#498
Helmut
Episode 498
‘No, this can’t be happening.’
Baharek widened his eyes. He couldn’t believe it. That powerful demonic force reaches over the rocky cliffs and reaches here. That huge yet familiar presence.
‘Elagaga? ‘Was she alive?’
Helmut also read something similar. He brought his eyebrows together and muttered unconsciously.
“This… … .”
With those words, the expressions of Area and Levant, who sensed the situation as if following them, hardened.
“huh? what?”
“What’s going on?”
Luke Yeager and Asuka, unable to properly grasp the situation, looked at each other.
But they soon found out. The monsters that had taken a detour and headed to the rocky mountain were scattering away from Baharek’s control. That is proof of existence.
Elaga is back. Confusion and joy struck the group. The wind was particularly strong against Helmut.
I had to check. But there is something to do before that. Baharek.
As the tower he had put so much effort into was collapsing, Baharek was conflicted.
Should we continue like this? Should I stop? The former involved a great deal of risk, and the latter felt unfair and a waste of time spent preparing.
At that time, Helmut opened his mouth.
“Baharek, you are a hero who saved the world from the demon world. “Wouldn’t you like to show actions worthy of a hero?”
[hero… … [What?]
It was a word that sounded very unfamiliar to monsters.
“Yes, we fought against the Demon King together.”
Because of his merits, he decided to give Baharek one chance. If you reject this opportunity, the only outcome is death.
His loyalty was dusty, but unlike Bacharek, Helmut had loyalty.
Above all, I felt that I had to end this situation quickly in order to confirm that.
“As one of the rulers of Pahe Forest, if you properly control monsters, you will act befitting that honor.”
Helmut, who was speaking, also thought that his speaking skills had improved in an unusual way.
[honor… … Called?]
“Yes, something that other monsters have never had. You already have it, right? “You can become someone that humans look up to.”
[Hmm, honor… … .]
Baharek quickly shook his head. Is this a pretext for pulling his foot out? He’s a concept that monsters don’t have, but he doesn’t sound bad.
Baharek also did not enjoy fighting with no odds. He quickly declared.
[Okay, let’s do that.]
And he made a strong threat.
[However, I will not leave anyone who enters the forest of Pahe alone.]
“I think it would be okay to send the death row inmate there.”
Those who come out of the forest of Pahe alive will be absolved of all sins. That law will still apply.
So they concluded the negotiation. The conditions were harsh, but even Baharek couldn’t help but become small in front of Elaga.
His evolved demonic nature warned him. If Elaga came back alive from the demon world, he would not be the same as before. It was wise to take his foot off the hook here.
As Baharek retreated, the monsters also began to retreat. Numerous monsters have already died on this spot.
The monsters who had swallowed the cores of the dead guys as if they were fighting each other ran away to the Forest of Pahe like the ebb of the tide.
For the time being, no one will be able to go near the wall. It is doubtful whether this incident will engrave awareness of the existence of humans in their long-standing instincts.
Another crisis has been overcome. Perhaps, as long as the Forest of Pahe exists and as long as the Demon World exists, that crisis will continue incessantly.
However, in reality, peace was restored after a short war at the very end.
* * *
Asuka quickly returned to the barrier as soon as the monsters retreated. Because there was someone who had to make sure it was safe.
“Charlotte!”
Fortunately, she was safe. She was calmly handling the situation, and as she welcomed Asuka, Asuka’s eyes became firm with determination.
“Can we talk for a moment?”
Charlotte obediently followed him, and Asuka confessed her feelings in a trembling voice and clumsy words.
“For a long time… … “I brought you with me in my heart.”
While waiting for an answer, there was never a moment when I was so nervous. And Charlotte,
“Senior, we have been walking on the same side for a long time. Risking our lives, fighting together, looking at the same place.”
He opened his mouth in a smooth tone, as if he had been waiting.
“During that time, trust was built, friendships were built and bonds deepened. I think it can also be called affection. “My senior is one of the few people who are very close to me.”
“Then the crown prince.”
Even though Asuka knew it was unsightly, she couldn’t help but say it.
“Why would I choose someone else over such a senior? Of course, if the senior thinks he is in trouble because he got caught… … .”
“That can’t be possible. only… … “I guess it’s important to you that I am Archduke Farnese’s successor, right?”
Charlotte was more like the Grand Princess of Linosa than anyone else. There would be no way for her to choose Asuka, who was just a commoner. Everyone thought so.
“Sure.”
Asuka’s expression wavered. It was a complicated feeling for Asuka, who had denied being a member of the royal family for half her life. The identity he didn’t want was helping him, but it was something he didn’t want.
It is human instinct to want to be loved completely, unconditionally. But he also felt relieved that Charlotte had chosen him because of his status.
But Charlotte’s answer was different from what I expected.
“Because he’s not a man I shouldn’t choose. “Thank goodness.”
“what?”
“It is true that I am very conscious of my status, but when I deal with my seniors, I don’t think I am conscious of them as commoners. “My senior was an excellent prosecutor and was always confident.”
Of course, Asuka was someone who would be proud even if she died soon. He also had that level of skill. This made him shine even more among the so-called nobles.
Even if he had been a commoner rather than a member of the royal family, he would still have been such a striking figure.
