Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 261 (Part 2): The path of four

‘Finally.’

As Alea left the dean’s office, she exhaled. Her heart was pounding.

She couldn’t measure the success rate. But now she had to go. Until now, it had been just a process to reduce the failure rate.

‘Yes, it’s a dangerous plan.’

A plan difficult to achieve alone. That’s why there were others needed for this plan.

Alea put on her hood and started walking. When she put on her bracelet, her appearance was disguised once again. As she hurried her steps, Alea sank into thought.

‘Will they really join me?’

A few years ago, Alea had shared her plan with them and gave them enough time to think about it.

Their thoughts might have changed during that time. After all, they have things to lose.

Would they risk their lives for a friendship built in such a short time?

Alea was skeptical, but what she was overlooking was that she too was risking her life in that short time.

While lost in thought, she approached the agreed meeting place. A quiet open space on one side of the academy.

“Hey, Alea!”

Someone waved from over there. A young man in a robe with a gentle face. He had a soft impression that could draw anyone’s favor.

Next to the young man, who looked too young to be called a man, stood a tall, handsome blonde youth with his arms crossed. He was glaring at her sideways.

“You’re late, by 3 minutes!”

Instead of responding to his nitpicking, Alea said with an expressionless face.

“You both came.”

‘They’re as foolish as I thought.’

Contrary to the dean’s thoughts, it wasn’t her who was reckless, but these two.

Alea knew exactly what she was trying to do and how to do it, but these two were just risking their lives for Alea’s plan.

And they had nothing to gain by joining Alea’s plan.

Rather, they were only taking on the risk of losing their lives. Yet they willingly came here.

‘How on earth do they trust me so much. Should I call it human…’

Although she had shown them evidence, Alea’s explanation was unfriendly, and she didn’t tell them everything, but they said they would gladly follow Alea. That was about 4 years ago.

But it seems their resolve hasn’t changed in those 4 years.

Alea looked at this touching scene with a slightly bewildered feeling.

The reason for bringing them in was simple.

‘They say even dog poop can be useful if you want to use it.’

A cynical smile flashed across her face.

Asuka, the top graduate of the Swordsmanship Department, and Sian, the second-best graduate of the Magic Department. Alea, who had been the top of the Magic Department for all 6 years, looked them over carefully.

Now grown into full adults, they had not only grown physically but also in skill.

They had spent their time at the academy honing their skills.

All of that was for this plan after graduation.

Because 4 years ago, on that day, Alea had said, “Your job is to become stronger.” Somehow, Alea had become like a leader.

‘They’ve become more useful than I expected.’

This should be enough to be helpful in the Forest of Roots.

“What, did you think we wouldn’t come?”

Alea didn’t answer, and Sian quickly changed the subject, cutting off Asuka who was about to lose his temper.

“Tell us what we’re going to do now.”

“Before that, there’s one more person coming.”

She had intentionally called them a bit later, but knowing their personality, they would have arrived early.

After a slight time delay, that person had just arrived. Asuka and Sian’s eyes widened as they confirmed who it was.

“You, you!”

“Why is she here?”

What appeared there was a girl with black hair, whose calm and neat appearance stood out.

Charlotte, the Duchess of Renosa, Helmut’s younger sister, and the top student of the 5th year in the Swordsmanship Department.

Now growing into an adult, she bowed to them with a stiff face.

“It’s nice to see you, seniors.”

“You haven’t even graduated from the academy yet, have you?”

“No, Asuka, that’s not the point. Before that, she is…”

Sian’s expression crumpled. Soon, what appeared in his eyes was anger.

“She’s from Renosa! How can she be here! Does this make sense?”

t was a fierce outburst Sian had never shown before. Charlotte’s eyes wavered. Alea shook her head.

“I didn’t find her. She came to me first.”

Asuka and Sian’s gazes fixed on Charlotte. While Sian’s eyes were burning, strangely, Asuka’s gaze was closer to calm.

Considering their personalities, it was completely opposite.

Alea began to explain. It was about four years ago, after the vacation when Helmut went missing in Ratona.

Alea was trying to understand what had happened in Ratona during the vacation and was about to contact Asuka and Sian.

Charlotte, who had suddenly become thin, came directly to Alea and asked for a conversation.

“I have something to say about Helmut.”

The audacity of the Renosa girl, who once again drove her own kin into danger.

At that moment, even Alea’s icy heart cracked. Alea had to try her hardest not to use attack magic on Charlotte out of rising anger.

Alea barely managed to calm her mind coolly.

‘Let’s hear what nonsense she has to say.’

Because it wasn’t time yet to reveal that she knew the truth.

Charlotte willingly confessed to Alea about the incident that had occurred in Ratona.

Until then, Alea hadn’t overlooked the possibility that Charlotte might be trying to test her.

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