# 328
Helmut
Episode 328
Rodril and his party boarded the prepared horses and carriages. It took less than a few hours to arrive at the royal capital.
As if prepared in advance, a magic circle was set up in a village near Green Carna.
Measures were taken to allow large numbers of people to move.
This was a part where we could see how far Teresa had planned and prepared for this incident.
“We will move straight to the royal road.”
Teresa, who guided them, was just kind. It certainly worked for her to release the hostage first without any conditions on her part.
The most important thing in giving trust is to show it through action.
She showed it with her actions. You might say that it is natural since he provoked me first, but people’s minds don’t work that way.
As soon as I stood on the magic circle, the scenery changed.
Those managing the magic circle installed in the royal capital all bowed their heads to greet them.
“Teresa.”
“They are precious guests, so please greet them courteously.”
Teresa, who said those words, looked back at Rodril and the others with a smile.
“Let’s take you to the royal castle by carriage. “I have prepared a place for you.”
Terra nodded.
Since leaving Green Cana, Teresa had been talking only with Terra, who represented the group. He didn’t even pay attention to Xian and the others.
Although there is no fuss with Area. Like when was the last time you had a hostile conversation? She seemed to have drawn attention from everyone except Rodril.
They soon boarded two luxurious royal carriages.
Terra and Sian Charlotte and Theresa were in one carriage, and the rest of the party was in another carriage.
Elaga stood up on Helmut’s shoulder and looked around out the window. To him, everything about the new human world he encountered was amazing.
[I think this is bigger than the city I went to last time. [It’s full of humans.]
If it were any other monster, there would be plenty of prey wandering around, so it would have been salivating and could eat anything.
“Because it’s the city where the king lives.”
Helmut answered harshly. Veneta’s royal capital, Mentum, was embroiled in a war over succession until a year ago.
However, currently, Mentum was as peaceful as ever.
Although it is a royal city, it is not particularly beautiful or splendid, but the streets are clean and neat, and the buildings do not stand out.
Mentum was a city with a stable and practical temperament that was different from the rough and arrogant Basor or the sophisticated and sharp Rinosa.
It also showed what kind of personality the King of Veneta had. People are bound to be influenced by the city they were born in and live in.
“Okay, this is a real human life experience!”
Ygrel raised his fist excitedly. Immediately, Area gave a warning.
“Don’t think about moving around as you please. We are only here to prepare for any emergency. “If you act carelessly, things can go wrong.”
Ygrel’s eyebrows twitched.
“What are you going to do if I go around as I please?”
The corner of Alea’s mouth lifted up coldly.
“This is the human world, not Pahe’s forest. “You can imagine what sanctions I could impose on you.”
“You are Alea. “It seems like you’ve become more and more arrogant since leaving the Forest of Pahe?”
“My personality is like this. “That was just an exception.”
“Aren’t you jealous of this body’s beauty?”
Area immediately looked away from Ygrel, as if she were looking at something insignificant. The response was that it wasn’t worth responding to.
Helmut took one look at Ygrel and moved his gaze to his shoulder.
Elaga was so focused on looking outside that she was raising her claws without realizing it.
If I hadn’t strengthened my skin with vis, I would have bled.
Moreover, he raised his tail and thrust his butt towards Helmut’s face. It felt like there was some kind of stinky smell in the air.
Helmut stretched out his hand and grabbed Elaga’s back. Elaga immediately got angry and started struggling. It looked quite cute.
[What are you doing, you bastard!]
“It would be better for you two to go together.”
Helmut placed Elaga on Ygrel’s lap.
Ygrel immediately frowned like a fussy noblewoman.
“What are you doing so dirty! “Where’s the dirty cat!”
Elaga jumped straight to the ground and exposed her teeth.
[Who is dirty?]
“You! Four-legged beast! “You soiled my clothes with your feet running around on the dusty ground!”
[Speaking of monsters, since when did you start wearing shoes?]
Helmut declared firmly to them as they bickered.
“Both of you can get into trouble, so let’s keep an eye on each other.”
Now I hate carrying Elaga around. It was annoying.
Even when I was young, I don’t think I hung around with Elaga like this, but I guess she was just a horse to the point where I got sick of it.
Elaga immediately asked as if to stop saying nonsense.
[Then who will protect you when you are weak?]
The sound of that guy calling you ‘weak’ was extremely annoying, but Helmut said, suppressing something that was brewing inside me.
“…Area will protect you.”
Immediately after saying those words, an inexplicable feeling of shame came over me, but no matter how Helmut felt, it worked out quite well for Elaga.
