#221
Helmut
Episode 221
Latona, the capital of Linosa. The Greta Academy group entered their assigned accommodation smoothly around noon.
When I came, I was escorted by Rinosa soldiers, not the Black Wing Knights.
Nils’ thoughts about Latona were as follows.
“Although it is a small country, the splendor of the streets and shopping districts is no less than that of the system.”
Those words revealed that he was from the Empire.
After all, Linosa was a wealthy country. A small but powerful country.
Because he inherited the imperial bloodline, he maintained a fairly close relationship with the empire.
The current Grand Duchess was also from a prestigious noble family in the empire.
Nevertheless, the Duchy of Linosa was guaranteed its independent status.
“Okay, everyone head to your assigned room. “Today, everyone is allowed to eat and rest whenever they want.”
“Everyone worked hard so far. It was a long journey, right? Rest your body in preparation for the upcoming competition.”
After Instructor Alan and Instructor Patricia finished speaking, they each unpacked and dispersed to rest.
No matter how much you study swordsmanship, the all-day journey by carriage takes a toll on your stamina.
Helmut looked around. This accommodation was not only allocated to the Greta Academy.
Roen Academy personnel who had already arrived glanced here and there from time to time.
They arrived early and were preparing for the competition by going back and forth from the training center in advance.
It is said that Matesis Academy will also enter here soon.
In Linosa, Baden’s Academy staff were gathered in one place.
Even if the temple’s hand reached out, it wouldn’t have been a plan to do something, but it was a strange situation.
Helmut rattled off the names of two other academies in Baden.
‘Matesis and Loen.’
Even though his appearance has changed, there is something that bothers me.
At Matesis Academy, there was a guy I knew from the time Hydro split.
Gordon, a sixth-year student at Matesis Academy, attended Basor’s martial arts festival and fought against him.
Helmut also only recently remembered his existence.
‘If you are someone skilled enough to participate in Basor’s martial arts club, you would definitely come here.’
Helmut felt that his skills were better than Nils, who was also in the 6th grade.
But it’s not a big difference. It was very similar.
He is by far the highest-ranking talent at Matesis Academy. It was better not to think that he might not come.
‘You may not recognize me right away.’
The face alone is like that. First of all, Hyde and Helmut had somewhat different images.
However, this is an opponent I have already faced once. Fortunately, Helmut plays with lower graders, so he won’t have to face him in higher grades.
But what if Gordon happens to see Helmut play?
Rumors of Helmut’s skills spread even within Baden. He could also show interest on the part of Roen and Matesis.
If Gordon has a good sense, Helmut’s body movements, sword skills, movements, sword… … .
You may feel Hyde’s presence in things that cannot be changed with makeup.
Action was needed. Because he’s not that talented at acting.
Helmut first went back to his room and unpacked. He has an idea what to do.
At that time, I received a call from Area like a ghost. Helmut entered her room and accepted her message.
“hi.”
Beyond the video, Area lightly waved his hand.
What was visible behind her was the same dorm room as usual.
“It looks like you’ve arrived in Latona. “Is that your room?”
“okay.”
The room became noticeably more shabby than before. Although the expression shabby is not appropriate.
The room, decorated in shades of blue, was not as flashy as Linosa’s first accommodation, but was clean and luxurious.
This is equal treatment provided to all academies.
Charlotte would be no exception.
“It looks like the other two academies in Baden are also staying here.”
“Matesis and Loen? “Matesis’ swordsmanship department has a better reputation than Greta’s.”
“That evaluation will change this time.”
As Helmut looked slightly smug, Area’s laughter was heard.
“I guess so. Because you are there. At least Greta will win the lower grade competition. Almost unconditionally. But the important thing is not winning. “There is something more important than that.”
The words have changed. Wasn’t Area the one who always said that we should win?
Helmut tilted his head to one side. There must have been a reason why my mind changed.
Area opened her mouth in a cautious voice.
“I heard a rumor that at least two high priests are heading to Rinosa. To observe this comprehensive swordsmanship competition.
As you know, the temple’s permission was granted, so Baden’s Academy is participating from this tournament onwards. You might want to monitor the competition. Because they don’t like Baden.”
According to the temple, there was a high possibility that the suspect in the murder of the priest was in Baden. These are the talented people at the Academy in Baden.
Even so, they would not have sent a high priest here because of the small number of people selected for Greta Academy.
Unless you are sure that one of them is the culprit!
‘Actually, I wasn’t the one who killed the high priest.’
Two high priests died, one in Bashor, and the one who died adjacent to Baden was killed by Area.
So Helmut is not the culprit. He thought proudly.
The temple could have just been trying to keep Baden’s Academy in check and use this opportunity to exert even more influence on Rinosa.
Rinosa is a country under the influence of the temple.
