# 217
Helmut
Episode 217
“If that’s what you mean.”
Instructor Alan answered with a cautious look. Just because the other person was the grand princess of Rinosa and this place was Rinosa, the situation did not immediately change.
Charlotte was still a student at Greta Academy. He treated Charlotte as an instructor, and that was what Charlotte also wanted.
“However, even if you came to Rinosa, I cannot allow you to act alone for long, so please return to your lodgings at least by tomorrow.”
Instructor Patricia added to Instructor Alan’s request.
“You could do that, right?”
“of course.”
Karl Vanto answered calmly.
“then.”
Charlotte bowed slightly to the professor.
Professor Luxen looked at her while stroking her chin, and Instructor Patricia also had a perplexed expression on her face.
This was a first for them.
I came to the student’s country and the knights said they would take the student away!
Of course, there will be no harm to safety. It was a difficult situation to refuse.
For a moment, there was a whisper among the group.
Leon and Nils looked at each other. Confusion fell on both people’s faces.
Helmut observed the situation in silence. It wasn’t that I wasn’t curious. But I felt like I would find out soon.
Karl Vanto raised his eyebrows and concluded neatly.
“Then, Charlotte, please follow me. The others will be safely served by the Black Wing Knights.”
That’s how the Greta Academy group ended up with the Black Wing Knights. However, Charlotte followed Karl Vanto to the prepared carriage.
Karl Vanto’s attitude changed when he got far enough away from the Greta Academy group.
Karl Vanto bowed his head towards Charlotte as she boarded the carriage. It was the greeting of a polite knight.
“Forgive my rudeness. Lowering.”
“No, thank you for following academy policy. Rather, is Michael looking for me?”
Even though the Black Wing Knights came, he did not think that the Archduke would have found him.
An archduke would not intend to have such a troublesome meeting without a formal invitation. Even if he is Charlotte’s father.
Karl Vanto was not familiar to Charlotte either.
However, the Black Wing Knights themselves were not that unfamiliar to Charlotte.
It’s not because Charlotte is the Grand Duchess of Linosa, but because she studied swordsmanship from the Black Wing Knight Commander.
Michael was extremely jealous of that fact. Because he had such a weak body that even if he swung his sword for just an hour, he would be sick all day the next day.
Also, his talent with the sword was at an average level.
Even though they were born on the same day and at the same time, their talents with the sword could not even be placed on the same level.
Karl Vanto nodded.
“Yes, he wants to see you as soon as possible. So, we came out to meet the Greta Academy group in the name of welcoming them.”
Charlotte asked as if confirming.
“Does Michael… have the authority to move the Black Wing Knights?”
“After returning from Basore, it became possible for Her Majesty the Grand Duchess to accompany some of us at her request. However, the people here moved because they had a cause.”
“Your mother… said that.”
Even the Grand Duke cannot ignore the Grand Duchess’s words. The simplest way for Michael to get something was through his mother.
Without hesitation, the mother gave many things to her sickly young son as if they were natural, without considering Charlotte’s existence.
As if she only had one child. As if the position of successor naturally belonged to Michael.
My appetite was bitter. This is a fact that is both familiar and difficult to get used to.
Charlotte left a request with a stern expression.
“Please give my group the same treatment as other academy selections. Don’t expect special treatment just because I’m there. “This is fair competition.”
It was a polite statement. She felt uncomfortable leaving alone and meeting Michael.
Even though the Reno accident semester is coming to an end here, Charlotte is still part of Greta Academy.
“I will do so, Charlotte.”
Karl Vanto responded calmly. Charlotte didn’t open her mouth any more and got straight into the carriage.
I was thinking of finishing my errand and joining the group again.
*
The carriage ran for a while and stopped in front of an antique mansion on the outskirts of town.
Charlotte knew where it was.
This is the villa of the Grand Duke of Linosa.
I came prepared mentally, but as I was guided inside, I felt nervous for some reason. The maid guided her.
“This is the place. “His Majesty Michael has prepared a meal.”
I was just getting hungry. Although I doubt whether I will be able to swallow my meal with Michael in front of me.
Creak.
As soon as the door opened, light became bright before my eyes. The delicious smell quickly entered my nostrils. At the same time, there was a voice.
“Welcome, Charlotte. “It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”
A friendly and soft voice rang out. Charlotte looked at him with stiff eyes.
There was a window behind me with light pouring in. Michael’s appearance, sitting with his chin resting in front of the marble table, was as dazzling as an angel.
A blond boy with eyes as blue as a lake had a smile etched on his lips.
Charlotte calmly accepted the words.
“It’s been a while, Michael.”
“sit down. “I prepared it with your favorite foods.”
Simple and clean seafood-centered dishes. When I took a bite, it surprisingly suited my taste buds.
If someone is treated like this, no one will be able to fall in love with him or reject him.
