#160
Helmut
Episode 160
The place that was attacked was a small oasis village near the desert, at the southern end, six days away from the royal capital.
What Lutus Cicero received at the fighting venue was an urgent news that came from nearby.
Even though the village was annihilated, the news spread quickly because there were survivors.
When the village was attacked, there was only one person who escaped and survived. Rather than saying that he miraculously survived, it was more correct to say that he was saved by monsters.
As if to tell other humans about the attack.
It was a gathering of all members of the Knights of Palma. After an elderly knight finished giving a general explanation, Lutus Cicero, who had been silent, spoke up.
“The survivor said he saw the leader commanding the monsters.”
His eyes darkened.
“A huge dark red scorpion.”
There was silence among the members of the Knights of Palma. As time passed and generations changed, not many people witnessed the appearance of Scorpion, the ruler of the desert.
But no matter how strong they were, they couldn’t help but feel alarmed.
For the Bashor people, the name Scorpion was synonymous with fear that they had heard since childhood.
One by one, they opened their mouths.
“It’s the new Scorpion I’ve only heard about so far.”
“I heard that the Sword Saint went missing while chasing that guy.”
Luke’s body twitched. His eyes fell on the person who said those words.
Lutus Cicero nodded heavily.
“Yes, I don’t know if he was seriously injured at the time, but it looks like the guy who could not be found has now resumed his activities.”
One corner of Helmut’s mouth lifted slightly. It’s a lie so blatant that it makes you laugh.
“Your Majesty has given your consent. As of today, all members of the Knights of Palma will be deployed. Although an unexpected situation arose, it was similar to the annual subjugation of monsters. It may be a slightly more difficult road than before, but we are the Knights of Palma. “There are many people with experience in subjugation, so I believe they will do well.”
An elderly knight who appeared to be middle-aged asked.
“What about the reinforcements?”
“We join the local soldiers at the border area. However, they will only be responsible for exploration and will not join the battle. As you know, against powerful monsters, slow-moving soldiers are of no help anyway. There are only more victims. If the number increases, they will just hide. “We will use mobile warfare to catch them and stop them.”
Member of the Knights of Palma. This means that he will act strictly as his own person. It is difficult to believe that there is no other meaning.
No one asked whether it would be unreasonable. The words of the knight commander have that much power.
He was the master of Palma, surpassing the king. Lutus Cicero’s judgments were always accurate.
Helmut glanced to the side. Luke Yeager’s expression was tense.
It hasn’t been long since he joined the Knights of Palma. He would have never experienced subjugating monsters.
“And Hyde!”
Lutus called him in a loud voice. Does he intend to put pressure on you? The eyes of the Knights of Palma were all focused on him.
Although their skills are quite different, this is the perspective of about 30 platinum level knights. No matter how Helmut is, he cannot fight and win against all of them.
The most powerful group I have ever seen in the human world. The feeling was new. Helmut met his gaze calmly.
“yes.”
“You are the only member of the Knights of Palma. From now on, please follow Deputy Commander Dasim Alvis.”
“There is a difference of opinion on that point.”
There was a sharpness in the gaze pouring towards Helmut. How dare you criticize the knight commander’s words! It’s a look with that kind of meaning.
‘He is considered higher than a dog owner, so he is considered the leader of wolves.’
Even so, it was a hierarchical relationship that had nothing to do with Helmut. The knight commander’s eyes became harsh.
“You clearly decided to follow orders.”
“Yes. But there is a reason why I am participating in this subjugation, right?”
“To honor the winner of the martial arts competition for his or her achievements in subjugation.”
The gaze towards Helmut changed. It’s a look in your eyes that has realized something.
Only by saying this can you realize that fact once again. On the outside, Helmut was just a handsome boy with blond hair, but if left alone, he would naturally look down on him.
However, he is a powerful swordsman who defeated several members of the Knights of Palma under the name Hyde.
The people he defeated were not low in rank in the Knights of Palma. They were here too.
Even if you are a member of the Knights of Palma, if you are a candidate for the championship of the martial arts competition in Basor, you have certain rights. The right to speak in a situation like this?
“I have to get my act together with Luke Yeager. “That way, the opportunity will be fair.”
“Opportunities will be given as fairly as possible.”
“How can you believe that? The Knights of Palma could secretly push him, right? “I want to compete fairly.”
“Hyde!”
Luke Jaeger glared at Helmut as if asking what he was saying. Helmut didn’t even lift an eyebrow.
I do it all for him. Thinking like a parent like that.
“How dare you look at the Knights of Palma!”
Horten Cicero, who lost to Helmut in the finals, burst out in anger.
As he tried to stand up, Deputy Commander Dasim Alvis grabbed his shoulder and pushed him down. It was the man sitting at the head of the table next to Lutus Cicero.
The gaze towards Helmut turned hostile. It’s not a place or partner where it’s easy for a young guy to talk as he pleases.
However, the reason they did not punish Helmut was because he was a finalist in the martial arts competition.
It created a semi-compulsory respect among the Bashorians.
“I want to be fair through the process rather than through words. “Am I saying something wrong?”
A truly stressful situation. Helmut asked back in an attitude that was almost shameless.
‘You have a strong heart.’
Luke Yeager was so shocked that he forgot his anger. He was different in many ways, and that made him even more suspicious.
