#253
Helmut
Episode 253
There has never been an incident in history that pushed Linosa into more crisis than this.
Seven members of the Black Wings were killed. And the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess were seriously injured.
Fortunately, the most important members of the Linosa family did not die and the situation seemed to be resolved smoothly.
But then, an unwelcome guest came to Latona.
A scorpion was placed in the temple just in case.
The temple is always looking for opportunities to expand its religious affiliation.
Because of this, even the imperial family of an empire that is already somewhat influenced by the temple does not hastily ask for help from the temple.
Linosa’s problems are solved by Linosa. That was the principle.
However, for a monster that powerful, there may be variables. If the newly dispatched troops are destroyed, then… … .
Therefore, Linosa naturally contacted the temple.
However, no one expected that the two high priests who were originally supposed to visit Rinosa but then disappeared, would immediately find Latona.
The one who welcomed them was Grand Duchess Magritte of Linosa.
Because she was the only person in a position to welcome the high priest.
“It’s been a long time since I last saw you, Your Highness.”
It is known to the world that the priests of the temple are arrogant and look down on even the royal family because they have nothing but God above them.
However, among the high ministers, these two were moderate.
However, even if they fall into the moderate axis, they are ministers.
Those who believe that God’s rules are superior to human laws.
They could do anything. If only it were God’s rule.
Although Grand Duchess Linosa had grown up with deep religious beliefs since childhood, she could not accept them warmly.
Because we already saw clearly what they were capable of 15 years ago.
Magritte greeted them calmly.
“High Priest Agato, High Priest Levina. Thank you for visiting us. “Rinosa will not forget the help you gave in treating His Majesty the Archduke and our Charlotte with your noble hands.”
The pair of high priests, a man and a woman, both had a youthful and sacred vibe that made them look like young men. Anyone can see that he is a high priest.
In particular, High Priest Levina was a woman who exuded a gentle yet noble dignity, worthy of being called a saint.
“I’m glad it helped. “Didn’t you originally decide to come here to Latona for the swordsmanship competition?”
“The schedule was messed up, but I didn’t know that the reason for the schedule being messed up was this company, Linosa. “You were completely mistaken.”
High Priest Agato clicked his tongue. Marguerite looked at him.
“Does that mean that the temple was also aware of the existence of that monster? They say it is a truly powerful, unprecedentedly vicious monster. “I’m sure you’ve heard about the damage we suffered.”
“Yes, I heard that seven Black Wing Knights and dozens of soldiers were killed. That’s a small amount of damage. As soon as it awakened, it murdered the priest and paladin and ran away. Since then, his whereabouts were unknown, so we were chasing him, but we had no idea that he would flow down the mountain range and into Rinosa. After all, it’s difficult for an intelligent person.”
One word that Agato uttered touched Magritte’s nerves.
“Awakening?”
High Priest Levina explained in a soft voice.
“He is a human being with sprouts of darkness. He managed to grow up avoiding the eyes of the temple, and his awakening came early. Because he was a mercenary, he was able to move without leaving a trace, making tracking him difficult.”
sprout of darkness. Those words hardened the face of Magritte, who rarely showed signs of agitation.
High Priest Levina did not find her agitation strange.
Because she is one of the temple members who was here in Rinosa 15 years ago.
“It seems you’re bringing back bad memories.”
“… … “It’s a bit like that.”
“I think Her Majesty the Grand Duchess must have been physically and mentally exhausted from protecting Latona alone due to a series of incidents.”
High Priest Levina’s clear green eyes met Magritte’s blue eyes. It was a look that seemed to pierce my heart.
My heart was pounding. There’s no way something like that would be possible.
No, the opponent is a high priest. Whatever is possible is not strange.
Marguerite answered with a smile like that of a noblewoman, without any agitation.
“There was a crisis at one point, but I’m glad it was resolved safely. “You two are probably tired from rushing over, so why don’t you rest at home first?”
“That would be a good idea.”
High Priest Agato left first. However, High Priest Levina, who was about to follow him, stopped.
She winked at Agato and returned to the room to face Magritte.
“Do you have any business left for me?”
High Priest Levina smiled vaguely. It was an unreadable expression.
“I forgot to tell you one thing.”
“Which one is it?”
“That boy. That great prosecutor who dealt with that guy. He’s a black-haired boy, right? He said that, strangely enough, he looked very much like His Highness the Archduke.”
Where did you hear this from? Her heart drops.
Marguerite calmly looked into the eyes of Minister Levina. A glimpse of light passed through Levina’s green eyes. She doesn’t know if she’s curious or hostile.
“I heard you were injured. “Do you mind if I take a look at the boy?”
After a while, Marguerite’s mouth opened.
*
It seems there was an exaggeration. It was Alonso, the commander of the Black Wing Knights, who dealt with the monster.
Since he is just a commoner, it is not appropriate for the High Priest to meet him.
He used to be a mercenary, and although he is not injured, he has exhausted his Vis and is now seeking stability. He is sensitive, so he may commit some rudeness. Even if we meet, it would be better in a few days.
Magritte naturally dismissed Levina’s request with many excuses he made up in an instant.
