#261
Helmut
Episode 261
2. The Four Ways.
At the beginning of the new year, the atmosphere at Greta Academy, which had been busy for a while, was still disorganized.
At the end of the year, those who leave the academy and those who return are bound to cross paths.
Today is the person’s turn to leave. After the graduation ceremony, one by one, everyone leaves to find their own way.
And here was someone leaving.
white robe. A slender figure wearing clothes that resembled a wizard’s mark and a hood over his head passed quickly through the hallway. A light presence and barely audible footsteps.
The white-robed figure entered the academy’s core without difficulty using a pass granted to a small number of people.
smart. The door soon opens with a small sound,
“Dean.”
A clear and clear voice resonates. A middle-aged man sitting in front of a desk raised his head and looked at his counterpart.
He greeted me unfazed.
“Congratulations on your graduation, Area. “Now you can live as your true self.”
“yes.”
A shiver runs through my heart. The moment I had been waiting for came rather heavily.
Because the road ahead is never easy.
Area pulled down her hood. Clear eyes like amethyst appear between her frost-colored hair.
The delicately crafted white face was unmistakably beautiful. It looks like the embodiment of flawless beauty.
It’s been a long time since I started to feel like it was too much to pretend to be a man even with magic.
Now that there was no need to pretend, the magic was gone.
And what is in front of her is someone who knows her true face.
“How much time has passed already?”
The dean muttered in a voice filled with lingering emotion.
It’s been 6 years since I accepted her, Area, by force.
The girl with fearsome talent and venom now stood tall as a wizard.
She is probably closest to the name Grand Wizard.
And it seemed like there wasn’t much left before he could claim that name.
‘This is what it looks like when genius talent is combined with hard work. ‘There will probably not be a more outstanding graduate from Greta Academy for the next hundreds of years.’
It was the dean himself who helped bring Area to this position. The dean was once again overcome with emotion.
No matter how important free thinking is to a wizard, Heike is a witch who controls other people’s lives and lives as she pleases, not governed by law and common sense. She resembled her so much in appearance that her dean could not be kind to Alea.
Even though she was her sponsor, the dean had always kept his distance from her and maintained a rigid and principled attitude.
But at this moment, that boundary also receded. Whatever his personality, Area was a great wizard. He was an excellent student.
“If you want, I can make a place for you at the academy.”
As the dean, this was something I came up with after careful consideration.
Of course, the genius wizard named Area was too much to fit into a small container called Greta.
But accepting her also means accepting the risk of losing the temple.
Area responded calmly.
“We’ll think about that later. Now I kind of want to leave the academy. “I’ve been here for six years.”
Greta Academy is a treasure trove of magical knowledge. It’s also the perfect place to hide and learn magic.
I got everything I could here. Now is the time to put your plans into action.
I prepared for a long time. In order not to fail because it is something that must be successful and involves great risk.
The dean’s expression showed concern.
“I didn’t want to live the same life as your grandmother, but I see you doing it in a different way. I heard about your research. Are you trying to go to the Forest of Pahe?”
A life as dangerous as jumping into a flame. Do you want to live that kind of life? Area’s talent surpassed Heike’s, but Heike only accepted the temple after becoming an archmage.
‘Heike’s granddaughter. Also, given that child’s personality, sooner or later, one day, he will be declared a public servant of the temple.’
Just under 20 years old. Isn’t it too early for that to happen? Laundering one’s identity is not yet impossible.
Area answered clearly.
“I thought you knew.”
The dean’s eyes reach every corner of the academy. Alea, too, didn’t think she would be able to escape the Dean’s eyes.
No matter how genius you are, you cannot do everything alone.
In order to reach an area that no one has entered before, you will need the achievements or assistance of others.
Area slowly approached the magic faculty professors who would cooperate with her research and achieved results.
Of course, all of those moves were read by the dean.
The dean spoke as if admonishing.
“The Forest of Pahe is a forbidden area. No wizard has ever broken through that barrier. And the inside of that barrier is full of monsters. Even if the temple doesn’t know about your research, it’s still dangerous. In battles against monsters, wizards did not have very advantageous combat abilities. Even you can die.”
“Didn’t Greta Academy teach that giving up research just because it’s dangerous is against the spirit of a wizard?”
“Don’t you think it’s reckless?”
“I prepared so as not to be reckless.”
What was reflected in Area’s eyes was confidence. She bowed her head towards the Dean, who seemed to want to say something more.
“I came here to say hello to you for taking care of me. “Thank you for everything.”
It is an expression of her will that no words can break her will. The dean nodded her head.
“I hope you achieve what you want.”
Now his work is done.
*
‘at las.’
