# 168
Helmut
Episode 168
“Was the reason you helped me because you were my teacher’s great-grandson?”
“that’s right. “Even though Darian didn’t know you existed.”
Helmut answered lightly.
“How on earth can you achieve that level of skill at your age if you study with a sword saint?”
“No way. “Darian wouldn’t have been as good as me when he was my age.”
He was an unlucky guy. Luke Yeager glared at him for a moment.
“I trained harder than you can imagine. “It’s natural.”
Perhaps the discipline received by Darian’s son who ran away was at a ridiculous level compared to the discipline Helmut received.
Helmut pointed out one fact.
“More than that, I saw you fighting for a moment. But I couldn’t feel the life in the sword.”
Even after learning that the other person was his great-grandfather’s enemy, Luke Yeager was only shocked and did not seem angry.
‘Well, he’s a great-grandfather I’ve never seen. It might be even weirder to feel something.’
“…For me, it was an unexpected situation where someone I trusted and followed drew a sword. “I only fought because I had to fight.”
“It’s soft.”
Is it like a weakness that cannot be used without hesitation to point a sword at someone who has given one’s heart to him?
‘Well, Darian didn’t say he wanted revenge on me either.’
It wasn’t just that he was worried that Helmut might be in danger, but maybe that was the reason as well.
Helmut tilted his head to one side. It was something unknown now.
“I heard a loud noise outside. “What happened?”
“Ah, outside. Something happened. “You have things to do.”
“huh?”
“Follow me.”
Helmut took the lead and came out of the cave. Luke Yeager followed him.
As I came out of the dark cave, blinding sunlight poured down. Helmut frowned and saw a scene the next moment.
“Oh my…someone took out the core.”
Scattered near the cave was the corpse of a huge red scorpion.
However, there was a gaping hole in the middle of its body.
For a monster this size, the magic contained in its core is no small feat. I left it untouched out of fear of nurturing the sprouts of darkness, but as a result, I got the hang of it.
‘I was going to have Luke Yeager take care of it.’
Although it was damaged by holy magic, it was a core that could be sold at a high price. There was a feeling of regret.
Helmut looked at the empty desert where only the sandstorm was blowing. The one who took the core will become the new ruler of the desert in the future.
Luke Yeager asked as he approached.
“You caught this? “How can this guy obey people?”
“A man named High Priest Dolos was controlling the red scorpion and guarding this front. “He is in league with the Commander of the Knights of Palma.”
Luke Yeager suddenly looked like he had noticed something.
“Were you planning to kill me and disguise it as the Red Scorpion’s actions?”
“I guess so.”
“What about the High Priest?”
“You’re going to be crushed under this guy? “If the guy who took out the nuke didn’t eat the body.”
A cruel smile crossed Helmut’s lips. What happened earlier came back vividly to his eyes.
Helmut aimed at the sacred orb embedded in the red scorpion’s forehead. Although it was not a life-threatening location, the guy was aware of the presence of the sacred orb and was covering it.
It must have been the high priest’s order to fight while protecting it.
The sprout of darkness not only abhorred holy magic, but did not even allow Helmut to get close to the sacred orb.
It wasn’t easy to resist the darkness sprouting in my heart.
The moment Helmut endured the pain and broke the bead, he felt a shock that paralyzed his body for a moment.
‘At least some of the divine power has infiltrated the germ of darkness.’
However, the sprout of darkness in Helmut’s heart is a terrible one that withstood even the sacred barrier. It was a little intimidating, but it didn’t hurt me too much.
‘It could have been dangerous if the red scorpion had targeted me at that moment.’
But Helmut knew. There is no way that the red scorpion, which has been dominated by humans who are nothing but prey for a long time, would not harbor a grudge against Dolos.
I set you free. So kill him. Helmut did not need to say anything.
The red scorpion must have realized the moment it was freed from the bead. This is an opportunity to reveal his old resentment and hatred.
Also, this is a chance to escape from that damn priest!
The sacred orb was broken, and the high priest was also hit by the repercussions. Before he could come to his senses, the red scorpion turned and attacked Dolos.
‘How dare such a lowly monster!’
Dolos quickly tried to defend himself with holy magic, but the red scorpion’s attack was fierce. The red scorpion didn’t care that the holy magic burned its body.
In the past when it was captured, it simply could not resist properly because it could not digest the core.
Even though his magic and divine magic were at odds with each other, he was not weak enough to be easily captured by the high priest.
‘this person…! ‘I’ll turn you into ashes!’
The high priest, who was angry at the continued offensive, gathered all his divine power. The plan was to completely purify the bastard.
However, it took some time for the divine magic to be completed.
Feeling a sense of crisis, the red scorpion jumped across the floor and threw itself towards the high priest. Quad deuk! There was a huge crash sound.
‘As soon as the red scorpion jumps in, it dies from the completed holy magic, and the high priest is crushed to death right after that.’
A perfect situation was unintentionally created. Helmut caught two rabbits.
The high priest, whose lower body was crushed to death, screamed in pain.
‘Kwaaak! Save me! Save me! I’ll give your guy some money there. I’ll do everything today as if nothing happened! I am the High Priest!’
‘I can help you. ‘If you just answer my question.’
From his lips, Helmut learned the names of the two other high priests who had cooperated in sending Darian to the Forest of Farhe.
Immediately after that, Helmut kicked the red scorpion’s body with his vis-laden leg.
High Priest Dolos could no longer endure and died perfectly. It’s not a lie because it helped me get out of pain.
