Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 53.2

“Come to think of it, even Prince Alberic speculated that Fulmelinta’s forces would retreat to the river’s midstream…”

“Fulmelinta sees this as a golden opportunity for territorial expansion. It’s likely they won’t retreat easily…”

“What? Even the prince underestimated the situation?”

Based on the information Araseli had received, it seemed the situation was taking a turn for the worse. After Fulmelinta invaded Eberwein’s territory, Yurefelt had been preoccupied with dealing with the wyverns, and their counterattack had been significantly delayed.

During that time, Fulmelinta had steadily solidified their position. Specifically, they had promised land ownership and freedom from slavery to landless peasants and slaves who joined their forces and succeeded in battle.

While it might seem reckless to grant land taken from others, it was undeniably effective. The slaves they freed could be replaced by the captured inhabitants of the occupied territories, keeping their ranks replenished.

“Wait a minute!”

In the middle of the conversation, Ayumu Kikui suddenly raised her voice.

“If our classmates were captured by Fulmelinta, does that mean…”

“There is a high possibility they will be treated as war slaves.”

“No way…”

Araseli’s words left us speechless.

Just when we had finally found a way to escape from the Second Prince’s faction, we now faced the risk of falling into an even worse situation.

“Kirikaze-kun, what about the safety of our classmates…?”

“They still haven’t found out anything.”

I had been asking Alberic about the whereabouts of our classmates every day, but there was still no information.

Considering the timing, it’s been more than a month since Fulmelinta’s attack.

The seriousness of going missing here is on a whole different level compared to going missing in Japan. And it’s not just one person—it’s our entire class that has disappeared.

“Araseli, did the Duke of Eberwein’s forces get completely wiped out?”

“No, I heard that nearly half of them escaped to Count Zarettino’s territory along with the residents.”

“And none of our classmates were among them?”

“Yes, unfortunately…”

“Oh no…”

Ayumu Kikui and Ryoko Hasunuma began to shake as they covered their faces with their hands.

“Not yet, nothing’s been decided yet. We can’t give up hope.”

“You’re right, Kazumi…”

“Yeah, we can’t give up.”

Though Kazumi Umino’s words brought some hope to the two, it was unclear how much she believed them herself…

But for now, all we can do is believe and pray.

I obtained magic strong enough to cut through a wyvern, but it’s frustrating that it’s completely useless in finding my classmates.

The next afternoon, after finishing lunch and heading out for Alberic’s treatment, I found Ekkels there.

“Good day, Sir Kirikaze.”

“It’s been a while, Lord Obies. Do you have business with His Highness?”

Until now, I had been calling him “Lord Ekkels,” but I was told to change the way I address him.

Since I complied without issue, Ekkels nodded approvingly.

“No, I’ve come here today to see you, Sir Kirikaze.”

“Me?”

“Yes, one of the attendants insisted on meeting you to offer congratulations…”