The Story of Hero Among Heroes ~The Founding Chronicles of Arestia Chapter 95

Chapter 95 – Insufficient Staff

[We simply don’t have enough personnel!]

George strongly stressed it to Ares .

[Well… not like I can do anything about that all of a sudden…]

Ares responded with a wry smile towards the angry George . Well, he’s not wrong either after all…

Currently, except for the first corps, the entire army is partic.i.p.ating in the development . In addition to that, many people from Heinz and all over Grants also joined in to help . Grants was. .h.i.t with a shortage of labor that it’s willing to take in anyone .

[There is not enough manpower to build the waterway!]

Yes, even if Ares managed to secure the clean water, there wasn’t enough people to actually build the waterway .

But why does he have to be angry at me… Ares thought inwardly .

[Are you listening? Milord?]

[Yes, loud and clear . ]

Ares replied with a sigh .

But he understood what George was telling him . Maybe he really should try to do something .

[Milord has a way to settle this problem, hasn’t he?]

[…we can try using alchemy, but that means… . . ]

When Ares said that, George immediately moved in to the point that his face being so close to Ares’ .

[Yes . We can use『that』again just like when we explosively developed Schwarzer territory . What is needed and what is our top priority… Milord can tell already, correct?]

Ares let out more sighed on George’s words .

[Brute forcing it as usual… well, we do have the funding and this can be counted as one of George’s suggestions . I really should try using『that』, maybe?]

Having said that, Ares slowly straightened up his back .

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Ares, accompanied by George, headed out to the quarry on the Heinz’ outskirts .
It was originally a hill full of gravel, but the workers had slowly dug it down .

With a lot of people gathering here, businesses such as taverns and inns naturally sprouted as well… it’s almost like a small village born out of gathering people .

But Ares ignored the crowds and walked towards the more unpopular spot on the hill .

[Well, why did s.h.i.+on tag along too?]

[Nothing, I just found this interesting]

Ares sighed while looking at the chuckling s.h.i.+on .

[…I feel like I’ll sigh even more now that you’re also here…]

[Isn’t that the sign of a good retainer?]

[Kuh… oh well, whatever… I just can’t win an argument with you . ]

After confirming that there was n.o.body else around, Ares began chanting .
A pale glow shone around Ares .

[By the contract of old, I hereby grant you life . Answer to my call . ]

Magic diagrams appeared around Ares .

[Stone Golem!]

Right then… the stones in the quarry began moving… those stones gathered and formed a 3 meter tall humanoid figure . And these humanoids were forming all around Ares… until 10 of them were formed; after which they slowly walked toward him… meanwhile Ares muttered in a low voice .

[Fuu, I used creation magic again after a very long time… it’s tiring…]

Ares chuckled in satisfaction as he gave the golems before him a look .

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[It’s pretty cool, this thing is . ]

s.h.i.+on patted the golem in its leg while observing it .

George also came to check how did it go .

[Well then, this is where alchemy can be very useful . ]

Meanwhile Ares took out a red stone from his bag .

[Milord… what is that…?]

[Nn? Isn’t this just a magic stone? Eh? Don’t tell me this is the first time s.h.i.+on sees this?]

Ares handed over the stone to s.h.i.+on . He picked it up and inspected under the sun . The magic stone radiated a warm light .

[These magic stones are obviously different from regular stones . This…contains magic power I have infused beforehand . It can also serve as power source if we embedded it to a golem . ]

Ares chuckled .

[Using creation magic to create a golem is fine and all… but it’ll continuously drain your magic power . This magic stone can serve as replacement magic power supply . That’s why I call this [Golem’s Heart] ]

That’s why Ares began embedding the stone to each golem . The golem’s eyes glowed brighter in lieu to that .

[These stone golems are heavy-duty and very durable . But the magic consumption is also very high . That’s why I’m going to need a slightly larger magic stone later . For now… 10 is my limit, I guess?]

Ares continued on .

[15 small magic stones left… now let’s make a golem using mud . I’ll proceed with the waterway development with the help of these stone golems and mud golems]

[Too bad golems are too costly in terms of energy consumption . It’ll be a great help in the development project otherwise…]

Ares agreed to George’s comment .

[In any case we need to proceed with the development… I’ll use everything at my disposal, even if others may think that I’ve strayed on an evil path…]

Saying so, Ares smiled wryly .

