# 488
Helmut
Episode 488
After the adventure ended, Asuka worked on repairing the barrier for a month and then returned to the empire.
In return for successfully completing the dangerous mission, he was given the magic sword he had temporarily borrowed. As expected, he didn’t take it kindly.
“Your skills won’t improve if you rely on things like this. “It’s better than nothing.”
In addition, as soon as she received the huge prize money, Asuka went to Archduke Farnese and his wife and spoke.
“I’ve paid off all my debt with this, so there’s nothing to say.”
Mother shook her head.
“No, there is no need to repay the debt anymore. “You keep that money.”
“I won’t reject you, but… you won’t say something else later, right?”
“You shouldn’t talk nonsense. “I’m sure you haven’t forgotten what promise you made to me before you left, right?”
My mother, speaking with her hands on her hips, had a stern expression on her face as if she had learned it from Archduke Farnese.
However, Asuka remembered how she had become a tragic heroine, shedding tears and snot when she returned alive.
“Yeah…what.”
“I decided to live faithfully as the successor to Archduke Farnese.”
Asuka’s body twitched. I was just saying this.
However, it should not cause any more harm to the mind and body of the mother as her birth date approaches.
He answered reluctantly.
“It was like that.”
“I believe you will keep your promise. Now you’re a hero who saved the world, you’re not going to lie, are you? “That is the honor you must carry for the rest of your life.”
Asuka had a shocked expression.
“But wouldn’t it be good if I took a break? “I came back after going through such hardships on a human level, but already…”
“Didn’t you enjoy your rest over the past few days? “There is something you must do urgently.”
Archduke Farnese stepped forward.
“As you know, monsters that have bypassed the barrier to the sea or sky are appearing from all over. This is a matter where the lives of the subjects of our empire depend. “Recognize the urgency of the situation, join the Imperial Knights, and prepare to fulfill your duties as a member of the royal family.”
“As befits the royal family… what does the crown prince do? “I can’t use a sword, so I won’t be able to join the knights.”
“Please refrain from making such rude remarks to Your Majesty. “Now that you have returned, you must behave even more humbly.”
Being a hero who saved not only the empire but also the world is a powerful condition that can shake up the right to succession.
Asuka has emerged as a threat, just as the crown prince predicted.
Since ancient times, there are no children or brothers in front of power. It was literally nothing, just a cousin I had just seen.
“Oh, you really started nagging me as soon as I arrived.”
Asuka thought that if Archduke Farnese had not returned alive, he would have been saddened by the loss of a useful man rather than the sorrow of losing his child.
And I felt bad.
Archduke Parsene asked.
“Do you think His Majesty the Emperor gave you that sword for nothing?”
“That was the intention. “I’m going to pamper myself to my heart’s content!”
What a calculating and vicious family the royal family is.
Asuka felt even worse. Even though it came back from the brink of death, everyone thinks about its purpose first.
My mother quickly grabbed my shoulder and comforted me.
“Asuka, let’s just suffer for a while. huh? There have been monsters that have appeared in the islands, so the atmosphere is scary. “Our mansion could be attacked right now.”
My mother looked worried as she patted her swollen belly. Asuka nodded reluctantly.
“Fighting is my specialty. Do not worry.”
I hope that my soon-to-be-born younger brother will have great qualities and become Archduke Farnese in his stead.
It would have to be really outstanding. To surpass his title as a hero who saved the world.
* * *
A few months later, Asuka finally returned to the Archduke Farnese Mansion.
Regardless of the monsters seen traveling around the country, they had been defeated. And for the first time, he came face to face with his younger brother.
My mother asked with a smile.
“It’s a girl. “Isn’t it really cute?”
Asuka frowned as she looked at the baby’s smiling face in the cradle.
I don’t know what to expect from a newborn, but no matter where I look, I can’t find anything like strength or intelligence.
The empire traditionally handed down succession rights to male children. There is no way for a woman to become a successor unless she is quite outstanding.
When will this little child grow up, prove his qualifications, and become his successor? By the time you become a grandfather? In terms of age, she was around the age of my daughter.
my mother asked.
“Why are you looking like that? Are you not happy for your sister?”
“No, it’s cute. “But what is his name?”
“I’m thinking about it. “Your father told me to name him… but I never thought I’d have another child.”
“I never thought I would suddenly have a younger sibling at this age.”
At that time, my mother put her palms together.
“yes! “You build it.”
“Me?”
“Well, if it’s a name that gives off the energy of a hero, wouldn’t this child be blessed?”
Asuka looked down at her younger sister and suddenly blurted out.
“aria.”
“It’s a name that sounds somewhat familiar. Helmut’s fiancée’s name was….”
“It was Area. “That’s exactly what he thought.”
My mother widened her eyes.
“You can’t believe your friend’s woman…”
Asuka immediately denied it with an expression of extreme insult.
“No, nothing like that.”
“Then why?”
“Because she is the smartest and strongest woman I know. They say there is power in names too, so if you give her a name similar to hers, won’t she grow up like that?”
