#471
Helmut
Episode 471
The morning dawned. Day and night exist even in the dark, dark forest.
As the faint light came on, they stood up one by one.
Clear eyes that have not lost their power. I risked my life to come to Pahe Forest.
Now that the goal was within sight, my will had become stronger.
Levina sighed deeply.
As a noble minister, this was her first time sleeping outdoors like this, taking out her sleeping bag and lying down on the bare floor.
However, she exhausted her divine power the previous day, so she fell asleep last night and slept well despite the uncomfortable bed.
Levant extended his hand towards her as she tried to get up.
“Levina, how are you feeling?”
“I’m fine, Levant. “Thank you for your concern.”
Standing up with his support, Levina took a quick look at the state of the Levant.
Lumen may have anticipated this situation and chose the owner of the holy sword.
Levant was Lumen’s first sword. Possessing talent and skills worthy of being chosen. A man who is perfect as a Holy Knight.
‘My fault is that I’m a bit stubborn and principled.’
As time goes by, he will become more gentle.
And he will grow into a talented person who will support the temple and make Lumen’s name shine.
But that was after surviving.
Levina’s eyes shined clearly.
“Levant, are you mentally prepared?”
“of course. “I will do my best to help you, Revina.”
Only strong will was felt from Levant as he answered.
The cause of fighting for Lumen’s will instilled in him a fearless will.
That simplicity was his great advantage.
Levina shook her head.
“no. In future fights, I’ll have to focus on confronting the enemy rather than myself. Maybe there will come a moment when I can’t look back at myself. “It means don’t overdo it at that time.”
“Levina.”
Levina’s clear voice rang out.
“We should focus more on surviving ourselves and achieving our goals rather than protecting ourselves. Your life is too young to die here. “Your life is worth more than my old life.”
Although she appears to be a young woman, Levina is over 80 years old.
Because a high priest can maintain youth until the moment of death.
Levant spoke solemnly as if he was taking a test.
“It is the honor of a paladin to fight and die in the face of a holy war.”
“However, there are duties that only a young paladin can bear. Anyway… … “I hope you’re okay.”
“Yes, Levina. I know what you’re talking about. “I will do my best not to cause any inconvenience.”
The overly sincere answer was not what Levina had hoped for. She didn’t feel like her intentions were working.
For the first time, Levina was struck by a sensation similar to that felt by others regarding the temple people.
It was probably the first and last sensation she felt in her life.
Elaga’s voice floated through the warm atmosphere.
[Let’s not keep talking about boring things, but let’s get ready to go quickly.]
[Humans have weak physical strength. You’ve had enough rest, right? I want to fight quickly.]
Baharek grumbled as if asking when he had hesitated.
“Leave it alone. They say that when humans are about to die, they have to say what they want to leave behind.”
The remarks of monsters with poor empathy continued one after another.
In any case, it was clear that their position was that it was none of their business whether the people of this temple lived or died.
Anyway, the time has come to depart.
After everyone finished their breakfast, the monsters in particular took Rosetta’s pills to the point where they showed signs of addiction.
It was the same with Helmut. Since incense is being burned around you, you won’t go out of your mind for a long time.
If it doesn’t work out, Levant will stab him with a knife to make him come to his senses, or Levina will heal him with holy magic.
Both of them were willing to do that to the monster.
After being fully prepared, the group boarded the carriage again. As of today, they have reached the central region.
There is no way the forest of Pahe would be flat, but because Baharek went ahead and paved the way, it became flat on its own.
“I wish I could sell this carriage. “It’s so comfortable, isn’t it?”
Asuka tapped the carriage with her fingertip. A transformed golem carriage.
However, the golem was not originally created to be a means of transportation.
However, it blocks vibration and shaking as if it were absorbing it itself. It was comfortable enough to be desirable.
Area responded harshly.
“I could ride like a king. “The manufacturing cost is expensive.”
“It’s okay, I’m a member of the royal family.”
If you come back alive, Archduke Farnese will buy you this much.
Asuka confidently showed off her wealth. It seemed like they had decided to give up captaining the commoners altogether.
“This isn’t the war I think it is.”
Luke Jaeger stroked his chin, feeling unfamiliar with the situation of entering the enemy camp on a carriage without much hardship.
Because I prepared well, I was able to handle it smoothly. At least not yet.
[This is the central area. Get ready.]
Baharek, who was pulling the carriage, warned at some point. Everyone was tense. Even though I almost reached the central area, I couldn’t feel anything.
It was deathly quiet. Where did all the monsters heading to the central area go? The ominous feeling was intense.
The sacred barrier is not visible unless it soars into the sky.
Also, there is no guarantee that going by air is safer than going by land.
Because the people here are used to fighting with their feet on the ground.
