#202
Helmut
Episode 202
The dungeon was a collection of fruits that Rampione had accumulated throughout his life.
Not only was there a magical legacy, but the enormous wealth he had accumulated was there.
Rather, there were wizards who tried to visit his dungeon because of his wealth.
‘A dungeon is a place where no one will disturb you.’
Helmut felt intrigued there. Helmut and Area were so conspicuous that it was difficult to avoid looking at them. I would rather say that this place is safe.
It seemed like there were some rumors about him wandering the streets during the assignment period.
The dorm room was a good place, but Area’s personality, known for being stubborn and exclusive, was a problem.
No matter how close they are, it seems strange to others that Alea always lets Helmut into her room, and conversely, it is also strange that Alea goes into Helmut’s room.
‘That’s difficult.’
Did you ever expect that the day would come when you would worry about finding a suitable date spot for him?
It may not be possible to stop Asuka and Xian from complaining about why they only hang out with Area, but at least the location will be resolved.
“Isn’t there anything dangerous? maybe. But there may be some who don’t listen.”
Area lightly shrugged her shoulders.
Although they succeeded in taking control of the space, Rampione’s golem remains in the dungeon. It was unknown whether it would obediently accept the new owner of the dungeon.
Helmut somehow felt like this was an afterthought from the last dungeon raid.
‘It may not be a peaceful exploration.’
This is also a good way to practice swordsmanship, so it doesn’t matter.
Helmut nodded.
“okay.”
*
Sian has been caught up in doubts these days. He considered himself to be more perceptive and quick-witted than others. Even Asuka would have no choice but to agree with that thought.
‘I mean, these guys are a little weird.’
Helmut and Area. The two appear to have become much closer these days.
I often saw just the two of them whispering together as if they were plotting something.
Above all, their eyes were special when they looked at each other. That subtle air current.
‘Something must have happened in the performance task.’
I knew that there was a commonality between the two that others were not aware of. She said that they had known each other before entering the academy.
Helmut and Area both had a heavy mouth and did not like to talk about themselves.
Because of Area’s popularity, many people tried to dig into its past, but none of them were successful.
A doubt grew in Xian’s mind.
“No way, Area… … Probably not. Nonsense.”
“what?”
his thoughtless friend Asuka asked curiously. She accepted it with a smile, saying that her vision was nothing.
‘Okay, how could that happen? At this Greta Academy.’
One day he would be able to confirm his suspicions. He didn’t have to make any hasty decisions.
*
When the holiday finally came, Helmut and Area headed straight to the dungeon in the woods near Baden.
After using movement magic to move to a fairly deserted place, Area drew a dense and detailed magic circle on the floor.
“I am summoning the entrance to the dungeon here. If you plant a marker in a specific area or create a permanent entrance, you can enter from there, but I cut off all the entrances to the dungeon so that no one can enter. “I can only get in this way.”
“Can anyone be summoned if they know how to draw an entrance?”
Helmut looked at the magic circle with interested eyes.
He was able to remember the shape of the magic circle without fail. He can draw again.
The magic circle is operated by granting magical power. So if you draw a magic circle and give it magical power, won’t the entrance open?
But Area shook her head.
“I told you this dungeon belongs to me. So, the magical properties must match.”
Before entering the dungeon, Area spoke softly to Helmut.
“I have a favor to ask you.”
As Helmut looked at him in silence, Area quickly made a request.
“Whatever happens inside, will you be careful not to damage the property as much as possible? Damage to the dungeon can be repaired, but the items inside it are like furniture from a house. If it is damaged, it cannot be repaired. “Every single one of them is a product of Rampione’s research.”
It was now Area’s property. Even if the property resisted slightly because it did not want to become property, it would have been difficult to subdue it well and destroy it.
Rampione’s elaborate golem was a magical product as sophisticated as Heike’s artifact.
Area laughed in the excitement of re-entering the dungeon.
‘I will take care of your inheritance, Lampione.’
Regardless of whether he tried to steal her body, Area had no ill feelings toward Lampione.
I knew there would be difficulties. Now that he had obtained the dungeon, his expectations were high. Now that I have this, I plan to put it to good use.
“Be careful.”
Helmut nodded. He seemed like he was going to have to fight with restrictions, but it would be fun.
This is a long-awaited real-life battle. After fighting the temple with all his might, his achievements also improved.
Because he fought under extreme tension while being wary of divine magic, Helmut exhausted his physical and mental power to an extreme extent, and because of that, his slow achievements took a step forward.
Fighting to the death is a great way to improve your skills.
“Now open the door.”
As soon as the declaration was made, Area gave magic power to the magic circle.
An oval-shaped line of light was drawn on the brightly shining magic circle.
It was a door big enough for one person to enter. Beyond that, the scenery of the dungeon was reflected at a glance. A place that almost became a grave.
