#450
Helmut
Episode 450
“Is this your first time seeing me like this?”
It was an uncomfortable encounter. His hand automatically found the sword.
But Helmut suppressed the impulse. He was standing before his eyes, the High Priest who had sent him twice to the Forest of Pahe.
High Priest Levina. I had already heard that she did that.
I know she was just doing her duty.
Among the high priests, she is the most honest, and at least in terms of morals, she has lived an upright and flawless life.
I also know that when the sacred barrier is broken, she will willingly sacrifice her life to fight against the Demon King.
Just as Linosa is needed in the temple in front of an absolute enemy called the Demon King, Linosa also needs the power of the temple.
But that doesn’t mean that.
‘Can I be cold-hearted toward someone who tried to destroy me?’
Is it that easy? Beyond absolute good and evil, their beliefs destroyed the lives of countless people.
Helmut was just one of them, a failure for them.
They failed, because Helmut survived.
Even he might feel regretful. He said he should have taken every precaution.
I cannot be held responsible, it is something that happened in the past and was not something I did as a housemaster.
In words, it seems like nothing, it’s not a big deal… … It may sound like one of the somewhat sad stories that exist in the world.
Is it possible to forgive them? The answer to that question came from my heart.
‘I can’t do that.’
It’s as clear as a sword stuck in the heart. This is something that can only be done by the best of good people or those who are extremely religious.
Or, he has a personality so soft that he cannot bear the weight of hatred on his own.
But Helmut was patient and persistent. He couldn’t even let go of his hatred.
Because of that, I had to put in a lot of effort to hold back my violently twisting stomach.
Even though he was aloof in most situations, he was not generous enough to forgive the person who tried to destroy him.
The anger that was embedded deep in his heart, the pain he suffered.
Can it disappear just by saying that it couldn’t be helped?
Helmut forgave no one. The Grand Duchess and Michael. And even the Archduke. I just accepted it.
Because he needed Linosa. Taking over Rinosa would allow his existence to be recognized, and it was the last thing his enemies wanted.
The firewood that had not dried was constantly rekindling the embers.
Until a very long time passes and everything becomes blurred, we will not be able to face each other in one place in peace.
His memory was too good to forget.
‘Colleagues, that’s funny. ‘If only I had the chance.’
I am fully prepared to hit that back at any time.
They too would want to eliminate Helmut if they had the chance.
“You hate me.”
Levina accepted that fact with shameless calm.
She, too, could not think favorably of Helmut.
Lumen’s intentions were right, so she was right.
It seemed unfair for Helmut to hate himself and such a temple.
He had already gotten some revenge by defeating the temple’s army.
From the perspective of the temple, which protects justice under the name of Lumen, it was seen as going beyond what was given and received, and as if they were covering up what was done to them.
Because there is a mission to protect the world from the devil.
‘What has he lost?’
The temple is busy repairing the damage caused by the war with Rinosa.
The perpetrator easily escapes responsibility in front of the victim.
This is especially true if the victim is strong and shows a good appearance in front of them.
Helmut, who stood before us as the successor to Rinosa, was a proud nobleman, as if he had been living like that since he was born.
The pain and despair beyond are easily obscured from the perpetrator’s complacent perspective.
As if it doesn’t exist because it can’t be seen. Because it’s so easy to look away.
But is it only the Daesingwan that does this?
It’s just humans like that.
Because Darian knew that, he chose to die in the Forest of Pahe.
Because I don’t want to face the things he has to face with me. Because I know he is so ugly.
It took quite a while for Helmut to swallow those feelings without thinking about them.
A cold voice came out of his mouth.
“I heard you wanted to verify something about me.”
Finally, now.
It’s really funny that they went on a rampage trying to kill them before then, and then only did this after they were defeated.
“It is a necessary procedure.”
Helmut was undeniably strong. If he becomes a force, he will be a great help.
Thinking about the priests and paladins who died because of him, Levina also had to try to control her emotions.
“I think you should try putting your hand on your chest.”
Only then can we properly check how the sprout of darkness was sealed.
Then, suddenly, Area came out from the side.
“If you do something foolish, you will die here.”
Helmut’s voice was surprisingly harsh.
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The combat ability of a wizard is better than that of a priest.
And Area is a wizard who is only one step away from becoming a great wizard.
“Your face… … “I think I understand.”
know. Granddaughter of Archmage Heike. Her surviving relatives. It’s all about what kind of benevolent relationship she has with the temple.
People who are hostile to the temple are together. All of them are strong people who cannot be tampered with even as temples.
Levina raised her eyebrows.
