#244
Helmut
Episode 244
Latona’s palace was quiet and peaceful for a few days as it welcomed new guests.
However, there was no mood to go out somewhere leisurely.
Even if you are a guest who is allowed some freedom.
Grand Duchess Linosa lightly invited her guests.
Instead of holding a grandiose hunting competition, a light archery competition was held.
Since there were only a few participants, it was not appropriate to call it a competition.
After setting up a couple of targets, her children and Leon gathered together.
Several members of the Black Wing Knights who were confident in their ability to shoot arrows were selected and participated.
A somewhat rigid and awkward atmosphere.
Even though it was a place where three of Rinosa’s bloodlines gathered in one place, it was not comfortable.
Helmut, Charlotte, Michael.
Charlotte, unable to free herself from the suspicions raised by Michael, had a stern expression.
She had consciously avoided Helmut. She did so in the name of visiting the Black Wing Knight Commander, greeting him, and focusing on training.
But there was one thing she also found strange.
‘I heard that my mother and my senior are spending a lot of time together these days. Why is your mother so close to you? ‘She seems too suspicious of him.’
Although Charlotte tilted her head and said that this was unbecoming of a mother, Charlotte could not guess.
From the beginning, he had lost interest in Helmut and had barely even talked to his mother.
It was impossible to guess the intentions of the Grand Duchess, who was always calm.
“Welcome.”
Grand Duchess Linosa greeted them with her usual benevolent smile.
The reality of her setting up this event was to allow her children to mingle in the name of a competition.
She did not know that Michael was wary of Helmut.
Also, there was no conclusion as to what to do with Helmut.
Magritte spent several days looking for Helmut.
Just do whatever you want.
Grand Duke Linosa was absent, and she withheld decisions, judgments, and duties given to her as Grand Duchess.
The child thought lost forever has returned. To Helmut, Marguerite simply wanted to be his mother.
To say it was joy wasn’t enough; I felt a new feeling every day.
It was as if a part of her that had died had come back to life.
Helmut’s return was the only miracle in her life.
A completely unexpected miracle.
I have never prayed so earnestly. Grand Duchess Linosa was in too great a position to expect a miracle, and her sorrow had to be buried quickly.
‘No matter what happens in the future, I want to be faithful to the present.’
I wanted to spend time with my lost child, giving him the affection I couldn’t give him.
Marguerite was Helmut’s mother. She wanted her first child and her younger siblings to blend in.
Of course, since Michael and Charlotte are completely unaware of this fact, they will feel suspicious about Magritte’s actions.
‘I can only hope that I will naturally be drawn to my own flesh and blood.’
Of the two younger sisters, Charlotte was friendlier to Helmut. She was close to Helmut from the beginning.
As soon as she saw Helmut, she bowed her head like she did at the Academy.
“Senior Leon, Senior Helmut, how have you been?”
“Ah, yes.”
The fact that she was an archduchess and Helmut was just a commoner seemed unimportant.
Helmut tilted his head as he looked at Charlotte.
“You look like a girl.”
Charlotte was wearing a dress. It was not a simple and ordinary dress, but a gorgeous dress befitting the grand princess of the rich Rinosa.
With her flowing black hair and adorned with jewels, Charlotte looked like a very different person.
Yes, really like a woman.
Leon, who was standing at a distance, spoke as if he was rather embarrassed.
“What kind of rude words can you say to the Grand Duchess?”
He flinched when he caught Helmut’s gaze. He was still the one who hated Helmut. Charlotte smiled brightly.
“Please be comfortable with me. “While I am at the Academy, I will be Charlotte.”
“I guess they’re saying that when you graduate, you’ll become Miss Charlotte.”
“Yes, that can’t be helped. “I am the Grand Princess of Rinosa.”
“okay.”
Helmut calmly accepted it. Although he was not familiar with the unique human system of social status, there were countless things he was unfamiliar with in the human world. He had nothing new to say.
“Everyone seems to get along well. But please remember that I am not an academy student.”
Michael, who appeared last, smiled and spoke.
He was the Archduke of Linosa, and he did not feel comfortable speaking to either Helmut or Leon.
It could only be said that Helmut was given special treatment. Because Helmut was the only commoner here.
Leon smiled at him.
“His Majesty Michael. “Are you feeling okay?”
“I’m healthy. “More than ever.”
Helmut faced Michael. It was the day before yesterday when I was in the garden with his mother and I heard him come and go.
I don’t know why he just left, but what is clear is that Michael doesn’t really like his mother and him being together.
He was a guy with a lot of trouble. Michael’s smile became colder than before.
