#177
Helmut
Episode 177
“Hey, hey, calm down!”
James, who had been prepared, pulled his body back with outstanding quickness.
Phew! Her fist grazed in front of her eyes, making a bloody sound.
Asuka was swinging her fists hard enough to break her bones, so they reached out one by one from behind to stop her. It was only after the five of them clung to him that they were able to catch him.
James, who almost got hit, shouted.
“See, I told you I wouldn’t like it!”
“Why are you asking if you know, you bastard!”
Asuka was alive and well. Her eyes clearly reveal that she really wants to kill her.
But James reacted seriously.
“No, you might unexpectedly like it. It might suit your taste, so give it a try… … .”
“What bullshit? “Why don’t you just try it!”
“Look at my size. “If you did something like that, people in our department would start throwing stones!”
People around me say, ‘That’s right, that’s right.’ He responded by saying, Asuka made a dumbfounded expression. It was so absurd that I lost strength.
The question James asked him was none other than this.
‘Why don’t you participate in a cross-dressing contest?’
The cross-dressing contest was an event with a long history and tradition held at Greta Academy every festival.
When you go up on stage and wave your hand or show off your personality, a vote will be held to select the person who looks best in crossdressing.
However, the problem is that it is difficult to find participants every time.
James muttered regretfully.
“No matter how much I think about it, you’re perfect for our grade. Look at the lumpy bodies of those guys from the swordsmanship department. Who would suit women’s clothing? “Just imagining it makes me feel like I’m losing my eyesight.”
“It’s perfect! Do you want to be hit hard too?”
Asuka’s eyebrows sharply rose up. As the struggle, which had stopped for a while, became more intense, the people around them were unable to overcome the aftermath and began to shake.
James said while looking at me.
“Oh, no, you don’t have to if you don’t like it that much. “I was just asking.”
“If you ask such a dirty question again, I will hang you from the swordsmanship department building!”
“Okay, okay… … .”
Everyone glanced at Asuka with a disappointed look. Asuka released herself, gasping for air, and balled her fists. Then someone asked.
“If Asuka doesn’t like it, what do you think Helmut will do? “I think that guy would look good on him too.”
However, when Helmut glanced at him with dark eyes, the other person closed his mouth as if he were dead.
Helmut stared without thinking much. In fact, Helmut didn’t know why Asuka was so disgusted by the word cross-dressing. She was a little tempted too.
‘3,000 marks is okay. ‘Isn’t it enough to just do it for a moment?’
Even considering the mercenary request fee, it was incredibly generous.
However, there is no guarantee that he will win if he participates, and it would be a bit difficult for him to jump off the stage when the high priest comes during a cross-dressing contest. It’s just a shame he can’t attend.
Asuka asked bluntly.
“Isn’t the winner decided if Area leaves the magic department anyway?”
“Area? “That’s right.”
Everyone nodded.
“If it’s Area, it’s just a landslide victory. “Who will win?”
“But since Area won’t go out, there’s a chance.”
“If it’s Asuka, our department is guaranteed to win.”
Everyone muttered as if they were disappointed. But when Asuka opened her eyes, she immediately closed her mouth.
Helmut knew very well in another way that Area would never leave.
First of all, it is a foul for Area to go out. Even if you wanted to, your guardian, the dean, would not allow it.
‘It’s a crossdressing… … .’
Come to think of it, I’ve never seen Area in female form before. Although she had seen him wearing bear pajamas.
‘I’m curious.’
Will there come a day when we can check it out? It was an unknown future. It won’t happen anytime soon.
However, when the festival begins, Helmut faces an unexpected situation.
*
It was the first day of the festival. Area was called and entered the dean’s office.
“Heike sent you a gift. “They told me to have fun during this festival.”
The dean handed the box to Area with a dull expression.
He was an eccentric and recognized wizard in his own right, but to Archmage Heike, he was nothing more than an easy-to-manage and easy-going subordinate. If you see him acting like an errand boy like this. He cannot deny what weakness he has discovered.
‘Or maybe there was something between him and Heike in the past.’
Area stopped questioning. You don’t even want to know, it’s none of your business.
“You didn’t hear anything strange inside, right?”
Area looked at the box suspiciously. He was a capricious opponent who did not know what he might do. No matter how much he is your teacher, it is natural to have no faith in him.
“Check the contents yourself. “First of all, there is no curse on the box itself.”
The dean waved his hand with a tired expression.
“Go.”
Area reluctantly returned to the dormitory room carrying the box.
If there was someone in this academy who was most unimpressed by the word festival, it was Area.
Even during this festival, Area was scheduled to focus on magic research. It might be a bit noisy outside.
‘Because it would be difficult if I caught the attention of the High Priest.’
After all, a high priest is visiting Baden. Area chose Greta Academy in Baden because it was not influenced by the temple.
Just as much as Helmut, Area had a reason not to face the High Priest.
A high priest might be able to see through the archmage’s magic on Area. Not only would he see right through him, but if he even thought of Heike when he saw Area, it would be a huge problem.
It was a damn thing, but the two looked so similar that one could not help but suspect their blood relationship.
