Chapter 191: Can't Resist the Heating?

I teleported to the Royal Capital to report to His Majesty that I had made a heating system. When I teleported to the courtyard designated as the teleportation spot, Flora‘s lady-in-waiting, Cecilia-san, appeared shortly after.

“Welcome, William-sama.” “Sorry for intruding suddenly, Cecilia-san.” “Not at all, you are welcome anytime. You are a hero who saved the country now, after all, William-sama.”

“No, no, being a hero doesn’t suit me. My father and brother, who defeated the Magic Tiger, are more fitting to be heroes.” “Ufufu, but the citizens know that William-sama’s achievements are significant too.”

It seems the citizens were informed about what we did during the victory parade. That’s trouble. I might not be able to shop casually at the market anymore.

“By the way, unfortunately, the Princess is out on official duties again today.” Royals of the Albion Kingdom are busy. Flora‘s schedule is always filled with inspections of various regions and visits to welfare facilities.

“The Princess laments that she can rarely see you even though you are her fiancé.” “I am very happy she thinks that way. I’m thinking of inviting her to our territory’s Winter Market next time.”

“My, the Princess would be delighted by that. Surely it will be an incognito visit.” Since inviting her formally involves a lot of trouble, I think it will be an incognito visit using Teleportation Magic, just as Cecilia-san says.

“So, what is your business today?” “Actually, I made a heating system, so I thought I should report it to His Majesty just in case.”

Cecilia-san immediately contacted His Majesty’s secretary. And while I waited enjoying delicious tea and sweets, permission for a meeting was granted immediately.

“What have you made this time?” His Majesty looked half excited and half wary. The Prime Minister next to him is a person whose expressions are hard to read, but he also looks interested.

“This time, it is something to make life comfortable. I made a heating system that can warm the entire interior of a room even in winter.” “A heating system? Is it different from a fireplace?”

When I explained the central heating system modeled after the German “Heizung” from my previous world, His Majesty leaned forward. “That is amazing. So the entire inside of the building becomes warm, including the hallways.”

“Yes. I installed a prototype in my workshop, and it is operating properly.” “Wonderful. Fireplaces are good things, but they only warm the immediate area. If the entire building warms up, the sick and elderly will be able to spend the winter comfortably.”

“That is true. However, since I am using Magic Stones as a power source, if this device becomes widespread, it seems it will stand out.” The fact that Magic Stones can be made from purified Mana Cores is kept secret.

The Prime Minister nodded. “Indeed, if it becomes known that you are using many rare Magic Stones, the question of how you obtained them will arise.”

His Majesty thought for a while before speaking. “We have announced that William-kun is the Savior, so let us consider informing everyone that Magic Stones can be made from purified Mana Cores as well.”

“If we deem that the heating system should be spread, this might be a good opportunity. Alright, I shall personally verify how effective the heating system is. Prime Minister, if we move using William-kun’s Teleportation Magic, we can adjust the schedule, right?”

“That is possible, but I cannot recommend it. Since the destination is the Fairchild residence, guards will hardly be necessary, but it would be troublesome if some trouble occurred and you could not return to the Royal Capital.”

“I want to go somewhere other than the Royal Capital incognito once in a while too. Besides, I want to experience teleportation.” Unexpected words from His Majesty, who is called a wise ruler. But His Majesty has no freedom, so I feel like I understand his feelings.

“Good grief, is that your true feeling? Lord William, is it safe to assume there is no danger in Teleportation Magic?” “I have teleported dozens of times so far, and there has never been trouble like teleporting to a different destination. Of course, I cannot say it is absolute.”

“No, there is nothing absolute in this world, so that is sufficient. His Majesty needs freedom once in a while too.” “Oh, you understand?”

“However, please go with Her Highness Flora. If only His Majesty goes to Northernford, she might not speak to you for a while.” “U, umu. Then I shall go with Flora.”

His Majesty and the Princess at the same time. It’s proof that they trust me, but accepting them is tough. I can picture Father’s nervous face.

After that, the Prime Minister adjusted His Majesty and Flora‘s schedules, and it was decided that I would come to pick them up at the Royal Castle with Teleportation Magic in three days. As expected of the Prime Minister, he works fast.

When I returned to Northernford and told Father, he froze, saying, “His Majesty and Her Highness together? And in three days?” I understand his feelings.

In the end, it was decided that we would welcome them naturally, as per the Prime Minister’s words that welcome preparations were unnecessary since it was incognito.

You could say we resigned ourselves to it since we couldn’t prepare properly in three days anyway. It felt like Mother steeled herself faster than Father.

Three days later, I teleported to the courtyard of the Royal Castle again. Then, holding Flora‘s hand and having His Majesty and three guard knights hold onto the hem of my clothes, I activated Teleportation Magic toward our reception room.

We arrived in Northernford in an instant. It seems my magic capacity has increased again; even with a long-distance teleport carrying five people, I didn’t feel my magic decrease much.

“Ooh, so this is Teleportation Magic. It really is instantaneous.” “Yes, William-san’s Teleportation Magic is amazing.” For some reason, Flora is boasting.

“Welcome. Your Majesty the King, and Your Highness the Princess. To be able to welcome both of you to my territory at the same time, there is no greater honor as an Albion noble.” His Majesty looked troubled at Father, who came out to welcome them.

“Theodore, sorry for intruding suddenly. Since I am incognito, let’s dispense with the formal exchanges. Please speak normally.” “In that case, I shall dispense with formalities.”

“Straight to the point, this is the heating system Will made.” Father guided His Majesty to the heating device by the window. “Ooh, so this is it. Umu, indeed the entire room is warm.”

I explained the heating system to Flora. “It is amazing. Unlike a fireplace, it doesn’t emit smoke. And this warmth. It’s hard to believe it’s winter.”

Next, I guided His Majesty and Flora to the mansion’s hallway. “What, it is warm even after leaving the room.” “We have installed heating devices under the hallway windows as well.”

“The hallways of the Royal Castle become incredibly cold in winter. Even inside a room, the floor gets cold once you leave the fireplace. But with this device, winter life will be completely transformed.”

“Father, with this device, people weakened by illness will be able to survive the winter.” “That is true, Flora. That is an important perspective.”

In the end, His Majesty decided to spread the heating system. And he asked that they be installed in major hospitals within the Kingdom first. It was decided that the heating system would be installed in the Royal Castle after that. As expected of a wise ruler.

When announcing the invention of the heating system, it was decided to also announce that Magic Stones can be made by purifying Mana Cores. From then on, the Royal Family would buy up Mana Cores, and requests for purification would come to me.

“Fufu, just as I predicted.” Oliver looked happy when he heard this story.