#312
Helmut
Episode 312
For a short period of time, peaceful and cozy village life began.
A normal human life, but unfamiliar to some.
Most of Helmut’s special group were people who were not used to this ordinariness.
Only Xian, who returned home, enjoyed his normal life.
Green Cana is a small town.
Even though Rodril was a spirit wizard and wealthy, it was a natural expectation that such a small town would not have a large mansion to accommodate many guests.
Xian’s house was not as big as I thought. A small mansion with only three floors.
However, Sian and his parents seemed untroubled by the large number of guests, and the group soon found out why.
“Now, shall we prepare a place for the guests to rest?”
Not long after Terra said those words, two huts appeared in the large vacant lot next to the house.
No, I grew up. A house was created overnight. It was a mysterious yet amazing sight.
Terra planted seeds in the yard and called out to the spirits, and vines sprouted right on the spot.
The strong tree vines that grew and intertwined with each other gathered at the ceiling, creating a sturdy hut with no gaps.
It was a fairly spacious, living hut.
It may be a bit difficult to live in for a long time, but there is no problem in staying there for a month or so. The bathroom was next to Sian’s house, so I could use it.
Area opened her mouth seriously.
“You could start a lodging business.”
“There is no way a wizard will starve to death. Especially if it’s a spirit wizard!”
Terra responded cheerfully and narrowed her eyes at the guests.
“I have put away the necessary items, so please allocate and use the huts yourself. I hope everyone has a comfortable life. Meal is at 9 o’clock in the morning. “I’ll leave the food in the kitchen and it will take care of itself over time!”
They will probably gather at 9 o’clock in the morning. This is a place filled with people who are accustomed to structured dormitory life.
After she disappeared, Sian waved his hand with a smiling face.
“Well, I’m going too. There won’t be any inconvenience. “I will summon the spirit of light in front of the house, so call me if anything happens!”
Now all we had to do was allocate rooms among the remaining people.
“I’m here.”
Area pointed out a hut far from Xian’s house.
“Oh, then me too.”
Helmut, who had naturally planned to share the same hut with Area, stopped for a moment when Charlotte looked at him with strange eyes. she asked firmly.
“Of course, as a woman, shouldn’t I have to share the same hut as Senior Area?”
It seems like they prepared two huts like this because they thought they could be shared by each gender. Asuka scolded.
“therefore! Helmut, do you still think about the old days? “Area looked like a man when she shared a room with you.”
“ah.”
Helmut made a sound as if he had finally realized it.
From then on, it seems that Area was firmly established in Helmut’s mind as his roommate.
“Child, you are being sneaky. Still, you shouldn’t try to open a new home in a place like this. Wouldn’t it be difficult if you had a child at your friend’s house? “I’m not even married.”
Asuka, who was making fun of herself, soon screamed.
“evil! it hurts!”
A crackling electric current was flowing from Area’s hand. A magic attack was cast without a spell.
Her purple eyes were surprisingly cold. Asuka screamed.
“You’re so bad, you use attack magic on people!”
But Area went into the hut without even giving him a glance. Like he’s dirty and he doesn’t want to deal with him. Charlotte also reacted coldly.
“That’s right.”
“… … .”
Asuka was somehow depressed. Igrel clicked his tongue and walked after Charlotte, who turned her back.
“I’m a woman too, so I guess I’ll be this way, right?”
In any case, Ygrel was a monster that could not be left alone. If she shares her quarters with Area, Area will keep an eye on her.
“The rest is this way.”
Helmut calmly entered the other hut where the three women were. Elaga was sitting on his shoulder as if it were attached to him.
They said he would balance it out, so he switched his left shoulder and right shoulder, but that was his seat anyway.
The inside of the hut was clean and spacious, with a wide carpet on the floor, and it had the smell of the forest. Even people with an upset stomach will feel relieved as soon as they enter this place.
On one side were placed a few thick mattresses and blankets that could serve as a bed, and a basket filled with daily necessities.
“The location must be close to the mountain. It feels like I’m at a training center somewhere.”
Asuka followed him in and muttered. Elaga looked around her room and grumbled.
[It’s a place the size of a nostril. I’m so frustrated, I wonder where I should live.]
“Elaga is small now too.”
[Yes, I am small. Enough to fit into a basket that even you can’t fit into!]
Ever since Elaga got smaller, she somehow showed off her smallness whenever she got the chance.
After living a noticeably large life all my life, I seemed to like my current smallness in some way.
Originally it was a handsome and majestic white leopard, but now it is a pretty cat with white fur.
And unexpectedly, the latter seemed to be Elaga’s preference.
Helmut reacted hesitantly.
“… … “I don’t really want to go in.”
Regardless of whether Elaga became prettier when she got smaller, Helmut was better when she was older.
Now he’s bothering me by using me as his vehicle.
Elaga said dismissively.
