#227
Helmut
Episode 227
Grand Duchess Linosa was a flawless lady.
With blonde hair, blue eyes, beauty and grace, she was also from one of the empire’s most prestigious noble families.
A worthy companion for Grand Duke Rinosa, who inherited the imperial bloodline.
Although Grand Duchess Linosa did not enjoy external activities, she quietly supported the Grand Duke as Grand Duchess.
Grand Duke Rinosa, who was known for his cool-headedness, also cared for her dearly.
The fact that the Grand Duchess of Linosa was inclined towards Michael was not a big deal.
At least the Grand Duchess did not overtly side with Michael in the competition for successor. There was a line like that.
It would be natural for a mother to be particularly concerned about her young son, who was sick and did not know when he would die.
However, there are people who feel sorry for that bias.
*
Before the competition started, Charlotte looked reluctant when she faced someone.
“It would be troublesome if you came to me like this.”
As she entered the waiting room, she was called and guided to a nearby room.
There, Charlotte found a familiar face.
Alonso, Commander of the Black Wing Knights.
A ghastly look shined beneath the hood. He was not wearing armor or a knight’s uniform, but simply dressed as a nobleman with a hood, and he gave off an air that could not be underestimated.
So much so that no one can instinctively look down on him. Just by his presence alone, no one could doubt that he was the commander of the Black Wing Knights.
He grinned at the young Grand Duchess.
“I am on vacation. I did not come to see Her Majesty Charlotte. “I came to meet my student Charlotte.”
Aside from that, the engineering school is fully equipped.
“I came here carefully so as not to be caught. Don’t worry. But I guess you’re not happy with me.”
Only then did Charlotte’s face brighten.
“I’m glad you found it.”
“Are you confident you can win?”
“I want to win.”
“You look confident. “You have nice eyes.”
“I don’t know how far I can climb, but I was lucky. “For now, I think I’ve met someone who can take me to the next level.”
Charlotte smiled strangely and awkwardly. She was not used to saying that she was looking down on her partner.
Alonso responded leisurely.
“it’s okay. As long as you don’t let down your guard. Rather, I heard that His Majesty Michael came to visit… … “How was it?”
Alonso’s eyes searched Charlotte’s face.
“It was nice to say hello.”
Charlotte stopped the conversation with that.
Even though the Commander of the Black Wings was her teacher and a vassal of the Grand Duke’s family, there was nothing good about exposing her family’s history. In that respect, Charlotte was like a great noblewoman.
Charlotte’s eyes were straight. He doesn’t feel shaken. Alonso opened her mouth after a moment.
“… … “I was going to tell you, but I think it would be better.”
“what.”
“The Grand Duchess visited the stadium. “Maybe it’s because I want to watch Yeosik play.”
“Are you my mother?”
Charlotte’s eyes widened.
In fact, Charlotte had thought that Michael must be sick when she saw that he did not appear at the convention.
And when Michael is sick, Grand Duchess Linosa’s eyes are all on him.
There is no way she would have paid attention to Charlotte’s matchup. So she was thinking that her mother wouldn’t even be interested in her own games.
“He doesn’t enjoy this type of game, so he must have come to watch him play. Are you feeling motivated?”
“yes.”
Alonso watched with sad eyes as Charlotte’s face brightened.
After exchanging a few words, Alonso greeted us first.
“Then let’s go. Good luck.”
“Thank you for visiting, Master.”
Shortly after he left, Charlotte returned to the waiting room and sighed.
I was wondering what would happen if Michael found out about this.
‘It’ll be okay. He must have acted secretly.’
Michael doesn’t even dare to trace the Black Wing Knight Commander’s movements one by one. Even more so these days when I am sick.
Charlotte felt comforted that there was someone in Latona who put her first before Michael.
The problem was that he was the commander of the Black Wing Knights. The fact that the Black Wing Knight Commander was on her side was by no means light.
But no one will be able to harm Alonso or put pressure on him.
Although he was not as good as the Commander of the Knights of Palma in Basor, the Commander of the Black Wings in Rinosa was that kind of person.
Even Michael didn’t dare touch him.
‘First, let’s start with today’s competition.’
Although I am confident, the opponent is not easy. You must not be distracted.
Charlotte composed herself.
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Waaaa-!
As fierce shouts rang out, the two starters stepped onto the stage.
One was a slim girl with black hair.
Her face somewhat resembled the Archduke, but since there were not many people here who saw the Archduke Rinosa, her identity was not suspected.
‘It seems like there are more people than during my games.’
Helmut glanced around.
I thought I would be able to watch it leisurely, but I think that will be difficult.
I was only thinking about yesterday, but there were quite a lot of people in the stands.
There were many cases where those who failed to get tickets to the upper-grade game ended up looking for tickets to the lower-grade game, but more than anything, today’s match-up was interesting.
Charlotte. She was the only woman among the selection.
Even before the start of the competition, her presence aroused a lot of interest.
Helmut wasn’t very interested in Charlotte’s game.
