Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 27.3

“We’ve taken precautions to prevent spies, but leaks can still happen.”

In other words, information might leak.

Well, considering the past attacks, it’s probably best to assume we’re being watched.

“If you’re worried, show them how much you’ve grown. Those who defeated Dorotheus are constantly training to further their skills… Let them think that way.”

“Could it be that His Highness foresaw this and sent me to Mr. Mauroni?”

“I don’t know… but we’re not without our own plans.”

Each time they were attacked, I wished they’d be more careful. But considering that clandestine battles were unfolding in the closed space of the royal castle, it wouldn’t be surprising if both sides’ information was leaking.

However, since our classmates have moved away from the castle, the information coming in will be limited.

“Your Highness, will Aurelia-sama and Belnort-sama accompany this expedition?”

“Do you think those two will come along?”

“No, I don’t think so.”

“Such words may offend Yuto, but they see Yuto’s comrades as nothing more than tools. No, not just Yuto’s comrades, but probably anyone other than themselves.”

Alberic began talking about Dorotheus as an example.

“You probably know, but Dorotheus was Aurelia’s guardian knight. He honed his body to the utmost to utilize his physical enhancement abilities to the fullest, gaining unparalleled strength. Though he belonged to an opposing faction, his abilities were genuine, and so was his loyalty to Aurelia.”

From Alberic’s tone, it felt like he acknowledged Dorotheus’s strength and held a certain respect for him.

“Yet, as soon as Yuto defeated him, they treated Dorotheus as if he never existed. It’s unbecoming of royalty.”

There was deep indignation in Alberic’s words.

“Um… Your Highness, what happened to Dorotheus’s body?”

“Aurelia and the others refused to acknowledge such a knight existed, so we respectfully buried him ourselves. The same goes for the other four.”

“What about the bodies of those who were guarding me?”

“Those with families were returned to them, and the single ones were buried by us. Some in my faction argued against mourning the knights and soldiers from the other side as equals, but isn’t it foolish to hold onto hatred and grudges even after death?”

“You’re right, but isn’t it difficult for those directly involved to simply accept that?”

“Yes, indeed. It’s true that it’s not that simple, but nothing good comes from holding grudges. Without the tolerance to forgive others, the world would become ruthless.”

“It’s complicated…”

“Absolutely. This world doesn’t always go as we wish…”

Still, making the prince before me the next king instead of Belnort should make this country better.

On that point, we will make sure things go as we intend.