#57
Helmut
Episode 57
Area took out a notebook and opened it. Although he had never tutored, he knew how to do it.
“I have books that will help with the transfer exam. I study mainly the parts that can be considered included in the tuition fee and then flip through the book. After class, you have to review on your own. Every morning, we will take a test on what we studied the previous day. The amount of tutoring time per day is… … .”
Area decided to pay the price of 100,000 marks with his conscience. When I changed my mind, I became motivated. I have the will to make Helmut pass the written exam no matter what. It was a pleasant experience for Helmut.
“Eight hours, from 10 to 6. “It’s up to you to study before and after.”
“Is that all you do?”
“That’s all there is to it? How much do you plan on subjecting me to for 15 days? Eight hours is really like a full day. “I’m giving up my magic research before the end of the semester and teaching you.”
Of course, it wasn’t free work, and 100,000 marks was a reasonable amount of money. However, Area, who had unexpected tutoring, came out determined.
“good.”
Helmut nodded. He was able to invest all of his remaining time into learning, except for about four hours of sleeping time, but it was unreasonable for him to expect that from Alea.
“Does this include meal times?”
“If it’s a waste, buy it and eat it.”
Helmut nodded at Area’s blunt response.
“I will do that.”
‘This guy… … .’
For some reason, I felt like he was trying to pamper himself with 100,000 marks worth. Area sighed and stood up from her seat.
“Then wait a moment. I’ll bring a book with me. After that, let’s go to the study room.”
A little later, Area came carrying a pile of books that could be about fifteen books.
“This will be enough to pass the test. “I need to study more books to get a perfect score, but do you want that?”
“no.”
He passed the book to Helmut and immediately gestured.
“Follow me.”
In the dormitories, students can apply for individual study rooms. Applications are made on a first-come, first-served basis, but there are many students who have not yet returned to the academy at this time, so there is no competition.
Inside the study room, there were four chairs and a desk. Area sat down in her seat and opened a thick book. The scope of her entrance exam is known. Based on my memories from last year, I came up with an answer as to what she should teach.
“Let’s start with the history of the continent.”
History begins with when and how mankind came to form nations. However, the history covered at Greta Academy was cut in half. Because much of the previous history has been lost since the Demon King War. Area explained the Demon King War at length. A forbidden area opened by a warlock. The devil who wiped out half of humanity. The traces of the devil left in the world.
“After the Demon War, monsters arose. And children with magical cores called sprouts of darkness also began to be born. The temple eliminates them and protects the world from the traces of the devil.”
Although the sprout of darkness was only mentioned briefly, Helmut took note of it. It was his own story. Children with sprouts of darkness were still being killed or sent to the Forest of Pahe, but it was happening in secret. They were forgotten. Just like Helmut. Among them, Helmut may be the only one who survived.
“Magic, mystical powers and knowledge were lost then. Because of the risk of turning into a warlock at any time, wizards were once oppressed even though they fought together with the temple. Although it has been revived for nearly a hundred years due to the convenience of magic that cannot be replaced by divine magic, it still attracts the attention of the temple. Still, powerful wizards are treated well.”
‘My concentration is better than I thought.’
Area, who repeated explanations and questions, was surprised that Helmut memorized most of what he said. It was only natural that he had to listen to the story of Darien, who was not very good at speaking, even while being beaten. Because Area’s explanation was concise and clear.
“Let’s eat something while we do it.”
It wasn’t until two o’clock in the afternoon that Area raised her hand. He said that teaching students with good learning ability was rewarding for teachers as well. Area basically didn’t like swordsmen. Because he believed in physical strength and looked down on his opponents or started arguments. Compared to the magic department, the swordsmanship department had a stricter hierarchy and there were frequent incidents of rank-ordering and fighting. Rather than resolving something through conversation, more often than not, he was suppressed by sparring, so he was truly like an animal.
In that sense, Helmut was a rare type. He is serious and eager to study. Before I knew it, Area was slowly developing a crush on the student I was teaching.
Helmut shook his head.
“I’m done. “Eat and come.”
Meals weren’t the problem, but passing the exam after 15 days was the problem. Helmut knew very little of what Area had told him was basic. When he realized that he was almost like a blank field of snow, he felt a bit of a sense of crisis. Now that Area had explained the important parts, he was going to read the entire book on his own.
“Well, okay.”
Area shrugged and left. However, after a while, she returned to the study room and Area stuck out something to her.
“eat.”
It was a sandwich and fruit juice. There were many places near Greta Academy that sold simple meals like this.
‘By any chance, is this a hard sell?’
Helmut looked suspiciously. I really don’t have much money anymore. And Area seemed to be greedy for money. He said he would give me 100,000 marks, so if I saw him do the tutoring he said he wouldn’t do.
“What you looking at? I live it. “I won’t ask you for money, so eat.”
After speaking coldly, Area took out her share of the sandwich and ate it. Area is a wizard. He has endless ways to make money. He also inherited a lot of inheritance. He said that 100,000 marks was a lot of money, but he could do without it. There is no reason to do business with sandwiches like these. Helmut took his sandwich after a while, saying thank you.
