#454
Helmut
Episode 454
Although the fate of the world is at stake, humans cannot help but consider their interests.
However, regardless of the stakes, there were people who were willing to risk their lives even though they had a mountain to lose and a mountain to have.
Such people are called heroes.
A voice with a strong resonance pierced the air.
“Bathor will send the Commander of the Knights of Palma.”
The popping sound stopped. Everyone’s eyes were focused on one another.
Helmut knew immediately who said those words.
Luke Yeager. He too was here.
Although there was no time to say hello.
Amid all the attention, he was there with a determined look on his face.
Next to him, the second prince of Basor was seen holding his shoulder in embarrassment.
It seems that it was a claim that was not agreed upon.
But Luke Yeager’s eyes remained steadfast.
“If there is someone better than me, I am willing to leave.”
The arrogance that seemed impossible was reflected in his eyes.
He grew amazingly while Helmut disappeared into the Forest of Pahe, and was the swordsman presumed to be closest to the level of a swordsman except for Helmut.
A descendant of the Sword Saint and the strongest in the warrior country of Basor.
Coincidentally, there was a shortage of prosecutor positions. There is nothing lacking for the Commander of the Knights of Palma.
The second prince of Bashor loved Luke Jaeger.
He tried to persuade him, but when he realized that Luke Yeager’s will was strong, he lowered his hand in resignation.
“At Bashor, we respect the wishes of the Commander of the Knights of Palma.”
“Then there are now three seats left.”
Heike grinned.
Her smiling face seemed to scatter light in the conference room.
The appearance of Heike and Area, two similar wizards, already attracted attention from the beginning of the meeting.
Coincidentally, both of them willingly participated in this entry operation.
Heike narrowed his eyes and spat provocatively.
“Are you all cowards? “Why is no one willing to raise their hand?”
Eventually, I found myself jumping into a fight where the fate of the world depended.
It’s okay to say this much.
It was then. A sonorous voice crossed the conference room.
“Two people will be dispatched from the temple.”
This time the impact was even bigger. Because the person who said those words was High Priest Levina.
She raised her chin politely and looked at Agato.
“The one is me.”
“High Priest Levina!”
“I was not able to join the temple. So this time, it’s right for me to step forward.”
There was no gentle tone or wavering. She had already made up her mind.
Agato lowered his head. It wasn’t simply a matter of turn.
While he was severely injured and imprisoned in Rinosa, his divine power did not even half recover.
It will take another month to fully recover.
Paul is dead, and the other high priests do not have enough experience to undertake such a task.
Since the only one who can step forward is Levina, I have no choice but to agree.
Levina pointed out firmly.
“Magi’s natural enemy is divine power, so considering the composition, it is correct to include one high priest in the party.”
It is a journey with two monsters. There is also a holder of the Sprout of Darkness named Helmut.
Although it was not said in words, someone was needed to keep those who might go over to the devil’s side in check.
Someone with strong divine powers.
Even if that’s not the case, I can’t just sit back and watch the temple while sending others to fight the Demon King.
“Lumen’s protection will be upon me, so I must fulfill my mission as a high priest.”
She said it was one of the high priests. Agato asked even though he guessed.
“Then the other one.”
“The first sword of Lumen, Paladin Levant. He will be with you.”
He was brutally defeated by Helmut in the temple and fell.
However, the owner of the holy sword survived despite being mortally wounded.
This is thanks to the fact that the priests took care of him while he was escaping.
‘The body was recovered, but the mind… … .’
The aftereffects have not yet escaped.
The series of defeats that befell someone who was raised only to be the best was a difficult ordeal to overcome.
Levina frowned.
But the fact that he survived meant that he still had work left to do as Lumen’s first sword.
There is a reason why the Holy Sword chose him.
‘The spirit chosen by Lumen cannot be weak, so overcome the trials and be willing to raise your sword again.’
There was no worry. The high priest he trusts and follows the most, Levina herself, will be with him.
“Then there is only one seat left.”
The crown prince counted the number of people as determined.
There were nine in total.
In the hall that had been quiet for a while, words began to be exchanged again.
The fact that such prominent figures came forward made them think differently.
If you go to the temple as an archmage, your chances of success will increase.
It was an opportunity to embark on this great journey.
His name will remain as a warrior who defeated the devil.
What if the person who will leave his name behind is born in his own country?
The possibility of success was unclear, but there was still no time to consider such things.
However, a situation arose that warranted consideration.
The only problem is that because the characters who came forward are so great, not just anyone can join them.
It was unclear who would step forward.
The rank of knight commander in most countries cannot even raise his hand. Isn’t there already a Knight Commander of Palma?
At least the same level as him, or better.
Black Wing Knight Commander Alonso’s hand twitched.
He could not be said to be inferior to Luke Yeager, so he was fully qualified.
However, if that happens, there will be 4 people in Rinosa alone.
