#460
Helmut
Episode 460
Paladin Levant. Helmut remembered his name.
A person with power beyond Luke Yeager.
Of course, if he wasn’t a paladin, the story would have been different.
‘It’s good power.’
If we exclude the housemaster, we could make that judgment objectively.
Unlike Xian, who lost to him and had his stomach pierced, or Asuka, who felt defeated, Helmut defeated him.
The winner is left with no housemaster.
But that didn’t mean Helmut was friendly to him.
A paladin of the temple. Because the temple has been his enemy for a long time.
And even now.
Since he almost killed himself, it’s not surprising that he held a grudge.
A person who can stab you in the back at any time.
The power of the holy sword is powerful. Even if he was Helmut, he couldn’t look down on him.
Levant averted his gaze from Helmut.
For a split second, his facial muscles twitched.
Anger or hate? It would be close to negative upheaval.
This is ridiculous. For them, even the current situation of welcoming Helmut as an ally must have been Lumen’s will.
If it’s for a greater cause, if it’s to follow Lumen’s will, shouldn’t it naturally elicit favor for Helmut?
Because we are colleagues who will fight together.
‘It doesn’t matter. As long as you don’t hit me on the back.’
The temple was on the lookout for people who were monsters, possessed sprouts of darkness, and even had exploits in the temple.
On the other hand, the representatives of the temple also cannot be trusted.
Their presence with divine power was a great help, but on the other hand, it also posed a great threat.
Even if you achieve your goal, they may hit you in the back when you are tired and injured and can’t control yourself.
We will walk the same path in disbelief.
‘I wish they would die when I am done with my usefulness.’
I myself doubted whether I would reach out if I was on the verge of death or in a situation where I needed help.
Helmut’s eyes then briefly crossed with Levina.
Levina slightly bowed her head and then gestured towards Levant.
“Shouldn’t we say hello? “He arrived here only recently because he was recovering, so you may never have seen his face.”
Levant bowed his head towards the group. Stiff, rigid movement.
“The first sword of Lumen, Paladin Levant.”
“You know everything about us, so there’s no need to introduce ourselves.”
Helmut received the words coldly.
“Don’t be like that. “Even with my stomach pierced, I decided to put the past behind me.”
Sian grinned and said something serious.
Fortunately, Luke Yeager, who was neutral, accepted his greeting properly.
“I will leave it up to you. “This is Luke Yeager, Commander of the Knights of Palma.”
In any case, everyone whom Luke Yeager could seek revenge on is dead.
It was true that he did not like the temple’s evil actions, but he did not have any feelings that could be called resentment.
Levant also felt at ease among the dogs.
“I swear in the name of the High Priest that nothing will come up about the housemaster or the past.”
High Priest Levina said with a gentle face.
It was also an affirmation that he would not backstab.
“It’s time to join forces and fight.”
Heike answered with a grin.
Levina’s eyebrows twitched awkwardly.
Although the relationship with her was not comfortable, it was a temple that decided to remove the public nomination.
Levina, who became calm again, continued speaking.
“I would like you to come up to the center of the magic circle. It will take some time to complete the adjustment. “We will leave later.”
I could see the high priests coming in from the other side.
The high priests, except Levina, will send them to the Forest of Pahe and guard the wall with elites from each country.
Levina talked to them for a while.
Soon, ten people climbed onto the magic circle.
Helmut had to keep pushing down his hand that was trying to reach for the sword.
With Levina and Levant standing close by, the intrusive feeling became even stronger.
Elaga and Ygrel also frowned, as if they felt uncomfortable standing on top of the sacred magic circle.
[If we’re going to leave, let’s leave quickly.]
“After passing through the sacred barrier, I thought I would never be exposed to divine power.”
We are even in a situation where we have to accept divine magic.
It took some time for final inspection before operation.
Those who came to see them off and watch to see if they were doing anything foolish at the temple stood nearby and watched them.
Not only the imperial prince, but also the Grand Duke Farnese, the 2nd Prince of Basor, instructors from Greta Academy, Charlotte, and Antiol were there.
Antiol’s gaze landed on Heike.
“Wow, there are two faces that look the same. Heike, wouldn’t it be better for me to go and not you?”
“You are an expert when it comes to sacred barriers. “When it comes to direct combat, the younger me is better.”
“We’re not even five years older than each other. “You think you’re young just because you have a young face?”
“Youth is not revealed by age, but by your face.”
In response to Heike’s warning, Antiol blurted out a word and kept his mouth shut.
“I hope you arrive safely.”
Heike responded with a smile.
He and Heike had different positions.
Antiol will sacrifice Area to achieve his goal, but Heike will never choose to sacrifice Area.
There was one reason why Heike volunteered.
‘I can’t even lose my granddaughter.’
The situation was completely different from when I first sent it.