‘Maybe he’s a better guy than I thought.’
Helmut, who realized that this was a sign of Area’s own goodwill, slightly modified his evaluation of Area.
Regardless of what Helmut thought, the lecture continued after the meal was finished.
“Sometimes, a few questions are asked about the situation on the continent, but this time, since the situation in the Kingdom of Kinen, which we passed through, is not good, a question will be asked about that.”
“The situation on the Kinnen Kingdom?”
“The two princes over there are in a war for succession. Because of that, those from the Kinen Kingdom may not be able to return to the academy this time.”
“Wouldn’t a more outstanding person become king?”
“How do you know who is better?”
“If you put the two together… … .”
Doesn’t it work? Helmut thought briefly. The stronger one becomes the leader. It was simple, but it was the rule that governed the forest of Pahe. Of course, it was a little different. What did Ella say that a monster like her was the leader? Because he felt like he was dominating the territory and not having subordinates.
Immediately, a blow came from Area.
“I was thinking that someone might not be a prosecutor.”
“What’s wrong?”
“Do you really think that the stronger one is better as king?”
“Unless you are the strong one.”
“The one who is smarter, better able to govern the country, and better able to revive the country should become king.”
“How do you distinguish between those things?”
“You can tell by looking at the public opinion he has accumulated over a long period of time and the policies he has implemented.”
“But it may not be what the prince did. What if there was someone nearby to help him and he took his place?”
“Using people well is also a quality of a monarch.”
An old habit that had been bothering Elaga was coming out. Helmut would not back down unless he was convinced. Fortunately, the wizard Area does not shy away from these types of controversies. After talking for a while, Area barely succeeded in convincing Helmut. For humans, the qualifications for a king cannot be determined simply based on the superiority or inferiority of military force.
“There are also variables such as family power and, as you said, personal strength. Currently, the two princes of the Kinnen Kingdom are one with outstanding qualifications and have attracted support, and the other has the support of the Prime Minister’s family. That’s why it’s so tight. I don’t know what the outcome will be. “It might be easier to come to a conclusion if the king nominates the person, but they say the king is unconscious.”
Helmut could understand with his head that someone weaker than me was above him, but he could not understand with his heart. Because it wasn’t like that in Pahe’s Forest. It is impossible to completely abandon the consciousness that has been acquired through the years of living.
Area gained enlightenment through a series of conversations. There was a bit of a problem with this guy named Helmut. In basic terms. Should I say it is a deficiency? I only knew things in my head that I thought were obvious, and there were endless things I couldn’t learn properly. The way of thinking itself was completely different. Area said with a sigh of relief.
“First of all, I think I know what the biggest obstacle is in taking the transfer test.”
“what is that?”
“Your common sense and moral sense are lacking! First, solve the test questions first.”
Area presented last year’s transfer exam paper that she had obtained. There were a total of 50 questions. Helmut solved the problem in silence. The scoring results were as expected. Area clicked her tongue as she looked at the test paper with a straight red line.
“Tell me honestly. Have you ever been wanted somewhere?”
Helmut was hot. They’re being chased by a group called Black Hawk, but I guess that’s not why they’re wanted. He answered slightly late.
“I’ve never done that before.”
“Look at the answer you chose. When someone starts an argument with you, is your solution to ‘Do you know who my dad is?’ “I just don’t understand.”
“It’s a way to end the dispute quickly. “It’s also moderate?”
If ‘my dad’ is someone the other person cannot handle, the other person will withdraw. It is said that in the human world, not only the individual’s power but also his surroundings must be considered. Helmut Thane thought hard to solve the problem.
“Moderate… … .”
Area held her head. There seemed to be no problem with memorization, but this was a huge problem. Helmut scored 8 points out of 100. It falls far short of the lowest score of 40 points.
‘I can’t let the guy I teach fail the transfer exam… … .’
As I came in with sandwiches, I heard students whispering. ‘Who can Area teach well?’ There were already rumors that Area was teaching someone. Now it is a matter of pride for the head of the magic department. No matter how inferior the student was, Area had to pass the test. Otherwise, ‘It’s pointless to teach only the person who is a genius.’ Because you will hear things like that! That was unacceptable to Area. Area asked with a serious face.
“Are you sure you’re confident you’ll pass the practical exam?”
“I don’t know what practical skills mean, but what if it means using a sword?”
Ethan Kudrow, the swordsmanship instructor, had told me there would be no problem, so I was certain of that. Among the students at the academy’s swordsmanship department that I visited, there was not a single one who was as good as Helmut. At the level he saw, it seemed like the Face Mercenaries were better. Except Finn, of course.
“Well, if it’s enough to do mercenary work, it’s worth it.”
Area nodded. If you fail, it would be better to fail the practical skills, but if you pass the practical skills but fail the written skills, there is no turning back.
“I will finish the other subjects within a week, and the remaining time will focus only on this part.”
Area slammed the book shut. This is a problem that is difficult to learn from books. I didn’t know where to start and how to teach, but I was going to figure out a way.
