#216
Helmut
Episode 216
“You’re pretty good, you.”
Nils held out his hand. Charlotte obediently took his hand and stood up.
The opponent is a 6th grader. I knew it would be difficult to win.
However, it is the prosecutor’s pride that makes him feel resentful.
Charlotte was an honor student. Although he had faced tough enemies in Helmut and Askaran, he was not used to losing.
Charlotte couldn’t help but ask herself that question.
‘If it had been Asuka-senpai, would she have lost like this?’
If it’s Asuka, there’s no need to go to Helmut. If only Asuka had come here instead.
no. The answer came right away. Asuka wouldn’t have lost against Nils. Even if the opponent is a 6th grade senior, it is Asuka.
Asuka’s presence was fierce to Charlotte. His sword impressed Charlotte beyond its strength.
I have never seen such an aggressive and instinctive swordsman. Charlotte knew that she would not be able to shake off the thought, ‘If only it were Asuka-senpai’ throughout the competition.
Because she became the representative of Greta Academy’s swordsmanship department in place of Asuka.
At least the burden of having to fill in the space he left. Charlotte was so sincere that she couldn’t shake off that burden.
Charlotte also realized that Asuka had made a concession. Although I am not interested in his true feelings.
What is certain is that it is not desirable for Greta Academy to become its representative. Charlotte gritted her teeth.
“I understand that I was not chosen as a representative for nothing. “We will spar often from now on.”
Nils’ words were sincere.
He was secretly impressed as he sparred with Charlotte. The feelings of disdain for her because she was a small girl were forgotten as soon as the sparring began.
Charlotte’s sword was light, quick, and concealed its sharpness.
Because the opponent was small, it was even more difficult for Nils, who was big, to deal with.
Considering the upcoming competition, sparring with her will be of great help.
If you get used to someone who is small and quick like Charlotte, the others will be considered relatively slow.
“I will do so.”
Charlotte nodded. In the sparring that will unfold before going to Linosa, she will beat Nils. Even just once.
That was the new goal.
*
From that day on, Leon agreed more readily than expected. He knew that he had lost and that Helmut was stronger than him.
No, I had no choice but to agree. Death approaching before my eyes took away my will to fight.
Helmut engraved in him the fear of death.
Leon suddenly became quiet and began avoiding Helmut from then on.
Since you ride a separate carriage anyway when moving, it is not difficult to avoid it. It was my first complete loss to someone my age.
A dog that has lost a fight cannot dare to bark. Especially in the swordsmanship department.
‘Maybe it’s because he has some skills, but he grasps the topic quickly.’
Helmut felt a little regret. The road to Linosa was a smooth journey.
It was perhaps so flat that it felt boring.
We are a group of Greta Academy faculty members. There could have been blind thieves attacking the carriage with the Greta Academy emblem emblazoned on it, but fortunately or unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
Except for Leon, the other party members talked quite a bit.
Helmut also ended up saying a word or two with Nils. This is because there was a bridge called Charlotte.
Nils also felt a shock bordering on fear when he saw Helmut’s skills, so he became strangely polite to him.
The ranking relationship based on grade was already meaningless. Naturally, Helmut was placed at the top of the hierarchy. Except for the faculty.
Helmut felt only one discomfort.
‘Professor Luxen? … It’s a bit annoying.’
I kept trying to talk to him and follow him during training.
If it were a female professor, she showed such blatant interest in Helmut that one would have suspected ulterior motives.
Of course, one could suspect that even male professors had suspicious tastes. Helmut was, by all accounts, a handsome boy.
More than anything, I found it annoying to talk to Area.
If there is no response from this side, communication will not work even if you try to communicate from the Area side.
Because of Professor Luxen, Helmut had to reject Area’s communications several times.
Fortunately, after he openly said he was in the way, he didn’t chase after Helmut, at least not when he went to practice.
Area only said one thing after hearing the story.
“Professor Luxen doesn’t have that kind of taste.”
It was the clarity that said that was enough. Area gave vague advice.
“be careful. “My bracelet will hide it.”
The existence of the sprout of darkness must not be discovered. That’s what I meant.
Anyway, the carriage ran steadily along the road. The Greta Academy group has already reached Linosa.
*
“I’m glad we were able to reach our destination without incident.”
The road became wider. As we approached the Principality of Rinosa, Instructor Alan, who was busy leading the students on the trip, spoke out.
Unlike his furrowed brow, there was relief in his eyes.
He was the general manager of this group. Once you enter Linosa, you will be managed by the competition organizers. The instructor’s work will be somewhat relieved.
Most students at Greta Academy come from noble families. We prepared the itinerary according to that level.
Even if it is not a luxury, there is no inconvenience before going to Linosa. It was not a task that even the instructors were familiar with.
“I’ll be able to rest when we get there soon.”
Instructor Patricia, who had been keeping the line until now, narrowed her eyes and touched his shoulder.
Instructor Alan looked at her with gentle eyes.
In any case, the dean’s consideration was the reason the two went on this journey together.
Professor Luxen cleared his throat for no reason.
