Episode 6

**Invasion** (襲来, *Shūrai*) is the sixth episode of the Helck Anime series.

## Summary

Helck, Vermilio, and Piwi follow what Vermilio assumed was the hooded village chief, and as they do, Vermilio's inner monologue details her thoughts on the situation. Helck quietly voices his concern about their situation as they walk, which alerts Vermillio. When they finally stop, they're surrounded by more hooded people, and although they seemed to be in danger, it was a ruse set up by the villagers to welcome them. However, Vermilio's stoical response disheartens the chief, but Helck praises him for trying so hard as Vermilio was, in his opinion, difficult to surprise. The revelation upsets Vermilio, who didn't know that Helck knew all along about the situation.

The two then enjoy the feast prepared by the villagers, and the chief admits the island residents were glad they arrived as life there was boring, and their presence livened it up. Vermilio thanked the chief for sharing his supplies with them, but he claimed all thanks should be directed at Helck, who had done a series of tasks for what they received.

While Heck played with some of the islanders, Vermilio learned from the chief that the witch who lived on the mountain would be joining them soon. The chief claimed that the islanders bothered her so much that she erected a barrier around the mountain she lived on to avoid further disturbances.

Some time passes by, and the kindness and lifestyle of the islanders starts to take a mental toll on her. Hearing this, Helck suggests that Vermilio be honest with them, but she refuses, claiming she'd feel bad if she did that. This gets praise from Helck, who notes she's a perpetual frowner but has a big heart underneath it all. Furthermore, Helck notes that his surprise that the islanders were so nice and compares them to everyone in the Demon and Empire Realms. On the other hand, Vermilio argues that there are nefarious Demons in the realm and Humans too. The news seemingly disheartens Helck, but he brushes it off and serves Vermilio some soup he was preparing.

When Vermilio asks why Helck tried to rescue her from the teleporting gate, Helck answered that it was because she was one of his friends, citing how well he was treated at the tournament. Hearing Helck's response makes Vermilio feel guilty for assuming he had ulterior motives until that point in time. Helck also mentions that he's thankful for her, claiming all his old friends had become enemies. Vermilio mentions one of them was named Edil, and Helck confirms it, citing his history with Edil.

With nightfall drawing in, they head back to the house, but before they enter it, Vermilio asks Helck whether or not he'll fight his former comrades if they return to the Empire. Without hesitation, Helck answers yes, and his motive is to settles a score with someone and to prevent the Humans from causing any chaos toward any of the other races. It was also Helck's opinion that Humans had become a blight in the world.

Meanwhile, Kenros, Hyura, and Dorche back at the Urum Castle were ambushed by three Awakened soldiers. After the Awakened Soldiers berates the Demons, Hyura notes to be alert as their enemies are high-class. One of the Awakened Soldiers agitated Hyura enough to make her attack him, but re-directs her attention to the female Awakened Soldier. Amid that, the other Awakened Soldier uses a fireball spell against Hyura, causing her to flee. Despite Kenros praising Hyura, she notes that their situation is completely unfavorable, as more Awakened Soldiers now surround them.

Hyura had planned to allow Kenros to escape so that he could get help, but the appearance of Ista and Hon makes that feat unnecessary. Following their lead, they escape from the ruined basement and go outside, only to be pursued by the Awakened Soldiers. However, Azudora wearing a silly mask accompanied by Rococo who played a drum. When one of the Awakened Soldiers provokes Azudra, Hon tells Ista that Azudra wore the mask to hide his fury. On the other hand, Hon chastises Azudra's mask as tacky and could have prepared a better one.

From there, Azudra tries to reason with the Awakened Soldiers, citing their endeavor would only bring tragedy and that they should coexist like in the ancient times. Azudra mentioned the history of Humans and Demons coexisting until a Human civil war made them cut contact with the Demons. When the war was over and a new channel was reopened, a new Human authority rose. As Azudra removes his mask, one of the Awakened Soldiers attacks him, but he dodges the attack. The Awakened Soldiers then boast about how the Human King helped them gain newfound power and refuse any peace between the two races.

Left with no other alternative, Azudra summons giant thick roots from the ground to constrain the Awakened Soldiers, one of whom believed that Azudra was the head of the Demons. However, Azudra corrected the Awakened Soldier, detailing he was merely one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

## Characters

* Vermilio
* Helck
* Piwi
* Edil (Flashback)
* Human King (Mentioned)
* Kenros
* Hyura
* Dorche
* Zelgeon
* Haraoul
* Alicia
* Ista
* Hon
* Azudora
* Rococo
* Urum
* Thor