#417
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417
It was impossible to disobey the Archduke’s orders.
However, what made him follow Helmut’s orders was not loyalty but humiliation and pride.
Dealing with this many articles? The urge to break that arrogance called forth the fighting spirit of the Black Wing Knights.
‘This is the Black Wing Knights.’
Even though he was said to have the blood of a ruler, it was not a place for a pale young brat to mess around, relying only on his outstanding talent and skills.
Even those who had witnessed Helmut’s skills in martial arts circles felt insulted by his words.
Excluding the Holy Knights of the Temple, whose history is unknown and whose name alone is highly regarded, the Black Wing Knights of Rinosa are considered the strongest on the continent, along with the Palma of Basor and the Imperial Knights of the Empire.
You will know when it is broken. What kind of place is this?
‘You should also not engage in vain audacity!’
However, the Black Wing Knights leave no one behind, and they soon realize that their determination to show Helmut an example is a foolhardy one.
Vis stood up as the sword was drawn without hesitation from the start.
As long as they have a sword, they are enemies.
The moment they saw that sword, goosebumps arose all over their bodies.
With a mocking smile on his lips, Rinosa’s successor raised his sword and launched himself. The speed is so dizzyingly fast that it seems as if it will disappear.
The extending sword was simple and concise.
But it was like a beam of light.
It cuts through the air in an instant and flies in sharply as if it could cut through anything in the world.
Not being flashy doesn’t mean being weak.
Bis that covers the surface of the sword evenly.
A sword to crush the enemy with minimal force without any waste.
The sword contains tremendous power that overwhelms the opponent.
Yep! The swords that hit each other break apart, and the bis of those who hit each other scatters, and some of them dig inward.
“Wow!”
The regurgitated bis penetrated into the intestines and caused damage. It’s a scary repulsive force.
The fallen man got up again and was unable to grab the sword.
Humans cannot resist the waves that rush in as high as the mountains.
The members of the Black Wing Knights fell like leaves.
There are also gaps between articles. There were a few people who tried to resist by blocking the sword strikes, but it didn’t take long.
If we had thought from the beginning that it was a real battle against a single enemy and had formed a siege, the story would have been different.
If that were the case, Helmut would also have felt it was difficult.
However, since the Black Wing Knights were numerous, they internally believed that they had the upper hand, and did not feel the need to fight together or form a camp.
They are the Black Wing Knights, and no matter how recklessly they fight, they can’t win against just one person.
But that one person was like an army.
Helmut weaved between them, disrupting their breathing and turning the fight into a mess. He created a battle environment that was favorable to him.
From the time the Black Wing Knights became involved, it was entirely his time.
Experience in combat against large numbers was not important. Because Helmut was closer to the essence than that.
‘You just need to know how to win.’
Helmut moved as his consciousness and instincts learned.
Kick off the ground, lift the air, and move as quickly as if you had wings.
His sword broke swords or crushed those who held them.
The swordsman’s sword is optimized for use with Vis.
A sword loaded with vis becomes a more powerful and sturdy weapon than anything else in the world.
What breaks that sword is a sword filled with even more powerful vis.
No, it cannot be simply powerful. A sword that is refined and close to perfection, with both strength and balance.
Every prosecutor strives toward completion.
And here was the prosecutor who came closest to completing it.
He was to be the successor of Linosa and their monarch.
When everyone finally fell, Helmut looked down at them with glaring eyes.
The soft and fragile robe that wrapped his body was undamaged.
A powerful voice rang out.
“The Black Wing Knights will follow my orders from now on. “If you have any objections, let me know.”
But no one could answer.
The Black Wing Knights, with their swords broken, looked at Helmut with awe and fear.
You can’t believe you defeated the knights alone. This means that he has the power to destroy the country alone.
Helmut proved it without much effort and with a little effort.
What he proved was the power of the sword saint Darian.
A swordsman that no one could have defeated if he had not been betrayed.
A prosecutor’s life is continued through the sword. What Helmut inherited was his sword and his swordsmanship.
‘Darian would have been happy if we had defeated the Black Wing Knights.’
The famous knights on the continent are in competition with each other.
Helmut turned around, leaving them without an answer.
As expected, it resulted in victory. Therefore, there was no particular inspiration.
Just a feeling of relief from having completed the task properly.
“From lack of skills to complacency. There’s nothing special about the Black Wing Knights. “It will take some training.”
The bodies of those who had not lost consciousness trembled at the words Helmut spoke.
Insult. But this time too, there was no one who could complain to him. It was an undeniable result.
“I think I need a therapist.”
Helmut glanced at Alonso and spoke.
Alonso, who did not participate in the battle alone, nodded gravely.
“yes.”
It was a sight that sent shivers down his spine, even to him who had never been afraid or shy away from anyone.
If he had accepted Helmut’s offer to duel, he would have fallen in front of the Black Wing Knights in the same state as they are now. Alone.
‘Is this the extent of the sprout of darkness?’
No, the monster that was swallowed up by the sprout of darkness four years ago was not like that.