“Hmm! “There’s something ahead of me.”
He used his short new search magic to search ahead and pointed.
Indeed, there was something in front of me. I didn’t feel any hostility.
The party was close to Rinosa’s territory. In Master Lin, he wanted to give a message in advance.
They sent word that they would arrive sometime today, so it is highly likely that they are the ones who came to meet us.
The group approached without raising the alarm just in case.
Soon their appearance came into view. It was a well-trained elite force.
They lined up on the roadside, were silent and motionless, and showed breathtaking discipline.
Those who are simple and feel like a sword solely for cutting down enemies. Each and every one of them is a great talent.
Black armor. The emblem of wings and sword drawn on it. The moment they saw them, everyone except Helmut knew who they were.
“Is this the Black Wing Knights of Rinosa?”
“I can’t believe I’m in a place like this… … “It’s too much to accommodate us.”
Nils muttered. Helmut traced his memories of the Black Wing Knights of Rinosa.
Among the numerous pieces of information he heard was about the Black Wing Knights.
One of the few knights that can be said to be at the level of the Palma Knights of Basor.
Although they have a less rough and refined temperament than the Knights of Palma, their skills are comparable.
In fact, in person-to-person combat, they were better than the Knights of Palma.
Monsters rarely appear in Rinosa, and they fight against humans.
No matter how much effort the Principality of Rinosa put into this swordsmanship competition, the Black Wing Knights directly under the Grand Duke were unable to welcome the people of Greta Academy.
Not all Academy members would be greeted this way.
Is it a coincidence?
Charlotte’s face visibly stiffened when she saw them.
‘Why are the Black Wing Knights here…? … Perhaps His Majesty the Archduke?’
The moment the carriage arrived in front of them, who were showing off their enormous presence on one side of the road, one of the Black Wing Knights lined up walked out.
Hee hee hee! The carriage stopped with a loud neigh.
A calm voice rang out.
“I received word that he will be passing through here sometime today. Greta Academy, everyone. “This is Karl Vanto of the Black Wing Knights.”
It really wasn’t a position where a person of the rank of knight commander or deputy knight commander could appear.
However, he seemed to be a man of considerable status and had a high level of skill.
“What brings you here?”
Greta Academy’s people were not worthy of being called VIPs, even though they were polite in welcoming them.
Greta Academy staff also knew that.
There is not just one member of the Black Wing Knights, but at first glance there are dozens of them.
“It is to guide you to your destination. This is the will of the Grand Duchy of Rinosa.”
Charlotte knew who the man in front of her was. She saw the subtlety in his words.
It was not said that it was the will of His Highness the Grand Duke of Rinosa. That means… … .
In any case, he did not say hello to Charlotte.
‘Not yet… … is it.’
Charlotte slowly closed her eyes and opened them. I know that there is a high possibility of being discovered regardless of the academy’s policy.
The faculty even knew who Charlotte was.
But Charlotte was relieved that that wasn’t the case right away. He didn’t want anyone to know who he was. He did so very earnestly.
Is it because the time spent hanging out with people at the academy was comfortable and enjoyable?
At Greta Academy, Charlotte could just exist as Charlotte.
Charlotte is sincere, talented, and everyone likes her. He is not a worthless being who is hated by his brothers without knowing why and is neglected by his mother’s indifference. I didn’t want to tear it down.
Instructor Alan guessed why they came all this way.
“Thank you for the undeserved treatment. “I understand that means to achieve good results.”
“And there is one thing I want to tell you.”
It was a strong tone to say it was a request. It sounded like an order that said that should be done.
Karl Vanto shifted his gaze and looked at Charlotte.
“I would like to meet Charlotte at the Grand Duchy of Rinosa.”
An expressionless face or tone of voice is polite.
“Would you please follow me?”
Everyone’s eyes turned to Charlotte. Charlotte’s face shook as if she had been hit by a counterattack.
Charlotte knew who wanted to see her.
I didn’t know if Michael would be able to move the Black Wing Knights under the Archduke’s direct command.
‘Are you trying to show me? That he had taken control of the Black Wing Knights.’
The Archduke is not a scarecrow, so it will not be a complete takeover.
But it is clear that Michael was given that kind of authority.
Karl Vanto asked Charlotte, who had closed her mouth, once again. It was a slightly troubled tone.
“Would you please follow me?”
It was an offer to Charlotte, not a request to the Greta Academy faculty.
Karl Vanto did not grovel or humble himself. He didn’t even sound like he was asking for understanding.
The attitude was subtly overbearing. Just a little bit, to the point where it feels unpleasant.
However, the faculty did not bother to point out that fact.
The opponent is the Black Wing Knights of Rinosa. There is nothing good about crashing here. They just came to compete.
“It’s a bit difficult to act alone, but since Charlotte’s hometown is also Linosa, it shouldn’t be a problem.”
In a tone of permission, Instructor Patricia showed her intention to step back.
Instructor Alan also agreed. But he added one proviso.
“Charlotte, what do you think?”
“I want to go.”
I have no intention of avoiding it. We will fight back.
Charlotte’s eyes gained strength.
