#327
Helmut
Episode 327
The office of Devis, King of Veneta. Immediately after returning to Rodrile, Teresa was reporting to the king.
“The conversation ended smoothly. Rodril will come to the royal capital, and your Majesty can talk to them leisurely.”
Teresa looked slightly excited. That’s right, so far nothing has gone according to her plan.
He is a wizard who graduated at the top of his class from Greta Academy. She was admirable for her wit and her brilliant mind.
Devis looked intently into Theresa’s face. As if he could find out something there that he didn’t know.
The story he heard echoed dizzyingly in his head and heart.
No matter how king he is, he is an emotional animal. In particular, some emotions are so strong that they cannot be shaken off.
The beautiful Teresa Fidelis was the only person who gave such feelings to Devis, who rose to the highest position in the Kingdom of Veneta.
“There is one thing I want to ask.”
“Please speak.”
Unlike Teresa, who answered willingly, the king hesitated. When Teresa furrowed her eyebrows, his mouth finally opened.
“How did it feel to see old friends after such a long time?”
‘Does this mean you are suspecting a collusion between me and Rodril?’
Even though the king says he trusts her, Teresa doesn’t believe those kinds of words in the first place.
She knew how easily that trust could be broken.
Teresa, who quickly thought, came up with an answer almost immediately.
“It’s not an old friend, it’s a junior. It’s not a big deal, it’s just a friendship. “There’s no need for feelings there.”
“You started this job using that trivial friendship as collateral.”
“I did not pledge my friendship, but my knowledge. Knowing them and knowing me, I just thought it was worth a try.”
Teresa’s voice was confident and full of assurance.
If Devis, who had ascended to the throne out of nowhere, had to prove that he was worthy of the title of King of Veneta, she also had to prove her worth.
She rose to power very quickly and reached the very core of power. As Teresa Fidelis, she is not the daughter of Duke Fidelis.
To get more, you have to take bold risks. If anyone had ambition, it was Teresa, not Davis.
“Does this mean they don’t have any personal feelings?”
“of course. “I wouldn’t shed a tear if one of them died.”
I might feel a little bad. Still, we knew each other. After listening to her answer and contemplating her for a moment, Devis immediately ordered her to leave.
As she left the room, Teresa thought about the king’s strange question.
‘Why are you telling this story? Has there been a rift on the Blackhawk side?’
It was an accurate guess. Her perception was that she was competing with Black Hawk and Fidelis. But her conclusion was simple.
‘I just need to do this job well.’
King Veneta trusts her, and Teresa will show results commensurate with that trust.
By doing so, the scale will tip more in this direction. As she walked proudly, the path ahead was bright.
*
Before leaving for the royal capital, Area first conveyed the situation to Heike.
[That’s how it happened.]
[By the time my research is completed, you will be in the royal capital of Veneta, not Green Cana.]
When Area spoke to Heike, it was not simply to inform him of their destination.
[In the capital of Veneta, how many people will recognize the magic cast on Elaga and Igrel?]
[My magic is not that shabby. If it were Duke Fidelis, he might have noticed. Or a high priest. However, I have never heard of a high priest being in the Kingdom of Veneta.]
[In Duke Fidelis’s presence, the two should be excluded.]
[Anyway, if you get excited and create demonic energy, the magic will be broken. Be careful.]
[I guess it’s not my job to pay attention, but let me tell you.]
Preparations at Green Cana were completed quickly. The number of people who will go has already been selected. Each and every one of them is objectively great power. And that’s a power that the opponent doesn’t even know about.
Azer decided to stay behind to take care of Green Cana.
However, Xian decided to head to the royal castle with Terra. Because he was the one who was close to Teresa.
Anyway, Asuka is useful as a prosecutor. Charlotte, the Grand Duchess of Linosa, was also a meaningful person to be with.
Helmut and Area, as well as Ygrel and Elaga, who don’t know where to go.
‘It’s a force that will destroy the country.’
Xian thought. There was no problem with Elaga because she was a cat, but there was a problem with Igrel, who was acting conspicuously.
“What’s wrong with me? “I can now imitate humans well.”
She presented an example of a nobleman gliding toward a king. From the way she walked, to the way she spoke, and to the way she gestured, she seemed surprisingly human compared to the first time around.
Sian, who was watching what she was doing, said in surprise.
“how… … .”
“Do you think I’ve been shooting around the village for no reason? “Learning is not exclusive to humans.”
[I don’t know about that. It’s convenient because you just have to keep your mouth shut.]
Elaga added a word. He must have gotten used to the cat life, as he caught a passing chubby mouse and crushed it with his front paws.
Everyone waited for the appointed time, feeling neither loose nor too tight.
