#459
Helmut
Episode 459
However, what came out of Michael’s mouth were completely unexpected words.
“Please come back alive.”
Helmut stood still for a moment in time. It wasn’t until later that I realized what he had said.
“… … “It’s a difficult request, but it’s my first time.”
Helmut gave him a cold look.
“What you want and what I want have never been the same.”
Michael smiled his characteristic kind smile.
“is it so? But there must have been many coincidences in unknown places.”
There are many emotions that move people. Conflicting emotions could also exist.
Just as Michael could not definitively eliminate Helmut. The sway of emotions that are not completely controlled and that are opposed to desire.
Being half-hearted often leads to the worst results.
That was the reality that Michael faced, and that was also what Helmut experienced.
However, no matter what the results were for each person, there was a clear distinction between winners and losers.
“I will not set you free.”
So Helmut was not going to be lenient.
If you decide to turn back, you have to be cruel.
What is in front of you is an enemy that can target your back at any time.
The reason Michael is not killed is because he has not yet given a clear cause.
Michael answered calmly.
“I know.”
“Why did you change your mind?”
Helmut asked. I was amazed at Michael’s sudden change in attitude whenever he acted like a child.
“It’s simple. “If you live, I can live too.”
I acted like I wasn’t greedy in life, but that was because I couldn’t be greedy.
Because I was moving forward day by day with a pitiful body, not knowing when I would die.
But after Helmut put a bug in his heart, Michael was freed from his terrible illness.
Although he would have to live under Helmut’s orders for the rest of his life, he would never again be able to become the successor to Linosa, which he had dreamed of.
Just because he is free from illness doesn’t mean he can hold a sword, nor does it mean he has become extremely strong.
I could start life again. Even though it may not be the life he envisioned.
For that to happen, Helmut had to live.
“If you come back as a warrior who protected the world, no one will be able to use the sprouts of darkness as an excuse.”
Michael’s expression as he said that looked strangely peaceful.
Helmut, who escaped the flashback and returned to reality, spoke to Charlotte.
“I don’t believe whatever he says.”
“It’s natural. “It’s the same for me too.”
“I leave the rest to you.”
Although he is the successor, Helmut’s position in Rinosa has not yet been established.
Since I was away in such a situation, the only person I could trust was Charlotte.
Charlotte said out loud.
“I wanted to go too.”
It was a look of resentment. This is an operation carried out by everyone who has visited the Forest of Pahe, except for himself.
There was one reason why she couldn’t participate, that Linosa couldn’t recruit more people, but the most important reason was that.
Because Charlotte is weak. Because she had many better options than her.
Charlotte is objectively a talented person who cannot be dismissed as such, but she was not good enough to participate in this operation, which only had prominent people such as archmages and swordsmen.
“Protecting the wall is also important. “I hope you are safe.”
Helmut gave Charlotte a gentle look.
She was truly his only blood relative.
Charlotte nodded.
“I won’t overdo it. Please come back safely.”
Only if Helmut and his party succeed will the wall have a greater chance of blocking the monsters.
There is a big difference between the army under the command of the Demon King and the monsters that are not, which are just numerous in number.
After a few more words, the conversation ended.
Helmut and Charlotte came down to the foot of the castle wall. When the night passes and morning comes, it is time to go out.
Third move to the Forest of Pahe. But it was my first time going to fight.
All preparations are complete. You will start off in the best possible condition.
* * *
After breakfast, 10 people, who were quickly decided to be carefully selected, gathered together.
Since each country came with its own arrangements, there was no grand departure ceremony.
First of all, no matter how much it has come to this, there are people who were fighting fiercely not long ago in one place.
There was no atmosphere to enjoy anything in a friendly manner.
The place where they gathered was a small building near the wall.
The place was built with a wall, with only a spacious hall without any furniture inside.
For some time now, priests have been occupying the area to install a sacred magic circle.
Helmut entered the building and frowned. Bad memories are starting to creep in.
A very similar scene to that time four years ago. The magic circle on the floor made me feel sick.
At that time, someone approached Helmut.
“How are you feeling?”
[good night.]
Luke Yeager was embarrassed.
I asked Helmut, the cat on his shoulder. No, the monster answered.
Elaga sniffed at Luke Jaeger.
[Maybe it’s because he’s Darian’s blood relative, so he’s friendly.]
“Do you know my great-grandfather?”
“We knew each other, but we weren’t close.”
Helmut pointed out.
[To put it in human terms, they were neighbors. Darian trespassed on my territory, but I generously gave him space.]
“I guess it’s because I’m afraid I’ll lose if I fight.”
[Who will lose? … … Well, he was a bit of a difficult opponent.]
Elaga reluctantly admitted it.
“Something strange. “A cat and a person are having a conversation.”
