#303
Helmut
Episode 303
By the time everyone was standing up, the end of the barrier was finally visible.
There was a minor accident in the middle where Asuka almost fell to her death while exhibiting rough sleeping habits, but fortunately, there was a rope tied to her body and she was able to hang on to prevent a disaster.
But Asuka had to face the difficult situation.
“Don’t pull me up.”
Because Area stopped Charlotte who was trying to pull up the rope.
“yes?”
“It’s not like I fell asleep while believing in wizards. “Let him climb up.”
No matter how athletic Asuka is, she is hanging around uncomfortably with her body tied and her arms bent.
If I somehow cut the line, it will fall, and I have to grab the upper part of the line and climb up before it falls, but it is not easy.
Above all, this was a place where strong winds were blowing and the floor was far away. Her hands were shaking.
He immediately screamed.
“You witch! What a mean woman! “What a dirty temper!”
Helmut quietly pulled out his sword and placed it on the rope hanging from his saddle. Asuka was scared when she saw that.
“Hey Helmut! what are you doing! “Are you saying this because I cursed your girlfriend?”
“No, because it’s noisy.”
[Yes, noisy human! Can’t you be quiet before you drop it? On the topic of sleeping comfortably on my back!]
The commotion ended with Igrel’s actions. Fortunately, Asuka, as the top graduate of the swordsmanship department, somehow succeeded in climbing up.
Everyone could see that we were now heading east. The barrier gradually falls down, soon touching the floor and disappearing.
[Where should I get off?]
“If there is a suitable place, please sit down.”
At that moment, I noticed an open space through a gap in the trees beyond.
I searched with magic just in case, but there was no sign of any temple people around here.
Area narrowed her eyes.
‘It’s an emergency, but it still ends here.’
Even though it is a temple, it cannot monitor everything that happens around the barrier. For a long time, the sacred barrier was maintained firmly without any changes. Because of this, there was no need to inspect the sacred barrier even in the temple.
Unnecessary abilities will naturally drop.
That’s why they didn’t notice that Helmut had left the sacred barrier.
‘Once it’s been restored, you’ll think that’s enough. If you do something more… … .’
They will think that this is what wizards did, so they will be able to raise their voices against the oppression of wizards.
However, quite a long time has passed since wizards began to be active. It won’t be easy to curb that flow.
But before Area could continue her thoughts, Ygrel fell to the ground. The landing was so light that almost no impact was felt.
[Hey, get down quickly! A big leopard!]
Elaga immediately kicked Ygrel’s back and jumped down. thud!
Because of this, the humans sitting on his back were shocked to the core, making Ygrel’s soft landing seem like a no-brainer. Sian grumbled.
“I woke up properly.”
Wow! Elaga roared long. The whole forest trembled, and the surrounding birds fluttered and flew away. It was fortunate that he didn’t erupt his demonic energy.
[If I ever do something called flying again, I will change my name!]
Anyway, Elaga was enjoying a sense of freedom as she sniffed the scent of the earth.
For a leopard, a long-term flight is so arduous that it is no different from torture.
Elaga moved without paying attention to the people on her back, and those on top had to release the rope and jump off on their own.
For everyone except Susan, it wasn’t difficult. She grabbed Sarah’s hand and jumped to the floor just barely above her.
Helmut was in no hurry and got down slowly. The forest on the ground, not the forest in the ground, had a refreshing atmosphere.
The air rushing deep into my lungs was even fragrant.
The time that had been frozen for the past four years was covered with vivid recordings. Although I didn’t realize it, it would be unfortunate to have to live my whole life missing out on this freedom and life-filled atmosphere.
Sian smiled and asked him.
“How do you feel about escaping for the second time?”
“I feel like I was reborn.”
“Okay, then how are you going to proceed with your new life?”
“I decided to think about it.”
“Then I have a good idea.”
Sian was the first to suggest something to Helmut.
But before Xian could speak again, someone walked out from the other side.
No, it was revenge. Two archmages. Heike and Antiol.
They were startled to see Igrel and Elaga sitting in a large space, and then skillfully turned their attention to the others.
“Everyone, congratulations on your return.”
“You all worked hard! “You did a great job on this difficult mission.”
Antiol’s face, which had seen results from his long research, was bright without a trace of shadow.
Those who saw Heike’s face opened their mouths and looked at Alea and her in turn.
“It’s exactly the same! “Area’s grandmother?”
“No, it’s a little different. “The atmosphere.”
“Don’t you, or rather that person, seem to have a better personality?”
The last word was Asuka. Area, regardless of the reactions of those around her, approached Heike and started talking.
Antiol’s gaze turned to Helmut.