It would be better not to be eliminated, but I wouldn’t be too concerned if I were eliminated.
Helmut’s reason for coming here was not to check out his rivals.
It’s simply because I want to watch a swordsmanship competition from the stands. Didn’t he always put himself in the contestant’s position? He had never sat in the stands before.
Also, I was going to see who was watching the game in the stands and take a look at the head seats where the so-called dignitaries sit.
Fortunately, few people in the audience recognized Helmut, the contestant, and only glanced at him and did not speak to him, so it was easy.
Since it was not possible to get tickets just because of the number of people selected, Helmut had to pay the full price to buy a ticket.
Anyway, he succeeded in watching the swordsmanship competition from a decent seat.
‘You just have to watch Charlotte’s game.’
While watching this, it would be nice to not have to worry about how to get eliminated for a while.
Helmut still could not find an answer to the problem.
I don’t know if anyone knew Charlotte’s identity, but there were quite a few people at the head table, where only nobles sit.
Helmut set his sights on the highest seat among them, where the awning was drawn.
This is because they sensed that there were many skilled knights there.
Helmut narrowed his eyes.
‘Is there a high-ranking noble there? ‘I can’t see it.’
No matter how good your eyesight is, it is difficult to look up from below if the composition is not right. Unless the other person shows up.
It seems like he is hiding like that because of a possible assassination attempt, so it will not be easy to identify the person he is talking about.
‘There’s no need to rush.’
I wasn’t particularly looking for income. Helmut decided to watch the game leisurely.
The game started soon.
-Boouuuung!
Charlotte’s skills have definitely improved. Helmut felt it.
Helmut didn’t care about other people’s abilities, but Charlotte was a little different.
She was sincere, treated him as a senior, and, presumed to be related by blood, spoke quite a bit in her own way. She was friendly, if friendly.
There was enough interest to compare her achievements with the past. Helmut realized something again.
‘Even if we are not related by blood, if we become enemies, I would hesitate to kill them.’
Charlotte is probably one of the few people who gives Helmut such feelings.
Helmut watched Charlotte’s confrontation.
This time, Charlotte was the opponent who would struggle. He is not a big and slow guy, but a small and quick guy.
The strength was better than Charlotte. But it didn’t feel like Charlotte would lose.
It won’t be easy, but if you don’t lose focus, you will win. However, since fighting with a real sword there was a risk of injury.
And finally it happened.
Charlotte deliberately left an opening, and the opponent’s sword advanced right away.
Blood flowed from Charlotte’s cheek. But in return for that small scratch, she thrust her sword under her opponent’s neck.
“Charlotte, victory!”
A loud shout shook the venue. Charlotte wiped away the flowing blood and put on a calm expression.
In any case, the wound would heal without leaving a trace once the recovery magic was applied.
While his eardrums were pounding, Helmut suddenly sensed a commotion above him and shifted his gaze.
And saw. A blonde woman jumped out of her awning and bent over her body, looking down at her with a surprised expression.
Even from a distance, the image of her standing close to the railing was clearly etched into my retina.
‘That woman… … .’
It felt like lightning had struck. My heart froze for a moment and then started beating quickly.
Something purred and moved inside him. As if a solid rock had begun to roll.
Helmut knew immediately who she was. It was instinct.
Memories of the distant past engraved in my mind surged.
‘Helmut!’
The shout vividly rang in my eardrums. Helmut jumped up from his seat.
But his legs didn’t move. Helmut just stood there.
Because even though the shock shook him, he knew he couldn’t go to her.
Helmut just stared at the blonde woman.
Complaints soon came from the backseat.
“what? Stand still there. Why don’t you take a seat? “I can’t see it.”
“Who is that woman over there?”
Helmut asked a question.
The man who spoke almost got angry, but calmed down after receiving the cruel gaze that was returned to him.
‘This bastard’s eyes look like they’ve killed several people!’
“What kind of woman?”
“There, at the very top, is the woman standing on the railing. “Is she noble?”
The man squinted his eyes and looked in the direction Helmut was pointing and opened his mouth.
“I think that woman is the Grand Duchess of Linosa. Probably so. I heard nobles talking about the Grand Duchess being here. It looks like the girl was surprised because she was bleeding. “I heard she’s a beauty, but she’s very eye-catching!”
“Rinosa… … “The Grand Duchess?”
Helmut recited the title he had given.
This was the first time my head didn’t roll like this. I completely forgot what to do.
Helmut recognized it. his mother. The reason he wanted to come out of the Forest of Pahe.
But so?
The blonde woman was soon turned back to the awning by those who were trying to stop her.
This is also because Charlotte left the stage and went to get treatment.
The eyes that kept looking back toward the stage suddenly changed direction. As if he felt eyes looking at him.
It was towards the audience where Helmut was standing.
She stopped as if she had discovered something.
Clear blue eyes and pitch black eyes were connected in a straight line.
For an instant, it seemed like our eyes met.
