Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 202 (Part 1):

The dungeon was a culmination of all that Lampione had amassed throughout his life.

It held not only his magical legacy but also his vast wealth.

In fact, it was his wealth that drew other mages to seek out his dungeon.

‘A dungeon would be a place undisturbed by anyone else.’

Helmut felt drawn to that idea. He and Alea were too conspicuous, making it hard to avoid attention. In comparison, this place seemed safer.

It seemed rumors had spread about them wandering the streets during their assignment period.

The dormitory rooms were suitable places too, but the problem was Alea’s reputation for being prickly and exclusive in personality.

No matter how close they were, it looked odd to others for Alea to always have Helmut in her room, and vice versa.

‘This is difficult.’

Had he ever expected to agonize over finding a suitable date spot?

While he couldn’t stop Asuka and Sian from complaining about his exclusive time with Alea, at least the issue of location was resolved.

“Isn’t it dangerous? Maybe. But there might be some stubborn ones there.”

Alea shrugged lightly.

They had taken control of the space, but Lampione’s golems remained inside the dungeon. Whether they would readily accept a new master was uncertain.

Helmut somewhat regarded this as cleaning up after their last dungeon venture.

‘This exploration might not be peaceful.’

Since the direction also allowed for sword training, it didn’t really matter to him.

Helmut nodded.

“Alright.”

Sian had been harboring suspicions lately. He considered himself quicker and wittier than others, a sentiment Asuka couldn’t deny.

‘There’s something odd about those two.’

Helmut and Alea had grown noticeably closer recently.

They were often seen whispering together, as if plotting something.

Most of all, their eyes changed when they looked at each other. That subtle current between them.

‘Something must have happened during the assignment.’

He knew there was an understanding between them that others weren’t privy to. They had known each other even before enrolling at the academy.

Both Helmut and Alea were reserved about their personal lives.

Many had tried to dig into Alea’s past due to her fame, but none had succeeded.

A suspicion grew within Sian.

“Could it be Alea…? No, that’s ridiculous.”

“What is?”

His oblivious friend Asuka asked curiously. Sian dismissed it with a smile.

‘Yeah, how could that be possible here at Greta Academy?’

Someday, he would be able to confirm his suspicions. There was no need to rush.

*

When the weekend finally arrived, Helmut and Alea promptly headed to the dungeon in the forest near Baden.

After teleporting to a secluded location, Alea drew a dense and intricate magic circle on the ground.

“I’m summoning the dungeon entrance here. You can access specific areas by embedding markers or creating permanent entrances, but I’ve cut off all entrances so no one can get in. This is the only way in.”

“Can anyone summon it if they know how to draw the circle?”

Helmut watched the magic circle with interest.

He could memorize its form without missing a detail. He could redraw it anytime.

A magic circle operates by being infused with magical power. So, if one draws the circle and infuses it with power, the entrance should open, right?

However, Alea shook her head.

“I told you this dungeon is bound to me. So, the magic’s properties must also match.”

Before entering the dungeon, Alea spoke softly to Helmut.

“I have a favor to ask.”

As Helmut looked at her silently, Alea quickly stated her request.

“Whatever happens inside, please try to avoid damaging anything? While dungeon damage can be repaired, the items inside, like the furniture attached to a house, cannot. Each item is a product of Lampione’s research.”

It was now Alea’s property. Though it might resist her slightly as if reluctant to become her property, she had to restrain it without destroying it.

Lampione’s sophisticated golems were as much a product of high magic as Heike’s artifacts.

Alea smiled, excited about re-entering the dungeon.

‘I’ll take good care of your legacy, Lampione.’

Whether Lampione had tried to take her body or not, Alea bore no ill will towards him.

She knew there could be challenges. Now that she had the dungeon, her expectations were high. She planned to make good use of it.

“Be careful.”

Helmut nodded. It sounded like he was being told to fight with restrictions, but it would be interesting.

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