Although he gained explosive strength due to demonic energy, it was difficult to say that he was an excellent swordsman.
This was Helmut’s skill.
A skill that goes beyond qualifications and talents, and is achieved by honing and adding everything that a single swordsman can add.
There is probably no one in history who has reached this level at an earlier age.
Alonso, the commander of the Black Wing Knights, was thrilled.
‘Rinosa’s Sword Saint.’
However, that much power brings a sense of threat to the enemy.
Moreover, if there is an absolute pretext of being the sprout of darkness.
Prince Rinosa would not have bet on losing, but in the human world, the temple was a mountain-like force that could not be toppled.
I was worried about how I would respond to the swords they were aiming at me.
As the leader of the Black Wing Knights, he also had to prepare for the coming trials.
Alonso stroked his chin and looked back at the Black Wing Knights who were rolling on the floor, making a groaning sound.
“We will begin special training starting tomorrow.”
Sharpening Rinosa’s sword. That was the mission of the Black Wing Knight Commander.
*
Immediately after the Grand Duke returned with a new successor, the atmosphere in the royal castle changed drastically.
Michael fell ill again, and the Archduchess went into seclusion as if she were dead.
Immediately after defeating the Black Wing Knights, Archduke Rinosa appointed Helmut as his teacher. The full-fledged successor class has begun.
And the teacher also became attached to Area.
“What kind of class do I need?”
At the end of the meal, the head maid approached and said that she needed to take lessons under the orders of His Highness the Grand Duke. Alea, who prided herself on being well-versed in all areas, narrowed her eyes.
She was also well-versed in the history and etiquette of Linosa. But after hearing what her maid Chang said, she had no choice but to keep her mouth shut.
“It’s a ballroom dancing class.”
It was natural that Sian, who was next to him, burst into laughter.
Although she took lessons at the recommendation of Grand Duchess Farnese, Area’s dancing did not improve much.
There was a strong possibility that even the skills that had improved slightly while participating in the martial arts competition would have regressed.
Considering that the only class that Area was supposed to take was a ballroom dance class, in which she performed very poorly, there must have been some interaction with Archduchess Farnese.
‘Maybe Asuka did something wrong?’
This guy is worth the trouble to trouble Area.
“What’s funny now?”
“Oh, no. nothing.”
Xian, who noticed that Area was feeling uncomfortable, had to cover her mouth and quickly run away.
*
Four days later, a huge welcome banquet was held to introduce Helmut as Linosa’s successor.
Helmut, who had to quickly acquire the qualities of an archduke over the past few days, had a stern expression on his face. He looked more bored than tired.
Thanks to his good learning ability, he quickly lived up to the Archduke’s expectations.
In the first place, it would be an understatement to say that he was outstanding as a prosecutor, so it was good if he was good enough in other areas.
“Are you ready?”
Helmut stretched out his hand toward Area.
Area held his hand with a proud expression.
She was wearing a gorgeous white dress decorated with silver thread, pearls, and lace.
It was different, but like always, it was dazzlingly beautiful.
At Helmut’s first debut banquet, his engagement to her would also be announced.
While Helmut was contemplating the unfamiliar words of marriage and engagement, such as ‘drinking water while standing on one’s head’, the Archduke suggested it first.
‘Wouldn’t it be easier to announce it together?’
Helmut decided to comfortably follow the archduke’s decision.
Thanks to that, I was able to have something to say to Area, and was able to overcome the difficult situation easily.
“… … “I thought you guys were different people.”
Xian looked shocked when he saw Helmut and Area.
Beautiful features with deep, intense eyes. Tall, trained and lean body.
Helmut, whose body was beautifully wrapped in navy blue robes generously decorated with the finest fabrics and jewels, looked like a nobleman with a somewhat dangerous aura.
Even Area standing next to him. They were an unrealistic, picturesque couple, as if the air was different only where they stood.
Xian quickly came to his senses and asked.
“Area, have you gotten better at dancing?”
Unlike Helmut and Area, he was an ordinary leisurely person.
Hired as Helmut’s direct wizard, he quickly found his place with excellent adaptability.
Having only been at Rinosa for a few days, he had nothing to do other than contribute to the castle’s magic defense and occasionally produce magic items.
It was a place where I could naturally spend my spare time freely.
‘It’s free, I can do magic research, and the salary is high.’
It was a sweet workplace. It was very satisfying.
“You can find out if you dance with me.”
As the cold gaze fell on Xian, he was stung. Helmut stopped him.
“That’s not allowed.”
“why?”
“Anyway, no. “I don’t like it.”
“okay.”
It was a simple conversation with no reason or explanation. However, Area responded obediently and smiled.
Seeing them immersed in their own world, Sian scratched his arm with a bug-bitten expression.
‘Ha, I see all this. ‘Is it possible to live in filth?’
Even a year ago, he could not have imagined these two doing cockroach things. It was very difficult to adapt.
Fortunately, it was soon time for the banquet to begin. It is Xian’s job to carry them out.
Xian spoke in a grumpy voice.
“Stop leaving.”
They left right away and entered the banquet hall.
