#425
Helmut
Episode 425
As dawn approached, the temple’s army had Latona in sight.
Wearing all white armor, they came in full formation, terrifying the citizens of Latona who sensed the situation.
This is the first time since Latona was ruled by the Grand Duchy of Rinosa that an enemy army has been allowed this close.
Is this God’s judgment? So, does this mean that Grand Duke Rinosa and his successor have really been infected by the evil power of the enemy?
Even as suspicion and confusion rose, the people of Latona remained quiet. Those causing strife from within have not yet appeared.
This is because measures were taken in the first place, such as sending those close to the temple out of Latona.
The people of Latona lived under the rule of the Grand Dukes of Linosa from birth until death.
The Archduke was like the sun to them.
Its absoluteness was superior to the authority of the temple for the people of Latona.
Grand Duke Rinosa and the Black Wing Knights will surely protect Latona.
Seized by anxiety, people held their breath inside their homes.
Doo doo doo doo. The sound of horses’ hooves rang out in unison.
Finally, the Black Wing Knights were heading out to attack the enemy.
There is no need to go far. I fight with Latona on my back.
In front of them were Archduke Rinosa and Helmut.
Armor and cloak with Rinosa’s emblem engraved on it.
The only difference was that the Archduke wore a helmet, and he was a rich man who looked like he was wearing a helmet.
Helmut looked back at the Archduke and spoke indifferently.
“Why don’t you stay inside?”
“You don’t have to worry about me. “I’ve been swinging a sword for the past few days to prepare my body.”
Who cares?
Helmut kindly corrected his misunderstanding.
“I feel like it would be a burden.”
In the past, Helmut had saved the Archduke’s life.
Even then, the Archduke was in a protected position, but it doesn’t seem to have been of much help.
The Archduke was also a fairly high-level swordsman, but there were many knights of that level in the Black Wing Knights.
On the other hand, the Archduke was a person who could not be replaced by any knight.
However, Rinosa is a country that values swords.
As a commander, it is also the archduke’s duty to fight against the enemy.
It was impossible for the Grand Duke of Rinosa to wait for news in a safe place while Latona was in crisis.
Helmut agreed that the Archduke had a reason to go to war in person.
But looking at it objectively, it was right for the Archduke to be in the castle.
The archduke’s eyebrows twitched. He was not used to such disrespectful conversation.
Who would dare treat the ruler of Rinosa like a burden?
However, the Archduke could not agree.
“… … Stay in the rear. But she is.”
Helmut immediately recognized who the archduke was talking about.
“Area… … Looks like she has a plan of her own. “He went somewhere.”
Even Helmut couldn’t figure out what it was.
Although I felt a bit sorry for not telling him, Helmut was also relieved that she was not participating in the battle.
Because you will be able to fight without looking back.
‘It won’t be dangerous.’
She would know what to do on her own.
“It would have been better to protect Latona Castle.”
The Archduke clicked his tongue. It seemed like his nature to leave behind the Grand Duchess and his children was bothering him.
There are very few troops guarding there. If the believers move from within, they will target the Archduke’s associates.
“There’s Charlotte. “She will be enough.”
Anyway, this is the one who will turn against Latona and deal with the temple.
Since they had to keep an eye on Michael, who might be making subtle moves, or internal enemies who might be, Charlotte was left behind.
Although the Grand Duchess said that she cared more for Rinosa and the Grand Duke than for the temple, even though she was friendly to the temple, she was not an opponent that could be completely trusted.
Especially for Helmut, who was betrayed by her.
‘I’ll go too! The fate of Linosa is at stake, so we can’t just wait for the results in a safe place!’
Charlotte inevitably wanted to join the war, but he dissuaded her on the grounds that she needed someone to protect her nature.
Even if she was a top graduate of Greta Academy, a prosecutor with little experience like her could not be brought into this war.
Moreover, she is the grand princess of Linosa.
It would be a big problem if you got hurt or were captured by the enemy.
‘Charlotte has never cut someone before.’
Moreover, the opponent is not a monster, but a temple.
Even if Charlotte was an enemy, would she be able to cut down the paladins and priests without mercy?
Even the Black Wing Knights, who are loyal to Rinosa and the Grand Duke and are trained so that they will not hesitate to cut down any enemy, may hesitate a bit.
“Yes, there was that kid too. “She still seems like a young daughter to me, but Charlotte is also a great swordsman.”
“As long as each person carries out their role, that’s all. “I will take the lead.”
Kugoogung! At that time, the heavy noise of the gate opening rang out.
Helmut’s eyes looked straight ahead. I felt an unpleasantly powerful divine power coming from in front of me.
The energy coming from me like the scorching sun made my skin feel numb.
The sprout of darkness was sealed with magic, but Helmut’s whole body rejected the divine power.
Helmut, who grew up in the forest of Pahe, a land filled with demonic energy, was a monster wearing human skin.
