#323
Helmut
Episode 323
Talon was visiting Fidelis.
This is a city in the middle of the royal capital of Green Cana.
In order to monitor the dynamics of Green Cana, it is most appropriate to conduct it at Fidelis.
Of course, Duke Fidelis did not welcome him. Which nobles would welcome the introduction of a Black Hawk into their territory?
Even if it follows the king’s policy, by the duke’s standards, Blackhawk is nothing more than a dark group, and they leave it alone because they say it is an intelligence guild and all, but it is nothing more or less than that.
People don’t change overnight. It takes time for a group like Blackhawk to change.
Even if there is a strict order from above. The young, energetic and amoral members of Black Hawk were causing problems big and small, and because of this, even minor conflicts were taking place.
It’s just that there are gangsters and vagabonds wherever you go, so no incidents big enough to cause problems have happened yet.
A serious crime like murder or rape that Duke Fidelis would take issue with.
In that respect, this incident was unexpected in another way. In that the victim came from this side.
Talon asked, tilting his head to one side.
“There was a commotion in the inn restaurant?”
“Yes, it looks like there has been an argument. But since our guy is in critical condition… … .”
The Fidelis branch manager bowed his head. Fidelis is a large city in the Venetian Kingdom.
When it comes to the head of the Fidelis branch, his position was never low. However, in front of Talon, he is just an ordinary branch leader.
Talon read from the subtle attitude of Branch Manager Fidelis that there was a problem he did not mention.
“What was the guy with whom there was an argument doing there?”
“Well, that is…” … .”
Even Branch Manager Fidelis, who is known to be like a poisonous snake, was embarrassed in front of Talon.
There is no use in deceiving with lies. Talon is known to be able to penetrate people’s hearts.
Immediately, a stern reprimand fell.
“Didn’t I tell you to keep a close eye on those below you? “I said that the Black Hawk of the future will not be the same as before.”
If it becomes a problem in an important city like Fidelis, how will it affect other places?
“Well, he’s not the type of guy who causes trouble enough to cause trouble. He’s just a guy who earns pocket money by biting a child’s wrist… … .”
The person in question was the nephew of the Fidelis branch manager. The arms bend inward.
If it weren’t for Talon, Branch Manager Fidelis would have gritted his teeth and immediately sent an assassin towards the person who knocked out his nephew.
‘There are no useful talents.’
Talon clicked his tongue inwardly. He is accomplishing a great cause, so why is there so much noise?
He vowed that as soon as Rodrill’s work was over, he would focus his energies on cracking down on Black Hawk members.
“How serious is it?”
Talon mumbled and was soon able to see the branch manager’s nephew, who was said to be in critical condition.
In Talon’s eyes, Lee Chae was young. It was no ordinary feat to break his arm like this.
‘A very high level prosecutor who deals with vis. As a mercenary, he is at least level 2 or higher.’
Was there any mercenary level 2 or higher near Fidelis? In an instant, information was gathered in my head and a picture was drawn.
“They say he was a young blond man. They say he was a handsome young man who looked like a noble boy… … .”
There was an image that suddenly passed through my mind.
I couldn’t figure out why that memory, which should have faded with age, was vivid now.
The unique cruelty and boldness felt from the wound, yet cold as ice. It simply but brutally crushes the opponent who reveals it.
There was such a person. No, he was. In the distant and near past. But he disappeared and was never seen again.
I had a guess about him, but Talon couldn’t confirm whether the guess was correct.
The information was too little and unrealistic. It is the role of those who handle information to assume what is likely to happen.
‘There’s nothing to think about.’
Either way, a Black Hawk member was attacked by someone while he was collecting money. It’s something we can’t just ignore. You just need to check it clearly with your own two eyes. Because his head hasn’t forgotten yet.
Talon commanded.
“Draw a portrait.”
A few hours later, Talon was sitting with a piece of paper with a portrait in his hand.
The face depicted in the portrait was terribly familiar. A face so handsome that it can be clearly seen in pictures.
Neither the eyes nor the atmosphere could properly capture the real thing, but one thing was clear. Talon knew his name.
‘Hyde.’
No, Helmut. A boy who disappeared four years ago. Have you become a young man now? Time was fleeting.
However, Helmut’s sword will be sharper than it was in the past.
How many people will be able to break that sword now?
The greatest genius Talon knows.
It was unusually strong. So much so that it doesn’t even feel like human strength.
I can’t even imagine how strong he must have become now.
‘It was alive. In all this time, I have never been caught in the information network.’
It’s so difficult that it feels strange. Because Black Hawk’s information network is incredibly dense.
Unless you’re in a very remote area, it’s hard not to get caught there.
Talon did not overlook the fact that over the years, a dangerous element called Helmut had slipped through the net.
