#449
Helmut
Episode 449
After the meeting, Helmut and his party departed for the Empire.
Immediately after the Archduke sent the message, Charlotte briefly conveyed to them the results of the meeting.
“favorably… … I finished the story. With the cooperation of the temple, we will discuss solutions to this incident. “At the largest conference in history.”
From Charlotte’s subtle nuances, I could tell that the process was not that smooth.
In any case, a temporary alliance was established.
It may be inconvenient since they fought like enemies, but they had to respond to the devil as one.
There are no exceptions when it comes to matters where the fate of the world is at stake.
From now on, they were a community of destiny.
The empire will act as the focal point and mediator.
Immediately after the small-scale meeting ended, envoys departed for each country.
The temple also decided to inform the series of events through temples in each region and help prepare for the meeting.
Two months. Time was running out to deal with a being with the power to destroy the world. We had to move quickly.
Helmut and his party used the moving magic circle from Latona to the islands.
Move from the magic circle to the imperial palace by carriage.
Helmut, riding in a special carriage sent by the imperial family, suddenly looked at the street.
It was afternoon.
The prosperous and prosperous street was moderately crowded.
Through the window, Helmut could see people who knew nothing enjoying their ordinary lives.
People living in a system that is extremely close to the word peace and live without knowing danger or threats.
There was a daily life there that was completely different from the miserable life Helmut had experienced.
However, their daily lives will also be shattered when the seal on the sacred barrier is lifted.
It won’t take long for Pahe’s greedy monsters to reach this island.
Before that, they exterminated the humans of countless large and small villages.
Over the long period of a thousand years, humans have developed, but have become dull in responding to the Demon King.
It is natural that we cannot live with awareness of the existence of legends over small and large threats in reality.
It was only the temple that sharpened its sword against the Demon King.
However, those who received power from Lumen naturally had limitations.
Area predicted that if the sacred barrier collapsed, Lumen’s will would disperse and the supply of sacred power would slow down.
“The Paladins will be relatively useful because the recovery method of divine power is similar to that of Vis, but the priests will be limited because they are essentially wizards whose magic recovery is slow.”
“It’s okay, I’m there on your behalf.”
Xian shrugged his shoulders confidently. He had already created a rosetta field as a test near Linosa.
Even if given 10 days to the large Elaga, she acquired so many Rosettas that her stomach would explode if she ate them alone.
Area looked at him with unpleasant eyes, then quickly looked away. His attitude is that he doesn’t even want to talk.
However, Sian did not miss the opportunity to appease Area.
“Fragile Area is behind. “This deputy leader will take the lead in the fight.”
They say I am stronger now. Helmut, who noticed Area’s notice, sneaked out.
“Then I’m behind too. “Good.”
“Helmut, don’t get involved. Let me be a little arrogant too. “He lived like that all the time.”
Xian wrinkled his nose, as if he had noticed something about Area.
A cold voice came from Area.
“I will tell you, even a thousand years ago, the Earth Spirit was at the forefront of the fight. There probably hasn’t been any increase in power compared to a thousand years ago. However, only the power of Lumen, who fought there together, has been weakened.”
Sian shrugged his shoulders.
“There are wizards instead, right?”
“Yes, wizards.”
Area pointed at herself. He clearly seems like he is also an important force.
“And let me be clear, I have never particularly ignored you. You had a sense of entitlement towards me. And now, because he has gained unexpected power, he is expressing it in a lame way.”
It’s true. Area ignored everyone, not Sian, giving him special treatment.
Sian stuttered at the bold choice of vocabulary.
“Jo, you’re stupid… … .”
Area dealt a fatal blow with a cold smile.
“That’s why you weren’t popular in school. “Who would like a timid guy like you?”
Xian, who had been hit repeatedly, opened his mouth.
Helmut thought that Area was also timid because of this attack, but he didn’t say it out loud.
After a while, Xian gritted his teeth and spat out.
“You are… … ! “Area, you’re so mean, you!”
“If you know, stop arguing.”
After Alea’s final words, a brutal silence fell inside the carriage.
Sian wheezed and turned his head out the window.
Helmut waited for the carriage to arrive. Anyway, it had come to a conclusion, so it wouldn’t happen again.
Although he didn’t show it, his heart was tilted to one side.
‘Knowing Area’s nature, I should have done it appropriately.’
It’s Xian’s fault. Helmut concluded simply.
Elaga, who was looking out the window as if she had no interest in what was happening in the carriage, suddenly opened her mouth.
[Hey, but don’t the temple guys recognize me?]
Ygrel could not transform into human form until the wounds on her body and damaged feathers were recovered.
When transformed into human form, the original body remains stagnant and recovery stops.