He didn’t pay much attention to Helmut, except that he said he would see him often.
However, Helmut did not think that Michael had lost interest in him.
‘He’s probably furiously investigating my background.’
Helmut took great care to erase his tracks. Even Black Hawk, with his great intelligence, could not decipher where he came from.
The legend of the Forest of Pahe, from which no one came out, blinded the eyes of humans.
It was a powerful prejudice that could not be shaken off.
Helmut didn’t think Michael would be any exception. Although you may not be completely reassured.
“Do you know how to shoot a bow?”
Helmut asked without thinking. Michael’s face shook.
“Helmut.”
Leon called his name softly, as if he was embarrassed. As I got closer to Michael, I gained a lot of courage.
“Just because I can’t handle a sword, do you think I can’t shoot a bow?”
“yes.”
Helmut answered without hesitation. It wasn’t that I was ignoring it, it was just a fact as it appeared.
This was because it was unlikely that slender hands like Michael’s girl could properly pull the strong bowstring.
Michael’s smile was filled with ferocity.
“Unfortunately, I don’t know how to shoot a bow. “It’s one of my few active hobbies.”
“okay.”
Helmut answered half-heartedly and guessed that Michael would definitely use an enchanted bow.
That was true. Michael’s specialty was making up for his lack of physical ability in other ways.
But in any case, it takes a certain amount of skill to hit the arrow at the target.
“Is Helmut confident in archery?”
“Senior Helmut’s skills are amazing. “It’s so easy to shoot a bird flying in the sky.”
Charlotte quietly stepped forward. It was Charlotte who had seen Helmut hunting while camping.
“Then it would be good to look forward to it. Shall we make a bet? Put your win and someone else’s win on the line. “The person with the highest score after shooting ten arrows wins.”
Michael laughed softly. Helmut did not bother to ask the price of the bet. He just said.
“You’d better not take a losing bet.”
His tone was calm, as if he was giving advice. He was so calm that he seemed to be asking why he would do such a foolish thing.
Michael’s expression wavered again. It was an answer that was astounding and left him speechless.
“That’s a lot of confidence. Does this mean you can hit all ten arrows at the exact center?”
“of course.”
The answer was so firm that everyone was speechless. Grand Duchess Linosa, who was just listening, laughed softly.
“Then, would you like to show me your skills? Instead of making a bet, I give a prize to the winner. “I haven’t thought about it yet, but it will be a great award.”
“If you wish.”
Helmut answered briefly. Even though he was telling the truth, he seemed arrogant.
But all Helmut had to do was prove his point. Grand Duchess Linosa accepted it flexibly.
“I look forward to it.”
The order of guests was second to none. To liven up the mood, the knights shot arrows first.
They were members of the Black Wing Knights. Their bow skills were truly outstanding. Scores increased from 1 to 10 towards the center, and the targets were categorized in quite detailed scores.
But they hit the arrow almost right in the center. 10 points, 9 points, 8 points. It has never gone below the lowest score of 7.
“Why not have Helmut do it last? He seems confident.”
Michael suggested. The calculation was that the person who shoots the arrow last would be under pressure considering the scores of those in front of them.
But Helmut was completely unaffected by such pressure. He nodded.
“It doesn’t matter.”
Then, one by one, they came out holding ten arrows. Charlotte’s bow skills were also excellent. Charlotte, befitting his honor student, posted a respectable score of 90. He had similar grades to the members of the Black Wing Knights.
Surprisingly, Leon didn’t seem to have any talent for archery. Most of the arrows he shot hit almost all score points evenly.
He hit only one arrow at 10 points and made an excuse with a puzzled look on his face.
“I haven’t done much of this before.”
Naturally, he fell away from the championship.
Right before Helmut was Michael.
Michael raised his special magic bow. In some ways, it was against the law, but no one complained that Prince Rinosa would do it.
Grand Duchess Linosa also turned a blind eye to his denial as if it was natural. In an instant, ten arrows were shot through the air.
“That’s 98 points.”
Michael rolled his eyes and smiled. It was a triumphant laugh.
He could confidently say that Rinosa’s bow skills were the best.
He has nothing to boast about in almost anything related to military force, but even if he borrowed the power of magic, no one was better than him in archery.
Having someone else take up his bow didn’t change the outcome.
His magic bow somewhat increases his strength, but does not control the detailed use of that power or angle calculation.
Unless almost all of his arrows hit the dead center, Michael’s victory seemed certain.
Helmut lightly lifted his bow.
And the moment he shot all ten arrows, a change occurred in the seemingly predetermined outcome.
