Chapter 182: Let's Return to Northernford

I decided to return to the Northernford workshop with my companions via Teleportation Magic, one step ahead of the Knight Order. However, Mabel will remain in Woodpole for a while longer.

Even though we defeated the massive monster horde, the damage within the territory, such as destroyed villages, is significant. It seems she will help her parents with the reconstruction for a while. Once I return to Northernford and take a breather, Theo and the Dwarves also intend to help with the reconstruction.

“Everyone, thank you so much.” Before we teleported, Mabel bowed deeply.

“Raise your head, May. We’re friends, so helping each other is only natural.” “Yes, Mabel-san. We are companions of the workshop, after all.” Mabel teared up at Sophie and Theo‘s words.

“But I will never forget this for the rest of my life. Thank you so much.” Following Mabel, the Baron also bowed his head. “I have received a debt I can never repay from Lord William and his companions. My subjects are calling you heroes. Once things settle down, please come visit us.”

“Calling us heroes is too much. But once reconstruction settles down, we will come visit.” Seen off by the bowing Baron and Mabel, I had everyone hold onto the edges of my clothes and teleported from the Woodpole Baron’s mansion to the Northernford workshop.

Arriving in my room at the workshop, I unintentionally let out a long breath. “We somehow made it back safely.” “It’s true. The massive monster horde was a threat.”

“If Letty hadn’t awakened, we would have had no choice but to retreat. Thanks to you, we were able to save many people. Thank you.” “I am Will‘s fiancée, so helping Will is only natural. Besides, since only Her Highness was an Apostle, I was happy to awaken as an Apostle this time.”

Then Sophie and I thanked our companions. “Everyone, thank you so much for this time. Thanks to you, we were able to save Woodpole.” “Thank you very much, everyone.”

“We are companions, so no thanks are needed. Besides, destroying a massive monster horde will be a blow to the forces of Darkness.” “I wonder if I was able to repay the debt for saving my sister a little. Call us again when you’re in trouble.” The two Elves returned to the forest with smiles.

“I am assigned to guard Lord William as a knight of the Fairchild Margrave family, but personally, I am happy to be called a companion. Therefore, no thanks are necessary.”

“Ria-senpai is so stiff with her words. I think of us as companions too, so even if it’s not a mission, I’ll accompany you anytime. Please call me again when needed.”

The two reliable knights returned to the knight dorms. It seems Ria is complaining to Gil, saying things like, “Saying it like that ruins the mood.” It’s the usual scene. It feels somewhat reassuring.

“I am an Apostle, so no thanks are needed. Besides, I’m glad I could help Mabel-san.” Theo returned to his own room in the workshop.

Letty, Sophie, and I decided to report our return to Mother. But before that, we visited Oliver‘s room. “Welcome back, Lord William. Letty-san and Sophie-san, good work as well. I am glad everyone is safe.”

“If it weren’t for Oliver‘s support, the Dwarven reinforcements wouldn’t have made it in time, we would have run out of Magic Stones, and we couldn’t have stopped the monsters. You really saved us.” “I am happy if I was of use.”

Then we visited Mother’s room in the Margrave’s mansion. Since she is now my fiancée, Letty is family, so she came along.

“Mother, we have returned.” “My, all three of you are safe.” Mother hugged Letty in addition to Sophie and me.

“We subjugated the massive monster horde, so I believe Father will return soon as well. My brother, who brought the Northern Duke’s knight order as reinforcements, is also safe.” “I’m so glad the whole family is safe. And to think Eddie moved the Northern Duke house? I’m happy he seems to be growing.”

“Also, Father and my brother cooperated to take down the high-ranking Magic Tiger that was commanding the massive monster horde.” “It is wonderful that they were able to subjugate a high-ranking monster.”

“What worries me is that Father did not obtain His Majesty’s permission regarding leading the knight order to reinforce the Woodpole territory.” “Let’s talk about that as a family when your father returns. For now, please rest well.”