#470
Helmut
Episode 470
Baharek was surprisingly good at pulling carriages.
He pulled the carriage with a stability that was incomparable to that of Elaga.
The golem must have been good at acting as a carriage, so I barely felt any vibration.
Riding a carriage pulled by a tiger monster is a strange experience that is difficult to experience once in a lifetime.
The four humans who had to climb on Elaga’s back and pour out gastric juice felt a great sense of the change in the situation.
“Ah, it’s comfortable.”
Asuka muttered. My body is on the verge of becoming limp. The others also silently expressed their agreement with their facial expressions.
It was as if the biggest problem had been solved.
The carriage encountered no resistance and headed towards the central area.
[Now there is less than half a day left to reach the central area.]
Baharek, who had been measuring the distance, stopped abruptly and spoke. It’s his territory, so he knows best.
Helmut suggested.
“Then it would be a good idea to rest for the night somewhere suitable. “I need to regain my strength.”
Even if it is delayed a little, the Demon King will not become incredibly strong.
The day was getting dark.
Night comes without fail to the forest of Pahe. Despite having invaded the Demon King’s territory, I spent my time peacefully.
I thought I would have to deal with the monsters that rushed at me as soon as I arrived, but there was only a slight crisis for half of the group.
Although it was not a very fierce struggle in that crisis, it is true that strength was wasted.
Asuka and Xian, High Priest and Paladin. Among them, the one who consumed the most energy was Levina.
However, the divine power of the priest holding the holy relic recovered quickly, so there was no need to rest for a long time. I need some sleep, though.
Regain your strength and stamina and feel your best.
Each of us had already left a will, but if there was ever a time to leave one last, it was now.
The carriage was located in a place shaded by trees. The food that had been prepared was brought out and served like the last supper.
The tension that had been constricting my nerves since entering the Forest of Pahe eased. Everyone quietly ate and drank his food and checked his condition.
I might really die. There was no guarantee for anyone that they would be able to return.
Either everyone dies or some die. I didn’t know who or how that death would come.
Even as we filled our bellies, the atmosphere was calm. Anxiety is most heightened at this moment.
This time with the destination in front of you.
“Area, just a moment.”
After thinking for a moment, Heike called her out with a wave of his hand. Area stood up in her seat and willingly followed her.
It was a short distance from the campsite.
“What happen?”
“I was wondering what the condition was.”
“Of course it’s in good condition. Because nothing bad happened.”
Area answered calmly. I literally meant it.
Condition management is perfect. Think intensely about how to achieve your goal and survive, and align your body and mind with it.
I have already come out of the forest of digging alive once. Is there anything you can’t do twice?
Area also thought about what could happen.
When you are sure that you will not win against the Demon King. Or if you have no choice but to die.
‘Shouldn’t I go into the dungeon with Helmut?’
There is no point in fighting if you lose, and achieving world peace after you die is equally meaningless.
Although he was the standard, Helmut was also on the same level as himself in a similar sense. He didn’t want himself to die, but he didn’t want Helmut to die either.
‘rest of it… … It’s unfortunate, but it can’t be helped.’
Because you can’t have everything.
The magic dungeon that Lampione passed down and now completely belongs to Area is made up of a subspace separated from the world.
It is difficult to enter subspace in Pahe Forest, but a method has been devised.
If you go inside and cut off the connection with the outside, the only way to invade is by force.
And the wizard’s dungeon is strictly the realm of wizards. It was useful in fighting against invaders.
If they were defeated and the earth was taken over by the Demon King, they would have to live in a dungeon until the end of their lives, so it was a method they did not want to choose.
Area left that as the last option.
Heike’s expression became clouded.
“okay.”
She blurted out.
“I’m sorry about what happened to your parents.”
Alea’s expression changed subtly.
“… … It’s surprising. Besides, he is your child.”
Your parents. Heike said bitterly.
“I never took good care of my children. “Is it appropriate to bring up the perspective of a parent on such a topic?”
“Well, it’s okay. You didn’t know it would happen like that. “I know.”
I knew it in my head. Even if there were feelings left in her heart that had no place to go.
But time has gradually diminished my feelings. The person on whom Area should express her anger was not Heike, and the person on whom she should repay was not Heike.
Even though I can’t blame the target.
It took a lot of thought and justification to decide to leave the past in the past.
But Area decided to do it. It doesn’t make sense that she, who can remain calm even with her high priests and paladins in front of her, would once again blame her Heike.
‘Apart from that, Heike’s personality doesn’t suit me.’
Heike was his teacher. That was enough.
