Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 205 (Part 2):

The human world was vast, and for Helmut, who had been confined in the Forest of Roots, every destination was always new.

The word “travel” sometimes made him feel truly alive.

Early in the morning, Helmut encountered two people in front of the dormitory.

These two were Asuka and Sian, excluding Alea. He had only briefly greeted Alea.

Normally, they would have met early and talked at length, but Alea had stayed up late absorbed in modifying the dungeon and had woken up late.

“Hey, Helmut, aren’t you going out too much? The qualifiers are coming up soon.”

Asuka crossed his arms and asked. He sniffed something suspicious, the so-called smell of secrets.

Helmut, Alea, and even Sian began to sense the subtle shifts among them.

“Are you guys up to something without me?”

Sian calmly shook his head.

“No, why would we be? More importantly, how’s your preparation for the qualifiers? Are you confident?”

“Confident? Of course… I am.”

His voice trailed off to barely a whisper. Asuka glanced at Helmut.

Lately, Asuka had been particularly immersed in training, but Helmut seemed more relaxed.

Seeing him gallivanting around during the holiday, one would think so.

But to him, Helmut felt like a massive mountain. A person could crumble.

Could such a giant mountain like Helmut really be toppled?

‘Whether it works or not, I have to try.’

Asuka gritted his teeth. Indeed, he was not one to give up. That was one aspect Helmut admired about him: his tenacity.

Thus, Asuka’s mind was completely focused on the qualifiers.

Sian quickly succeeded in changing the topic and added the news he had learned.

“They’re announcing the location of the comprehensive swordsmanship tournament on the bulletin board at noon today. Aren’t you excited to find out where it will be?”

Asuka asked, his voice teasing.

“And you’re not even from the swordsmanship department, where do you pick up such news?”

“I just happened to run into Instructor Ethan Kudrow on the street and asked him.”

Having visited Kudrow Mansion several times with Helmut, Sian had become quite friendly with Instructor Ethan.

His naturally sociable personality made it easy to build a rapport with the stern and dignified Ethan.

Of all Helmut’s friends, Sian was the most normal and the easiest for Ethan to get along with.

Helmut felt relieved to have such a friend.

Asuka, of course, but Ethan too seemed a bit wary of Alea.

Alea had a certain princess-like quality, making it difficult for others to feel comfortable around her.

“He said to make sure you prepare well for the qualifiers and to visit Kudrow Mansion next weekend.”

Helmut had not visited Kudrow Mansion this holiday because he was with Alea in the dungeon.

Ethan was subtly keen on having regular conversations with Helmut.

It was too obvious to call him out at the academy, so he suggested meeting at the mansion instead. Ethan Kudrow was a good instructor.

“Ah, got it.”

Helmut nodded.

*

As usual, the morning hours passed.

Basic training was always helpful. It not only loosened the body but also improved skills.

In swordsmanship, training is like firewood. You must continuously feed the fire to keep it blazing.

Neglect to add firewood even a little, and the flames will die down.

At noon, Helmut and Asuka headed to the bulletin board side by side.

As soon as class ended, a few curious ones had already rushed outside to the bulletin board. They were eager to be the first to see the notice.

“We’ll find out soon anyway.”

Asuka clicked his tongue in annoyance. Helmut and Asuka slowly reached the bulletin board.

Without even needing to look at the board, they learned where the comprehensive swordsmanship tournament would be held.

The students from the swordsmanship department gathered around the board were already buzzing about it.

The comprehensive swordsmanship tournament was to be held in the capital of the Princedom of Renosa, Britsha. It was a name that sounded unfamiliar.

Helmut recalled his memory of studying history.

The Princedom of Renosa was a nation in the eastern part of the Deus Empire, ruled by the Grand Duke of Renosa, a descendant of the imperial family of the empire.

Although not fully subjugated to the empire, it was significantly influenced and engaged in exchanges with it.

Renosa boasted a strong order of knights and was very wealthy.

The Grand Duke of Renosa, due to his lineage, could potentially aspire to the imperial throne, so the empire either kept Renosa in check or sought to foster close relations with them.

The people of the Grand Ducal family of Renosa received treatment in the empire akin to that of imperial royalty.

The Grand Duke not only participated in the noble assembly of the empire but also exercised powers as a royal.

Everyone chattered excitedly, united in their enthusiasm.

“Isn’t the Princedom of Renosa known for its beautiful landscapes?”

“And it’s also a very wealthy country. They’ll treat the participants extremely well.”

“I’ve heard there are many beautiful women there. Lucky you, Helmut!”

Someone who had spotted Helmut pointed him out and shouted.

Asuka’s face twitched, but even he couldn’t deny that Helmut was the favorite to win.

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