Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 219 (Part 1):
“We don’t have much information on him. Black hair, black eyes, a cold and aloof demeanor. He transferred in as a second-year student and took the top spot. He’s a boy who receives the support of an instructor and is quite respected at Greta Academy.
Nothing is known about his past before entering the academy. It’s also unknown who taught him the sword. The most notable thing is that he’s very handsome.”
At that moment, the name that flashed through Michael’s mind was Hyde.
Hyde was also very handsome. With such looks, it would be no wonder he would cause a stir both inside and outside the academy. Unless he was in disguise.
Michael shook his head.
‘Helmut is a commoner.’
His judgment wouldn’t be wrong.
Hyde was too dignified to be a commoner. A commoner couldn’t possess such a character.
No matter how strong they are, a commoner must learn to obey nobles from birth throughout their life.
The consciousness cultivated from a young age is not easily overcome.
Hyde maintained his dignified attitude even though he knew Michael was no ordinary noble.
“Charlotte has quite a picky personality. She’s upright and can’t tolerate anything unjust or unreasonable. If she acknowledges him, it’s worth paying attention to.”
They were fellow students at the same academy. Although there was a difference in grade, they could be quite close.
Would Helmut then become Charlotte’s weakness? Michael quickly thought it through.
Perhaps he could be. Even if it’s not a romantic feeling, Charlotte would never tolerate someone from the same academy getting hurt because of her.
But there’s no need to provoke Charlotte like that yet.
He didn’t want to make Charlotte draw her sword.
Michael concluded simply.
“Would you like to visit the Greta Academy group? If you wish, I can arrange a meeting.”
“I am the one hosting the tournament in Renosa. If that becomes known, the fairness of the tournament could be questioned, so I cannot do that. Let me make it clear, I have no intention of watching from afar either. I am not that idle. I will see Helmut at the tournament. There’s still plenty of time.”
Michael smiled, thinking about the upcoming stage.
It was a task entrusted to him by the Grand Duke. It was a test as a successor.
Michael received the rights to the Black Wing Knights not only because of his mother’s request but also because he was hosting the tournament.
He doesn’t expect Charlotte, a mere first-year student, to show anything remarkable in the swordsmanship tournament.
He only needed to perform the task given by the Grand Duke admirably. That was to successfully host the swordsmanship tournament.
‘I have an inexplicable premonition.’
But that premonition would surely work to his advantage. Michael was confident.
*
Although they had not yet reached the capital of Renosa, the Greta Academy group arrived at a luxurious mansion.
The mansion was as splendid as that of a grand noble, from the chandeliers to the wallpaper and furniture, all of which were things only the owner of an exceptional mansion would cherish.
Renosa was a wealthy nation. Such treatment would not burden them.
However, considering that their guests were not a delegation but the Greta Academy group coming for the tournament, it was somewhat excessive.
Most of the group, who were nobles, accepted the luxury without burden but recognized the excess.
“Everyone, take a rest!”
After the faculty left, only the students remained.
“It’s a luxury hard to enjoy at Greta Academy.”
Before entering the room, Nils murmured. Helmut was the only one he could talk to.
Charlotte hadn’t returned yet, and Leon had been silent since his duel with Helmut, leaving quickly as soon as the faculty left, as if it was dangerous to be alone with Helmut without the faculty.
“Yeah.”
Helmut answered indifferently. He thought the interior of the mansion was somewhat dazzling.
The Ethan Kudrow mansion was not shabby, but the splendor here was unusual.
Especially the furniture decorated with gold leaf and jewels. The rooms seen through the open doors were similarly splendid.
“Maybe it’s because of Charlotte? Upon arrival, they’ll receive similar treatment to the others, but this mansion… this is not provided to everyone.
I don’t know if it’s the original treatment for participants in the comprehensive swordsmanship tournament, but there wouldn’t be many mansions like this. No matter how wealthy Renosa is.”
It was unlikely this lodging was prepared as compensation for taking Greta Academy students away.
They could rest in such a mansion thanks to Charlotte. Because they were Charlotte’s group. They couldn’t give special treatment only to Charlotte.
This place was said to be the villa of the Grand Duke of Renosa.
“If the Grand Duke lends his villa, what kind of person is Charlotte?”
“Who knows.”
He had his guesses. But he wasn’t sure.