Area put the box down on the desk. After using some magic to confirm that there was nothing wrong with the box, he slowly opened it.
“What on earth did this woman send?”
Area narrowed her eyes as she witnessed an object inside. It was a small bracelet. And next to it was a folded note. Area read the contents of the note.
‘Area, are you doing well at the academy? I believe that I will definitely take the top spot this semester. It’s natural if you’re my disciple. Still, it’s a long-awaited festival. Enjoy while you enjoy it. And this time, a high priest is visiting Baden? I made it because I thought I needed it. It’s an item that temporarily strengthens the magic cast on you. Just wear it for a moment and then take it off. The effect will last for a day. Even the high priest won’t notice, but don’t get too close if possible. Take care.’
Area frowned. Heike had an unrivaled talent for creating artifacts among wizards.
Although she was not strong in one-on-one combat, her residence, which was full of various artifacts, could not be taken over even if she attacked with all the troops from the temple.
If it were an artifact created by Heike, then even the high priest would not be able to see through the magic cast on Area, as she said.
Heike was a meticulous person when it came to details. Although that attention to detail often goes to waste, at least Heike was helping Area hide her identity.
Because she was the reason Area had to hide her identity in the first place.
‘There are no other plans, right?’
Area, who was looking at the bracelet with suspicion, decided to keep it for now. I plan to save it and wear it when I need it.
However, what Area experienced when she wore the bracelet was a completely unexpected phenomenon.
*
The festival at Greta Academy was carried out actively. After finishing the morning classes, everyone was busy enjoying the festival, regardless of the department.
It seemed like other academies were also sneaking in to play, and uniforms from other academies were often seen. Since there were no restrictions on entry, some people came for sightseeing.
Wesley’s red bean shaved ice shop exploded in popularity, and leaflets were handed out to solicit customers near the festival shopping area.
Even the proud students of Greta Academy, full of nobles, surprisingly did not care about class during the festival.
Some magic school students were getting paid out of a hat by performing elaborate fantasy magic shows on a prepared stage. Almost like a street performance.
‘It’s more colorful than I thought.’
Helmut looked around the shopping district. It was the most peaceful time he had experienced in a long time.
Didn’t they go all the way to Basor and just watch the martial arts competition without doing anything else?
The temporary Greta Academy Festival shopping street had a lively and clumsy flavor that was different from Baden’s shopping street.
“Hey Helmut, do you want to eat this too?”
Asuka, who was somehow excited, handed him corn roasted in butter. The butter corn lightly sprinkled with sugar had a nutty taste.
Asuka seemed to be excited and started spending a lot of money. He was enjoying the festival by constantly buying things and walking around with Sian.
‘You look like a child.’
There were places that not only sold food, but also offered gambling games.
“Helmut, second-year head of the swordsmanship department! “Please show us your great skills!”
Someone flattered him and caught him as he passed by. And I put a dart in his hand. The closer it is to the center of the circular plate, the better the product.
Perhaps because they didn’t want to give away the prize, the distance was far and the circle in the center of the circular plate was small.
Anyone could see that the business was obvious, but it was full of wealthy people during the festival.
“Okay, I do it too!”
Asuka, who was next to me, raised her hand. 3 chances for 200 marks. Helmut also willingly paid the participation fee of 200 marks.
Festival prices are definitely expensive. Because 200 marks is not a small amount of money.
“Good!”
Asuka, who hit the third circle from the center with the third dart, raised her fist.
The prize he received was five Academy meal tickets. Meal tickets cost about 10 marks, so it can’t be said to be an absolute advantage.
But Asuka seemed very satisfied with it.
“You try it too. You’re good at shooting a bow too. “Aim for first place.”
Darts has a completely different principle from archery. However, Helmut succeeded in hitting the dart in the center of the circular plate after three attempts.
The students watching around cheered.
“Of course he’s the top student in the swordsmanship department!”
“Handsome!”
I didn’t know what it had to do with it. The staff and students of the dart shop applauded in unison and gave him the prize.
“Congratulations, sir! “It’s a teddy bear worth 1,000 marks!”
Helmut, who suddenly accepted a teddy bear the size of his upper body, looked suspicious.
“This costs 1,000 marks?”
The fur and clothes are luxurious, but they cost 1,000 marks. What special features does it have? A staff student explained.
“It also has a magic alarm function.”
There was a clock on the back. By manipulating the hour and minute hands and pressing the button, the sound rings according to the time.
The student who gave the prize rang the alarm himself. A lively voice flowed from the teddy bear, whose eyes were blinking.
“hello friend? It’s time! “Stop being lazy and get moving quickly!”
“… … .”
The fact that this was worth 1,000 marks was a taste that even Helmut, who had become rich, could not understand. Isn’t this something you can’t eat?
At that time, one person with incomprehensible tastes raised his hand.
“Wow, this is really amazing. Can’t you give it to me? “I’ll buy you food next time.”
“Okay, take it.”
Helmut obediently handed over the teddy bear to Sian. Next to me, Asuka was looking regretful. It seems she wanted him too.
“I should have asked for it too.”
“It’s already too late!”
Sian held a teddy bear and looked truly happy.
Helmut had to be speechless for a moment.
