Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 50.1

The day after the memorial service, I was summoned by Alberic.

As always, I was escorted by guards, including Araseli, as we entered the area where the royal family resides.

When I approached the soldiers guarding the bridge over the moat, I tried to show them my special skill certification as usual, but instead, they all bowed their heads and told me I could pass without showing it.

“What? I don’t need to show my certification?”

“Yes, please proceed. Also, there’s no need to use such formal language with us, Lord Kirikaze.”

“Oh, it’s because I was appointed as a marquis…”

“That, and you’re a hero who saved the kingdom.”

“No, I only managed to do that because of everyone’s cooperation. I feel uncomfortable with it being treated as if it was all my achievement.”

“Not at all! Without Lord Kirikaze’s magic, the battle with the wyverns would have dragged on much longer. If that had happened, many more soldiers and citizens would have lost their lives. You saved their lives and brought a future to the kingdom, so please be proud.”

“Well, even if you say that, I’m not used to acting all high and mighty.”

“You’re remarkably humble, sir.”

The soldier smiled, but I didn’t feel like I had the luxury to laugh.

Indeed, I did earn merit by defeating the wyverns and was appointed as a marquis, but if I let this go to my head, I’m sure I’d eventually be caught off guard.

I kept reminding myself to stay humble, stay humble…

When I was guided to the room where Alberic was working, several people who looked like officials had already arrived to report to him.

Even there, the officials bowed deeply to me.

I hurriedly bowed my head as well, and seeing that, Alberic smirked.

“So, you’ve arrived, Yuto… No, Lord Kirikaze.”

“Good morning. Please don’t tease me too much.”

“Even though you’ve become a marquis, you haven’t changed.”

“People don’t change that easily.”

“No, that’s not necessarily true. Some people change completely as soon as their rank or position rises.”

“But those kinds of people usually end up making some kind of mistake and getting hurt, right? I’d rather live as peacefully as possible.”

“Well, I suppose you’ll be fine, Yuto. Now, let’s get to the main topic.”

Alberic gestured for me to sit on the sofa.

“I have plenty of time, so please finish your work first.”

“I can’t make the Marquis wait while I work.”

“Is that so?”

“Of course.”

It seemed that, according to the social hierarchy, it was only natural to prioritize me, but I still bowed my head to the officials for interrupting their work.

“I’m sorry for arriving later and cutting in.”

“N-no, not at all. Please, take your time…”

It seemed like being overly polite would only make them more uncomfortable, so I gave a light nod and sat down on the sofa.

“Now, Yuto, the reason I asked you to come today is regarding your fief…”

“Is there a problem?”

“Well, could you wait a bit?”

“Well, I was already worried about being suddenly told to govern the land, so I don’t mind waiting, but it seems like there’s something going on.”

“Yes, it is indeed strange to be appointed as a marquis without a fief, but currently, our kingdom is under invasion by Fulmelinta. The Eberwein family’s heir, the eldest son, was fortunately in the capital and escaped harm, but it’s uncertain whether their house will continue to exist.”

“What? Is there a possibility that the Eberwein family could be abolished?”

“I can’t say for sure, but even if they aren’t abolished, there’s a high possibility that some of their territory will be confiscated.”

The Eberwein family is likely to claim that they acted in the Second Prince’s interests during the invasion, but even though the wyverns’ migration was unexpected, the result provided Fulmelinta with an excuse to occupy their land.

In other words, in terms of achievements, they are currently being assessed negatively.