Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 37.2

According to Saed, the knights left in the capital were not incompetent but were specialized in combat against human opponents. They excelled against terrorists attacking the royal family but were less effective against wyverns with superhuman defense and stamina.

“You saw the two wyverns that were defeated. Yuto’s magic has a terrifying sharpness, but its effective range is limited, correct?”

“Yes, if I’m too far away, the magic won’t work. To cut a wyvern, I need to get close enough to feel its breath.”

Although I revealed the range limitation of my severing teleportation magic, I avoided specifying the exact distance. I suggested it only applied to wyverns, leaving them to think it might work from a distance against human opponents.

Most of the gathered knights seemed like muscle-bound types who wouldn’t notice such details.

“Saed, in the next battle, I will also guard Yuto.”

“I’d like you to take down another wyvern, Mauro-sama…”

“That’s difficult… Honestly, I didn’t expect wyverns to be that tough.”

“Even for you, Mauro-sama?”

“I can hold them off, but my saber’s blade can’t last.”

Even Mauro’s skills couldn’t deliver a deep wound before his saber’s blade was ruined. Additionally, wyverns were quick to react, making it difficult to exploit any injuries.

“Then I’ll assign myself, Radin, and Mauro-sama to guard Yuto…”

“Um, could you wait a moment?”

“What’s wrong, Yuto? Are you dissatisfied with having these three as guards?”

“No, it’s not that. I was thinking we could try attacking through the walls…”

“Through the walls?”

“Yes, if we activate magic from behind the walls, the wyverns might not notice.”

“Oh, I see…”

In manga and anime, sniping through walls is a common tactic. My magic isn’t long-range sniping, but at close range, it can cut through obstacles.

The wyverns were breaking the castle to make nests that fit their bodies. Though I hadn’t seen how they rested, it was likely different from the spacious warehouse. Their bodies would probably touch the walls.

Even if the castle walls were thick, they wouldn’t be five or ten meters thick. If their bodies were pressed against the wall, I could deliver a deep wound.

“Hohoho, Yuto, you’re quite amusing. Attacking while hidden… It’s the safest approach.”

Being summoned to another world, given cheat abilities, and fighting dragons is a dream scenario for an otaku, but once is enough in reality. Even if called cowardly or sneaky, I want to survive.

Saed and Radin planned to charge the wyverns head-on while guarding me, but such an approach was too risky. The plan was revised to focus on approaching the wyverns’ nests unnoticed, scouting routes, adjacent rooms, and underground areas.

“We’ll conduct another reconnaissance and select the best-positioned wyvern for the next morning’s operation. The rest of you will be tasked with diversions, so be ready to move in peak condition.”

After the strategy meeting ended, we moved to another table for dinner.

What was served on the plate was a thick chunk of meat.

It wasn’t a steak but something simmered whole, so tender that the knife slid right through it. When I took a bite, the muscle fibers crumbled, and the rich flavor of the meat spread throughout my mouth.

“Delicious! It’s low in fat, but the meat itself is so flavorful.”

“Hohoho, it’s rare to eat this meat, but with Yuto’s hard work, we might get to eat more.”

“Wait… is this wyvern meat?”

“Yes, it is. It’s my first time trying it too, but it’s indeed delicious.”

Even though I had killed the wyvern, it had been the one eating the residents of the capital. Eating it now felt rather complex.

Wyverns chewed humans to the bone, so even if their stomach and intestinal contents were examined, identifying individuals would be difficult. I wondered how the wyvern’s organs were disposed of but decided not to ask.

“What’s wrong, Yuto? Not eating?”

“No, I’ll eat. The strong win and eat the weak… that’s the law of nature.”

“Exactly. They do what they do to survive, but since coexistence is difficult, we must fight and decide the victor.”

“I’ll win. I’ll win and live a peaceful life with Araseli.”

I cut off a large piece of wyvern meat from my plate, stuffed it into my mouth, and savored it. I bear no grudge against the wyvern, but it had to die for the sake of my future.