#185
Helmut
Episode 185
Chapter 13 Truth and Confession
The slack of the festival was short-lived, and Greta Academy quickly returned to normal life.
The midterm exam ended smoothly despite the invisible and fierce competition. The sparring between second graders was a practical test.
It goes without saying, but at Helmut’s level, it was most difficult to stop the sparring for more than a minute. Because the gap has become more severe than the previous semester.
Compared to the first semester, I chose liberal arts subjects that were much easier to score, so I didn’t need much preparation for the exam.
The liberal arts chosen by Helmut was ‘the establishment of the Greta Academy.’
It is a simple memorization subject, so you just have to memorize it hard, so it does not require any special writing skills or thinking skills.
It was an easy subject, especially for Helmut, who had an excellent memory.
‘I’m going to aim for a perfect score in all subjects this semester.’
It was the same in the magic department before Area came in, but it is very difficult to get a perfect score in all subjects even in the swordsmanship department.
But Helmut was confident. His confidence was clearly evident in his expression.
“Does this look like you did well on the test?”
Asuka, who sensed that she would be pushed to second place again this time, grumbled. Xian, who was already used to being the second chair, was annoyed, but Asuka seemed to have some expectations.
But his expectations were inevitably dashed.
“Did you take any medicine to make you stronger during vacation? Why do you seem to have gotten stronger? “What’s the secret?”
It seems that Helmut’s progress has caught Asuka’s attention. Asuka also improved her skills considerably, but compared to Helmut, her level was nowhere near that.
The secret is to catch monsters in the scorching sun and fight to the death against a powerful opponent like the Commander of the Knights of Palma. It was impossible to explain.
Helmut only spoke lightly.
“More than that, I heard there will be an assignment to complete once the midterm exams are over.”
“Yes, it’s similar to what the magic department did last semester, but I think it’s a little different this time. “I heard the details will be announced on the bulletin board here at 5 p.m.?”
This time, it seemed that, unusually, it would be clearly announced first and the instructor would explain separately.
“It’s a performance task… … .”
Helmut muttered. When I came out in the morning, Alea, who I met, said she had something to say today. I had a feeling that the two things were somehow related.
The moment I saw the notice on the bulletin board, that premonition became reality.
“A week-long joint project with the Faculty of Magic? “Then what if I don’t know anyone in the magic department?”
“Look at this. It is written that it can be done independently, but if possible, it is recommended to do it together for the sake of mutual exchange between faculties. “The team size should not exceed a maximum of three people.”
“Isn’t that because when a lot of people get together, they go out to have fun?”
“I guess so? Wait a minute, isn’t this a huge advantage to someone?”
“Oh, right. Hey Helmut! “You are close to Area.”
“If you’re like Area, you can get good scores even if you just go and have fun.”
“That’s right, it’s unfair!”
Asuka shouted in displeasure. However, he soon received a beating from the swordsman school guys.
“You’re going to be in a group with Xian from the magic department! “That guy is also second in line, so have some conscience!”
“No, we’ve never had that conversation… … .”
Asuka grumbled. But he was still thinking that he should talk to Sian.
Anyway, even though the two were from different departments, they tended to hang out especially closely. If one of the two had been a woman, she would have been treated as a date without being able to leave or have sex with her.
“Ultimately, groups are formed in order of grades. “It’s dirty.”
“Isn’t this something that the senior vice presidents should protest by not being able to form a group together?”
After the cross-dressing competition, Asuka and the guys from the swordsmanship department became closer.
Asuka, who used to be tyrannical and played alone, seemed to feel closer to each other when she participated in undergraduate events.
Even so, that doesn’t change the fact that Asuka is a capricious mad dog. He rolled his eyes for no reason.
“Hey, friendship is a skill, right? “I know that if I get caught protesting like that, I’ll die!”
You may find yourself in a group with the wrong person for no reason, so block them in advance.
“Isn’t that too much? “Are you threatening me now?”
“What if it’s too much?”
Although there were complaints, Asuka’s violence was still a source of fear. The only one who could resist him was Helmut.
Helmut, who had escaped the commotion, was lost in thought.
‘What should I do if it’s a performance task?’
Even if you work as a mercenary, a week is too short a time. I couldn’t sense it.
It was probably designed to be done with the magic department because it was ambiguous to those in the swordsmanship department.
Now that it was like this, there was no need for Helmut to worry. The scheming Area must have a separate plan.
I heard that this assignment is not very reflected in the grade.
Asuka scolded the guys from the swordsmanship department and turned her attention to Helmut.
“Are you going to talk to Alea? “There are three of us, so if he decides to act alone, he’ll join us.”
The calculation was that it would be better to bring Helmut into the same group and receive the same score, rather than dropping him to another group. The inside was clearly visible.
Still, it’s conscientious to say that he doesn’t seem to have any intention of abandoning Xian to join Area and Helmut’s group.
Anyway, Asuka’s relationship with the guys from the swordsmanship department improved, but the relationship between him and Area barely improved. At most, you just have to sit in one place?
“okay.”
Helmut answered quietly. First, I had to go talk to Area.
*
“Did you see the notice? I will remove both of your wishes. Let’s form a group with me.”
This was what he said as soon as he returned to the dormitory and found Area. Area was looking at Helmut with a serious face. Helmut expressed his doubts.