They are running to subdue him.
‘Now we’re officially competing.’
I had expected that one day there would come a direct collision with the temple.
The temple is a powerful enemy. The days I spent preparing by hiding myself and sharpening my sword until I could confront them.
Helmut became stronger, and ironically, it was the temple that raised him.
Here was Helmut, for the temple had sent him to the Forest of Pahe.
After passing the greatest test given by Lumen, the sacred barrier, twice.
‘If Lumen has a will, it is with me, not with them.’
I overcame the nearly impossible trials he gave me twice.
This is the third time. It is an ordeal that cannot be considered more difficult than the previous two.
And it was also the ordeal that ended everything.
Now all that remains is the result.
“Please stay back.”
Helmut spoke to the Archduke and placed his hand on the handle of his sword. His horse was running fast, but his body sitting on it was calm, as if no shock had been transmitted.
As if lightly draped over a saddle.
After meeting a believable enemy for a long time, tension fills my entire body.
My heart beats rapidly, and every sense in my body comes alive.
Not fear, but pleasant tension before an important battle.
I am filled with regret because there are many things that have happened to me, so it will be rewarding if I get over them.
A cold smile crossed Helmut’s mouth.
“safely… … “Come back.”
The Archduke, who spoke as if asking, slowed down and let out a low groan.
Latona’s defense forces, led by the Black Wing Knights, were rushing through the castle gate.
In front of me was the Holy Knights of the temple.
Holy magic will soon pour in this direction.
Holy magic has weaker attack power than regular magic.
The wizards are guarding the rear near the castle wall, so they will be protected with defensive magic.
But there are high priests and priests over there. Because magic was blocked on the other side, it was difficult to search for power.
It is unknown how many priests came, but it will be difficult for magicians to deal with them for a long time.
The leading Black Wing Knights had to defeat the Holy Knights and even reach out to the priests who were vulnerable in close combat.
If the High Priest is captured, the war will end.
The Archduke’s shout rang loudly.
“The opponent is not a temple, but an enemy who invades Latona with stubbornness and arrogance. Don’t be fooled by the empty pretense they put forward. Cut them down mercilessly!”
“yes!”
A loud reply came from the Black Wing Knights.
A temple army whose skills and level are shrouded in mystery.
However, the Black Wing Knights opposing them are a knighthood that fiercely competes with the Empire and Basor for the title of best.
Although Linosa was a small country, it was a military powerhouse.
What makes Rinosa strong is none other than the existence of the Black Wing Knights.
The Black Wing Knights, the elite of the elite, were a being that could not be underestimated even as a temple.
The Black Wing Knights were filled with a sense of exaltation as swordsmen as they faced an opponent whose skills could not be assessed, the Holy Knights.
They were the ones who felt the will to fight in the face of a powerful enemy.
A shout that seemed to fit followed from beyond Helmut’s back as he rode ahead.
“Glory to Linosa!”
None of them said God’s protection.
Because what they are dealing with is the army of God.
The temple’s army was just around the corner. It was just before the collision.
*
[Where am I?]
The little cat’s face crumpled. Elaga narrowed her eyes in dissatisfaction.
This is because he did not like the place he moved to.
[It’s full of disgusting energy.]
“I guess so. “This is not far from the temple.”
A smile appeared on Alea’s lips as she hugged him.
It was a smile that did not convey any warmth.
[Temple? If that’s the case, then no way.]
“Yes, that’s right.”
Area flew as if grazing the ground while holding the cat.
The direction was towards the temple.
Because Area had used stealth magic, no one would be able to detect their approach.
Holy power interferes with the implementation of magic.
However, she was able to maintain her magic even when adjacent to the sacred barrier.
No matter how close it is to the temple, the air is full of divine power, the extent to which it uses magic to hide itself is not a big deal.
“It’s easier here than in Latona. “The temple has never been this vulnerable.”
A sharp light flashed through Area’s eyes.
With reinforcements from the Empire and Basor set, the temple would want to attack Latona and return as quickly as possible.
Therefore, the temple’s defenses will naturally weaken after most of the troops have escaped.
Elaga immediately understood what Areea meant.
There was excitement in his eyes.
This is a long-awaited opportunity to step forward.
But Elaga hesitated for a moment.
[…] … Is it still possible? Helmut told me not to cause an accident.]
“are you okay. “I am there.”
Helmut won’t be able to say anything to Area. The smile on Alea’s lips grew stronger.
“Besides, this has nothing to do with Rinosa. just… … An unknown monster attacked the temple when it was weakened. “It’s such an exquisite time.”
[That’s an opportunistic and smart monster.]
Elaga shook her head and responded. His eyes came alive.
He was the most powerful monster on earth. It’s not often that you get the chance to run wild like this.
“It’s over there. Let’s go.”
I saw a temple on the other side. It was their time to act.