Teresa visited Green Cana at the scheduled time.
“I will take you to Veneta’s royal castle. “His Majesty the King is waiting.”
As she spoke, Teresa quickly glanced around and observed the group standing with Terra.
In terms of people, there are 7 people. Plus that cat.
‘… … Does it look similar to the cat I saw at Fidelis? No, is it the same? Then the blond man.’
I was in a group. A tall, handsome face. It has a striking appearance and a somewhat intimidating atmosphere.
It is clear that he does not possess extraordinary skills.
But it’s a face I don’t know. Even when I saw it at Fidelis, my impression was a little different. Even then, I only saw it briefly.
Teresa turned her gaze to Terra with a smile.
“There are more people in your group than I thought.”
“In the castle, there are the king’s wizards, knights, and many soldiers. “Shouldn’t we prepare for this as well?”
“sure. But wouldn’t it be possible to at least get an introduction? “There are some faces I know and some I don’t.”
“who? This is Ygrel. From a far away country… … “He is a lawyer.”
Terra pronounced the word martial arts expert in an unfamiliar way. Ygrel does not know how to use a sword.
Also, I don’t know how to use magic. However, as a human being, he was able to exercise powerful force. With your fist.
Just because his appearance has changed doesn’t mean his physical strength goes anywhere, so in that state, he can crush most people’s skulls with his bare hands. So what was added was ‘Gwonbeopga’.
Igrell greeted me in a gentle manner that could be described as a martial arts expert.
“Please take care of me.”
“And this one.”
Teresa’s feet moved. Her steps stopped right in front of Area.
Because he had used shape-changing magic, his appearance was unrecognizable. A woman with an ordinary appearance, not even a single hair of hers belonging to Area.
Since he is wearing a wizard’s robe, he only knows that the opponent is a wizard.
But Teresa spoke with confidence.
“It’s been a while, Area.”
Alea’s body twitched. A look of disbelief appeared on her face.
How could someone like Teresa see through her magic? It was the moment when Area’s arrogance collapsed.
Of course, Teresa did not see through Area’s magic. Just guessing. The guess was quite accurate.
Area asked, furrowing her eyebrows.
“How did you know, old man?”
“A simple guess. From Fidelis, I knew of your existence. A wizard at a level I can’t read. Such wizards are rare. Besides, you are close with Sian, right? But I wasn’t sure because it was a bit surprising that it had the appearance of a woman… … . Nope. “You are a woman.”
Teresa’s eyes shone sharply. Theresa was accepting without surprise the fact that Sian and Asuka were not able to admit it and were going on a rampage.
“Somehow, that’s why it was like that. you hated me Did you feel jealous? Or competitive?”
In addition to being the top student at the same magic department, Teresa is also a famous beauty.
His personality was far from humble, so he earned a lot of hate. No wonder her Area hated her.
“There is no way I would feel that way toward a senior or something. “I don’t feel that way toward someone who is worse than me.”
But even though she said it so coldly, Area had to admit it.
Teresa became more formidable. Not on a magical level, but on a holistic level.
“I hid that I was a woman and went to the academy pretending to be a man. “Why?”
The reason is Area’s weakness. The granddaughter of Heike, the deity of the temple. Area responded calmly.
“That’s none of your business.”
“Okay, since you don’t seem to want to talk, I’ll find out. Rather, why are you in Green Cana? “Why did you get involved in this matter?”
“I just stopped by to study the spirit. “As someone who is indebted to something, something happened and I can’t pretend not to know.”
“Well, the reason doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you are here. “Then this is the last one.”
Teresa’s gaze moved naturally. It was directed at Helmut, who was calmly standing next to Area. Her eyes scanned Helmut up and down. It was a persistent look.
Although Teresa cannot see through Area’s magic, she can at least know that the magic has been applied to the other person.
In other words, the other person is under a spell that changes their appearance.
Area spat out coldly.
“He’s a mercenary I hired. Sometimes tests are necessary. “Senior is someone I don’t know.”
“okay? “Then you know that.”
Teresa, who smiled brightly, suddenly stretched out her hand towards Helmut. Area’s body shook, and Helmut’s hand moved.
He withdrew Teresa’s hand, which was reaching towards his head, as if removing an object.
The movement is too weak and slow to be taken as an attack. Helmut asked, tilting his head.
“What are you doing?”
“Ah, there’s a bug on my head. “Please excuse me.”
Teresa turned around as if nothing had happened.
But her heart was pounding. Surprise and excitement at discovering a new fact, and another unknown emotion.
‘You were here, Helmut. ‘He was alive.’
“Let’s leave.”
There was a deep smile on her lips as she naturally declared and walked up.