[You’re such a poor guy, you don’t know the comfort of having your body hit by a round basket. Anyway, you should just stay in this grass-smelling hut. I will go out and sleep.]
After speaking, Elaga immediately jumped off his shoulder. Elaga is a monster. A monster that uses a wide territory. It must have been frustrating to stay in a hut like this.
Helmut looked at the back of the white cat walking away and made a request.
“You can’t fight.”
Elaga snorted.
[A fight only happens when it is a fight. There’s no way I could fight someone like that, right?]
And he just disappeared. He knew that even the weakest Helmut would be in no danger here, and he was going to enjoy his life as a cat to the fullest.
*
Even though there were no attendants, life at Xian’s house was as comfortable as that of a noble family.
If you see an object moving alone like a ghost, it is a spirit.
In places like this where the energy of nature is strong, spirits can exercise physical power without showing themselves.
Instead, people who see it will be shocked.
Helmut woke up at dawn, swung his sword in a wide open space on the side of the mountain, and had breakfast.
Area seemed to have a burning desire to learn about spirit magic, and had a long conversation with Terrana Azer about spirit magic early in the morning. It seemed like this would probably continue for a few days.
But as soon as breakfast was over, she sneaked up to Helmut.
“They say the mountains are full of spirits. “I want to go, won’t you come with me?”
“okay.”
That’s how the two of them went on a date. It was so sneaky that there was no one in the way.
Elaga, who left Sian’s house, became a sensationally popular figure in Green Cana in just one day.
Because it was a pretty cat like a doll, which is hard to find in Green Cana, where there are many wild animals and domestic animals.
“Wow, the cat is pretty!”
“Where did it come from? “Have you brought any guests?”
“Oh, right! “I was riding on that black guy’s shoulder.”
“Meow?”
The people of Green Cana, especially the children, were friendly to Elaga.
As if they were possessed, they offered eggs and chicken breast to this arrogant cat, Elaga, attracting her attention.
Elaga took them and ate them and cried cutely. Although it was strange to see her making a fuss about how cute she was every time, she felt good.
‘I don’t like it when you stroke my hair.’
If you don’t like it, just jump up and climb the tree. This was an experience that could only be enjoyed in the human world.
Xian was busy sorting out the luggage he had sent from the Academy piled up in his room.
His younger sister, Sienna, had also entered puberty and was arguing with him. She seemed quite accomplished in elemental magic and wanted to test it against her cyan.
Sian began to think about how to scold her. Because of that, his mind drifted away from Asuka and Charlotte.
Asuka and Charlotte, who had been practicing swordsmanship since morning like Helmut, naturally became together, and as they acted together in the Forest of Pahe, they became closer.
In the past, when we were sparring or because we didn’t have anything to say, we would just say hello and leave, but now we have developed enough rapport that we can spend time together.
Asuka, who swung her sword once to digest breakfast and flopped down in her seat, opened her mouth.
“Coming here reminds me of the old days.”
“Are you thinking about old times?”
Asuka’s eyes narrowed. As if she was going over something.
“Yes, long ago, when I lived with my mother… … . I lived in a small town like this back then too. My mother was not a spirit mage, so it must have been difficult for her as she had to do everything herself. I was young, so I didn’t have any difficulties. Those were good times. “If I had to say it, I was probably poor, but I was comfortable and free.”
It was a word with a strange nuance. The content would make Charlotte, who knew Asuka as a commoner, slightly tilt her head. Doesn’t that mean he is neither comfortable nor free right now?
‘What happened to your father?’
Curiosity arose again in Asuka, but Charlotte swallowed it.
The fact that I lived with my mother in the past means that it is not the case now.
Although Asuka had many accidents, she was not an irresponsible person. If he leaves her mother behind, it means that her mother is in a situation where he doesn’t have to take care of her.
“I think my mother is more satisfied with her life now. “I wish I were like my mother, but she doesn’t fit my personality.”
And Asuka added with an angry look in her eyes.
“I don’t even like my father.”
Charlotte stared at him blankly. I understand that Asuka, who seemed simple and clear, has her own story.
I had always thought that his personality and swordsmanship were not ordinary. She opened her mouth as if to console.
“As for me, as you know, just because we’re family doesn’t mean we’re on the same page.”
Asuka’s expression softened.
“I guess so? Actually, I said something useless to you. “You must have been through a lot.”
Charlotte suddenly burst out laughing.
“Why are you laughing?”
“No, I just thought it was strange to hear something like that from Asuka-senpai. “I thought you couldn’t say something like that.”
Asuka frowned.
“What is he saying now. “What on earth are you looking at me for?”
“Well, you’re short-tempered and self-indulgent, but you’re a talented senior?”
“I can’t deny that.”
Suddenly, smiles appeared on the faces of the two people. They became more comfortable after a brief conversation.