No matter how much time has passed and the power of the temple has diminished, their influence in saving the world from the devil still extends everywhere.
Helmut understood what Area was trying to say.
“That means you have to be more careful. Even if it means giving up on winning. “Hide me.”
I wish I hadn’t come in the first place.
Would it have been better to give up like Asuka?
But it is an opportunity to come to Linosa. Linosa had a mother. If you perform well in the swordsmanship competition, you will naturally have the opportunity to approach the high-ranking officials of Rinosa.
Because even Rinosa does not take this sword competition lightly.
“Yes, exactly. You may be more dangerous than you think. you… … “There’s something you’re looking for there.”
“Yes, this is what I’m looking for.”
Did you think that that would make you less attentive?
Helmut was accustomed to tension. Even though he thought it was pointless to worry, he listened.
“Okay, be careful.”
“Charlotte… … .”
Area wondered whether or not to tell him what he found out.
Even though Helmut said it was unrecognizable, Area investigated.
And I found it out without difficulty. That Charlotte is the Grand Duchess of Linosa.
This is something that Wesley from the swordsmanship department already knows. He heard the story from a classmate, a high-ranking noble from Rinosa.
If so, all you have to do is extract information from that classmate. There was no need to say how.
Area succeeded in doing so and realized something surprising.
‘Then Helmut could be the Archduke of Rinosa. At least the lineage of the Grand Duke of Rinosa.’
The current Grand Duchy of Linosa is living a much quieter life compared to the previous generation.
The Grand Duchess of Linosa did not engage in much external activity except for the early days when she came to Linosa.
It may be because of the tragedy involved in their family line.
However, even though it was Area, there was no way to find out about Rinosa, which was far away from Baden.
You could sneak into Charlotte’s dorm room and search inside, but you probably wouldn’t find much useful information.
She didn’t interact much with Rinosa and just lived her life at the academy faithfully.
‘Of course, if you give money to the information guild, you won’t find out anything.’
You will be able to dig up even the most advanced information. Helmut opened his mouth to the hesitant Area.
“That’s enough Charlotte. Just about Linosa… … I will look into it separately. “There is a way.”
“You mean you get information through Black Hawk?”
“okay.”
“That would be better.”
Area, who had heard about Talon and Hawkeye, agreed.
There was still a chance to get information. It was perfect to use in times like this.
‘Could they notice anything? That would be unlikely.’
Basor had the Knights of Palma, and Rinosa had the Black Wings.
Since we have learned about the Knights of Palma, it would be more natural to learn about the Black Wing Knights.
Helmut is participating in a sword fighting competition held in Rinosa.
It might be accepted as an active intention to seek employment.
For example, find out about your future job in advance.
This also obscures the intention of finding out information about the Knights of Palma and the high-ranking officials of Basor.
‘About the Black Wing Knights and the Grand Duchy of Rinosa.’
After speaking with Area, Helmut asked Talon exactly that.
Talon did not complain and said that he would send information to Helmut.
However, he also said that it would take about a week.
With this, the opportunity to obtain information was once again wasted.
The one remaining piece of information is something you will have to ask for when you really need it.
Of course, Talon would provide information if you paid, so it was a good idea to keep the chain going.
*
After a light meal, Helmut left the lodgings that afternoon. He remembered something to do.
I had been given permission to act freely for today.
Of course, you shouldn’t cause trouble.
Rinosa’s public safety was good, so unless he himself started a fight, there was almost no chance of causing trouble.
Unlike the Basore people, who had a rough temperament, the Linosa people were quiet, even though they gave preferential treatment to swordsmen.
He only glanced at Helmut and never argued or spoke to him.
The streets were quiet and clean, perhaps similar to the academic atmosphere of Baden.
Helmut briefly looked around downtown Latona and headed straight to the blacksmith shop.
I had checked it out before leaving the accommodation.
He was empty-handed for the first time in a long time. He came out with a sword, but put it away in space.
Linosa is not a country famous for its swords, so there were few people who bothered to buy swords here, but Helmut needed Linosa’s sword.
Because you can’t swing Darian’s sword without knowing someone might recognize it.
‘Anything that can be used to some extent is enough.’
There was no need to get an expensive, high-quality sword, and I was thinking of just buying an ordinary, suitable item for camouflage.
Helmut participates in a competition between the lower grades of the academy.
Even if a 3rd grader, not a 6th grader, had outstanding skills, it would have been difficult to receive Helmut’s single sword.
There would be no need to use vis. All I had to do was get used to the new sword and deal with it lightly, without having to worry about anything else.
However, there was one criterion for purchasing a sword.
‘Swords of different weights and shapes subtly change the technique of swords.’
Helmut was planning to purchase a sword that was different from Darian’s sword.
