached out my hands, politely accepted the appointment letter and bowed my head.
‘I really want to quit everything and run away. I probably can’t, right?’
I doubt whether I can manage this well.
***
In [Master of the Holy Sword], this is how the Holy Sword was described.
The holy sword is the light that will save the world, and at the same time, it is foreshadowing that the world will be encroached in darkness.
For that reason, when the Holy Sword descends on the continent, people bless the birth of the new hero and at the same time they become wary of the upcoming darkness.
The reason is that when the birth of great misfortune is felt, in connection with the devil, their god, ‘Luxmea’, takes off his soul and sends it down to the continent to save the continent.
A piece of his soul that their god gave to those living on the continent to protect themselves. That’s the ‘Sacred Sword’.
At the same time, the god Luxmea sprinkled another light into the world, so that those who could accept the power of the Holy Sword could be born.
The birth of a hero literally means that one of the holy power holders who was born in the year the holy sword came down is chosen as the master of the holy sword.
‘I know who gets to be chosen anyway, so let’s leave that aside.’
What I need to pay attention to here is the ‘great misfortune’ part. The holy sword does not appear with only the appearance of one or two petty demons. It only appears when there is an intervention that might upset the whole continent.
It was in this setting where Serpence identified the demon-worshippers as the killer of his parents.
They existed, and they eventually succeeded in summoning the Demon King!
Although, what Serpence had been doing was hidden well. Beyond that, things become worse. But that doesn’t mean he is trying to summon the Demon King.
‘For now, he still believes himself to be ‘the one to be chosen by the Holy Sword’, so he’s not serious in joining them, Serpence is probably still in a hostile position with them, right?’
As I am well aware of all the events he has to face ahead, I feel kinda amazed.
‘Is this the effect of education cramming we learned?’
