#175
Helmut
Episode 175
Chapter 12 Summer Festival
Summer in Baden is not much different from spring. Temperatures have become somewhat milder. A little heat.
It was just weather that felt great to the students of the swordsmanship department who always trained to the point where they were sweating profusely.
During the festival period, all faculties have shortened classes. Although it is a shortened class, the practical class time for the swordsmanship department is in the morning. It’s just that they don’t teach theory, but they do all the training.
A week before the summer festival, second-year swordsman students also began preparing for the festival. Even if you don’t have to do anything in particular, prepare your mind first.
When a festival is held, there are bound to be people doing something and people just watching.
Participation was not mandatory. But there were benefits to those who did something at the festival.
Before class started, there was a conversation about the festival among the second-year students in the swordsmanship department.
“During the festival, a temporary shopping mall will be opened on campus, and anyone who wants to participate can make a plan with their team and apply. They say if seven or more people participate, you will get a budget. “Half of the profits earned that way are donated and half are collected by us.”
“Well, since there are a lot of rich people, they must spend a lot of money in times like this.”
“The prices at the festival stores are comparable to those at the Baden shopping district.”
There were a few guys in the swordsmanship department who showed motivation. Even among the aristocrats who attended the academy, there was considerable variation in wealth.
Tuition fees aside, it was not easy to live in expensive Baden. At a time like this, there are people who are trying to make a fortune.
Or there were guys who liked this type of activity in the first place. Wesley, who implicitly showed off his good family, was the latter. He shrugged his shoulders and said.
“I like this. “When else would you experience something like this if not at the academy?”
Last semester and now, he always wears the look of nobility and a wealthy family. Everyone was used to him like that.
“Didn’t you touch some money last year too? “Because I’m selling skewers?”
“It’s just that grilling the meat is a bit hot, but it’s easy to make and a lot of people buy it. The sauce is cheap if you buy it in bulk from a bar in Baden. Threading skewers shouldn’t be that difficult, right?”
He seemed like he had some know-how.
“Are you going to let me go this time too? Are you going to sell skewers again?”
“No, because grilling meat is quite hot… … “I think I’ll do something a little more summer-y this time.”
“Red bean shaved ice?”
“Yes, I found a store where I could get ingredients, and I recruited a few guys from the magic department. “They freeze the ice and we do the hard work.”
“Please include me too. “Let’s touch some money.”
“Because we’re full!”
“Tsk. Are seats in the shopping district on a first-come, first-served basis?”
“If you apply five days in advance, you will get priority, and the rest will be entered into a lottery.”
“If I want to run a store or something, I need to quickly form a team.”
At that time, Wesley’s friend Mitchell approached Helmut and spoke to him in a low voice. Wesley and Mitchell were in the same group on our last hunting outing.
“We’re going to open a store, do you want to join us? I could make a lot of money. Academy guys, during this festival, they buy everything no matter how much they charge. “He’s a complete idiot.”
The sound of being able to make a lot of money sounded attractive.
But Helmut was now rich. He wants to enjoy the festival more than to do anything.
“They said they were full.”
“I don’t plan on being a bunch of idiots. Wesley’s store is so popular that there are tons of people who want to do it. “Wesley asked me to tell you this separately.”
He spoke softly, almost as if he was whispering.
I took a quick look and saw some guys asking Wesley who he was. I guess I really want to participate.
“Wesley, it’s convenient if you distribute the profits equally and do as you’re told. “Everyone does that.”
“But why me?”
The only thing we didn’t have in common was that we were in the same group on a hunting outing. We haven’t talked much so far.
“Well, you’re handsome, and you’re somewhat of a celebrity. I’m a transfer student, and I’m the top 2nd year student in the swordsmanship department. “It might attract some customers.”
‘The fact that I’m a commoner doesn’t matter.’
Mitchell said as if answering a question.
“Well, if you’re skilled enough, wouldn’t you get a title if you decide to go to the academy? “A good prosecutor has a bright future.”
The guys in the swordsmanship department also seemed to have become quite insensitive to social status as the semester went by. They may have been more conscious of being commoners because of Asuka.
Actually, there is no need to worry about whether the opponent at the academy is a commoner or not.
Dating for a while isn’t a big deal. And if you are a commoner who achieves excellent grades at Greta Academy, the path to upward mobility is not far.
“Wesley’s girlfriend’s friend wanted to introduce you to me? But honestly, I didn’t introduce him because he wasn’t that good. Good thing you did that. “Why, you have such high standards when you are also a member of Teresa, who is famous for being pretty in the magic department.”
“… … .”
It felt like I was being automatically blocked due to the Teresa incident. This may not have been Area’s intention.
“Should I say that you are usually a bit difficult to approach? If you open a store or something, you’ll probably attract a lot of customers. At this point, I’d like to make a girlfriend… … .”
“You should worry about your grades first before your girlfriend, you brat.”
Asuka poked her head out from next to me and gave me a compliment for no reason. Mitchell made an aggrieved expression.
“I don’t have a girlfriend! “There’s Wesley.”
“Why aren’t you there? “As friends.”
“You don’t have one either. And my grades are okay. “I’m in the top 30.”
“It’s a lot better than it looks.”
Asuka widened her eyes as if she was really surprised. Mitchell frowned.
“Don’t start a fight, anyway, what do you think, Helmut? “Won’t you do it too?”
It feels like a limited sale. As if to say that there is no chance but now.
However, without a second thought, Asuka pushed Mitchell.
“Hey, go. “I heard Helmut doesn’t do that.”
