#320
Helmut
Episode 320
What was in front of me was a dead end.
“… … .”
‘Where am I?’
Elaga was embarrassed. It was good that he left the bookstore in good spirits, but the way back was a problem.
Although she believed it wouldn’t be too difficult, the city of Fidelis was a city Elaga had never experienced before.
There are no walls in Pahe’s forest. It was not even a road, but the path that Elaga trampled through was the road.
It was meaningless to learn geography in a forest where even the trees and grass were moving, where you could only instinctively determine the general location.
The same was true of Green Cana, which was full of small houses. Therefore, Fidelis must be unfamiliar to Elaga.
‘I can’t believe I’m a stray!’
Teresa called out to Elaga, who was in shock, in a suspicious voice.
“Uh, cat?”
“Meow?”
Elaga looked up at Teresa as if nothing had happened.
He quietly passed by Theresa.
After wondering for a moment whether she could follow this seemingly street-wise white cat, Teresa came to the conclusion that humans cannot understand the psychology of such a small animal.
‘Maybe they came to this place on purpose because they were wary of me.’
She wondered if she should hide her presence and follow her, but anyway, the white cat did not run away and was walking right in front of her.
Of course, it was just because Elaga felt like she would get more and more lost if she ran around for no reason.
How much did I wander around like that? It was when Teresa finally ran out of patience and was about to capture Elaga and use her magic.
“Elaga.”
A soft voice was heard. There was a man standing in front. Bright blonde hair that is noticeable even from afar.
However, because it was backlit, Teresa’s features could not be seen properly.
Teresa opened her eyes wide. Somehow, that voice seemed familiar.
Elaga immediately ran towards the man. Elaga, riding on Helmut’s shoulder as if she was flying through the air, exhaled. Hers was a voice that only Helmut could hear.
[I will come out quickly.]
Helmut looked puzzled for a moment at Elaga, who was complaining that her head was spinning as she was concentrating on finding her way.
“They said I fell.”
I don’t think Elaga has the right to say something like that.
[shut up!]
Teresa looked blankly at the man who appeared to be the cat’s owner. All she could see was his profile, slightly visible through the backlight.
‘You look handsome? Was there someone like that in our territory? But I think I saw it somewhere… … .’
But before she could look properly, Helmut, who was carrying Elaga on his shoulder, had already turned his back.
Teresa tried to call him, but stopped. She was the daughter of a lord and was rumored to be a witch within Fidelis.
I didn’t know that talking to someone who seemed like an outsider might feel like pressure.
She looked at the man for a moment and then turned her back.
‘But Elaga? ‘What a unique cat name.’
While tilting her head, Teresa turned her steps toward the Fidelis mansion. Now it was time to go back.
Helmut immediately returned to the bookstore, taking Elaga with him.
Since Area had chosen all the books, people around her had told her to come find Elaga.
Helmut asked as soon as he arrived in front of the bookstore.
“Where have you been?”
[Where have you been? I was just wandering around. But I guess this neighborhood is a bit rough. I see you are anxious because you can’t catch me.]
Helmut’s eyes narrowed as he looked at Elaga complaining that the children had thrown stones.
“Surely you didn’t harm any humans?”
On days when a body of someone killed by an unknown animal was found in an alley, it was correct to assume that the culprit was Elaga.
Elaga shook her head confidently.
[What are you talking about? Why do I harm humans! Don’t talk nonsense. Anyway, I have to go around this town with you, so why not? It’s a town that’s so harsh on animals.]
Although monsters are cruel, aren’t humans also formidable to animals that are weaker than them? It was Elaga who passionately preached the theory of human criticism.
Helmut nodded roughly. Not only was he thinking the same thing, but it was quite an feat for him to endure being chased by humans who were no more than a bite to eat in a place so crowded with monsters and prey.
It wasn’t to the extent that Elaga could be lenient because she was overwhelmingly strong.
Elaga was very good at not harming humans and not revealing her identity. Until now. She said that was commendable.
At that moment, Area, who had paid for the books, was coming out of the bookstore. She lightly lifted a load of books into the space and then turned her gaze towards Helmut.
“There’s a lot to read here. It’s a pity, but it’s not enough. There will be another opportunity later. “What happened?”
Helmut then frowned.
“There was a wizard nearby.”
She was a woman, and judging from her magical power, she was quite a strong wizard. But they didn’t sense her intention to attack, and she didn’t approach them.
That’s why Helmut didn’t pay much attention to her.
[That wizard helped me when I was being chased by children. You followed me to protect me. He is a rare proper human being. Are wizards naturally friendly to animals?]
Thinking of Green Cana, Elaga cast generalization.