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The golems only started working that day… but they immediately showed great results . They worked without complaining, and they would continue working regardless of the odds . Their work speed is also constant as they don’t experience fatigue .

[This is… beyond my expectation . The development will definitely proceed faster this way . ]

George was very pleased with the results .

Later that day, after Ares finished working, he returned to the lord’s mansion alongside Sigurd… and saw a servant doing some cleaning .

[Ah, Ares-sama . Welcome back!]

[…it has become harder for you, hasn’t it…]

[Yes… the other employees have changed jobs to become construction worker since it pays well… the ch.o.r.es can be a bit tiring these days . ]

Hearing that, Ares looked around the mansion .

The rooms that hasn’t been cleaned yet and the vast garden…

Seeing this, Ares frowned .

[Ares-sama… it’s difficult to maintain the mansion properly with the number of servants currently working here…]

Ares laughed at Sigurd’s comment .

[To be honest, I don’t even need this large of a house…]

Indeed, Ares originally unwilling to live in this mansion . But Gail insisted that a lord should live in a decent mansion . When Ares didn’t budge, Gail still insisted by offering the mansion he previously lived in for Ares’ use… unable to refuse it, Ares ended up living here now…

[That’s all we can do right now…]

Many of the servants chose to change job, causing a shortage of people to divide the ch.o.r.es with . Fortunately, Hadora is here as the chef, so food is not a problem… but there were simply too many ch.o.r.es left undone . If only Theta is here… but she won’t be here until sometime in the future .

[It can’t be helped . I originally wanted to take things a bit slower… but let’s ask that guy for help…]

Sigurd instantly reacted .

[That guy… . ? Does Milord mean 『Helmut』-dono?]

Ares nodded to Sigurd .

[Anyways, let’s go inside first . This isn’t something that others should see…]

Saying so, Ares went into his room followed by Sigurd .

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After closing the door behind him and making sure that no one else was around except for himself and Sigurd… Ares began chanting .

[He who is contracted to me, heed my order . Open the gate of the underworld and show yourself!]

As he chanted, a complex-looking magic diagram appeared on the floor . The diagram swirled with powerful magic power as blue flames wrapped around it .

[Summon, Helmut the Archfiend]

Following Ares’ chant… a gentlemanly looking man with a well-kept moustache the same color as his neatly trimmed silver hair appeared from the magic diagram .

[Well well… what a sudden summoning, it surprised me . How do you do, little master?]

[Stop with the little master stuff please… I’m already past that age . ]

[Then… shall I refer to you by ‘master’ instead?]

[That’s still not good either, but fine… when Helmut calls me like that, it always makes me s.h.i.+ver . ]

The two laughed at such exchange .

[Well… sorry if I summon you during your rest or tea time… but I want to borrow your power again… I want you to maintain this place properly . ]

Hearing so, Helmut excitedly, albeit still keeping the gentlemanly tone and mannerism, replied .

[My life, my everything belongs to master . Master may use it in any way]

Sigurd watched the scene from the sideline . That man… he knew the true nature of that man called Helmut .

Helmut was a man who previously worked as a servant back at the Schwarzer mansion . He was very talented and capable of tackling the entire household ch.o.r.es by himself . Until Ares for some reason sent him back to his home .

Yes, that man’s home…

…was the『underworld of another world』

Sigurd’s instincts were ringing like an alarm . That man had this strange, shadowy presence that makes anyone want to avoid him at all cost .

But he was bound by a special contract, which apparently prevents him from actively serving as a general . The『World-crossing Contract Rule』that Helmut is bound in does not allow him to be too involved in this world’s matters . Recalling what Ares said once, he could only show his strength while inside the building he’s summoned at .

That’s what Sigurd heard from Ares .
Helmut came from another world different from this one… Back in his own world, he became part of the Four Great Archfiends because of his ‘talent in other things’ . Even Ares, Sigurd, and Darius combined wouldn’t stand a chance against him .

[Helmut is not a demonkin… instead, he’s a ‘demon’ in the truest sense . He’s in a different league, a much higher league than the demonkin of this world . ]

Ares often told Sigurd .

Remembering those words… Sigurd could only looked at Helmut apprehensively .

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[By the way master . Why doesn’t master bring more escorts?]