Asuka stroked her eyebrows.
“you… … .”
“You probably didn’t want me because I’m the Grand Princess of Rinosa, right? Of course, my first appearance was not one that I liked.”
Asuka’s expression changed ambiguously after being stabbed.
“Nevertheless, you showed that things were changing.”
Charlotte, facing him, continued speaking softly.
“I think the life my senior wants and the life I want may not match. In that case, if there is no adjustment, there is nothing we can do… … .”
Charlotte smiled as she looked at Asuka lowering her head.
“I don’t think I’m so stubborn that compromise is impossible. “I was able to look at my life as Charlotte before my life as the Grand Duchess of Linosa.”
In a way, saving Helmut was a betrayal of Linosa. It was something that could have put Linosa in danger.
But Charlotte was willing to do it. Because her justice was more important than Rinosa’s.
She lived her whole life as the Grand Princess of Rinosa and believed that she should live that way, but in reality, she followed her heart at the most important moment.
The moment she realized this, everything Charlotte had known collapsed.
“Unlike my predecessor, I am not a free person. Maybe I’ll be in a rut for the rest of my life. But I think we have enough flexibility to find our own answers.”
Suddenly, the distance narrowed, and their hands interlocked.
“We are different from each other, but I think I can be with my senior. “Just like it’s always been.”
It was different, but nothing went wrong, and they were together even when their lives were in danger. Although they were different pieces, they were pieces that fit together.
“This is the best answer I can give.”
It was a realistic and sincere answer that contained no lies or lies. So I liked it more. Asuka laughed.
“Okay, as long as your choice is me.”
‘And the crown prince, it’s better because he’s not that bastard.’
No matter how much it was Charlotte’s choice, it is truly unacceptable.
While dealing with her obnoxious cousin, Asuka felt a strong feeling of never wanting to lose to anyone.
And since Charlotte has chosen him, the Crown Prince will feel defeated for the first and last time in his life. That was really refreshing.
* * *
The reunion of Elaga and Helmut was simple.
When Helmut arrived at the barrier, a pure white cat wandered and appeared in front of him. And he blurted out a word.
[I’m back.]
Helmut, who was looking down at Elaga, asked after a while.
“how have you been doing?”
[You know how to say things like that.]
“Because I thought he was dead.”
[What kind of nonsense! This body has conquered the demon world!]
Elaga became furious and told his story, and Helmut had to listen to him for a while.
Rather than joy, relief sank deep into my heart.
Helmut climbed the wall holding Elaga, who was complaining that her leg hurt, in his arms. Everyone was there.
Asuka and Charlotte approached him and told him the new news.
“So when are you getting married?”
When Xian asked with a serious expression, Asuka raised her eyebrows.
“Why are you so fast all of a sudden?”
“That’s what the royal family is like. More than that, finally, you two. “Now.”
Xian shook his head. Asuka tapped his side embarrassedly.
“What do you think is so great? “No way.”
Area, who was listening to their conversation, looked at Helmut.
“I don’t have to rush.”
Even Helmut, who prides himself on having improved his wits, couldn’t tell whether this meant that we had to hurry or if he meant it literally.
Area clarified the meaning.
“I want to become a great wizard.”
And quickly added:
“I thought I had to do it. “As quickly as possible.”
Then, seeing him glance at Sian, I could understand the reason.
“Then I will be the man who marries the Archmage.”
Area lightly shrugged her shoulders.
“How glorious would it be?”
“Rinosa will have the most powerful Grand Duchess in history.”
“The most powerful Grand Duke of Rinosa in history. By the way, have you decided?”
“Yeah, I guess that’s a right I was born with. No matter what happens later.”
A smile appeared on Helmut’s lips.
“I decided to take it.”
Those confident eyes were breathing life into his face.
The greenery that had grown on the once barren land had now formed a forest. The forest of life, not the forest of death. That was the life he built after being sentenced to death at birth.
That life will continue. While unfolding endless beautiful recordings.
And now, Elaga had returned by his side. Plus one more thing.
[I thought well. It’s great. As a human being, you should always have ambition.]
The thing that had been hiding in Elaga’s fur suddenly popped out.
“What is this?”
[I have become a human being more suited to my true nature!]
The thing Ella was standing on had the appearance of a small Helmut.
[If possible, let’s dream of conquering the world together. Body.]
Helmut felt a familiar feeling. As if I was seeing something that was part of my body and then fell away. He frowned.
“you… … No, I think I understand.”
sprout of darkness. It had now been reborn as a life. A new being that is neither human nor monster.
[nice to meet. My name is Mute.]
Mut extended his hand towards Helmut. Helmut looked at him as if looking at something unpleasant, then held out his hand. His index finger became entangled with Mute’s.
They recognized each other as connected beings, but at the same time, they were completely aware of their separateness. The roots are the same.
“What is this?”
“You look just like Helmut!”
After being immersed in the strange sensation for a moment, the surroundings soon became noisy. And soon a huge shadow appeared from the sky.
[hey.]
A huge, colorful bird was flapping its wings in the air. The bird, which was looking at Elaga with startled eyes, landed on the barrier and said.
[Welcome back, Elaga.]
It looked like a smiling face. Elaga also responded.
[Igrel.]
Finally, everything fell into place.
-Completion of abduction