Luke Jaeger looked at Helmut and Elaga alternately with strange eyes.
Helmut said with an expressionless face.
“There will be more surprises as you move.”
You will be able to see Elaga’s true face with your own eyes.
“That sounds ominous.”
Luke Yeager shrugged his shoulders.
Area came quickly and stood next to Helmut.
“How do you feel?”
“You say the same thing.”
She, like Luke Yeager, was worried about his feelings.
“It’s a worthy situation.”
This is the third time I have been sent to the Forest of Digging. Of course, this time it was voluntary, but it would be even stranger to feel at ease.
Seeing the vivid silver hair made me feel calm. Helmut nodded his head slowly.
“I think I’m going back to my hometown.”
“Ah, I’m screwed. “I didn’t sleep well last night.”
Xian walked over holding his face. It was side by side with Asuka.
Asuka’s reaction was sour.
“There’s nothing to worry about. “Whether you are tired or not, the Earth Spirit will take care of it.”
“It’s an anti-fatigue medicine.”
Area took the container out of her arms and placed the pills in Xian’s palm.
Sian’s eyes widened at the unusual consideration. But Area’s words were cold.
“I didn’t expect proper management from you.”
“You guys?”
Asuka frowned.
“I slept well. “It’s just this guy.”
Xian, who swallowed the pill, glared at Asuka.
“Thank you for confirming that it’s just me.”
It was a cheerful scene for colleagues who were about to fight together.
“You guys get along well.”
Luke Yeager shook his head. Asuka looked at him.
“Commander of the Knights of Palma!”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“You’re young?”
“Yes, young. “I am three years older than Helmut.”
“So you’re three years older than me?”
Asuka stared intently at his face.
Aside from Helmut, it was a rare experience for Asuka to meet someone whose talent surpassed hers.
No matter how much he is a descendant of the Sword Saint.
Plus, Luke Yeager is strikingly handsome. Although he is not of high status, he is the leader of the Knights of Palma, a descendant of the Sword Saint, and is a man of great skill… … .
Asuka suddenly asked.
“Have you met Helmut’s sister?”
“I haven’t met him, but I’ve seen him in passing.”
Luke Yeager’s expression became perplexed. Asuka’s mood was serious.
“Are you going to go back to Bashor right after this is over?”
Those words conveyed a wish that he would return quickly.
“Yes, that’s right. “I have to report too.”
“Good.”
Asuka nodded. She looked deeply relieved.
This is a reaction that Luke Yeager cannot help but be puzzled by.
“What’s wrong with me?”
“Ah, don’t worry. Because he’s such a picky guy. “I wish you all the best in the future.”
Xian greeted politely. Luke Yeager was greeted in a haphazard manner.
‘You have some unusual friends.’
First of all, my girlfriend was unusual. Then a cheerful voice was heard.
“Hey, hello humans.”
It was the appearance of Ygrel. He took on a humanoid appearance.
Heike was seen walking slowly behind him.
[Don’t you think your damaged feathers are reflected in your transformation?]
When Elaga asked suspiciously, Igrel snorted.
“My damaged feathers have already healed.”
“Is this person also a monster?”
As Luke Jaeger asked, Ygrel turned to him.
“huh? What a handsome human being. The energy I feel in my body… … “It’s quite powerful.”
Xian stepped forward and protected Luke Yeager.
“This person is a colleague. “You shouldn’t think it’s strange for no reason.”
“What are you saying? “I’ve already quit that game.”
Ygrel snorted. Heike added:
“You also learned how to fight in human form. That way, it would be better to control yourself in case of an emergency.”
“Control?”
“I took action like Helmut did. Is this a kind of seal so that those in this form will be less affected as monsters? “Heike thinks I’m not trustworthy.”
This is Ygrel, who was once almost ruled by the Demon King. The risk was sufficient.
It would be better if Rosetta’s roots were humanoid so that you could stuff them into your mouth just in case.
Ygrel is a bird, so it will remain in this form until it needs to fly and fight.
“Slowly everyone gathered together.”
Helmut looked around. From his perspective, ‘everyone’ means people who are on his side.
Helmut himself, Area, Cian, Asuka, Heike, Elaga, Ygrel, and Luke Jaeger.
All eight men in Helmut’s camp were here.
And the remaining two people were enemies until now.
The white clothes of those who came in late caught my eye.
In the gray forest of Pahe, it will stand out as much as red.
“If you dress like that, I’m begging you to find me.”
Asuka pointed out disapprovingly.
A calm answer came back.
“Anyway, the existence of humans, especially those of us with divine power, will stand out there.”
It was Minister Levina. She had a calm expression with a gentle expression, and it seemed like she had already prepared her mind.
And one more.
Helmut looked straight at him. Soon our eyes met. The other person flinched and trembled.