It was true that Levina was not in a suitable situation to meet Helmut. Because he is unconscious.
Levina did not bother to probe Magritte’s excuses.
‘Then a few days would be better.’
Immediately after Levina left with only those words, Magritte called someone else.
Alonso, Commander of the Black Wing Knights. Although he was briefly briefed on the situation, Magritte was also confused by the news that the high priests had visited him.
Because I was in such a hurry to prepare to welcome them, I couldn’t find out what actually happened in the forest.
Now it was time to hear the story.
After a while, Alonso, the commander of the Black Wing Knights, entered the room.
“How is your body?”
Alonso opened his mouth with a cautious expression.
“I’m fine because I’m not injured. It’s just that I couldn’t protect the Grand Duchess… … . “I apologize.”
“There was nothing we could do. And Charlotte is safe now.”
Concern and relief flashed across Marguerite’s face at the same time. Before Magritte asked, Alonso spoke first.
“I can guess what you were calling me for. “That boy.”
“is it so. “Please report.”
Magritte loved Helmut. He is a child who died and came back to life. It’s not something I wanted to throw away, so how can I not feel affectionate towards it?
But no matter what he was, I couldn’t be indifferent.
A child who returned alive from the forest of Pahe. Magritte knew well how unusual this was.
Before heading out, Magritte asked Alonso, the commander of the Black Wing Knights, to check on Helmut and inform him about him.
Alonso remembered Magritte’s instructions.
“I saw him fight. He was such a strong boy for his age. He’s so strong, it’s unbelievable. It’s so bad that even I, the Black Wing Knight Commander, can’t stop it. Powerful vis, precise and fast swordsmanship. “It would be unusual for a boy of only 15 to achieve this.”
“With the word genius… … Does this mean it won’t be explained?”
“Yes that’s right. It is not a talent that belongs to the human category. “More than anything, I felt it when that boy faced the monster.”
“What?”
“I felt demonic energy in the body of that boy named Helmut. Just like what I felt from that monster! A human who uses demon energy… … .”
Magritte’s complexion turned pale. She refuted hastily.
“Couldn’t it be an illusion? I heard that the whole area was stained with demonic energy. if… … .”
“Your Highness, Grand Duchess, this Alonso is the commander of the Black Wings. “I am not mistaken.”
Alonso spoke firmly. Marguerite looked at him in confusion.
Alonso doesn’t know what happened 15 years ago. Only very few people really know about it.
It has been 11 years since Alonso became the Commander of the Black Wings.
So, Alonso is simply speaking according to my judgment without any prejudice.
Helmut uses magical power and is dangerous.
“When the boy fell, I was conflicted about whether I should cut him down. “The reason he didn’t do that was because he was worried about the Grand Duchess.”
“I see… … .”
Marguerite lowered his head. It was not Alonso’s place to judge her strange reaction. He said shaking her head.
“There is no evil intent, but its mere existence is dangerous. If you can’t get rid of it, you have to let it go. “This is my judgment on that boy.”
Alonso finished his speech with that.
Marguerite lowered his gaze and was silent for a moment. Only after a moment did she open her mouth again.
“I understand your opinion. “Just go.”
*
Immediately after Alonso left, another guest visited Magritte. This time it was a guest whom Marguerite did not invite.
Marguerite had been sitting in Odokani’s chair ever since Alonso left the room, lost in thought.
It was only then that Magritte raised his head upon hearing the news that Michael had visited.
“mother.”
“Michael, what’s going on?”
Michael, unlike him, had a smileless face.
“I have something to tell your mother.”
“… … “Try it.”
“I had an older brother. My older brother is one year older. He was born with the name Helmut, and disappeared without even making his existence known.”
Magritte’s pupils shook as he suddenly heard the truth. Michael saw her reaction clearly. And she was sure. She knows that what she says is the truth!
“In reality, he is a cursed child who was born with a seed of darkness and was sent to the Forest of Pahe.”
Michael continued speaking in a calm manner.
“And he survived a place where no one was said to come back alive, and came back to Latona.”
Magritte immediately got up from his seat.
“Who else knows that?”
Michael looked at Marguerite, who had turned pale, and shook his head quietly.
“Nothing has leaked yet. Even to the ministers. But you’ll find out. Because they also have eyes and ears. Besides, aren’t they quick-witted people in that area?”
Michael still had a smileless face. He continued his speech in his characteristic calm and friendly tone.
“I have one thing to tell you. “My mother is the Grand Duchess of Linosa.”
Michael’s blue eyes were cold. Although she had a similar color to Magritte, her eyes were cold, unlike hers.
However, the essence of the two people was not different. Because the two of them were mother and son.
Magritte with gentle and kind eyes. However, even with those eyes, Magritte was a woman who could make more cool-headed decisions than Michael.
She was a natural noblewoman and the Grand Duchess of Linosa.
Michael’s declaration cut into her like a cold sword.
“Make a decision for Linosa.”
And only then did Michael grin, with his unique innocent smile plastered on his face.
“As always, I will respect and follow my mother’s choices. “Any choice.”
