Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 27.2

It seems like the skirmishes aren’t continuous throughout the year.

From the end of autumn after the harvest to early spring when planting begins, these sporadic clashes are like a tradition.

“Do you really have no intention of reclaiming it?”

“You’re quite sharp, Yuto. Lately, it feels more like we’re pretending to try to reclaim it. If we were serious, both sides would suffer significant losses, but doing nothing would just accumulate dissatisfaction among the people.”

“Like venting small frustrations to prevent them from becoming big ones?”

“Exactly. In fact, the border with Fulmelinta has been closed for years now. Skirmishes are limited to the lower reaches farthest from the main roads. Even during these skirmishes, trade routes remain open.”

“Could this situation collapse?”

“It’s uncertain, but we should be prepared.”

From Alberic’s tone, it seems the Second Prince’s faction is plotting something using classmates.

“Worst-case scenario?”

“In the best case, we conduct exercises where skirmishes usually occur and return safely. In the worst case, it leads to a full-scale war with Fulmelinta.”

“But there are only about twenty-something of us. Can we really start a war with that?”

“Yuto, wars can ignite from small sparks like a fire in dry fields.”

Indeed, history often shows that major wars can stem from minor incidents. However, for a conflict to escalate to a major war, there must also be deep-seated conflicting emotions among the people.

“Do the people of Fulmelinta and Yurefelt oppose each other?”

“They skirmish almost every year, so they can’t be on friendly terms.”

“How will you handle it?”

“I’ve already advised sending a letter in the name of the king. It’s like putting out the fire before it starts.”

“I see… Do you think it will work?”

“It’s better if it ends as needless worry in the first place.”

Though Alberic doesn’t say it aloud, this current situation likely arose because I became able to remove the curse mark of Ao-Yami.

After failing to eliminate me by using Dorotheus and ensuring certainty, the Second Prince’s faction is now in trouble.

I don’t want to think about it too much, but if a full-scale war with Fulmelinta breaks out, there won’t be time for ceremonies like the succession to the throne.

If the war drags on and I turn twenty-five without the imperial succession, Alberic will lose his right to succession.

There should still be about five years of grace period, but if a full-scale war starts, those five years will pass quickly.

Moreover, if Belnort’s army achieves significant gains in Fulmelinta’s territory, the succession struggle will start again, or there’s a possibility of a significant shift in favor of the other side.

Or rather, if I’m put in a position to trigger a full-scale war, my classmates might be thrown into a considerably dangerous place.

Even if I do something now, it probably can’t be stopped, but I still can’t help but think if there’s something I can do.

“Don’t rush, Yuto. There’s no need for you to rush. Even if my mark disappears, their rampage won’t stop. You’re being watched; do what you must do.”

“Yes, understood.”

I tried to clear my mind and focus on the treatment, but something bothered me a little.

“Your Highness, are we being monitored by the Second Prince’s faction too?”

“Are you worried?”

“To be honest, a little.”c