Helmut immediately gathered himself and walked towards the inside of the rock cliff where the Knight Commander of Palma and Luke Jaeger were fighting.
That was the whole story of the previous battle.
Luke Yeager also seemed to have roughly guessed the situation.
“He’s a smart guy. “I can’t believe that the red scorpion I’ve only heard about can be dealt with so easily.”
He looked at the huge scorpion body with admiring eyes. Even though it doesn’t have a core, its body will be sold at a high price. Monster corpses like this are not common items for sale.
Helmut decided to make one thing clear.
“I was the one who killed the red scorpion, so the prize money is mine.”
“…So, is it really possible for me to come and claim the prize money now?”
“Instead, we will divide Darian’s inheritance in half. “Because you also use Darian’s swordsmanship.”
Luke Yeager opened his eyes wide.
“huh? “It’s a legacy.”
“They say it’s in the bank, but you can take it out now. “The Commander of the Knights of Palma is dead.”
It wouldn’t matter if there were rumors that Darian’s inheritance freeze had been lifted. Enemies that could be targeting Darian’s successor have been eliminated, and there is a shadow known as Luke Jaeger.
I don’t know how much money it will cost, but it will be useful.
Luke Yeager clicked his tongue.
“You… did you come to Basor to retrieve that money?”
“You don’t have to take it if you don’t want to.”
He saved my life and even gave me my inheritance. Helmut himself thought he was being too generous.
“No, that’s not it… It would be nice to get something.”
Luke Yeager cleared his throat. Helmut glanced at him and turned his head.
Soon Helmut will regret this conversation. But I didn’t know it yet.
“Rather than that, what should I do now? Other members of the Knights of Palma will be waiting for you in that village. “What should I say to them?”
The remaining ones are knights who are loyal enough to be selected and left behind by the Commander of the Knights of Palma.
They are the ones who will keep quiet even if the Commander of the Knights of Palma shows some suspicious behavior or even if they say that he killed Luke Yeager.
Even if Luke said that he killed the knight commander who attacked him first, they wouldn’t believe him. They might have accepted that he had assassinated the knight commander.
There is no way to simply understand that Lutus Cicero betrayed the Sword Saint and even tried to kill his descendants. That was Lutus Cicero’s position in the Knights of Palma.
“I have a great idea.”
In the short time he walked out of the rocky cliff, Helmut also thought about Thatcher.
It’s not a good idea to fight the few Knights of Palma in that village. Because I have to get the prize money too.
Luke Jaeger, who had heard about Helmut’s scenario, asked curiously.
“So you’re saying I’ll just do everything and you’ll stay behind?”
“yes.”
“why? You are the heir with the sword of the Sword Saint. If you reveal that fact, that alone
adds truth to the theory that Lutus Cicero betrayed. Also, success and glory will come to him in Bashor.
I couldn’t understand why they bothered to hide his presence.
“I have no intention of taking the position of the Sword Saint in Basor. That’s up to you. Taking on the new position of Commander of the Knights of Palma.”
Yes, the position of Commander of the Knights of Palma was vacant. It won’t be easy for Luke Yeager, but it’s not impossible. Luke frowned.
“That’s…”
“It’s a position you need to take back. As a descendant of Darian Differt.”
“Try. But you.”
Luke Yeager tried to speak again. This is an explanation that is too weak to make sense.
Helmut finally confessed.
“Not only Darian’s enemies, I have many other enemies. “It’s not time to reveal myself yet.”
High Priest Dolos died here. The temple would attract attention, so it had to remain hidden in the dark.
Dolos was weak for a high priest, but it is difficult to expect other high priests to be the same.
The temple has not only priests but also a large number of paladins as many as the members of the Knights of Palma.
As Helmut, who has a sprout of darkness and is vulnerable to divine power, it is difficult to guarantee that he will be able to defeat them.
Moreover, being singled out as a person with the sprout of darkness and a contributor to the temple meant that everyone in the human world became his enemy. As a potential killer with the power of a demon lord.
“Well, if that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do about it.”
For a boy with that level of skill, it wasn’t surprising that he had a story. Luke Yeager nodded without asking further.
“But you saved me, so I owe you. If something happens to you, I will help you too. “You are also my great-grandfather’s disciple.”
The two were banded together under the name Darian Defert. Although the honor of the Sword Saint will be held by Luke Jaeger, Helmut received the essence of Darian. His swordsmanship and sword.
The path he will take is a dangerous one. Helmut, who should not be lumped in with Luke Jaeger, cut him off coldly.
“The help of Luke Jaeger, a member of the Knights of Palma, is useless, so we will talk about that first after becoming a knight commander.”
“As for what this guy says.”
Luke Yeager grumbled. I barely felt any pain in my shoulder anymore.
Helmut placed his hand on the handle of his sword.
“Then I will take care of it.”
His eyes turned to the rock cliff. As of today, the rocky cliff that swallowed Darian Defert and almost became Luke Yeager’s grave will collapse. No one will ever be able to use this place again.
A red scorpion controlled by High Priest Dolos attacked them. The Commander of the Knights of Palma fell into his trap and was crushed to death on a rocky cliff.
At that time, Helmut appeared. Helmut worked together with Luke Jaeger to break the red scorpion’s sacred orb, and the high priest was attacked by the runaway scorpion and died.
That was the scenario Helmut came up with.
Lutus Cicero will not even leave a body behind. That would be a fitting end for a traitor.