As she left the dean’s office, Area exhaled. Her heart was pounding.
It is impossible to measure the success rate. But now I had to go. So far, it has only been a process to reduce the failure rate.
‘Yes, it is a dangerous plan.’
A plan that is difficult to achieve alone. So he had the people he needed for that plan.
Area put on her hood and walked away. As she put on her bracelet, her appearance turned her stomach again. Area lost in her thoughts as she quickened her pace.
‘Will they really be together?’
A few years ago, Area shared her plans with them, giving them plenty of time to think about it.
In the meantime, your thoughts may have changed. Because they have something and have something to lose.
How much more would you risk your life for a friendship that was built over a short period of time?
Area was skeptical, but what she was overlooking was that she was also risking her life in that short period of time.
While I was lost in thought, I got closer to the agreed upon location. A quiet vacant lot on one side of the academy.
“Hey, Area!”
Someone waved over there. A young man with a gentle face wearing a robe. He had a gentle appearance that would appeal to anyone.
Next to him, who looked young enough to be called a young man, was a tall young man with blond hair who was as tall as a head, with his arms crossed. Looking crookedly in this direction.
“You’re late, 3 minutes!”
Instead of responding to his cavil, Area spat with an expressionless face.
“You both came.”
‘They are just as stupid as I thought.’
Contrary to what the dean thought, it was they, not he, who were reckless.
Area knows exactly what she wants to do and how to do it, but these people are just risking their lives on her plan.
And they had nothing to gain by going along with Area’s plan.
Rather, he only faced the risk of losing his life. Still, she came here willingly.
‘How on earth can you trust me? Should I say it’s humane? … .’
Although they showed the evidence, Area’s explanation was unkind and did not tell them everything, but they said they were willing to follow Area. That was about 4 years ago.
However, it seems that their determination has not changed over the past four years.
Area looked at this touching scene with a slightly bewildered feeling.
What attracted them was a simple reason.
‘They say that even dog poop can be useful if you want to use it.’
A sarcastic smile crossed her face.
Asuka, top graduate of the Kenjutsu Faculty. and Cian, a top graduate from the Faculty of Magic. Area, who was the top student in the magic department for all six years, looked around them carefully.
Now that they have grown into full-fledged adults, they have not only grown physically but also gained skills.
They had been attending the academy and focused on honing their skills.
It was all for this plan after graduation.
Because on that day four years ago, Area said, ‘What you need to do is become stronger.’ Area was somehow like a leader.
‘It turned out to be more useful than I expected.’
This is enough power to be helpful in the Forest of Dig.
“Well, did you really think we wouldn’t come?”
Area didn’t answer, and Xian quickly changed the subject, pushing aside Asuka who was about to lose her temper.
“Now tell me what you are going to do.”
“Before that, there’s one more person to come.”
I intentionally called him a little late, but due to his nature, he would have come early.
After some time, the person had arrived. Asuka and Xian’s eyes widened when they saw the other person’s appearance.
“you you!”
“Why is he here?”
What appeared there was a girl with black hair who had a calm and neat appearance.
The Grand Duchess of Rinosa, Helmut’s younger sister, and Charlotte, the 5th year student in the swordsmanship department.
She, who was now in her adult form, bowed to them with a stern expression on her face.
“This is how I see you, seniors.”
“You didn’t even graduate from the academy, right?”
“No, Asuka, that’s not the problem. Before that, that kid… … .”
Xian’s expression crumpled. Anger soon appeared in his eyes.
“It’s from Linosa! How could that kid be here! Does that make sense?”
It was a fierceness that Xian had never shown before. Charlotte’s eyes wavered. Area shook her head.
“I didn’t find it, she found me first.”
Asuka and Xian’s eyes focused on Charlotte. Xian’s eyes were burning, but strangely, Asuka’s eyes were closer to calm.
If you think about the personalities of the two people, they were complete opposites.
Area began to explain. It was about four years ago, after a school vacation, when Helmut went missing in Latona.
Area was about to find out about what happened in Latona during vacation and contact Asuka and Xian.
Charlotte, who had become emaciated, immediately came to Area and asked to talk.
“I have something to say about Senior Helmut.”
The shameless daughter of Rinosa, who once again put her own blood relatives in harm’s way.
At that moment, Alea’s icy heart also cracked. Area, whose anger soared, had to do her best not to use attack magic on Charlotte.
Area managed to calmly compose herself.
‘Let’s hear what they’re trying to say.’
Because it was not yet time to reveal that he knew the truth.
Charlotte obediently told Area about the incident in Latona.
Until then, Area had not overlooked the fact that Charlotte might be thinking of blaming her.
