Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 325 (Part 1):

‘I really don’t know what she’s planning.’

Although Terra occasionally showed an imposing presence, she was fundamentally a gentle person.

Terra was like a kind village aunt who had never oppressed or confronted anyone.

The spirit mages of Rodril had always been this way. Until now, Rodril had never had conflicts with any country.

No one had any reason to bother them as they lived quietly in the mountains.

While some came seeking their power, Rodril had never once agreed to lend it.

It was the will of the Earth Spirit not to interfere in human affairs, and Rodril had always followed that intention.

‘It was a peaceful policy. But even if we win a confrontation with the King of Veneta now, it’ll still be problematic.’

Everyone had left Rodril in peace because they weren’t threatening.

Though they possessed great power, they had never once flaunted it.

If Terra were to teach the King of Veneta a lesson, the neighboring rulers would begin to see Rodril as a potential threat.

That wouldn’t be good. While Rodril’s power was strong, Terra was the only one who could use the Earth Spirit’s power.

There were other spirit mages like Azer, but they weren’t nearly as powerful.

The best way to avoid conflict while possessing overwhelming power that could threaten others was to remain quiet.

And yet, it was the King of Veneta, supported by Teresa Fidelis, who had drawn Rodril out.

Sian’s brow furrowed.

‘That’s also part of Senior Teresa’s calculations. That Rodril wouldn’t want conflict.’

However, his mother—Terra—had said that even though Rodril pursued peace, they wouldn’t submit to unreasonable demands.

His mother had used the word ‘submission’ rather than ‘compromise.’ This meant she viewed the current situation as entirely one-sided.

A resident of Greencana had been kidnapped. Rodril had a duty to protect Greencana. Even if it was just one resident.

Therefore, Rodril wouldn’t let this situation pass easily.

‘They said the hostage is safe, right? That must be true.’

There was no reason to lie about it.

When Teresa visits this time, she’ll surely bring proof that the hostage is safe.

One thing was clear. They would have to confront the King of Veneta. And Terra would want to speak with him as an equal.

After organizing his thoughts, Sian went to find Helmut and Alea.

“So Helmut, Alea, what are you going to do?”

Sian asked carefully. For some reason, he didn’t mention Teresa Fidelis by name, but he did tell them that someone from House Fidelis would visit soon.

While Terra and Azer’s plans were unknown, there could be conflict.

He was reluctant to involve his guests in this. This was strictly Rodril’s affair.

‘Plus, those two.’

There were Elaga and Igrelle, two demonic beasts difficult to control.

In truth, Sian hoped they would leave with those two.

Especially Igrelle’s presence was pure stress.

It seemed she had made him her entertainment snack, which he absolutely refused.

The problem was that among unmarried men in Greencana, only Sian didn’t have a fiancée.

That was because he had left Greencana at a young age to attend Greta Academy.

‘In any case, I joined in the first place to help rescue Helmut from the Forest of Roots.’

He had provided what little help he could in the Forest of Roots. Now that Helmut was out of the forest, it wouldn’t be strange for their paths to diverge.

Of course, Helmut was currently unemployed with nothing particular to do. The jobless Helmut answered simply.

“We’ll stay, since our strength might be needed. We’ll watch.”

“We can just change our appearances anyway.”

Alea added. Her eyes suddenly sharpened.

“But you, you’re hiding something, aren’t you? Why have you been looking guilty this whole time?”

“H-Huh? Ah, no, not at all.”

Sian stammered without meaning to. After all, it was from a long time ago.

Besides, there hadn’t been anything between Teresa and Helmut, so he couldn’t understand why he was being secretive.

‘Maybe I’m just scared of Alea.’

Alea no longer had any restraints now that she was away from Greta Academy.

She was now a mage about to reach the level of Archmage.

If she were to confront Teresa, whom she already didn’t get along with, the situation with Veneta could take an unpredictable turn.

After pondering briefly, Sian asked.

“Then can you promise me one thing? Even if there’s conflict, don’t get involved unless it’s absolutely critical.”

Helmut answered readily.

“Sure.”

Alea tilted her head slightly in suspicion before answering.

“Alright.”

“And I’d like you to change your appearances too. So you won’t be discovered.”

They both agreed to Sian’s terms. Charlotte and Asuka had already been discovered by Teresa. There was no point in hiding them as potential forces.

Now they just had to wait.

Until Teresa Fidelis visited Greencana, bearing the orders of the King of Veneta.

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