# 246
Helmut
Episode 246
“Sir, I have to ask you to apologize.”
Charlotte bowed her head. She briefly explained her situation.
It seemed like a foregone conclusion that Helmut would follow her.
He couldn’t refuse, but Helmut felt strange after hearing her story.
It must be true that Charlotte considers him close. But even if they were guests, they would try to recruit them for such a dangerous and secret mission.
‘Should I say it’s practical? Should I say it’s shameless?’
Even though he had the title of winner of the swordsmanship competition, he was treated warmly.
Moreover, Grand Duke Rinosa is his father, although he does not exist in his memories.
We can’t let Charlotte be in danger. Even if you look like this, you are still my little sister.
There was absolutely no reason not to go. but.
‘The problem is that I am separated from my mother again.’
I really don’t want to do that. Once all of the Black Wing Knights are mobilized, the capital will be relatively empty. Michael does not have the power to protect his mother.
Other knights and troops will remain intact to protect Latona, but Helmut was concerned about that.
The very fact that I had to put my mother in a situation where I couldn’t protect her.
Of course, I know that the way to resolve this confusion is simple.
Defeat the unknown monster and find the Archduke.
If Grand Duke Rinosa had already died, even his body.
Although it is expected that it will be difficult after that until the new Grand Duke of Rinosa takes over.
‘There is a high possibility that Michael will inherit the position of Archduke.’
Charlotte wants the chaos in Linosa to end as quickly as possible, and Michael will never try to give up his position as archduke.
It was obvious that the less greedy of the two would step down.
If Michael ascends to the position of archduke, Helmut’s future will become even more ambiguous.
It is unlikely that his mother will try to let Helmut go, but she cannot force herself to keep him despite Michael’s opposition.
When Michael becomes the owner of Rinosa, what she can do is limited.
‘At this point we need to move as quickly as possible. There is no time to hesitate.’
The best thing to do is to save the Archduke. He didn’t have to be responsible for his mother’s safety.
Charlotte must have understood Helmut’s hesitation and suggested it again.
“Still, I’m a junior, so please help me.”
For some reason, the attitude of making demands seems confident. Charlotte was the Grand Duchess of Linosa.
Even when she expressed regret to someone, her confidence never faded.
Helmut gave a distant answer.
“I came from a mercenary background. Are you going to pay the request fee?”
Helmut was not the type of person to give goodwill to others for free, so he would follow along obediently.
Even though he was a guest in this palace, he had a cool-headed personality that took care of everything he needed.
Charlotte probably thinks so too.
And Charlotte wasn’t one to be timid about paying the price.
“Of course. On the honor of the Grand Duchy, I will pay generously for the request. “It’s just that it’s not a matter for me to talk about.”
When Helmut showed his intention to agree, Charlotte, who smiled brightly, spoke with a serious face again.
“My mother would like to stay alone for a while.”
“okay.”
“We will leave immediately after we are alone. Please finish preparing. “I don’t have much time.”
Charlotte left immediately, saying that she too had to prepare to leave.
He seemed fine, even though the news of his father, the Archduke’s disappearance, had been reported.
If you are a member of a great noble family that rules a country, you must not lose your composure in anything.
Also, Charlotte was a strong prosecutor. I was already mentally preparing.
Helmut looked around the luxurious room assigned to me.
There was nothing special to take care of. His preparations end with him taking his sword.
Will anything be different when I come back here? It is still unknown.
Helmut left the room with a premonition.
*
“Are you okay?”
Grand Duchess Linosa, who was facing me, asked softly. The mother’s blue eyes look at Helmut with a sad twist.
“It would be dangerous.”
“You want me to go.”
Helmut responded calmly. It wasn’t about blaming.
If that was what his mother wanted, Helmut had to go.
She was Helmut’s mother, and that alone gave her the right to command him. That right was absolutely absolute.
It is said that children who are neglected by their parents become more devoted to being loved.
Helmut was even abandoned.
It may not be my mother’s will. That’s why I wanted to show him even more that his strength was enough to fulfill his mother’s wishes.
Maybe Helmut wants to prove his necessity to his mother. In order not to be abandoned twice.
“Of course it is. But sometimes that’s not the case.”
My mother, who had a sad expression on her face, spoke slowly.
“I am Grand Duchess Linosa. “I have a duty to make a choice for this Renosa.”