[I already have Sigurd… and with my own abilities, I don’t feel the need of bringing too many escorts with me, but…]

(… . no, that’s not the real reason, isn’t it…)

Sigurd knew what Ares meant by him saying that .

But Helmut ardently refused .

[Well, I know that master is strong… but if master or Sigurd-dono is not present, I may find it a bit hard to compensate should someone directly target this house . This is especially true with master’s current position and duty . One more person . I would be grateful if there is one more person with superior valor to act as an escort…]

What Helmut said was certainly reasonable . But when they think about what Helmut was trying to say once more, Ares and Sigurd both had the same thought .

No, just 1 of you is more than enough!

[Then should I just hire someone?]

[No, quant.i.ty won’t matter in this case . I only require a 『strong man』for this matter . ]

[Even if you say only one…]

When Ares showed hesitation, Helmut pressed even further .

[Ares-sama… how about summoning『Zetos』over here?]

[Zetos…? No, I think that guy wanted to have some rest these days…]

Ares muttered in a low voice . But that only served to make Helmut to speak in a more serious and heartfelt manner .

[…Ares-sama is too kind, but ever since [that one accident], you started to avoid calling us… . Surely anyone would be pleased to be able to work for Ares-sama . Same goes with me . It’s a pleasure for us to be able to serve more than anything else . How we envy Quara since she gets to serve by working in the Schwarzer territory… That’s why my happiness is beyond immeasurable when I am summoned this time . Please allow me to share this happiness with Zetos . ]

[…………… . ]

Helmut’s words rendered Ares speechless . He then recalled [that one accident] which caused him to send all of them back to their original world .

After thinking for a while, Ares finally caved in .

[I understand . Let’s do so . And Helmut… thank you . ]

Upon hearing that answer, Helmut smiled widely .

Following his approval, Ares walked to the center of the room once more and began chanting a different spell .

[Hark, a legendary warrior born from the fang of a dragon . By your name, I once again call you, the great warrior to be reborn in this world . ]

The magic diagram appeared once again, this time glowing a fierce red .

[Respond to my voice! Dragon Fang Warrior Spartoi Zetos!]

A figure appeared from the magic diagram following those sentences .

His appearance was that of a skeleton . But… he was wearing gold-colored full plate armor with a sword hanging on his waist . His body was covered with powerful magic .

Noticing his surroundings, he began to move . His armor shone splendidly .
The golden armor was inlaid with a complex design and is laden with magic power . The sword should be taken note of as well . The power of an ancient green dragon could be felt from that sword . Yes, that sword was an authentic『Dragon’s Sword』, crafted from the fangs and scales of an ancient dragon .

[Milord, long time no see . Sigurd-dono and Helmut-dono haven’t changed that much either . ]

[I was being summoned only earlier . And you as well . ]

Helmut laughed upon hearing Zetos’ greeting .

After confirming his appearance, Ares stood before Zetos… and commanded .

[Zetos . I command you to guard a mansion, this mansion, once more . Will you abide to my request?]

Zetos responded in the most knightly manner possible .

[Yes, Milord! Once given this temporary new life, it shall be belong to Ares-sama . Ares-sama’s wish is my wish . And I shall attend to my mission with sincerity!]

He said .

Hearing such a sincere reply… Ares could only smile quietly .

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Thus, two more servants were added to Ares’ mansion .

Head Butler Helmut

Escort Zetos

The other servants who saw Zetos’ appearance was apprehensive at first, but quickly warmed up to him due to his friendly demeanor .

Helmut was not only talented, but despite only leading the few remaining servants, the household ch.o.r.es and maintenance works had always been completed in a per+fectly and timely manner .

Ever since his arrival… Ares’ mansion had turned to look like as if it’s a totally different mansion .

One day, George gave Ares a visit and took note of the changes .

[Those guys, if they’re allowed to work for internal affairs, I wonder how well the progress would be…]

He said .

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An individual of highest rank among the demons in the another world where Helmut lives . There were 4 Archfiends fighting for supremacy in his world .
Ares regarded Helmut as a『True Demon』when compared to the demonkin of this world .
Among the undead, there is one skeleton regarded as the top alongside the Lich and Death Knight Masters .

Only a few necromancers in history have the ability to ever summon this particular skeleton because the catalyst required for its summoning was an ancient dragon’s fang .

It was also known as the『Dragon Fang Warrior』because a heroic soul coupled with powerful magic are required to summon it .