Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 31.2

Using the severing transfer magic that split Dorotheus in two, I might be able to defeat the wyverns, but I would have to get within about five meters of them. Approaching that close to a wyvern with a wingspan of around ten meters would be life-threatening.

However, if Alberic dies, I would lose a significant protector. Even though there is a special technique that can erase the curse called the Blue-Shadow Stigma, if I am resented for defeating Dorotheus and the others, I might end up being treated miserably.

But Araseli’s words were different from what I expected.

“I… I don’t want Lord Yuto to think about protecting Lord Alberic.”

“What?”

“It’s not something I should say given my position, but I don’t want you to face danger.”

“Araseli…”

“If Lord Yuto fights the wyverns now, you won’t come out unscathed. Getting close enough for your magic to reach the wyverns is suicidal. Even if you are ordered by Lord Alberic, please refuse if possible. I don’t want you to die.”

I hugged the hesitant Araseli tightly and kissed her.

“Araseli…”

“Lord Yuto…”

Perhaps because of the looming threat of the wyverns, we confirmed our feelings for each other more passionately than usual, imprinting our emotions on each other with our bodies. Alberic might call it improper if he knew, but thinking we might never see each other again, I couldn’t control my desires.

However, contrary to my heightened emotions, the wyverns did not appear. The journey to the Fulmelinta border would take more than ten days by carriage, but it wouldn’t be surprising if a wyvern could make it in a day.

Moreover, it is said that it takes two to three days to receive news of a wyvern migration, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they appeared the day the news arrived.

However, they did not appear the next day or the day after that.

Time passed without incident while the alert was issued not only to the castle but also to the town below, and a state of high alert was maintained.

Since Alberic’s treatment had been suspended, I had nothing to do.

Well, it’s not that I had nothing to do, but I was restraining myself because it felt too inappropriate.

So, I had Araseli keep me company and practiced evading attacks.

Due to the heightened alert against the wyverns, the number of soldiers guarding me had been reduced.

Given that the royal family was in danger, both the faction of the first prince and the faction of the second prince were unlikely to attack me at such a time, but I was still preparing to ensure my own safety.

Even though it was training, I wore protective gear, so even if there was an attack, I wouldn’t be defenseless.

As long as I could block the first strike, I could surely counterattack.

“Lord Yuto, let’s stop for now.”

“Right, there’s no point in going until we’re exhausted.”

“Yes, considering the situation, we should always keep some energy in reserve.”

I finished training and washed off my sweat, but of course, I was alone in the bath.

With the reduced number of guards, it wasn’t the time to be fooling around in the bath… but a healthy man fully recharges in three days, so this continued situation was tough.

I washed off the sweat, handled things myself a bit, and left the bath.

After getting dressed, I called out to Araseli, who was guarding outside the changing room.

“I’m done changing. Why don’t you wash off your sweat too?”

“Yes… but I can’t neglect guarding you, Lord Yuto…”

“It’s not for that long, so it’ll be fine.”

“Then I’ll quickly wash up, please don’t move from here.”

“Got it.”

While waiting by the door of the changing room as Araseli washed off her sweat, the sounds of clothes rustling and water splashing fueled my imagination, making it tough in its own way.

Araseli quickly finished washing up and came out of the changing room, hair still wet and looking a bit disheveled, which further stirred my imagination.

Seriously, why have I started thinking about such erotic things all the time?

“I’m sorry, Lord Yuto.”

“No, you could have taken your time.”

“No… it seems I made you handle it yourself…”

“Uh, well… that’s just how it is…”

Ugh, did the smell of chestnut flowers linger in the bath? This is embarrassing.

Damn it, wyverns… if you’re coming, hurry up and come already!