Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 239 (Part 2):

To the confused Charlotte, Michael asked casually.

“Did your senior always use that sword? The one he’s using now, I mean.”

Suddenly, a memory flashed through Charlotte’s mind.

Helmut’s sword had changed abruptly. Helmut had told Charlotte that he had to repair it, so he got a new one.

But for a sword that needed repairing, it was a gleaming masterpiece.

She hadn’t thought much of it at the time, but it did feel strange now.

“Well, I rarely had the chance to see Senior’s sword since we practiced with wooden swords. I don’t know about originally, but when we sparred with real swords, Senior used that sword.”

Charlotte intentionally omitted the truth that he had used the current sword when sparring with her after coming to Ratona, and evaded the question.

She had no particular reason to protect Helmut and hide the truth from Michael.

However, even without a reason, Charlotte instinctively did so.

Even though she herself harbored suspicions about Helmut regarding the name ‘Margret Irene’.

It was unlike the Grand Duchess of Rinosa.

“His sword looked new. The handle and scabbard all seemed to have been made recently. As if he had recently purchased a sword to avoid being recognized.”

That also struck a chord. But Charlotte responded with silence.

Michael calmly dropped a shocking statement.

“Hyde had the sword of Darien, the missing Sword Saint of Basore.”

Charlotte reflexively questioned.

“What?”

“Judging by his exceptional swordsmanship, Hyde was likely Darien’s disciple. But if so, why did Hyde quietly leave Basore? Without revealing his identity.

He could have held wealth and power in Basore. Instead of continuing meaningless studies at the Academy.”

Michael’s smile deepened.

“This is what I think. He had a purpose for coming to Basore, and he left after achieving that purpose. What could that purpose have been?

One thing is certain. After he appeared in Basore, the Palma Knights’ commander died.

There’s an official statement about his death, but everything is suspicious. And in Basore, the Sword Saint’s grandson appeared. What does this sequence of events mean? Doesn’t it seem to point to something?”

Michael pointed out sharply.

“The former Palma Knights’ commander, Lutus Cicero, betrayed the Sword Saint, and his disciple appeared to take revenge for him. That’s why he didn’t reveal his identity.”

“That seems like too much speculation.”

“Even if it’s a conjecture with weak evidence, it’s not just speculation. As you know, I rarely get things wrong.”

“Even so…”

Charlotte wavered. She could feel her own agitation showing on her face.

“I’d like you to be curious too. As a member of the Grand Duke’s family. Why that suspiciously skilled senior went to Basore, and why he decided to stay in our Rinosa.”

“Isn’t Senior Helmut staying in Rinosa because of Mother’s recommendation?”

By now, Charlotte was agreeing with Michael’s assertion that Hyde was Helmut.

She too, inwardly thought that Michael wasn’t wrong.

It was natural. Helmut’s skills were truly astonishing.

If it were him, it wouldn’t be strange for him to win the Basore martial arts tournament, and it wouldn’t be strange if he were the Sword Saint’s disciple.

In fact, Helmut had changed his sword. He’s a senior with many suspicious and secretive aspects. The suspicions Michael raised were fascinating.

However, Charlotte’s inclination towards Michael’s words was not merely due to his eloquence.

Michael calmly continued.

“He is someone who moves according to his purpose. His staying in Renosa isn’t just for such a reason. Doesn’t he look like he has Renosa’s bloodline to you?”

As if some kind of conspiracy was lurking.

“Stop it.”

In confusion, Charlotte ended the conversation. She saw the maids approaching from the other side. It wasn’t something to talk about in front of others.

Charlotte spoke as clearly as Michael had.

“You’re free to suspect whatever you want, but I’d prefer if you didn’t drag me into it. Michael.”

“Alright, if that’s your wish.”

Michael wrapped it up neatly. However, his eyes were still scanning Charlotte’s face observantly.

The heirs of Rinosa, Michael and Charlotte, moved side by side. It naturally became so as their paths were the same.

A picture-perfect banquet was welcoming the guests. The Grand Duchess of Rinosa, Helmut, and Leon were already present.

Charlotte and Michael entered the banquet hall as if nothing had happened.

The banquet where the Grand Duchess of Rinosa and her two children entertained the guests continued in a harmonious atmosphere. While hiding secrets.

A storm was approaching. As if dark clouds were rolling in.

No one could know what would remain when the sky cleared.

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