The Forest of Pahe has become incomparably more dangerous than it was then.
Heike’s eyes showed determination.
If I can’t protect Area, I won’t be able to show respect for my dead son and his wife.
“Helmut.”
A soft call pierced towards Helmut.
Helmut looked at him.
“Ethan.”
In order to clean up the academy, the Greta Academy instructors were the last to arrive here.
There was no time to think about school or anything.
A school closure order unprecedented in history was issued.
Almost all the instructors at Baden’s academy were drafted as reinforcements.
Each of them is an elite and will protect the Wall.
“I’m glad I can say hello.”
So far, I haven’t had time to visit Baden. Time passed like a storm.
Ethan grinned.
“This isn’t even your last farewell, but I believe you will return safely.”
The person in front of him is no longer the boy he was under guardianship, but the Grand Duke of Rinosa.
Ethan, whose attitude became humble, clearly understood the meaning.
[Please take care of Susan and Sarah. Oh, of course, I can only grant your favor if you don’t die.]
Elaga’s solemn voice rang out.
Ethan looked at the white cat with serious eyes.
“They are doing well. I had a hard time stopping him from coming. Susan easily understood, but Sarah… … .”
As I grew up in Pahe Forest, I tried to follow him with a wooden sword, saying I would fight.
A trained Serah would be more helpful than a sizable soldier, but it was okay to bring a sizable soldier, and it was not a good idea to even lend a hand to a young Serah.
[It looks like he’s growing well and healthy.]
Elaga nodded happily for some reason.
At that time, the woman who had been standing quietly behind Ethan came forward.
“Hello, Helmut. “Do you remember me?”
“Instructor Patricia.”
Helmut immediately recognized her as she had a reputation as the witch of Greta Academy.
She was smiling brightly and little had changed from the past.
It was a much smaller change compared to the students she taught who had become so shattered that they were unrecognizable.
“I’m glad to see you growing so well. “I was so surprised to hear about the whole incident from Instructor Ethan.”
Patricia grinned in a sociable manner.
“As an instructor, I am honored that our students have grown so much. “If we build a monument later, we can list Helmut as a graduate of Greta Academy, right?”
“… … yes.”
I thought it was a bit unconscionable to list people who had been there for a year, but for Helmut, that year was not an ordinary year.
It is safe to say that he is a graduate of Greta Academy.
Asuka flinched at her appearance and stepped forward with her chin raised.
“Instructor Patricia. Do you have anything to say to me? “Now you know who I am.”
The corners of Instructor Patricia’s mouth rose brightly.
“Who is this, Asuka? Are you in a better position a year after graduating? “You are the one who has risen in rank the most rapidly among my students.”
Asuka gritted her teeth and pointed a finger at herself.
“Of course, that’s the royal family. “Royal family!”
It’s because I’m a member of the royal family that you mistreated me like that for the past 6 years!
Asuka said it as if if she knew, she should bow down and come in. She’s had a lot to do over the years.
Instructor Patricia tilted her head.
“By the way, Asuka. Could it be that I didn’t know that you were a member of the royal family? Or did you do it knowingly?”
It is true that it was completely kept secret, and that it was kept secret for some time.
However, after learning that Asuka had been in danger several times, Archduke Farnese felt that he could not sit idly by.
They started looking into Asuka’s academy life at some point.
So the instructors naturally found out. I found out, but that’s it.
Asuka shouted, her face distorted.
“You hit me without knowing! This is the crime of assassinating the royal family! “Do you know how much you beat me?”
Even before graduation, he was stabbed by instructor Patricia.
Instructor Patricia responded coldly.
“What is assassination?”
Then he smiles again.
“Education at Greta Academy is applied equally. Even more so for the royal family who pretend to be commoners. Didn’t you lie about your identity to get treated like that? “I did what I wanted, but I don’t know what the problem is.”
There is a difference between hiding your identity and deceiving it.
Asuka, who recognized the difference, was speechless and trembled.
“Rather, I thought you were just leaving like that because you wanted me to treat you that way, so I raised my wish.”
“Who wants what? “No!”
Asuka, who was screaming loudly, was given a calm greeting as if it had never happened before.
“Anyway, I hope everyone achieves their goal and returns safely.”
Instructor Patricia politely bowed and stepped back.
Ethan also shook hands with Helmut and moved out of the way.
He realized that the high priests’ preparations were slowly coming to an end.
High Priest Levina approached them.
“Have you had all your conversations?”
Because it was an unexpected reunion, the conversation became longer.
Helmut nodded. Now there were only ten of them there.
“It seems like you had a deep connection in the human world.”
Levina, who said those words with fresh eyes, walked towards the very center of the magic circle.
“Now we begin. Please do not resist holy magic.”
Soon, a pure white light that seemed to pierce my skin filled my vision.