Aside from his dislike of Charlotte, Michael was meticulous about her tastes and habits.
That was his habit. The habit of observing others and distinguishing between likes and dislikes. The habit of trying to win and take advantage of someone else’s heart.
It’s just that Michael has never tried to win Charlotte’s heart. Although it wasn’t impossible if he wanted to.
“Why did you call me?”
Charlotte spat out in a pitchless voice. I couldn’t tell from the letter, but now that I’m here, it becomes clear.
This is a sign of malice. Before Michael showed his malicious intent, he acted particularly friendly.
I didn’t feel disappointed again.
Charlotte was calm, and the smile on Michael’s lips deepened as he watched her.
“I guess it’s my consideration for my sister who must have stayed at the inn and had a messy meal before returning to Linosa. Come on, listen.”
Charlotte ate. The reason she didn’t leave this place was because she knew that if she did, more trouble would arise.
If Michael is trying to tame him.
Charlotte, a member of the Grand Duchy of Linosa, cannot live her whole life pretending not to know him. In a way, he was something Charlotte had to endure.
Michael, who had not lifted a finger as to whether Charlotte was eating or not, asked vaguely.
“How is life at the academy?”
If I said I was doing well, wouldn’t I feel sick to my stomach? Anyway, Michael couldn’t even dream of it.
But Charlotte didn’t lie.
“I get along well.”
“I heard you’re the top freshman in the swordsmanship department. Seeing that they came to Rinosa as part of the Greta Academy group, they must be doing well. I guess your skills will translate to the academy as well. “It’s just…”
Michael said something meaningful.
“It was a bit strange to be selected for Greta Academy. It turns out that the person originally selected gave up, right? “Charlotte’s resourcefulness is truly amazing.”
Charlotte looked straight at the subtle nuance.
“It’s not my place to talk about my ingenuity. “It’s that person’s choice.”
“Are you sure you didn’t do anything to make that choice?”
Asuka gave up for Charlotte and Charlotte intended it. Michael was weaving it that way.
He liked to attribute causes to the results of everything. Especially misinterpreting Charlotte’s intentions.
“Don’t talk like this, just say what you want to say. Why did you call me out like this? “You could have quietly called me out.”
“I knew why I was angry. You don’t want them to know that you’re Grand Princess Rinosa, right? “I guess you like academy life.”
Michael laughed. Charlotte got up from her seat.
But she had no talent for verbal abuse or sarcasm. Instead, I became more determined than before.
It seems like the time I spent not seeing Michael was a cure. Charlotte said clearly.
“I’m glad to see you are doing well. “I’m done.”
As she was about to leave, Michael’s mood changed.
“sit down.”
It was an overbearing tone. Michael never talks to anyone like that. Except for one person, Charlotte.
“Unless you want me to tell them right away that you are the Grand Duchess of Linosa.”
“You’ll find out anyway.”
“You might not know. If you come back after eating here, I’ll keep it a secret. “So that your companions never find out until the moment they leave Rinosa.”
“I don’t mind knowing.”
“Do you think that’s the only damage I can do to you?”
Michael opened his eyes wide as if he was surprised.
The swordsmanship competition is hosted by Linosa. It is not difficult to subtly put Greta Academy at a disadvantage.
In fact, it was like that in previous comprehensive swordsmanship competitions as well.
That’s why Basor’s martial arts club, where everything is fair, is famous.
Charlotte’s fists tightened.
She thought she wanted to punch him, but was surprised at herself.
Even though there are people guarding them, it only takes one moment for Charlotte to kill Michael.
Michael won’t be able to resist. But he was sitting here defenseless.
As if he knew Charlotte wouldn’t do that. That belief was subtle.
Michael changed his tone in an instant.
“I have a story I want to hear from you.”
Charlotte asked while standing.
“What story do you want to hear?”
Michael smiled naturally.
“What about the number of people selected for the Greta Academy swordsmanship department? “There are a lot of interesting stories about Greta Academy.”
“They are all great people. I am the least skilled among the selected people. So I want to go back and focus on my training.”
Michael seemed ready to get to the point. Words flowed out of his mouth.
“I guess so. However, I heard that there is a commoner among your group. amazing. “It’s not easy for a commoner to beat a noble and achieve excellent results at the academy.”
He frowned and asked.
“You said his name was… Helmut?”
The moment Michael mentioned Helmut’s name, a strange eerie feeling came over me. It wasn’t a good sign.
Charlotte struggled to compose herself.
“that’s right. “Senior Helmut is known to be a commoner and is the top second year student in the swordsmanship department.”
Does Michael want to recruit Helmut?
it could be. If you were a commoner, you wouldn’t have a fixed affiliation, and Helmut is a talented person.
The Black Wing Knights of Rinosa were home to skilled knights and they were treated well.
Charlotte couldn’t take the opportunity away from Helmut just because she was unwilling.