“Helmut, it’s been a really long time, hasn’t it? “It’s nice to see you like this.”
“I heard that you helped Area a lot. thank you.”
It was an awkward greeting that was uncharacteristic of Helmut.
“I just took the opportunity to put my research into practice, so I don’t think I owe you anything. Rather, do you remember what I said back then?”
They met about 5 years ago. However, for both Antiol and Helmut, that meeting was a strong memory. Helmut nodded his head.
“I remember. “I don’t know if it’s going well.”
Antiol told Helmut not to give in to the sprouts of darkness and to resist fate. However, Helmut was eventually eaten by the sprout of darkness, and it was thanks to Ella that he was able to escape from it.
However, looking at it another way, it was Helmut’s luck that he met Elaga, and he escaped from the Forest of Pahe again. Luck is also a skill, so as far as I can tell, things are going as Antiol said.
‘Fortunately, there are no humans in the forest of Pahe, so no one shed blood.’
“I’ve been through some rough times. But aren’t you standing here in your right mind right now? That’s enough. Above all, you have lovers and friends who will risk their lives for you.”
Antiol’s eyes were strangely clear. I felt insight in those eyes. Although he was a great wizard, he was an old man who had lived for a long time.
“What you have will lead you to the right path.”
“It is the right way.”
“Of course, the right path may not necessarily be a peaceful path. “The life of the strong is always like that.”
“Keep that in mind.”
While the conversation was going on, Elaga and Ygrel were quietly observing the newcomers.
To them, new humans are a new spectacle.
Ygrel was resting while picking at his numb wings from constantly flying.
[The number of people with shiny hair has increased to two. This is interesting.]
[Are they twins?]
[No, I heard them talking and one of them is older. Mother and daughter?]
[I heard you’re a grandmother? The new humans that appeared were called archmages. The amount of magical power is clearly felt.]
[The air here is heavy. It won’t be easier to deal with humans than in the Forest of Pahe.]
I didn’t know that if I left the forest of Pahe and went around eating humans without permission, I might be subjugated. Neither of us had any intention of doing that.
Elaga snorted.
[That’s your problem. In front of me, it’s almost like a crime.]
[It’s okay to act proud. But doesn’t it feel like we’re being ignored now?]
Humans were talking only among themselves. By ignoring them as if they were dumb animals!
Even though Sarah and Susan were hesitantly holding hands, they were people who had never been told that they did not exist anywhere.
‘Helmut, you bastard, shouldn’t you introduce me?’
Elaga, who was impatient, immediately screamed.
[Why are you guys making a fuss without us? yes? Can’t you see me?]
Ygrel also flapped his wings and raised his voice.
[So, are you ignoring the ruler of the Pahe Forest area?]
While subtly showing off themselves.
Only then did Heike and Antiol’s eyes turn to them. In fact, even though they were archmages, they were also shaken when they saw Elaga and Igrel.
Since I have never had a conversation with a monster before, I postponed the process without knowing how to deal with it.
“I was rude. “My name is Archmage Heike.”
“My name is Archmage Antiol.”
The two quickly approached the two monsters. It is a monster so large that it is frightening and possesses terrifying magical energy.
No matter how much demonic energy he was conserving, it was difficult to hide his enormous presence.
Helmut half-heartedly introduced it.
“This is Elaga, the ruler of the central area of Pahe Forest. “This is Ygrel, the ruler of the southern region.”
“I heard a little while ago how you came to be together.”
Heike grinned. The magic of her seduction struck me. It was valid not only for humans but also for animals.
However, it did not work on Elagan or Igrel, monsters with strong demonic properties. She asked, “Is this Grell sulky?”
[I heard meeting you guys will help me? That shiny-haired human.]
“Are you going to Area?”
Heike asked with a subtle nuance, as if he couldn’t remember the name.
Ygrel, who did not call humans by their names properly because he deep down considered them beneath him, answered hesitantly.
[Yes, yes, Area.]
“sure. I am a wizard who specializes in artifacts. It must be difficult to live in the human world as it is. Since you will be noticed, a lot of annoying things will happen. So, I have something in mind. Would you like to come with me?”
Ygrel agreed immediately.
[Well, even people like flies are bothersome. Okay, let’s go.]
Since the others were all part of the same group anyway, all that was left to do was follow Ygrel, who had joined in.
This is the place they found to join. It was safer to leave and erase the traces.
Now that the Archmage is with me, I can leave here in a better way than using movement magic.
Antiol stretched out his hand in the air and opened the entrance to his hideout.
The circle drawn in the air slowly expanded and soon became wide enough for Igrel or Elaga to pass through.
He grinned.
“Then let’s move the location.”