It was a name that was mixed with the hope that he would follow at least half of the genius Area and take over the position of successor.
The mother happily held Aria in her arms.
“Yes, Aria. That’s a good name. Baby, your brother gave you the name. “From today, your name is Aria.”
Aria just smiled brightly.
* * *
As she became more settled in the Empire, Asuka became a little more relaxed.
Now people have become accustomed to the appearance of monsters and are able to deal with them better.
Because of that, I was able to return to the Asuka Islands and rest. He was mobilized to take care of the children during the break.
“Oh, Asuka, is it time? “I have to go out now, so please take care of Aria.”
“Oh, it’s annoying. “You can just leave it to the nanny.”
“Nanny is on vacation today. And he’s your brother!”
Asuka felt deeply annoyed while changing Aria’s diaper.
Although he was being allowed more and more freedom, he still had many unwanted obligations.
“I don’t know what I ate, but the smell is terrible.”
Asuka, who felt like a wise man for a moment as she wrinkled her nose at the smell of poop, suddenly became curious about what her friends were doing for a living.
‘Did you say you went on a trip to Helmut? ‘I should have taken a vacation like Helmut.’
However, the empire was bigger than Rinosa and there was a lot to do. This is a more urgent situation for even one person.
‘You’re a bit free these days, aren’t you?’
Asuka raised her head. The desire to escape this place arose. This was enough for him. Wouldn’t it be okay to get some rest?
“Can not be done.”
A sharp answer came back from my mother. Ironically, it was always in front of Asuka that she showed her face more like a grand duchess than anyone else.
Although he is allowed many things, the only thing he is not allowed to do is freedom.
“Oh, I’m really going to turn around! Is it okay to go on a short trip? “I’m going to see Helmut.”
“Can not be done. “Where do you, Farnese’s successor, want to roam around so freely?”
“You have a little brother, little brother! “I’m not that desperate anymore, am I?”
My mother lit a twinkle in her eyes.
“As the eldest son, do you want to pass on your duties to your younger sister?”
“That’s an old-fashioned way of thinking! “Charlotte can also be a successor, and there’s nothing she can’t do.”
Asuka pointed her finger at Aria in the cradle. Aria just opened her eyes with an expression on her face that said she didn’t know anything.
“Change the question. Asuka, do you feel better about handing over the position of successor to a newborn?”
“That’s not what I meant. The real Helmut goes out to have fun, so why can’t I? “Isn’t that too harsh on the hero who saved the world?”
“You enjoyed all the indulgences you had throughout your life during your time at the Academy. You’ve gotten used to life here, but if you start wandering around to enjoy your freedom again, you might change your mind! “I guess you have to be rooted as a member of the royal family for a few years to find your place!”
“Oh no… that is.”
Asuka hesitated. In fact, I thought that if I went out, I might change my mind and not come back.
His friends were too strong to be a weak point that could hold him back.
No, only one. There was someone who could hold his ankles.
“The empire has found stability, so it’s time for you to think about getting married. “Hold your heart tight.”
Asuka’s eyes widened.
“What are you talking about? “The crown prince isn’t married either, so why am I doing it?”
Mother’s eyes narrowed.
“It seems like the Crown Prince is trying to marry Grand Duchess Linosa?”
“Wow, how crazy is that! That can never happen. “Since Helmut is away, the marriage will not take place!”
Who Charlotte would marry was also a politically important issue for Helmut. Whether he becomes Grand Duke of Rinosa or not.
Asuka shouted angrily.
“And Charlotte, even if she gets married, she’ll stay with me! “Some bastard is interfering!”
His mother looked at his face. It looks like his heart hasn’t cooled down.
“Does she have feelings for you?”
“Sometimes we contact each other. And when did a nobleman get married with his heart? “It’s all an arranged marriage.”
Asuka, who had said that much, flinched. Because the mother in front of me was a clear exception. But she nodded.
“Well, that’s right. Asuka, keep one thing in mind.”
“What is it?”
She quickly grabbed Asuka’s hand. Before she knew it, her eyes were burning brightly.
“Never let it get taken away by His Highness the Crown Prince. Her Majesty the Empress is so proud of her son and compares him to you! I really don’t want to imagine what happens to that kid! Empress, do I really want to see that obnoxious woman laughing at me?”
Asuka was embarrassed seeing her mother who was very excited.
“…He told me to be polite to him.”
“What does it matter what they say behind my back?”
“Well, the people in the royal family are a bit obnoxious and unlucky. Why does the crown prince have such a personality? “I understand, mom.”
“Okay, so you should never lose.”
Holding hands, the mother and son strengthened their resolve against their common enemy.
Asuka, who returned to her room after her request was abandoned, was overcome by the feeling that something had happened to her.
“Was this intentional?”
At that time, Asuka confirmed that the crystal ball on the desk was lit.
Charlotte? Asuka placed her hand on the crystal ball in anticipation.
