Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 328 (Part 1):

The Rodril group boarded the prepared horses and carriages. It took less than a few hours to reach the royal capital.

As if prepared in advance, magic circles were installed in the villages near Greencana.

They had been set up to accommodate the movement of large groups.

This showed just how far Teresa had planned and prepared for this situation.

“We’ll move directly to the royal capital.”

Teresa, who was guiding them, was nothing but courteous. Her decision to release the hostage without any preconditions had undoubtedly been effective.

The most important thing in gaining trust is showing it through actions.

She had shown it through her actions. One could argue that it was only natural after they had made the first provocation, but human hearts don’t work that way.

As soon as they stepped onto the magic circle, the scenery changed.

Those managing the magic circles in the royal capital all bowed their heads to welcome them.

“Lady Teresa.”

“These are distinguished guests, so receive them with proper courtesy.”

After saying this, Teresa turned to the Rodril group with a smile.

“Let us escort you to the royal palace by carriage. We have prepared accommodations for you.”

Terra nodded.

Since departing from Greencana, Teresa had been conversing exclusively with Terra, who represented the group. She hadn’t even glanced at Sian or the others.

Though there had been some hostile exchanges with Alea earlier, she now seemed to have cleanly withdrawn her attention from everyone except the Rodril group, as if those exchanges had never happened.

They soon boarded two luxurious royal carriages.

Terra, Sian, Charlotte, and Teresa rode in one carriage, while the rest of the group took the other.

Elaga stood up on Helmut’s shoulder and looked around outside the window. Everything about this new human world fascinated him.

[This city seems even bigger than the last one we visited? Humans are crawling everywhere.]

For other demonic beasts, this would have been a mouth-watering situation with prey everywhere for the taking.

“Well, it’s where the king lives.”

Helmut replied indifferently. Until a year ago, Mentum, the royal capital of Veneta, had been embroiled in a succession war.

However, current day Mentum was peaceful as if nothing had ever happened.

Though it was the royal capital, it wasn’t particularly striking in beauty or grandeur, but the streets were clean and neat, and the buildings had an understated feel.

Mentum was a city that gave off a stable and practical impression, different from both the rough and generous Basor and the sophisticated yet sharp Renosa.

This also reflected the character of Veneta’s king. After all, people are inevitably influenced by the city where they were born and raised.

“Great, time for a proper human life experience!”

Igrelle raised her fist excitedly. Alea immediately warned her.

“Don’t think about wandering around as you please. We’re only here to prepare for contingencies. Acting recklessly could ruin everything.”

Igrelle’s eyebrow twitched.

“What are you going to do if I wander around as I please?”

The corner of Alea’s mouth lifted coldly.

“This isn’t the Forest of Roots, but the human world. Feel free to imagine what kind of restrictions I could impose on you.”

“You, Alea. Haven’t you gotten more and more impudent since leaving the Forest of Roots?”

“This is my natural personality. The way I acted back then was the exception.”

“Hey, are you perhaps jealous of my beauty?”

Alea immediately withdrew her gaze from Igrelle as if looking at something worthless. It was a response suggesting it wasn’t even worth replying to.

Helmut glanced at Igrelle once before shifting his gaze to his shoulder.

Absorbed in watching the scenery outside, Elaga had unconsciously extended his claws.

If Helmut hadn’t reinforced his skin with Vis, he would have been bleeding.

Moreover, Elaga had raised his tail and was pushing his backside toward Helmut’s face. Somehow, it felt like there was an unpleasant smell.

Helmut reached out and grabbed Elaga by the scruff of his neck. Elaga immediately got angry and started struggling. It was quite a cute sight.

[Hey you bastard, what are you doing!]

“You two should stay together.”

Helmut placed Elaga on Igrelle’s lap.

Igrelle immediately frowned like a fastidious noble lady.

“Gross! What are you doing? Why are you dumping this dirty cat on me?”

Elaga, who had immediately jumped down to the floor, bared his teeth.

[Who are you calling dirty!]

“You! you four-legged beast! You just got dirt from the dusty ground all over my clothes!”

[And since when do magical beasts wear shoes?]

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