[Hmm really? Well, it seems like your partner is good at keeping up with you.]
Elaga seemed to think that Helmut was a completely untrustworthy and weak guy, and that Area was capable because she came all the way to the Forest of Pahe to rescue Helmut.
No matter what his actual strength is, if it is so in his perception, it is so.
Helmut unconsciously cupped his forehead. Area looked at him blankly.
“…why?”
“Nothing.”
It was a mysterious expression. I didn’t want to ask what he was thinking.
The carriage fell silent again as Elaga began to concentrate again on the scenery outside the window.
*
It was around dusk when I entered the castle.
It was afternoon when Teresa came, and considering the travel time, it was impossible to meet the king right away that day.
Since the king is also a king, he had a busy schedule, so we decided to have a dinner together three days later.
Rodril and his party were treated generously as promised. Luxurious accommodation and meals within the royal castle. And a few days of relaxation.
“You won’t find it inconvenient to stay. “There is a bathhouse filled with hot spring water and a training center suitable for a swordsman.”
Theresa, who led the group, looked towards Helmut as she spoke.
It was an indecipherable look that did not seem to be filled with emotion.
Her gaze immediately shifted to Charlotte and Asuka.
“Isn’t this kind of treatment natural for Grand Princess Rinosa?”
Charlotte frowned.
“The reason I’m here is…”
Teresa smiled.
“I didn’t inform Linosa. If they found out, it wouldn’t be any good for us either. “If our conversation ends smoothly, there will be no need for Linosa to find out in the future.”
So it sounded like they were asking us to cooperate to make that happen.
“I hope you all have a comfortable stay in the royal castle. If you need anything, please let the attendant know. “I’ll see you again in three days.”
After saying those words, she turned around completely. The enemy’s stronghold.
But I didn’t get the feeling that she would attack or betray this side.
Everyone felt that fact instinctively, so everyone was relaxed to some extent.
After eating, each person dispersed to their assigned room.
“Helmut, are you going to practice swordsmanship?”
Area didn’t even ask what he was going to do, but asked as if it was obvious. Helmut nodded.
“That’s right.”
A while ago, when he heard a story about Blackhawk, a certain shock came over him.
And now we have come to the royal castle. Helmut can now contact Blackhawk at any time.
But before that, I had to organize my thoughts. Helmut was a prosecutor. To organize your thoughts, you must swing your sword rather than sit still and think.
“Then I’ll take a bath. “I’m a little tired.”
[A bath? Me too.]
Elaga hurriedly followed. Because he is a cat, he was not assigned a separate home.
Even though he acted the same way as Ygrel, he was followed by Helmut, saying he did not want to share the same room. Alea raised her eyebrows.
“…You weren’t a male?”
[I’m a cat and you’re a human, so what does it matter?]
“But I still feel uncomfortable and don’t like it.”
[Then I will go into another bathhouse.]
After reaching an agreement, Area and Elaga walked together.
Helmut, who was left alone, picked up his sword and headed to the training room attached to his quarters.
Charlotte and Asuka’s living quarters are a bit far away, so they will be using the training hall on the other side. So there was no one else here to use the training center.
It was a moonlit night. The tip of Helmut’s sword caught the moonlight and reflected a cool glow.
My mind was clear and my breathing was smooth and even.
A completely refined movement. Straight lines and curves so beautiful as to be breathtaking were embroidered in the air.
Even if you hide the energy of the sword, you cannot completely hide it. It is revealed in the movement.
If any swordsman had seen Helmut training, he would have been overwhelmed and his eyes were wide open. Powerful and fast swordsmanship reached its peak.
Whenever Helmut swung his sword, he was always extremely absorbed in it.
Sadness and pain were forgotten in complete immersion.
Helmut was a born swordsman. Beyond physical qualities, even the spirit. That’s why he was able to reach his current level.
At some point, Helmut stopped his sword. Pretending to be someone’s popularity.
His eyes were focused directly on the other person.
It was a young man. The clothes are not flashy, but they are luxurious and light, like walking. The neat, scholar-like face was imbued with calmness, composure, and a dignity that could not be underestimated.
The sight of Helmut holding a sword in the darkness was even threatening, intertwined with his unique aura.
However, the other person raised his hand indifferently.
“Oh, sorry. “I interrupted you.”
Helmut looked at the smiling man with an expressionless face.
It’s not a prosecutor. Since I don’t feel any special energy in my body, I’m not a wizard either. But he was not a servant or an ordinary person either. One thing was certain.
Aside from the fact that this is a place that no one can access.
The man began walking straight toward Helmut.
