# 336
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336
‘If the temple shows blatant movement toward the barrier, Black Hawk will also know.’
An unexpected change in the barrier. As seen through Rodril’s spirit, Helmut did not forget that this was happening.
“How did you know that I was of Rinosa’s blood?”
“You resemble the Grand Duke of Linosa. And because I tried to eliminate you from Rinosa. “If Grand Duchess Rinosa steps in to eliminate an academy student in the absence of the Grand Duke, it must be because you are worthy of it.”
Helmut remained silent as he looked into Talon’s eyes.
“A disciple of the Sword Saint and an outstanding swordsman. A new successor who could threaten their position in Rinosa, where only a daughter with excellent swordsmanship and a weak son exist as successors.
Grand Duchess Linosa is known to the world as being gentle and merciful, but she is able to do so because her foundation is solid. “She is ultimately a member of Rinosa and a noble.”
Talon immediately asked a question.
“Are you the illegitimate son of Grand Duke Linosa?”
If you affirm that it is true, it will be a lie, and if you affirm that it is not, Talon will make another assumption.
Helmut chose not to answer that question.
“I ask the questions. “It’s up to you to find out.”
“…Okay, do you have any more questions?”
“Why did Black Hawk join hands with King Veneta?”
“It’s to come out in the sun.”
“Why do you want to come out to the sun? “Isn’t Blackhawk an organization that cannot be touched because it is in the dark?”
However, if he appears in the sun, someone will try to punish Black Hawk.
Black Hawk is a group with original sin. Among the members, there were quite a few who were wanted.
A mercenary or criminal gangster who abandoned his client and ran away. How many people would be happy about them?
The fact that King Veneta joined hands with them was unconventional.
Because of this, King Veneta bore the political burden of having brought them in.
“Because that is everyone’s wish.”
Talon responded simply.
“It is a human desire to proudly walk out in the sun. Black Hawk has built up strength, and with that strength, it has become capable of protecting itself even when it emerges from the shadows to the sun.”
“Didn’t you think that if you failed, the entire Blackhawk could collapse?”
“There is always risk. The greater the desire, the proportionally greater the risk. However, even though we had already judged it in the face of danger, we were not about to back down.
This is worth it. “We prepare for failure, but we think more about how to succeed.”
[This guy has a positive attitude.]
Elaga muttered with a bored expression. Helmut was quietly listening to Talon’s words. Talon suddenly muttered.
“I know what you want to ask me.”
There was strength in his eyes. Talon spoke in a firmer tone than before.
“Power is right. Because we have power, we seek to gain new rights. Rights are something to fight for and protect. And only when you protect your rights can you protect yourself.”
Talon asked.
“Helmut what rights do you have?”
It was not an issue such as the right to succession that he should have rightfully had as the successor of Rinosa or the legitimate son of the Grand Duke of Rinosa.
The right to live as a human being in the human world. It was the most desperately needed right for Helmut, who had been driven out to the Forest of Pahe for having the sprout of darkness.
Helmut wanted only one thing. And as a member of Rinosa’s bloodline, he did not want anything in return.
However, as a member of Rinosa’s bloodline, he did not claim or desire anything, so all he had was his own sword skills.
And when Helmut temporarily lost his swordsmanship, he was unable to protect himself.
Talon raised the question again.
“Do you hesitate to raise your sword against Rinosa?”
Excellent swordsman colleagues who have reached the level of swordsmanship. Helmut already has enough power to destroy the country. Revenge is not impossible if you put your mind to it.
However, revenge achieved without killing is more difficult than revenge achieved with killing.
I already knew that there was no need to stab my mother.
I also knew that just liquidating all my blood relatives like King Veneta might not be the answer. And what he has to endure to do so.
Helmut finally answered.
“What I am hesitating about is taking on Renosa.”
To take revenge without killing, you must have a cause. Helmut must have Linosa if he wants to be justified.
He had the qualities, talent, and strength.
Helmut, who was a disciple of the Sword Saint and had reached the level of the Sword Saint, was able to prove his own qualities.
But does he, who has sprouts of darkness, have the right to advocate for a cause?
The sprout of darkness was an element that had been gnawing at Helmut throughout his life. It made him unsure that he was even human.