But it is also true that it was blurred. Because he seemed to have been eliminated by Rinosa.
‘If he appeared again, what would he want?’
plural? or not… … . Anything will cause a major incident. Because the movement of the strong is not limited to the breeze.
Anyway, here he was, who had been missing for a long time. Then where did he go?
After some time passed, Talon was able to find out the answer to that question.
Helmut and his party who visited Fidelis were placed in front of him as a picture. It was a frighteningly accurate description.
Even the most wary of the group never imagined that they could be captured and drawn in this vast city.
That was the reason King Veneta had no choice but to accept Black Hawk.
Extraordinary information power and the ability to compile it. He found out in the room what Teresa Fidelis found out in person.
‘There are five people in total. Sian Rodrill. He is Rodril’s successor. Close friendship with Helmut during his time at Greta Academy. Asuka, head of the swordsmanship department. This is also the same. The rest of the party… … Wizards can change their appearance, so Area, the head of the Department of Magic. Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Rinosa and head of the swordsmanship department.’
Talon recalled the fact that he had already investigated Asuka. Because he was Helmut’s friend before he was Sian Rodril’s friend.
Asuka herself had very little interaction with the family, so obtaining information about her was extremely difficult.
Children of high-ranking families are bound to interact with other nobles and powerful families around them. Through him, existence is somehow known.
In that logic, Asuka was an exception. Even though he was not a commoner, it was as if he had fallen from the sky.
Additionally, Asuka was sensitive, good at eluding pursuers, and moving alone. But I couldn’t lie about where he went every vacation.
Talon discovered Asuka’s identity and held the information in his hands. Just keeping in mind that he is a person who should not be messed with in Black Hawk.
In that sense, it was a good thing that Helmut saved Asuka in the past. If Asuka had been killed by Blackhawk at that time, Blackhawk would have had to pay a painful price. The entire organization may have collapsed.
‘This must also be luck. Rather, there are so many great people that it’s hard to get together like this.’
Although they have great military power, they are backed by forces that should not be messed with. That was more troublesome than the individual’s incapacity.
These were the new members of Green Cana. He visited Fidelis, achieved his goal, and disappeared.
In the meantime, I also came into contact with Teresa Fidelis.
‘Teresa Fidelis. She’s a clever but fledgling girl. ‘I don’t know if the story is right.’
It should have been done right. Rodrill’s pride wouldn’t allow him to ask for help from an external power, but it’s a different matter for an external power to help on its own.
“Shouldn’t we track him down and make him pay?”
Black Hawk’s branch manager Fidelis urged Talon who came out of the room.
These are the people who turned their nephew into a half-asshole. If I had money, whether it was magic or herbs, I could make him better, but my nephew seemed half out of his mind.
If you have pulled tears out of your own eyes, you must also pull tears out of your partner’s eyes.
The Fidelis branch manager was burning with revenge.
Talon glanced at him and exhaled coldly.
“The branch manager has no eyes. “Sooner or later, your position will be replaced.”
“yes… … ?”
“If you don’t want to lose even that, think about it carefully from your position as deputy manager.”
Talon left the scene without leaving those words alone. The place he headed straight to was Veneta’s royal castle.
“Meet Your Majesty the King.”
Talon had met the king face to face not long ago. The King, who had just received a report from Teresa, welcomed her calmly.
Fidelis and Blackhawk rarely interact. They did this even though they were doing the same thing.
The king did not try to bring them together. In the first place, it would be difficult for a great noble from a noble wizard family and Black Hawk, who came up from the bottom, to join hands.
It may be said to be inefficient, but Fidelis and Blackhawk were competing whether they knew it or not.
King Devis was a shrewd man and knew that he could not rely on Fidelis alone. A king who depends on his subjects is not a king.
Even though he acted as if he trusted Fidelis more, there was always a kingly balance in the corner of his cool head.
The pendulum on the other side of Fidelis was Blackhawk. For a king without power, Black Hawk is absolutely necessary.
Of course, it is true that the king’s scales are tilted in favor of Fidelis.
It was not because Fidelis was more devoted to helping the current king ascend to the throne. For Fidelis, it was an emotional pendulum that weighed.
Teresa Fidelis. The woman who helped Devis ascend to the throne. She is a talented wizard and the beautiful daughter of Duke Fidelis.
During Greta’s Academy days, there were rumors about the relationship between her and Helmut.
These are usually rumors that have nothing to do with facts. Talon didn’t believe the rumor was true either.
But it was possible to use it. To strike a balance.
The King of Veneta was not a rash man, and even if he knew that, it would only sway his emotional pendulum and have no influence on his decisions.
Talon opened his mouth. Soon his report made its way to the king.
It remains to be seen how the King will accept the report.
