Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 39.2

A soldier covered in dust rushed in and reported in a pained voice.

“Reporting! Hasselt-sama and four others have been confirmed killed in action.”

“What… all of them? Are you sure?”

“Yes, there is no mistake!”

“I see, well done… you may go.”

“Sir!”

Upon hearing the report, Saed covered his eyes with his right hand and remained still for a while.

The team dealing with the wyvern in the entrance hall had all been killed by the wyvern.

The wyvern that killed the four must be the one that showed up at our target’s location.

I can’t tell if losing four knights to take down one wyvern is too many or too few.

The king broke the heavy silence in the hall.

“Everyone, you did well in taking down the wyverns today. You must be tired. We will discuss the next steps after you’ve had some rest and lunch.”

“Yes, sir!”

With the king’s words, we were dismissed.

We washed off the sweat and dust in the bath and then had breakfast in the dining hall.

Unfortunately, all the men rushed to the bath at once, so I couldn’t have any time with Araseli.

Despite taking down a wyvern, why do I have to wash off the sweat with a bunch of burly men?

Being with the knights only reminds me of how weak my body is.

Moreover, as they congratulate me with kind words, they slap my shoulders and back, but… could they be more gentle?

It feels like torture or harassment, making me wonder if they dislike me.

“Ha… I took more damage in the bath than in the battle with the wyvern.”

“Hehe, everyone appreciates you, Yuto-sama.”

“Maybe, but they could be a bit gentler.”

As I was having breakfast with Araseli in the dining hall, Umino-san approached with a tray.

“Good job, Kirikaze-kun. May I join you?”

“Go ahead…”

Umino-san sat down beside me, across from Araseli at the four-person table.

As Umino-san scooted her chair closer to me, I felt Araseli’s eyebrow twitch.

“Did you defeat another wyvern?”

“With the help of those around me, yes.”

“But even the king said it wouldn’t have been possible without you, Kirikaze-kun.”

“Well, I guess…”

“That’s amazing… everyone is talking about you. They say you’re a hero who saved the kingdom.”

“No, it’s not that big of a deal…”

As Umino-san scooted her chair closer and leaned in, a tense atmosphere radiated from the silent Araseli. What is this… that kiss wasn’t supposed to mean anything…

“Oh, by the way, has there been any news about our classmates who went to the border with Fulmelinta?”

“No, nothing yet… even if they are near the capital, they might not be able to approach the castle.”

It’s been days since wyverns started appearing near the border with Fulmelinta. Even traveling by horse, they should have been able to return by now.

Despite that, the lack of any information is concerning.

“Araseli, in such cases, wouldn’t there be reports from the nobles governing near the Fulmelinta border?”

“Yes, normally, but Marquis Andreas Eberwein governs that area…”

“What’s up with the Eberwein family?”

I recognized the name, but couldn’t figure out why there was no report. Araseli glanced around quickly before whispering.

“Lord Andreas Eberwein commands the national army, so if the situation has worsened, we might not receive any reports.”

“That’s not good, is it?”

“Indeed, but…”