“… … We’ll just check the seal. “I am a high priest, and I will not break my word.”
“Go ahead and do it. but… … “You must remember that I hold the sword.”
Helmut warned in a calm tone.
Confirmation does not require much sacred power.
If she shows even the slightest sign of trying to raise her divine power to attack Helmut, she will be cut down in one fell swoop.
“Then I will check.”
As a high priest, when have you ever heard such a threat?
But the shock so far has actually dulled her.
High Priest Levina carefully placed her hand on Helmut’s chest.
Immediately, the High Priest’s insight went beyond flesh and bone and observed as if penetrating the seal within.
Levina quietly withdrew her hand after a moment.
As a non-mage, it was difficult to gauge how powerful the elaborate seal was.
but.
“It looks like the Dark Sprouts aren’t responding.”
Magi reacts sensitively to heavenly divine power.
The High Priest is a being that is a bundle of divine power.
I came this close and took a direct look, but if it was quiet, it would be correct to assume that it was almost completely blocked from the outside world.
There is now some basis for having faith.
In an emergency, considering his relationship with Rinosa, he thought that even if he could not be eliminated, he should be excluded.
‘The fact that he exists here probably means that Lumen should embrace him.’
High Priest Levina, with difficulty, went beyond the principles and beliefs she had applied so far and accepted Helmut as an ally to fight alongside.
Even if your heart doesn’t feel it that way, your head recognizes it and follows it.
“I have confirmed that the seal is strong, but there is something I would like to ask.”
It was the final procedure.
Since it was clear that they could not form an alliance or friendship, Levina’s voice also sounded businesslike.
“Rinosa’s successor has a reason to protect Linosa. But you have sprouts of darkness. “It has nothing to do with whether you are good or bad.”
High Priest Levina asked, making direct eye contact.
“The devil rules over monsters. “If the seal were to break in an emergency situation, even if your will was strong, would you be able to endure it?”
There is no such thing as absolutely unbreakable magic.
If attacked by powerful demon energy, the seal will break.
Levina wanted to hear an answer to that question.
Helmut’s answer was simple.
“of course.”
A short but confident voice.
Beyond pride as a swordsman, because that means survival. Because he has always survived and won.
“I have something to say about that.”
An unexpected person came forward. Everyone’s eyes turned to him.
It was Sian.
He had no intention of hiding it, and was fully revealing the magical power of his entire body. A power of a different nature than that of a typical wizard.
High Priest Levina frowned.
“It’s a rod drill. I heard that Rodril in Green Cana is a woman… … .”
“It is said that he is Xian, who recently inherited the power of the Earth Spirit. “He is Helmut’s friend.”
Xian spoke confidently and placed his hand on Helmut’s shoulder.
It was an unexpected sight, as he always gave the impression that he was leaning backwards.
“Can I interpret this to mean that the Earth Spirit also accepted him?”
It was an arrogant temple that only followed the will of Lumen and was not friendly to the spirits of the earth.
However, they only recognized the power of the Earth Spirit.
He is also a being with power comparable to that of a god, and he fought alongside him in the Demon King War a thousand years ago.
“Helmut has already encountered the Earth Spirit in Greencana. The Earth Spirit had already warned him of this change. “The Earth Spirit decided that Helmut, who had overcome the sprout of darkness, was the hero who would fight against the Demon King!”
Xian’s words were firm.
Like Lumen’s oracle, the earth spirit’s meaning to Rodril is not as clear as human words. It was up to interpretation.
And this is Xian’s interpretation. He’s the new Rodril, so if he is, that’s it.
However, hearing Helmut and Area for the first time made me nervous.
Hero, is there a word that doesn’t fit Helmut so well?
Levina looked embarrassed.
“… … “That much.”
“The Earth Spirit also taught us a way to prevent the Demon King’s will from controlling beings with demonic energy.”
Sian took out a rosetta root from his pocket and explained its efficacy as if he had prepared it.
It was as if he was selling medicine.
“Experiments are already being conducted and satisfactory results are being produced. A detailed report will be produced soon.”
It wasn’t his job, but the archmages would bring results. It was trustworthy.
High Priest Levina nodded slowly. It seemed much more positive than before.
“Then I understand. With this, the temple will no longer discuss this fact.”
That was the end of the informal interview.
High Priest Levina bowed her head and turned her back.
As she was leaving, a cold voice spoke behind her.
“You don’t even ask for forgiveness.”
Alea’s eyes were quiet but cold.
When it comes to resentment, it is not easy for her to lose her parents.
Levina’s feet stopped for a moment.
“… … “We are just doing our mission.”
Soon she quietly left the place.