“I don’t know what will happen in the future, so I thought I should tell you.”
“You left a will. “I made it so that no one but me could open it anyway.”
Because the only person Heike could leave a will to was Area.
However, if Area dies, the contents of the will will never be revealed to the world.
Heike said as if urging.
“You will return alive.”
“I think so too. That’s how we’re going to make it. But that… … . Shouldn’t you be betting on yourself?”
Area’s doubts were natural. Heike, the great wizard, would have a higher chance of surviving than Area.
But Heike remembered a faint smile. Area said coldly.
“Please don’t think of sacrificing your life to save me. “I don’t want to live with a dead person on my back anymore.”
“Of course I will.”
Heike laughed. The conversation ended in an uncertain mood.
While Baharek was crouching on the far side, away from the humans, Ygrel and Elaga were beside the humans. The contrast was strange.
Ygrel, in human form, was sitting in the center, looking into the bonfire.
She seemed to have no worries as she was excited to light a bonfire for the first time in her life.
Elaga was next to Helmut. As if that was always his place. Helmut leaned back against Elaga’s soft fur.
“You still have a lot of fur.”
[There is no hair loss from monsters.]
Elaga looked down at Helmut while saying something that would make a bald man envious.
As expected, does being familiar to oneself have an influence? His mind was more intact than ever.
No matter how many Rosetta pills I consumed, I don’t think I need to worry about losing my mind to the devil in this state.
Elaga asked sullenly.
[Why do you remember the old days?]
When he was young, Helmut slept like this, buried deep in Elaga’s fur.
When he was leaning against his hot body and fluffy fur, the cold of the forest could not invade him.
There was a time in my life where being with Elaga was a daily routine. That life occupied a large part of Helmut’s life.
“I don’t miss the old days.”
[I guess so. Because you were weak back then. Although it is still weak.]
Helmut’s eyebrows slowly lifted up.
“Once we defeat the demon lord, we will stop calling him weak.”
Isn’t it unfair to be criticized for being weak even after becoming a hero?
But Elaga slowly changed her stance.
[After defeating the devil, you too will be free.]
In the end, I guess I want to keep berating Helmut. Helmut said indifferently.
“I don’t know. The sacred barrier will disappear. Although we can no longer send those with the sprouts of darkness to the Forest of Pahe.”
Instead, you could try to get rid of them all. Since we defeated the Demon King, we were able to come out and clean up everything that had demonic energy.
Even if the gates to the demon world are closed and the demon king is defeated, it will take a long time to eradicate the remaining demon energy.
In any case, there was no way that Helmut would have a smooth life ahead. Even if he becomes a warrior.
“It doesn’t matter now.”
Just push through with force and that’s enough. Through this incident, Helmut gains justification for himself. It was a justification for wielding power.
“What are you going to do Elaga when everything is done?”
It’s okay to stay in his territory, but you can also follow him.
Elaga has lived in Pahe Forest all her life, so it’s okay to change places.
It seems like he enjoys being in cat form.
Even if it is not Rinosa, Baden, where Susan and Sarah are located, would also be a good option.
Elaga looked down at Helmut with quiet eyes.
[I don’t know. It will be something to think about after defeating the devil or something.]
Exploring the human world was an exciting experience for him. but… … Will he be able to enjoy it again?
There was something Elaga did not tell Helmut.
A thousand years ago at that time. When the Forest of Pahe was created. The memory of that time suddenly came to mind recently.
A long-ago memory. Because he had a childhood too. There was a time when he was a leopard cub weaker than Helmut.
‘Whether it’s the Demon Lord or Lumen, it’s the same to manipulate someone else’s unconsciousness.’
Because of that, Elaga seemed to know what she could do and what she should do.
Perhaps the reason he was friendly to humans even though he was a monster was due to the influence of his unconsciousness.
I guess it’s good. Because Elaga decided on a camp. He was ready and determined to fight.
While there was a moment of silence, Area, who had finished talking with Heike, approached.
She flopped down next to Helmut and asked before leaning against Elaga’s body.
“You wash your body often, right?”
[…] … Because Magi repels impurities? Have you ever seen me dirty?]
“Then that’s it.”
Elaga narrowed her eyes and looked at the ugly head leaning towards me.
Still, I was fortunate to have someone to take care of the first human I raised. Even though her personality is different, she is pretty and strong.
As Helmut and Area were talking little by little, the night was getting deeper.
After this night, everyone here will face a decisive battle.
Sian, Asuka, and Luke Jaeger also fell asleep while strengthening their friendship among themselves.
Although the place was a forest in Pahe, it was cozy enough to rest.
