Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 17.3

“The place we stayed at yesterday is owned by our organization. I heard that the three who followed us were dealt with by those in the building. The remaining two were taken to the healing institute, and were given a stern warning not to interfere again. According to our people, they were completely misled by false information provided by the second prince’s faction. Now that they know you are under the protection of the first prince, they shouldn’t bother you anymore.”

I wanted to ask what kind of organization Araseli belonged to, but it was probably something like an intelligence agency, and even if I asked, I might not get an accurate answer, so I didn’t plan to inquire further.

“I really hope my classmates stop attacking me. I wish Kawamoto and Sawatari could inform the others, but it might be difficult…”

“Why is that?”

“It’s like, if the ones who were pretending to be tough until now end up getting attacked in return… it might make them targets instead.”

“Targets…?”

“Yeah, all my classmates are being forced to train and engage in combat by the second prince’s faction. I think they were venting their frustration and resentment by attacking me, who they considered inferior to them. So, if they find out they can’t attack me after this incident, I believe they will choose another target or they might have already chosen one.”

“So, you’re keeping the incident of the attack from the other comrades because they might become potential targets?”

“That might be the case.”

“Even if it means putting your comrades in danger?”

“Probably…”

Araseli displayed an expression of disbelief.

It might be my imagination, but since we went to town together, I felt Araseli started showing more natural expressions.

Until now, she rarely showed emotions on her face. When I provided accurate answers during our lessons about this world’s knowledge, she would barely smile. But now, she seemed to be slightly furrowing her brow and her mouth was twisted with discontent.

“Is something wrong?”

“No, I just thought that what we take for granted might be unbelievable to people from another country.”

“I see… But even in this world, there are nobles who are overly concerned with appearances. However, it’s strange for those who haven’t attained a specific status to prioritize their own prestige over putting their comrades in danger. And I don’t think you need to worry about those kinds of people, Yuto-sama…”

“But if they attack me again this time, I could end up losing my life, right?”

After a moment of hesitation, Araseli nodded.

“Most likely, there’s a high possibility of that happening. Considering the attack yesterday, the security measures have been increased…”

Without needing Araseli to tell me, I noticed that the number of guards in front of the room had doubled, and guards had been stationed outside the room’s window.

If they were to attack in this situation, it would undoubtedly involve a level of force far beyond yesterday’s, and the defending side wouldn’t be able to hold back.

Killing each other among classmates who were summoned together was absolutely out of the question.

Even if I didn’t directly intervene, I would still be complicit in the bloodshed.

After dinner, I tried to continue reading the travelogue with Araseli’s explanations, but I couldn’t concentrate as usual.

It was clear what was bothering me, but I didn’t know how to bring it up or what to ask for.

“Um, I think I’ll stop here for today… I can’t concentrate for some reason, so I’ll take a bath to relax.”

“Understood. I’ll get things ready then.”

“Yeah, please do…”

Normally, she would let me know when the bath was ready, after filling the tub and preparing my change of clothes.

This night too, Araseli informed me that the bath was ready as usual.

“Thank you…”

I couldn’t bring myself to say “Would you like to join me?” nor did Araseli propose it, and I felt pathetic for harboring such baseless expectations.

As I poured water over my head to wash away my desires, I heard the sound of the bathroom door opening.

“I apologize for intruding.”

“Araseli…”

“Yuto-sama, forcing yourself too much isn’t good for your health…”

Forgetting entirely about the increased number of guards surrounding the room, I drowned in desire with Araseli.