Reach the center by land and check the entrance to the demon world. They proceeded steadily according to that decision.
Elaga, who was running first on the right front, caught the eye of something.
[That… … ? Why is my land like that?]
Central area. Does it feel like seeing the empty house in ruins?
The dark, dead land stretching beyond the border had an ominous color.
Little by little, it is turning black, as if death is rushing in this direction.
The dense forest turned pitch black, creating a bizarre shape. There wasn’t a single thing that wasn’t black.
It’s as if demonic energy is infiltrating not only from the atmosphere but also from deep underground.
And that magical energy was thick and powerful enough to transform even monsters.
“Are you sure you’re in the right central area?”
Asuka thought of a question.
“It looks like it’s being eaten away from the ground.”
Area narrowed her eyes and muttered.
Although the central area I visited before had an unfamiliar appearance, it still felt like a forest.
But this place… … It truly feels like you have stepped into the demon world.
Elaga stopped with the black ground right in front of her.
[The floor is black. Should I go in?]
It wasn’t that I was scared, I was worried that my fur would get colored.
“If Elaga goes in first, it will be easy to find. but… … Enter at the same time. Come here.”
Helmut stopped Bacharek and called Elaga to the side of the carriage.
If you enter alone and get attacked mentally, it will be a big problem.
Baharek and Elaga stood side by side and entered the black land.
[The floor is very soft and looks like quicksand. My feet are sinking.]
It was not the central area that Elaga knew.
When fine particles stick together and clump together, they become ground to step on.
However, what I felt with every step was the rustling of fine sand particles.
They are so dry that they each play separately.
The ingredients that make up the land seemed to have changed.
Baharek had great strength, so there was no problem pulling the carriage.
However, those riding there felt more shaken than before.
“Should I switch to a sled?”
That was the moment when Alea opened her mouth. Suddenly, Baharek and Elaga’s heads went down. The carriage shook violently.
“W-what is it?”
Asuka made a loud noise. The carriage shook completely as Elaga and Baharek struggled.
“It’s a sandy swamp.”
Helmut answered calmly. Shouldn’t he just rush out and get out? But Elaga shouted.
[There’s nowhere to step on this!]
In order to soar, you have to step and get out, but the speed at which the body submerged was extremely fast.
The only way to escape is by exploding demonic energy, blowing away the surroundings, and floating the body.
However, Elaga, who had almost become possessed after exploding demonic energy, hesitated.
Baharek’s weight pushed the carriage forward. If things continue like this, even the carriage is about to get caught up in it.
The humans jumped out of the carriage all at once.
“Please wait a moment.”
When Area threw the rope, it was automatically caught on the necks and front legs of Baharek and Elaga. I was prevented from falling into it.
Compared to Baharek, who was connected to the carriage and whose lower body was locked, only his head was exposed.
“We can pull up Baharek first, and then Baharek pull up Elaga.”
Heike spoke the order.
Just as they were about to take action, a loud noise was heard.
Coo coo coo coo!
Something huge was approaching from ahead.
No, it wasn’t one. A large flock of birds flying across the sand from the sky. The number clearly exceeded hundreds.
A black sand wind was blowing everywhere due to their movement.
The sight approaching from the front was truly overwhelming. They will arrive here soon.
“We have to pull them out quickly, hurry!”
As Sian shouted in horror, Levina stepped forward. She raised her wand and concentrated her mind.
Xian and Heike followed suit, each preparing defensive magic and large-scale destruction magic.
“what? “It’s a bird.”
Ygrel, who looked at the scene indifferently, readily stepped forward and grabbed the rope.
The body has become human, but the strength remains the same. There was no need for anyone else to step forward.
“Yaaaaaaap!”
A string strengthened by magic is not easily broken. He wrapped the rope around his hand and applied strength, and Baharek’s body came out.
[Eh tsk tsk! Let’s do it quickly!]
Baharek stumbled to his feet.
[You won’t need it.]
Ygrel shook his hands and walked towards Elaga. This time too, it was an instant.
Puff!
Elaga, the size of a house, was pulled out of the sand.
[Ygrel is also useful.]
“What is he saying now?”
Ygrel snorted. As Baharek and then Elaga stood at the front of the group, a barrier seemed to have formed.
Area uncoupled Baharek from the carriage. Now is the time to fight.
The guys who were coming didn’t even flinch. Just speed up and rush in.
The intention was probably to kill them when the swamp receded. The response was very quick though.
“It looks like it’s a trap, so let’s show them what they’re doing.”
Here are the rulers of the three realms. How dare you show your numerical superiority?
Ygrel crossed his arms. Eyes with a hint of absurdity. All three monsters reacted that way.
Helmut, Levant, Luke Jaeger, and Asuka each drew their swords and prepared.
When they were right in front of us, magic poured out.