“Helmut said nothing… … .”
“I heard. “The sound of the heart.”
“What nonsense? Hey Asuka, don’t push this. what are you doing! Helmut! lets think!”
“The idea is shit. “Why don’t you go quickly?”
In the end, Mitchell, who was pushed by Asuka, had no choice but to back down while grumbling. Helmut raised his eyebrows as he looked at Asuka who had returned.
“When did I say I wouldn’t do it?”
“Were you going to do it?”
I was thinking about it. She didn’t mind the money, but she probably would have refused anyway since she didn’t want to be tied up in the store during the festival.
When there was no answer, Asuka looked dissatisfied.
“You weren’t trying to do it alone without any sense of loyalty, right?”
Of course, there is no way I would suggest to Asuka to join her even if it is empty talk. Unless you want to ruin your business. There is no way Asuka will go and act calmly.
Blocking this was just as difficult as Area. Asuka’s influence was greater. When he was around, he was full of guys who wouldn’t even talk to Helmut.
“If you do something like that for no reason, it’s just annoying. “A festival or something.”
It didn’t sound like someone who was excited and making plans with Xian just yesterday. Perhaps Helmut was also included in his plan.
Helmut just ignored Asuka’s grumbling.
“Hey, Wesley. Please join me too. “I know you haven’t filled up yet.”
“How do you know?”
“I asked them all. I didn’t ask Helmut and Asuka, but they won’t do it. Among the swordsmanship faculty, the only one working at your shop is Mitchell, right? “It’s not like we’ll just fill it all with the magic faculty, right?”
“… … “You stubborn bastard.”
Wesley stuck his tongue out. Over there, Wesley was still being harassed by his classmates. Everyone implicitly thought that Wesley was an unlucky guy, but he was extremely popular at the festival.
One of the guys made a subtle comment to Wesley, perhaps trying to gain his favor.
“Ah, Wesley, I heard a great rumor this time.”
“Once you hear it, if it’s interesting, you can join in.”
“Really?”
“okay.”
Wesley, tired after a short period of time, sighed. You need to know that those in the swordsmanship department are roasting people. There was a lot of stamina. There is still some time left before class starts.
“This is a swordsmanship competition. You can now participate in the Academy in Baden. “I heard the temple allowed that?”
A guy listening next to me snorted.
“Temple? What are they doing without permission? “You’ve always been so arrogant.”
“Hey, be quiet. There are also Lumen believers here. “Then you get caught.”
“Continue talking.”
“I heard there was a big conflict with Basor at the temple recently, so I guess that’s why they’re worried too. Basor is a powerful nation, right?”
“The Knights of Palma are very famous there.”
“So, should I say that I have softened my stance on the things I usually take a hard stance on? “Because our relationship with Basor deteriorated rapidly, we lifted the restrictions on Baden.”
“Basor? Is there some kind of conflict there? Is it because of building a temple?”
“You don’t know that. “They said he was in collusion with the 1st Prince of Basor or something, but I didn’t hear any details.”
Helmut unconsciously glanced towards them. It wasn’t loud, but it was audible enough.
The children of nobles attending Greta Academy had good intelligence. Because I often hear about family affairs. The guy who said those words was probably also the son of a high-ranking noble family.
“Anyway, that’s it?”
“Not everything. First of all, they gave permission to hold a sword fighting competition with Baden’s academy, but all the temple knows about Baden is that it is full of wizards. So, the High Minister is visiting Baden this time for surveillance purposes. With paladins and priests.”
“Was it accepted in Baden?”
“I have to accept it. It’s not like you can win against a temple in Baden. “What if they give me a justification?”
“Ah, so yesterday all the academy faculty members were summoned and a meeting was held. He came rushing out of the building over there. “So you’re going to visit Greta Academy too, right?”
“The justification is to look around to see if anyone is attempting black magic or dabbling with forbidden powers. “The temple believes that Baden is a dangerous city that can slip into the forbidden at any time.”
“Whatever it is, it has nothing to do with the swordsmanship department, right? Those guys from the magic department will feel a little bad for no reason.”
“Maybe he will come to observe the class. You could also choose a paladin. “There are some faithful people here.”
“Will you come and see the upper grades? Will you come to see the second graders?”
“That’s right.”
“Anyway, Wesley, how about this story? Do you pass?”
“Okay, I passed! “Welcome to my team.”
“Yes!”
Wesley’s side became noisy for a moment.
“Hey, you’re telling an interesting story. A high minister is visiting. “I heard that they are so arrogant that it is difficult to even see the king of a country.”
It seems that he, who has good hearing, was also listening. Asuka, who was grinning, looked at Helmut and was startled.
“Why are you looking so cold? “Do you feel sorry for the Minister?”
“no. Nothing.”
‘Is it a coincidence or not?’
We’ll have to wait and see, but it’s possible that information about him may have been leaked. There is information that he was present at the place where the high priest died.
Helmut disguised himself as a 16-year-old boy named Hyde in Bashor. Now that his appearance has changed too, I think he won’t be easy to spot.
But he was so talented. So much so that at that young age he won the martial arts competition of Basor.
No matter how talented you are, your skills would not have fallen from the sky.
Either they had a great teacher, came from a sword school, or were educated at a prestigious academy. The number of cases was not very large.
If the temple had guessed, as Michael had guessed, that he would be an academy student, one could suspect that he would attend Baden’s academy.
The high priest coming to Baden may be looking for him. If you’re looking for Hyde in connection with the death of the high priest in the temple, you definitely don’t have good intentions.