He too had slowly realized why Helmut insisted on acting together with him.
‘Are you afraid I’ll be ambushed by someone?’
However, the reason for such concern was unknown. He and Helmut first met at the martial arts club in Basor. We haven’t talked long enough to build that kind of relationship.
I don’t think I had any connection with this young guy before coming to Bashor. But why?
Luke Yeager immediately had an epiphany.
‘I see, this is. I have a magical charm that attracts even men… … .’
After all, being proud was a sin. As he advanced to the finals of the martial arts competition, he was being courted by a huge number of young ladies, and as a result, he was overly confident.
Nodding his head inwardly, Luke Yeager’s mood naturally eased. It was a good thing Helmut couldn’t read his mind.
Lutus Cicero opened his mouth in a stern tone.
“Luke Yeager has no experience participating in subjugating monsters. The reason you volunteer to be with Luke Yeager is because you are acquainted with him. “It’s not an easy mission to hang out with and joke around with close friends.”
“Friendship? What does that have to do with anything? I’m not kidding either. “It cost as much as 2 million marks.”
Helmut emphasized it with force, and it sounded plausible. 2 million marks was a decent amount of money. An amount that someone would risk their life for.
“A person for whom money is more important than carrying out a mission is not suitable for the position of knight.”
Someone said sarcastically. It was Horten Cicero. I felt like a house manager.
Helmut pinched lightly.
“If you’re not suited to the position of a knight, you probably don’t have the skills.”
“what!”
He suddenly stood up. This time, even the deputy commander had no choice but to stop it. He came towards me with the intention of striking me.
‘I can’t believe you responded to this kind of provocation. ‘You are quite a well-respected young master.’
Helmut thought wryly. Lutus Cicero glared sternly.
“Stop and sit down! “Do you have to be so impatient to use it?”
“this… … this!”
Regardless of whether he was a servant or not, it seemed he couldn’t ignore the words of the knight commander. He sat down with a bright red face. I could even feel hatred in his eyes as he looked at me.
‘So what should I do? ‘On a weak subject.’
It’s not just the Knight Commander of Palma who can kill someone easily by seeing a new opportunity to catch a monster, but this is also the case. Helmut’s eyes became fierce.
But now it was time to come to a conclusion.
“I have caught quite a few monsters. “There are a lot of monsters where I live.”
The forest of Pahe is full of monsters. There was a brief commotion.
Lutus Cicero looked at Helmut with an inexplicable look.
“Probably not in the desert.”
“I’m confident.”
“I hope that confidence doesn’t end with just confidence. Okay, I’ll do as you wish. “It is also a matter of honoring the winner of the martial arts competition.”
The Commander of the Knights of Palma stepped back. He hesitated for a moment in case it went against the plan, but he seemed to think it didn’t matter.
‘Either you have the confidence to outwit me, or you have the confidence to deal with me as well.’
I was excited to see what he had in store. Even Lutus Cicero must be half aware of Helmut’s skills.
What the Knights of Palma have prepared will probably be a crisis unlike anything Helmut has ever experienced.
“Thank you for your consideration.”
Helmut recited the same greeting he had learned at the Academy. A faint smile appeared on his lips and then disappeared.
Now it was time to go out.
*
To reach their destination as quickly as possible, they rode for three days day and night.
I felt how forced the march was, as I used a healing magic scroll on my horse.
Basor is a wealthy and powerful country. That amount of money can be spent on the expedition of the Knights of Palma.
‘This cloak, you did a good job modifying it.’
Helmut stuck his tongue out. Thanks to the cloak that kept him cool, he was able to endure riding his horse in the scorching sun.
Although his body ached after riding a horse all day, the scorching heat was more of a problem for Helmut, who was used to enduring pain.
If I hadn’t had a cape, I might have had something wrong with my head and run away.
“I’m jealous of that cloak. “I want to get one too.”
Luke Yeager, who had been completely tanned in just a few days, spoke sincerely.
As a supply, the members of the Knights of Palma had a small artifact that could cool them down to some extent. However, it was not very effective.
Because of this, he said he felt cold, and during his short breaks, some of the Knights of Palma would stick around and annoy him. They were people who were close friends of Sin Luke Yeager.
‘As Luke Yeager said, there are quite a few people who are close to him. Even if the Commander of the Knights of Palma gives orders, there are those who will not follow them.’
There were more allies than expected. It will not be easy for the Commander of the Knights of Palma to move.
During his several-day journey, Helmut observed the friendship and status of the Knights of Palma. This will definitely help.
They were able to reduce the five-day distance by almost half and arrive at their destination on the morning of the third day.
It was a large city named Deser, close to the desert. At the southern end of Deser, there is only a small village next to an oasis. It was one of those villages that was attacked.
It was close enough to Deser to be reached by horseback in a day.
The city had accommodations prepared to welcome them. Men sent by the lord of Deser greeted them.
“I will rest here today. “Everyone, let’s replenish our stamina.”
Even in his old age, Lutus Cicero was steadfast and showed no signs of fatigue.
When he gave the order, all the members of the Knights of Palma breathed a sigh of relief.
While the knights rest, he and some of his subordinates will receive a report from the lord.
Even the lord of a city of this size had a lower status than the commander of the Knights of Palma.
Helmut engraved the faces of the faithful who followed the knight commander. Because they are potential enemies.
