#26
Helmut
Episode 26
“hunt.”
It was a firm voice.
“I am confident in hunting.”
I heard that in the human world there is something called money. And that money is given in exchange for something, whether it be goods or labor.
Helmut was broke and needed money to travel. As he looked around the village, Helmut wondered what he could do to make money.
The answer was hunting. It wouldn’t be difficult to catch a rabbit or deer that isn’t a monster and is running around.
“That’s right, this guy is so good at hunting.”
Füen tapped Helmut on the shoulder and raised his voice. I felt the will to push through and see. Miles’ expression relaxed.
“Hmm, okay. That’s a nice advantage. Since the journey is long, we will have to hunt occasionally to find meat. Okay, I’ll accept it for my face mercenary side. However, since the number of people is outside the schedule, I will only pay 80% of the salary. “Do you have any objections?”
“no.”
Helmut answered so willingly that Miles regretted not being able to call 70%. But I like the fact that he is a guy who knows what to say.
Puen quickly stepped forward.
“this.”
Miles accepted the document Puen held out.
Grade 2 Gold Plaque Puen.
Grade 3 silver plaques: Tanya, Bern, Uter, Maros, Sean.
Grade 4 bronze medal Helmut, Finn.
Miles, who was part of the Face Mercenary Group and checked the list of mercenaries participating in this request, signed and returned the document.
“Then let’s just say it is decided that way. “We’ll be leaving at seven tomorrow morning, so get ready.”
As he turned his back and disappeared, Fuen tapped Helmut on the shoulder.
“Great. But you’re probably okay, right? “After watching them spar, it seems like they’re almost all better.”
Füen saw in Helmut’s movements that he had the potential to become a third-class mercenary. No, you can even look at level 2.
Since he was only a fourteen-year-old boy, his potential was endless if he was raised well.
‘We brought in good talent. I don’t think it will remain for long though.’
Once you have established a relationship, later on, when you want to become a mercenary in earnest, you will find the Face Mercenary Group.
Bringing in Helmut was also an investment from the mercenary group’s perspective. Investing is also something you have to keep in mind.
It is also true that this boy looked good in the eyes of the mercenary group.
Helmut nodded.
“Yes, no problem.”
Tanya is said to be the most skilled among third-level mercenaries, but her physical condition is still not good enough to be defeated by her.
It was a body that almost died just a few days ago. Even walking now is an amazing amount of resilience for a human being.
It would have been nice to have more leeway, but it is advantageous to act together with the Face Mercenaries.
I need to start practicing Vis soon. The goal is to restore the original strength before this request ends.
Puen advised.
“What we are in charge of is an escort request, and Finn will tell you what you need to do. Even if there is an attack, unless it is an extremely urgent situation, there will be no need for you to come forward and fight.”
Grade 4 mercenaries were actually treated as non-combat personnel. Moreover, there was no intention of having young Helmut and Finn participate in the battle.
“Starting tomorrow, we will act together with Tariq’s mercenary group. “It’s a fairly large-scale request with two mercenary groups working together.”
Other mercenaries who were listening nearby joined in.
“Even if Tariq’s mercenaries start a fight, just ignore it and pass it on.”
“I don’t get along very well with those guys. “They are dissatisfied because our side is more successful and has a better reputation.”
“Furthermore, there was a big request before, and the Chamber of Commerce was supposed to give it to them, but they changed their minds and gave it to us. We didn’t know. “I guess I was feeling pretty dirty.”
“But you won’t cause an accident in front of the client. “I don’t mind if I trip and fall.”
“I’m worried that Finn gets excited easily, so take care of him. “I don’t want internal strife to break out for no reason.”
“Why am I so excited! really.”
No matter how wild a beast is, it is bound to sacrifice itself during the recovery period.
Helmut had decided to remain quiet even though it was not their request.
“Anyway, I’m glad. No, why are you talking like that? That old man. “Level 4 mercenaries are definitely mercenaries, but don’t they get a small pay cut?”
Helmut ignored Finn’s gossip about Miles and gathered his thoughts about what to do next.
Finn, who had been bothering me by talking to me all the way back to my dorm, said he was sleepy and went to bed later in the night.
Only then was Helmut able to come out to the clearing where they had sparred earlier. The other mercenaries were probably resting in preparation for tomorrow’s request.
‘Now that the disruptor is gone.’
He knew Finn cared about him, but honestly, it was annoying. Helmut reflected on the conversation he had with Finn.
‘Do you know about Vis training methods?’
‘know. I learned it too, but it wasn’t very effective. There are many people who have given up because they say that it takes practice consistently from a very young age to be effective. They say that even among third-grade mercenaries, they can handle some skilled ones.’
I’ve seen Finn swing a sword, but I’ve only seen him practice Vis a few times.
In reality, the posture was so awkward that it could not be called an official Vis training method.
This is natural because mercenaries do not have a proper teacher. There were not many people who had mastered the training methods as perfectly as Helmut and practiced Vis on a daily basis.
Although the Vis training method has become popular, it is difficult to learn it properly.
Didn’t Darian teach him harshly so that he learned the correct posture first?
There were few people who did that unless they were nobles from a samurai family, an academy graduate, or a knight. Especially among mercenaries.
It was not necessarily possible to learn Vis only through Vis training methods.
Even if you do not go through the Vis training method, a trained body and organized breathing attract Vis. Also, as the level of swordsmanship increases, the spirit attracts vis.
However, training only swordsmanship without properly training bis was not a very good idea.