Aside from Xian, who was temporarily employed, Helmut and Area were the future Grand Duke and Duchess of Rinosa.
Is it really appropriate for one country to assume all responsibility?
I wonder if other countries or empires would find it inconvenient.
Not as an individual Alonso, but as the leader of the Black Wing Knights, the situation had to be taken into consideration.
It’s not like there aren’t people with skills comparable to him.
Since he stepped out from Palma in Basor and from Rinosa, wouldn’t it be appropriate for the Imperial Knight Commander of the Empire to step forward as well?
However, unlike Luke Yeager, the Imperial Knight Commander could not step forward immediately because he had to obtain approval from the emperor.
Or even in another country?
Archduke Farnese opened his mouth.
“If there is no disagreement about the nine people selected, we should set aside personal greed and go through a fair selection process. But the selection shouldn’t take too long.”
Levina nodded.
“The plan to enter the Forest of Pahe itself requires review and preparation.”
“If each person selects an appropriate person and submits their documents, it would be a good idea to receive the opinions of the nine people who were previously selected and decide on the remaining person.”
The crown prince calmly organized it.
Afterwards, opinions were formally received, but no one came forward.
This proposal was immediately confirmed without the need for a vote.
“The second meeting will be held here in four days. At that time, we will continue discussing the plan proposed today, the remaining personnel, and building a wall on the front line.”
The meeting ended with that. After that, a chaotic atmosphere ensued.
An unexpected opinion and an unexpected decision.
It was so new and unfamiliar that it was confusing.
However, they were not wandering in the blind darkness, but were finding their way.
That point was positive.
Helmut quietly left the conference room with his companions.
Helmut’s plan was accepted, and most of the personnel were eliminated.
Now we had to find a way to make it a reality.
Because it was their life, not anyone else’s, that was at stake.
That night, nine people, as well as key figures from the Empire, Rinosa, the Temple, and Basor, gathered together.
From the beginning, they had been coordinating plans by sharing information with each other, whether small or large, but this was the first time that Basor had participated in it.
Although the power was great, there was little information.
Basor’s territory was some distance from Pahe’s Forest.
It is worth knowing that they have the know-how to defeat the monsters that appear in the deserts of their country, but it seems that they have nothing more to do than fight the monsters.
However, the Knights of Palma will play a big role in establishing the front line.
“welcome.”
Heike smiled and greeted Luke Jaeger, commander of the Knights of Palma, and the second prince of Basor.
The second prince acted on behalf of the king and assumed full authority over Basor.
“I never thought we would be in one place like this.”
The second prince looked at the ministers and said some serious words.
The ministers were now accustomed to the hostility towards them and did not show much reaction.
Heike answered instead.
“Once you get used to it, you will become familiar with it. “It’s not easy for us to be inconvenienced.”
Heike, the hero of the temple. I lost my child and my wife to the temple.
However, no emotional excitement could be seen on her smiling face.
Could it be that her surprising composure is because she is an archmage?
In front of her, the level of anger of Basor, who had lost his swordsmanship and had to see the temple being manipulated in his country, was weak.
Even the resentment of Luke Yeager, who almost died due to the temple’s conspiracy.
He glanced at Helmut.
“It’s been a lot of hard work.”
Helmut tilted his head.
“That’s not like you.”
Of course, what he criticized was the way he spoke. He was too polite for Luke Yeager.
Luke Yeager chuckled.
“I am the Commander of the Knights of Palma, and you are the Grand Duke of Rinosa?”
“For the Knights of Palma, I don’t think they just barged in without consulting.”
It was a remark that criticized the reaction of the second prince who tried to dissuade him. Luke Yeager was infinitely confident.
“That’s okay in Bashor.”
Unless it offends the honor of the Commander of the Knights of Palma.
“You say you’re confident because you’ve caught a lot of monsters.”
Prince 2 opened his mouth with a sigh.
“I can’t do something like this anymore. “If he has to do it in the end, whether it’s the operation or not, I can only hope that he succeeds safely.”
Like Helmut, who was sent to the Forest of Pahe for the third time, Luke Jaeger’s situation was also unusual.
As if following in the footsteps of Geomseong, the leader of the Knights of Palma, his descendants, who became the commander of the Knights of Palma, were sent to the Forest of Pahe.
It was a moment when history repeated itself.
“The monsters of Basor stopped me because I was using them in my experiments. “It means you don’t have to worry if the troops are away.”
Heike said, smiling kindly. The 2nd Prince of Basor nodded his head.
“The knights of Basor, not just the Knights of Palma, are skilled at dealing with monsters. “It will be a huge help in establishing the front line.”
“Is there anyone you can guess about the remaining one?”
The second prince turned his gaze towards the crown prince.
The crown prince spat out with a worried expression.
“I asked you to submit documents, so there may be more talented people than you think. However, even if he is extremely powerful, he must be someone who can build trusting relationships with existing personnel.”