The appearance of a monster eaten by the sprout of darkness that was fought in Rinosa before. It was still clearly visible.
It was a version of Helmut himself that would appear someday or that he had already experienced.
“It’s not necessarily possible to find the answer now. “If you move, a new path may be created there.”
From Talon’s encouragement, Helmut realized one thing.
“…King Veneta did the same, but you also want me to move.”
Of course, neither of them would want that for Helmut. Talon nodded.
“I won’t deny that it is beneficial to us. Because there is more to be gained from change than from no change. And we are as willing to deal with the heir of Linosa as we were with the Prince of Veneta.”
Helmut issued a warning.
“It’s something that could lead to a dispute with the temple.”
Black Hawk doesn’t know that Helmut has a dark sprout.
However, it was the temple that chased Helmut into the Forest of Pahe. All you know is that it is a relationship that cannot be restored.
Talon answered readily.
“Know.”
‘There’s no need to tell me the truth.’
If it is available, use it. In any case, if Helmut wants to find his legitimate rights, he will have to confront the temple. The more forces working together, the better.
“Let me think about your offer. “My questions are over.”
Helmut declared. Conversation with King Veneta and Talon.
There was a slow flow in my chest, as if something was blocking it. My mind became clear, as if it had been clear to me. Helmut’s picture became clearer than before.
Talon handed Helmut a small glass bead.
“You should be able to contact me through that.”
[It feels uncomfortable to hear that there is secret communication between males.]
Elaga frowned for some reason. Helmut focused his attention elsewhere.
‘It’s smaller than before.’
Blackhawk also appears to have made technological advancements in its own way. Talon asked Helmut as he turned around.
“How did you get out of Pahe Forest?”
Helmut answered simply.
“miracle.”
The first was a miracle, the second was skill. But both times it was no coincidence.
As I was about to leave the room, I heard a voice from Talon.
“How much do you know about your friends?”
Helmut looked back. Talon continued speaking with a calm face that was still unreadable.
“You probably have a friend you don’t know very well. He might be of help to you.”
It was an unknown but familiar sound. After looking at him for a moment, Helmut turned his back again. With that, the conversation came to an end.
Once they were alone, Elaga, who was listening to the story with a bored expression, stabbed Helmut in the cheek with her tail.
[I know one thing for sure.]
“What is it?”
[The fact that you have hesitated so far shows that you are not only weak but also a coward.]
Helmut immediately threw Elaga to the floor.
Kyaaaaaaa! Elaga’s fierce protests followed, but Helmut left the scene without even looking back.
Although Elaga’s shoulders were sore from where she had been sitting, her heart felt refreshed.
*
Helmut, who returned to his quarters that night, stayed up all night swinging his sword.
It was an unusual night for him as he deliberately tried to sleep a little.
Following the numerous trajectories drawn in the air, thoughts emerged and were organized again and again.
It was something I had never tried before. It was also something that changed his life, which he had lived solely as a prosecutor.
No matter how strong Helmut became, reality was not easy and change was unfamiliar to him.
Now Helmut needed more than a sword.
Around dawn, someone came to his training center.
“Helmut.”
A cold silver hair came into view. It was a color that brought a cool feeling, like the cool morning air, but instead, it filled my heart with warmth.
“Area.”
Helmut slowly opened his mouth. A story about what happened last night soon came out of his mouth.
When he finished speaking, Area calmly opened her mouth.
“I see. So, have you made your decision?”
“okay.”
“It goes without saying, but I will be on your side. But other people…”
“I guess I’ll have to ask their opinions.”
These are friends who risked their lives to reach the forest of Pahe. It was natural to be honest with them.
Helmut suddenly asked.
“It must be Asuka that Talon was talking about, right?”
“Yeah, because we don’t know his identity yet.”
Asuka hid her origins even further than Xi’an. Like I never want anyone to know.
If we wanted to investigate, we could, but it wouldn’t be easy.
Area didn’t pay attention to him either, as she had to focus on her research. Asuka is a thoughtless person anyway, so she is not a threat.
Area muttered.
“Rather than that, someone will have to choose what to do now.”
And they both knew who that person was.
Charlotte. Helmut’s younger sister and another successor to Linosa.