It would have been impossible to say if one knew how many animals and monsters the wizards had sacrificed in their experiments.
Helmut recalled his memories.
‘Now that I think about it, I think I’ve seen that woman somewhere.’
I only saw it at first glance, so I don’t remember much about it. It seems like he’s a wizard I’ve only seen in passing, probably at the academy or somewhere.
It wouldn’t be strange to say that there were one or two wizards walking around the streets of Fidelisni.
“I hope Xian is doing well?”
Area suddenly muttered. She didn’t know that Teresa was from Fidelis. Even the fact that she is from the Kingdom of Veneta.
Since she was the head of the magic department in the year just above her, it was natural that she would be interested in her, but apart from their poor relationship, she was not interested in Teresa at all.
Area was a genius, Teresa was not. By Area standards, that was the case.
In any case, there is no need to waste attention on someone who has a clear gap with you.
If she hadn’t shown interest in Helmut, there would have been no conflict.
‘Anyway, it seems that Xian is friendly with the wizard of Fidelis.’
Area had expected that whoever it was would be willing to listen to the story. she asked, tilting her head.
“What should we do now?”
“Why don’t you go to places with lots of people and get information? “That’s what we came to Fidelis for.”
Although neither of them had the talent for making friendly comments, Area was able to extract information from the other person using simple mental magic. She smiled softly.
“That would be fun.”
Anyway, Area doesn’t seem to have any intention of enjoying an ordinary date.
It was the same for Helmut. Not only is it impossible to have an intimate date with a super-smart creature named Elaga, but I don’t even know what being ordinary means anymore.
The two immediately moved their feet.
*
Sian was lucky. After briefly satisfying their hunger in the city, they ran into Teresa near the Fidelis mansion.
I was just thinking about how to summon Teresa. Unless you know how closely Duke Fidelis is related to the king, there is no benefit in being discovered by him.
Teresa also followed Elaga and on her way back to the Fidelis Mansion, she noticed a group of people that caught her eye and stopped. We found each other almost simultaneously.
Xian waved his hand first and pretended to know with his signature friendly smile.
“Senior Teresa?”
“It’s been a while, Xian.”
‘As expected, it’s a good thing I separated those two.’
“It’s been a little over a year since I graduated from the academy. I heard you were returning to Beneta, but you were really here. How have you been?”
“Yes, the people next to you seem to know who it is. “They are all from Greta Academy.”
Teresa observed the people next to Sian with a smile.
Contrary to her expression, her eyes were always cool. Her mind was spinning wildly.
‘Asuka, there are some suspicious things about that guy, but for now, he’s a commoner. But Charlotte. Why is the Grand Duchess of Linosa moving with Xian? ‘It’s the middle of the semester.’
If he clashed with Charlotte, there was a risk of conflict with Rinosa.
That was difficult. The Kingdom of Veneta has just been stabilized, and Rinosa is not just a principality.
Linosa’s power surpasses Veneta’s. Rinosa is something that is not easily seen even in the Empire.
Moreover, Charlotte was the head of the swordsmanship department. He is a force in himself.
‘I expected some wizard friends, but they are more troublesome than expected.’
Anyway, I have no intention of clashing. It will be concluded as a transaction. A conflict is something neither side wants.
Teresa asked while guessing the purpose of Xian who left Green Cana and appeared here.
“Your face looks nice. What’s going on here? “Are you on a trip?”
However, it was Sian who was as smart as her. He watched Teresa’s reaction as she pretended not to know and read her inner thoughts. Even the facts she didn’t say.
‘There’s no way Duke Fidelis’ daughter wouldn’t know about touching Green Cana in the Kingdom of Veneta.’
“You already know why I came here.”
Teresa’s smile deepened at that direct comment.
“Well, I don’t know. Rather, why don’t you introduce me to some of your friends?”
“Senior, you know who we are.”
From the side, Asuka let out a disapproving voice. Charlotte also looked at her with her stern face.
“When you say Fidelis, it reminds me of Teresa. He came because he wanted to get information from his senior. That’s not it. “The senior knew, and he was participating.”
Xian’s face turned cold. He always had a gentle expression, but it was an expression he rarely made.
Only then did Teresa respond.
“This is my first time seeing you make that face. “I guess Green Cana is really important to you.”
“You’re working for the king, right?”
“It’s natural for Venetian nobles to work for the king. Rather… … .”
Teresa looked around. Eyes were focused. It was not an appropriate place to have a conversation.
“Would you like to go somewhere quiet and talk? You can’t do this on the road. If you don’t want to go to our mansion, go somewhere else. “Let’s talk about whatever you want there.”
“Okay, sure.”
Xian nodded willingly.
