Disappointing Teleportation Magic ~ Even Though The Movement Distance Is Only 1 Millimeter, I Will Rise Through Ingenuity ~ - Chapter 62.2

In the Kingdom of Yurefelt, sugar isn’t produced domestically, and most of it is imported. Other sweeteners, like honey or malt syrup, are commonly used instead.

The main dish that day was deep-fried lamb. It tasted good when eaten with rice, but it gave off the feeling of being a commoner’s dish.

“It seems like this is fried using valuable rapeseed oil.”

“Huh? Is rapeseed oil valuable?”

“Yes, in recent years it’s been grown as a secondary crop along with rice, but it overlaps with the wheat harvest season, so the yield hasn’t been high.”

“Wow, I didn’t know that. In Japan, where I lived, rapeseed oil was commonly used.”

I’ve heard that oil used to be precious in Japan as well, so maybe it will become more common in this world too.

The room at the inn could be compared to a royal suite in Japan. The bath was as large as those found in a hot spring resort, and the bedroom was about the size of 20 tatami mats.

Together with Araseli, I soaked in the spacious bath and later shared the silky, soft bedding with her.

Back when I was in the royal castle, I sought Araseli, driven by emotions and desires that welled up from deep within me. But on this night, we connected in a way that confirmed each other’s existence, cherishing the moment together.

Without realizing it, I had been under a lot of tension since leaving the castle, but being away allowed me to relax and regain some peace of mind.

The journey to Fulmelinta was luxurious enough to almost make me forget the purpose of the trip, but I couldn’t allow myself to be completely distracted.

We had planned to use facilities reserved for royalty along the way, but on the second day, we were invited to stay at the estate of a local lord.

To reach Fulmelinta, we needed to pass through four territories. Naturally, some lords supported the first prince, while others backed the second.

The first lord to invite us was Viscount Narvaez, a supporter of the first prince. He personally welcomed us and offered generous hospitality, though it was somewhat bothersome.

The Narvaez family, including the lord himself, were eager to hear about the Wyvern subjugation, leaving me little time to relax.

Everyone praised my achievements, but it felt like they were more excited about being connected to me, someone who had accomplished such feats, rather than genuinely complimenting me.

It was like inviting a celebrity or a sports star to your house back in Japan.

Although I didn’t owe them any favors, I didn’t want Umino and the others left behind in Yurefelt to suffer any consequences from my rude behavior.

I maintained a humble attitude, occasionally embellishing my experiences living underground in the castle.

However, while talking about the Wyvern subjugation, something irked me.

It happened when I was recounting the events of the first subjugation. I mentioned that as we emerged from the underground passage into the warehouse, Emelian, a knight of the second prince Belnort’s royal guard, was attacked by the Wyvern, causing the knights from the same team to retreat. Upon hearing this, the Narvaez family burst into laughter.

“Hahaha… As expected, the knights of Lord Belnort are nothing but a bunch of spineless cowards.”

For a moment, I couldn’t understand what the viscount was saying, and when I did, I was proud of myself for not punching him immediately.

If that’s the case, would you be able to face a Wyvern? Do you have the courage to stand in front of such a ferocious creature? I wanted to grab him by the collar and throttle him.

“Viscount, Knight Emelian may not have contributed to the Wyvern’s defeat in the end, but he stood against it for the sake of the country and the people. Please do not mock his courage.”

“Ah… My apologies.”

“I understand the conflict between the factions of the first and second princes. However, during the Wyvern subjugation, we fought as comrades, setting aside factional interests. Please offer your condolences to those who died, regardless of faction.”

“Y-Yes… Indeed, you are right, Lord Kirikaze.”

“Furthermore, now that Lord Alberic’s mark has disappeared, there is no reason for the factions to continue fighting.”

“Yes, that’s very true. From now on, we must unite under Lord Alberic.”

The viscount, who had seemed a bit upset after being admonished by a young man, quickly regained his composure upon hearing that Alberic’s mark had disappeared.

I couldn’t help but feel disheartened, thinking that such a simple-minded person held a central role in the country’s affairs.

Moreover, the next three territories we would pass through were all aligned with the second prince.

Since the Eberwein territory was a battleground, we wouldn’t have to worry about any invitations from there, but the other two families might extend an invitation.

One of them, Count Zarettino, was the mastermind behind my initial assassination attempt.

I had hoped to enjoy the journey to Fulmelinta like a sightseeing trip, but it seemed things wouldn’t go as smoothly as I wanted.