That’s why Ygrel followed Heike to her hideout.
But Elaga came all the way here in the form of a cat.
“If you get closer, you might be able to recognize the High Priest.”
Area answered.
“But does it matter? “They must have guessed it too.”
If a monster invaded just when the temple was empty, it would be even more strange not to make the connection that it had something to do with Rinosa.
[I destroyed their house. When you see me, aren’t you so angry that you start a fight over the meeting or something?]
“You can repair the damage, but you can’t save the dead. “You didn’t kill anyone.”
maybe. As Area followed behind him, Elaga struck down those who attacked him and immediately left.
It was a blow that did not kill him, but was enough to render him incapable of fighting.
Elaga didn’t do it intentionally, it was a habit.
Because he has already taken care of humans, including young Helmut.
When dealing with humans, you naturally relax your body.
Now that his mercy had joined hands with the temple, there was a high possibility that it would work for good.
No matter how much of a monster Elaga is, he can compromise with his enemies.
Elaga grumbled.
[Humans are too weak.]
Those weak humans couldn’t be killed just because they were temples.
It was a similar mentality to how humans who love animals cannot abuse them.
Because Elaga basically thought of humans as pets.
Helmut opened his mouth softly.
“They have already seen Elaga’s power. Even if we find out his identity, there’s nothing we can do about it.”
Even if all the high priests were mobilized right away, they wouldn’t be able to deal with Elaga.
If Elaga actively offers to help, I have no choice but to accept it.
Area nodded.
“Well, it would be better to reveal it after the meeting has progressed for some time. “We should let them know about our discovery.”
Rosetta’s roots.
It has the effect of awakening demonic energy. Although it has been proven effective against monsters, it has not yet been revealed whether it is equally effective on humans.
“It is processed to be used as a sleeping pill, but the raw, unprocessed form has an awakening effect.”
“Especially from Magi.”
Helmut received Area’s words.
“Wizards are sometimes swayed by temptation. Magical power is a different power from demonic energy, but it is a power right next to it. so that… … “When standing in front of the Demon King, some people might succumb to his temptation.”
Even when the Demon King is sealed, the Warlock often appears.
As the sacred barrier collapses, the devil’s power will begin to reach the world.
I didn’t know that it was still gradually becoming like that.
Then, more wizards will be tempted, and some of them will fall for it.
The greatest gift that black magic can give to humans is immortality.
Eternal life that allows us to avoid death, which even the great wizard cannot avoid.
Through magic, the wizard seeks to overcome limitations and look above.
If you were to blatantly tempt them with the bait of the power that would allow them to overcome the limitations of lifespan, some people might end up overstepping their bounds.
Rosetta’s roots will protect their spirit.
Before they knew it, the carriage they were riding was passing through the gates of the imperial palace. I can vaguely sense the energy of divine power.
The high priests were in it. It’s literally sleeping with the enemy.
Not long ago, they were fighting for their lives, but ironically, a common enemy brought them together.
Area muttered inadvertently.
“It’s going to get busy soon.”
Envoys from all human nations capable of fighting against the Demon King will visit the imperial palace here.
“I’ll be able to see some familiar faces.”
Helmut suddenly muttered.
As soon as he was declared Linosa’s successor, he headed to Linosa.
There are many classmates from the old Greta Academy in the Empire. If he was from an empire, he would be devoting himself as a knight in the empire.
It was an unfamiliar situation, not knowing if I would come face to face with them.
Xian, who had just recently felt relieved, giggled and said.
“A familiar face? That doesn’t quite fit. “You are in the swordsmanship department.”
“Why is that?”
“They say that by the time they graduate from the swordsmanship department, their size will be enormous. Even the guys who were cute back then have turned into a total mess. “You won’t even want to talk to me.”
“Asuka wasn’t like that?”
“Because that guy is so handsome, it’s only natural that he’ll grow up. “The other guys were like that even when they were young, but it’ll be terrible when they grow up.”
The kids in the swordsmanship department certainly weren’t cute even when they were just boys, so it seemed like it would be less fun for parents to raise them.
A slight smile appeared on Helmut’s lips. He muttered, stroking the handle of his sword.
“Everyone’s skills have improved a lot, right?”
“so so? “It may fall far short of your level.”
After saying that, Xian clenched his fists.
“Fight against the devil on the battlefield of death with my old Greta Academy classmates! “That’s also cool in its own way.”
“You should take care of life rather than fashion.”
At the same time as Area scolded, the carriage stopped. The carriage door opened immediately.
Helmut got down first and extended his hand toward Area.
“let’s go.”
History begins again here.
In the face of a revived disaster. A battle that could not be concluded a thousand years ago, this time.
Because losing means the destruction of the world.
They had to win.