My heart, which had been shaken for a moment, was strengthened. She was thinking not as a mother, but as the Grand Duchess of Linosa.
“I heard that my mother tried to step forward herself. Rather, I know it’s best for Charlotte and I to go.”
That’s what Helmut thought. Mother is far from helpless. Against such a powerful monster, it would only be a burden.
In fact, Charlotte wasn’t much different. If she goes with him, Helmut will have to think about her safety as well.
It was most convenient to move alone, but Helmut also understood that someone from the Archduchy of Rinosa, who had the authority to command the troops, had to be with him.
“Don’t be upset. “I also thought this was a good opportunity.”
Helmut understood what his mother was trying to say.
This is an appropriate opportunity for Helmut to be accepted as a member of Rinosa.
Making achievements. If Helmut saves Archduke Linosa, Archduke Linosa will be able to accept him more easily.
Although Helmut cannot be revealed on the surface because of the temple. Helmut’s presence could be accepted, even if unofficially.
Even if it means running the risk of antagonizing the temple.
If the temple finds out, Helmut can leave alone.
In Rinosa, they could just say that they didn’t know he still had the sprout of darkness.
Helmut looked fine on the outside and was an honor student attending the Academy in Baden.
‘There is Area, and her teacher Heike is also a credit to the temple. It is not difficult to live while avoiding the eyes of the temple. Even if they don’t stick together head-on.’
If you think positively, it wasn’t that dangerous.
The temple is hostile to those who have sprouts of darkness.
But recently, two high priests died. The temple’s power has shrunk and it is in conflict with Basor.
That doesn’t mean they could hastily turn even Rinosa into their enemy.
Although the temple and the empire still have a close relationship, the temple has not been able to exert absolute influence on any country.
There may be a disadvantage to Linosa, but it will not be huge.
If they threatened Linosa, Helmut was ready to destroy the temple at any time.
There are only two temple deeds he knows, and both of them are archmages.
Luke Jaeger of Bashor also owed money to Helmut.
Forming a faction was something I had never done before, but I thought there was nothing I couldn’t do.
Because Helmut was born with the bloodline of a ruler. He was the legitimate successor of Linosa with noble blood.
“Just as Charlotte believes in your abilities, I also believe in your abilities. “I don’t have the eyes to see a swordsman’s skills, but Charlotte is a child with a high level of discernment.”
My mother was fair in a way. She initially said she would go, not fearing for her life.
But Charlotte said it was a better idea for her to go. Talking about better options.
The reason the Grand Duchess responded to that persuasion was because it was ultimately a choice worthy of the Grand Duchess.
For Magritte, motherhood could not take precedence over duty.
If Charlotte has to take risks, she can make Helmut take risks too.
The reason Michael is left out of that calculation is because he is weak, not for any other reason.
“And if possible, will you make sure Charlotte doesn’t get hurt?”
“I will.”
Helmut readily agreed. Defeat an unknown powerful monster and save the Archduke.
And protecting Charlotte. These were two duties given to him.
To some, it is a duty that may feel as heavy as a mountain of burden.
“I trust you.”
With those few words, his mother willingly passed the weight on to Helmut.
She said she couldn’t help it, but it was the child she abandoned. There was no time to be kind to him.
However, Helmut was also a member of Linosa. That’s what bloodline means to great nobles.
To shoulder a duty simply because one is born with that blood.
Mother was acknowledging Helmut in her own way.
His strength lies in the fact that he is also a member of the Archduke family.
Strangely enough, Helmut could feel that fact clearly. And surprisingly, there was no resistance to it.
“I’ll see you when I get back.”
Helmut said those last words and stood up.
There was no time to delay. Now that the decision has been made, move as quickly as possible.
Helmut soon joined Charlotte’s forces. A solemn look was flowing across everyone’s faces.
“I hope you both are safe.”
Michael saw them off with an uncharacteristic smile on his face.
It was a strange face that made one feel cold.
Helmut and Charlotte, who stood across from him, looked like brother and sister to those who did not know them.
On the other hand, Michael seemed like a stranger who was not related by blood to them.
“Bye. shallot.”
Michael’s eyes moved as he said those words. His eyes turned slightly towards Helmut.
Michael spat out after a moment.
“And Helmut too.”
“yes.”
Helmut responded briefly.
So they immediately left Latona and went to the place where the Archduke went missing.