No matter how good your swordsmanship is, if you don’t have Vis, you won’t be able to demonstrate abilities that go beyond your physical body. Because vis is the power that allows us to escape the limitations of the body.
Conversely, practicing Visman is also meaningless. Because it is impossible to control Vis with an untrained body and mind.
If you tried to attract Vis without control, your energy and blood could be distorted and your body could be damaged or even die.
That’s why I remember Darian always emphasizing that balance is important.
‘Tanya and Fyuen seemed to pay more attention to vis training than other mercenaries.’
In the previous sparring, Tanya did not use Vis in earnest, but it seems she used it to strengthen her muscles.
Because of this, Helmut could sense a faint aura of vis from Tanya.
She, who has more practical experience than me, might be able to handle Vis to some extent. But once she regains her powers, she will be more than a match.
Helmut was filled with the will to get revenge. He was so angry that his hair turned white because he lost his first sparring match after coming out.
‘I have to start today.’
Since I’ve been focusing on recovery so far, I was thinking of moving Vis around little by little. Helmut grabbed his wooden sword and took a seat. The formal Vis training method learned from Darian was unfolded.
‘succeded.’
After completing one round of training, Helmut clenched and unclenched his hands with frowning eyes. Sweat was soaking his body like rain.
I was trying to do it the way I normally would, but it was a bit too much and I almost twisted my vis, causing me pain.
Because of this, Helmut had to slow down and move more slowly than usual. Slowly but accurately.
However, after completing the training, my body felt light and comfortable.
‘More than before… … It’s fast?’
Living in the forest of Pahe, one could not be completely free from demon energy.
The sacred barrier burned not only the sprouts of darkness, but also the demonic energy that permeated deep within Helmut’s body.
The power of purification spread like oil on fire, trying to burn all the demon energy.
It is said that among the pains that humans can experience, the pain of burns is the greatest. Helmut experienced a hell that felt like he was burning alive.
Helmut’s body fought fiercely to survive in that hell. His body had become mushy, ruptured, and had just been grafted back together.
However, the body that had experienced limitations was not the same as before. He had a stronger body, faster recovery, and was as clean as a newborn baby.
Previously, it seemed like water was being poured onto ordinary soil, but now it was like soil that had cracked slightly due to drought, and was sucking up water as if it were starving. It is absorbing vis at a rapid rate.
Helmut quietly assessed his condition.
‘Ten days, that should be enough.’
It might take less. As the vis fills up, the recovery will improve.
Helmut, who was about to practice Vis once more, stopped.
Didn’t Darian always say that? If he tries to go hastily, he will end up going back. At this rate, it doesn’t seem appropriate to practice Vis any further today.
‘There is no need to rush. ‘Because my body is getting better.’
Helmut made a plan in his head after leaving the Forest of Pahe. There was enough time.
It will be difficult to have personal time for a while as I carry out the request, but I will be able to practice Vis at night. Even though my body itched, I had to endure it.
Helmut was a boy with great patience.
*
The next day, before Puen departed, he gathered mercenaries.
“Come on, let’s go! This is an important request, so don’t relax. “They paid the request fee generously!”
“You have to get what you paid for.”
Tanya grinned. As an experienced mercenary, she was easy-going, and so were other third-level mercenaries. The only one who was nervous was Finn, who was taking on a request for the first time.
“Ugh, I feel like I’m going to regret what I ate for breakfast.”
Since I ate three large bowls of soup and bread in the morning, I was quite upset.
“Hey, weakling. Are you okay? It’s going to be really difficult starting today. You have to see horses, fetch water and carry it, and walk the whole time. “Can you hold on?”
Finn asked dismissively. Helmut did show a good performance in his sparring with Tanya.
However, it was very impressive to see him busy following the group, sweating profusely.
Finn still thought of Helmut as a weakling who had learned the sword.
“Again, my name is Helmut, not Weakbone. “I can endure it.”
Helmut sharply corrected the question. His expression hardened.
Helmut was a little angry. I know that in the human world, superiority is not necessarily determined by strength or weakness, but Finn’s attitude was already annoying.
It is weak, but it climbs and scratches without even knowing it is weak.
Helmut is a human who lived in the forest of Pahe. A world where it is completely natural for the weak to obey the strong.
Of course, I didn’t live in obedience, but that didn’t mean I looked down on Darian or Elaga.
‘It looks like you’ve completely put me down.’
The attitude of a boy of the same age and obviously lower than him was naturally annoying.
However, Helmut had a reason why he could not punish Finn. Finn was the one who saved her along with Tanya.
And for some reason, I felt uneasy.
In Helmut’s eyes, Tanya didn’t seem that strong either. Nevertheless, Helmut was completely defeated by Tanya.
‘Surely I won’t lose to this guy?’
Even if my physical condition hasn’t fully recovered, I think I’ll be a bit miserable if I do that.
‘I’ll see you once I get better.’
then. Helmut’s eyes turned cold as he looked forward to the future.
‘Why are this guy’s eyes so cruel? Even my eyes are still black. ‘Are you mad because I called you a weakling?’
Dust-like instinct made Finn notice. He may have lost his memory, but he may be a high-ranking master, and there is no benefit in making him angry.
He smiled friendly and placed his hand on Helmut’s shoulder.
“Yes, Helmut. Hey, I’m just saying this because I’m worried about you. “What are you doing with such a straight face?”
Finn quickly changed his mind.
“Ah, anyway, let’s do our best. “It’s our first request!”
“okay.”
Did I tell you to be lenient towards the weak? Helmut recalled Darian’s teachings and decided to move on for now. He will have a chance to pay back.