“We are doing an assignment together, so why do you want to write two wishes?”
“Because I am going to do a difficult task for myself. I think it could be dangerous. No, it would be dangerous. “It’s a bit tricky to do on my own, so I need a skilled prosecutor.”
Area’s purple eyes were extremely calm as she spoke as if telling her to think carefully.
If Area were to say something like that, it wouldn’t be an ordinary task. But he didn’t seem nervous either.
“I will tell you the details by the day before I leave. However, the task will not be easy. “That’s for sure.”
Helmut answered indifferently.
“If the task is not easy, you can get a higher score. I do not care.”
“If that’s the case, I’m glad.”
“It’s better not to get rid of your wish. “It’s beneficial to me too, because it wouldn’t be fair to use a wish.”
Helmut originally preferred deals that were advantageous to him.
With this, you can remove both wishes from Area, who doesn’t know what to ask for. It was a situation where I had to nod my head unconditionally.
Helmut couldn’t understand his own words when he said he was leaving it behind. The words came out of his mouth automatically before he could even think.
‘Yeah, it’s not fair.’
Helmut decided to make himself roughly understood using the word friend. Even though I feel like that word doesn’t really apply these days.
“Okay, please take care of me.”
A smile appeared on Alea’s lips. It was a smile that made the eyes ecstatic, as if light was pouring into them.
That alone made it possible for Helmut himself to understand the incomprehensible mind.
‘… … ‘Am I weak to Area?’
Superiority and inferiority in power and superiority and inferiority in different meanings. It was Helmut who realized that.
It’s only now that I realize it, but it seems like it’s been like that all along. Area’s magical power was hidden, but strangely enough, the charm seemed to have a stronger effect on her.
Maybe it’s something inherent in Area.
Helmut answered willingly.
“me too.”
Even though it was only a week, the two of us decided to go together. This is my first time being alone with Area outside of the Academy and Baden.
Since the two were also roommates, it could have been an insignificant companionship.
But what they felt for each other was definitely different from before. A premonition that maybe something will change. They both felt it.
It was an unsettling yet heart-pounding premonition that evoked more tension than any other battle.
*
“Everyone, since this is an external activity, please be very careful about your actions so as not to damage the reputation of Greta Academy. Also, since this is a group task, please refrain from acting alone!”
The instructor’s explanation was no different from what was announced. Above all, Instructor Patricia told us not to get into trouble, and put emphasis on it while glaring at Asuka.
“Miss, that witch always does that to me.”
It was natural that Asuka grumbled.
Area decided to prepare and submit separate documents regarding the group members and tasks to be performed.
There wasn’t much for Helmut to do. He just needs to pack some luggage, including some clothes. He was so comfortable.
“So you and Alea decided to be together?”
Helmut nodded to Xian’s question. Asuka quickly intervened.
“Where are you going? “Isn’t it possible that our destination may be similar?”
He was hesitant about having the four of them together, no, not even Helmut. I was half-hearted about going out to have fun.
This kind of outdoor activity in the name of a performance task is only fun when there are a lot of people.
“Area didn’t tell me. Even if I told you, I would tell you not to tell anyone else.”
Helmut also knew about Area well. This requires secrecy.
Even though he said he needed a skilled prosecutor, it felt odd because he seemed to have some faith in himself to ask to do something like that together. for the better.
Area was special to Helmut, but Helmut was unique to Area.
Because Alea tried not to reveal even the slightest detail to anyone else.
Asuka frowned.
“What, are you going on some kind of treasure hunt? “It’s just the two of us having fun together.”
“Where are you going? As you said, the destinations may overlap.”
“If you found out, would you try to avoid it?”
Asuka asked tentatively. Unlike him, Sian spoke obediently.
“We have nothing special. They say there is a valley east of Baden where a lot of natural energy gathers. To go there. If you’re lucky, you might be able to rescue a spirit, right? “Go fishing and catch some fish!”
The emphasis on the latter seemed to be not half, but almost all, of the intention to have fun. Very colorful.
Xian said as if he were saying a favor.
“It seems like you guys are doing something grandiose and dangerous because it’s a mission to carry out. “Be careful.”
“If there’s something like that, let’s do it together. “Dangerous things are fun.”
Asuka grumbled. However, he seemed to be very interested in fishing as well, so he recommended that we go to Baden on our holiday and buy some supplies to prepare.
Helmut shook his head.
“I think I’ll leave sooner. “Maybe tomorrow.”
It was said to be a place so far away that it could not be reached within time. It will probably be moved by magic. Even so, the schedule had to be rushed.
‘That’s why you said you would even make a wish.’
Only then did Helmut understand. It wasn’t a waste.
There was something to be guessed as to why Area was moving on such a tight schedule at this time.
To avoid attracting attention. Since it is the middle of the semester, the focus will not return to the distant Greta Academy students.
I don’t know what Area is trying to do, but it’s probably not something out of the ordinary.
‘I’m curious.’
Perhaps we would find out the answer tonight. And I’ll be leaving tomorrow.
It seemed like Area would write about a completely different assignment in the submission documents as a disguise.
“what? “That early?”
“Then today will be the last time I see you. “Have a nice trip!”
It was the beginning of a new journey. Even during the semester. I was very excited about what would happen on this journey.