Area took the first step. His body passed through the passage with light. Helmut followed right behind.
After a while, they entered the dungeon completely. The door closed behind me.
After looking around, Helmut opened his mouth and expressed his thoughts.
“Is it a bit different from last time?”
“I restored it. “My way.”
Area shrugged her shoulders. Unlike the last dungeon, which was just a series of empty rooms, the interior was decorated like a noble mansion.
A luxurious green wallpaper with a bright gold pattern. A fireplace with a fire crackling for some reason,
Antique furniture and interior structure. It felt like a cozy and elegant mansion.
“I organized it with my studio in mind. Lampione’s space embodies some unusual magic. I’ll give you an almost perfect implementation of what I thought. “You don’t have to buy anything, you just have to think about it in detail.”
“You must feel like a god here. “If you can create a space however you want.”
“Not on my own. It takes a lot of magical power to transform space. It’s even more so when you create something that doesn’t exist. Because dungeons are basically made up of magical power. “Making immaterial things material is the realm of God in the real world, and even in a dungeon like this, it’s incredibly difficult.”
It wasn’t a particularly condescending voice. She wasn’t even bragging.
But there was an implied meaning in those words. The reason this is possible is because Area is a magician of that caliber. A wizard looking at the archmage.
The majority of wizards do not even dare to dream of the word archmage.
Swordsmanship also requires talent, but magic has an absolute limit that cannot be achieved through effort alone.
Extraordinarily brilliant mind and talent for manipulating magic. And the environment. All of that had to be in place.
Helmut knew from the moment he first saw Area that she was a powerful wizard. So he did not try to turn Area into an enemy.
I became friends with Area under the pretext of tutoring. There was no calculation there. But maybe it wasn’t instinct?
However, what is certain is that the reason he started dating Area was an incident like a collision rather than anything else.
If Area becomes an enemy, Helmut will be mortally wounded. He had never shown this much weakness to anyone.
So it cannot be described as instinct. It’s my instinct to save my own life.
“Can you make my training center too?”
Helmut suddenly asked. Area laughed.
“I guess he wants to come often. “A training ground.”
“It’s better than a cafe. You read the book and I can practice instead of just reading the book.”
At first glance, I could sense a slight dissatisfaction in Helmut’s words.
Area placed her hands on both waists as if nagging. It was really cute how he looked at me while acting stern.
“Reading is food for the mind. Books are a treasure trove of knowledge. “I thought you had become quite interested in reading, too?”
It seems like it was a plan too. Even when they shared a room together, Area showed a tendency to make sure Helmut was studying diligently, perhaps because he still had the temperament of being a tutor.
I also often recommended books to him, saying they would be helpful in class.
In any case, Helmut read the book she recommended eagerly. Although she wasn’t happy at all.
“Mystery novels are fun, but they’re useless.”
Helmut was a pragmatist. Achieving victory in the most efficient way is the spirit I learned from Darian.
Having lived with a harsh daily routine in the forest of Pahe, interesting books only take up time and are not very helpful.
“I want to practice.”
“But you are strong.”
“My enemies are strong too.”
Helmut answered firmly. He is the one who dealt with the two high priests.
So then there is no need to be afraid of temples anymore? Helmut thought.
However, the group of high priests he faced were not the temple’s elite troops. They were simply a group escorting the high priest heading to Baden.
And the other person did not know his identity. Helmut was able to fight in the forest, a battlefield where it was advantageous for the few to fight the many. It all just helped him.
Area also nullified a fatal blow that would have been dealt to him.
If the High Priest had succeeded in the purification spell, Helmut would have at least been incapacitated from battle.
‘If they knew my identity, they wouldn’t have fought like that.’
I have never played against a prepared temple. I heard that the Holy Knights of the Temple are as powerful as the Knights of Palma.
One day, Helmut must prepare for a situation where his identity will be revealed. It was not the time to feel at ease with a criminal record of this magnitude.
‘Area also never lets down her guard that she might be caught cross-dressing at the academy.’
It was similar to that. It was not time to be complacent about the current situation. Area also nodded as if she understood it.
“I’ll think about the training center. The space would have to be a bit larger, and it would have to be able to withstand the damage. If possible, do it in a way that helps with Vis training.”
Area thought deeply and then asked.
“Shall I let you open the entrance? hmm? no. That can be dangerous. You don’t know when I’m around. “There are many corners of this dungeon that even I don’t understand.”
Area slowly walked towards the fireplace.
When I placed my hand on one spot, the fireplace naturally moved to the side.
purr! A passage was instantly created behind the fireplace. It was a mysterious secret passage.
It was somewhat useless as it was in a dungeon that no one could enter, but it was probably Area’s preference.
Area gestured to Helmut.
“Let’s go in.”
