Chapter 218: Let's Go to the Undeveloped Lands After Eating Lunch at the Cafeteria

“It’s time for the lunch break now.”

“Will, what are you doing for lunch?”

“I’d like to try going to the student cafeteria, is that alright?”

I had heard from my older brother Eddie that the Royal Academy‘s student cafeteria was delicious, so I wanted to go there at least once.

“I had also heard from my older sister that it was delicious, so I’ve been wanting to try it.”

“It seems to have a good reputation, doesn’t it.”

Both Flora and Letty agreed to go to the cafeteria.

The cafeteria uses a meal ticket system, so you buy a ticket first.

It seems the daily lunch specials are Lunch A and Lunch B.

It’s similar to my original world.

Which one should I choose?

Lunch A is pasta, and Lunch B is bread and a meat dish, huh.

I often eat pasta at the workshop’s cafe, so I’ll go with Lunch B.

Putting our meals on trays, we look for empty seats.

Hmm, is it just my imagination, or is everyone watching us from a distance?

There are even students who hurriedly change seats when we approach.

“I wish they would just treat us normally, though.”

“That’s difficult, you know. Will is a hero, and Flora is a princess.”

“Fufu, Letty is much the same. My father praised you by name at the victory ceremony, after all.”

Come to think of it, recently, Flora has started speaking to Letty in a more casual manner.

I guess it’s because they’ve gotten closer.

I think that’s a good thing.

When I tried it, the bread was warmed up with a fluffy texture, and the meat was soft and juicy.

“The cafeteria lunch is delicious, isn’t it.”

“It certainly is.”

“Yes, just as its reputation says.”

Gradually, the cafeteria became crowded.

There is still room for people to sit at our table.

But no one tries to sit down.

Just as I was feeling troubled about it, someone I knew came over.

“Hello, William-kun. Flora-san and little Letty, it’s been a while. Do you mind if I share the table?”

“Of course, Sister-in-law.”

The one who appeared was Brother Eddie‘s fiancée, Francois-san.

They haven’t had their wedding yet, but if I don’t call her Sister-in-law, she gets into a bad mood, so that’s what I call her.

My sister-in-law was with a female friend.

After that, the five of us ate lunch while chatting normally.

For some reason, I felt like the surrounding students also calmed down.

When I asked, it seems my sister-in-law usually eats lunch in the student council room.

But today, hearing that we were standing out in the cafeteria, she came over for us.

I was grateful for that consideration.

I hope I can make friends among my classmates soon, too.

Upon finishing lunch, I said goodbye to the two of them and left the school.

If I suddenly teleported from the school, it would likely cause an uproar, so I decided to return to the mansion in the Royal Capital by carriage before teleporting.

After returning to my room and changing clothes, I informed the mansion’s servants that I was heading to the undeveloped lands.

I plan to go to the Black Soil Zone today, but my first destination is the Elf Forest in Northernford.

Unlike the great plains with good visibility, the Black Soil Zone is dotted with woods.

It’s not uncommon for monsters to be lurking in the woods.

The ones who can skillfully hunt such monsters are the Elves, who excel in forest and woodland terrains.

The Elves, who specialized solely in their role utilizing Detection Magic during the development of the great plains, will be active in earnest in the Black Soil Zone.

For that purpose, the Elves who explored the ley line cross point were gathering once again today.

I had also been asked to be present there.

I told Luna over the phone, “I’m heading over now.”

As expected, the telephone is convenient.

When I teleported to the Elf Forest, Luna and a nostalgic face were waiting for me.

“Welcome, William-san.”

“It has been a long time, William-sama.”

“Pardon the intrusion, Luna. It’s been a long time, Aurasneer.”

It’s been a long time since I met Aurasneer.

I’m glad to see him looking well.

Furthermore, there was an earlier guest in the Elf Forest.

“William-sama. Pardon me for intruding before you.”

James had also come.

Because they can coordinate well with the Elves, the Fairchild family knights who volunteered to explore the cross point are also set to go to the Black Soil Zone.

“It’s been a long time, Sir James.”

“It’s been a while, Sir Aurasneer.”

Aurasneer and James rejoiced at their reunion.

Around them, the Elves and knights were also exchanging nostalgic greetings.

Previously, 15 Elves and 10 knights had explored the ley line cross point.

With Elenruel joining, and Gil dropping out because he was too busy to accompany us, a total of 25 people had gathered.

“This time it’s the development of the Black Soil Zone. It is a joyous thing that the development of the undeveloped lands has progressed so much in a short period of time.”

“Even in the eyes of short-lived humans, compared to the long-lived Elves, it’s being developed at a tremendous speed.”

“That’s right. Just as Aurasneer and James say, the development is going smoothly. This is also thanks to everyone’s hard work.”

Thanks to the workshop craftsmen, the Dwarves, and the knights, the development is progressing.

The Golems are also playing an active role.

“Now then, I want you to use this this time.”

For the Elves and knights heading to the Black Soil Zone, I prepared carriages with expanded interiors and air conditioning installed.

Unlike the sightseeing carriages, I reinforced their defensive power by attaching enchanted iron plates with added resistance to the outside of the wooden frames.

Of course, just like the carriage I used with my exploration companions, the space is expanded, and bedrooms and shower rooms have been built as well.

I prepared a total of three carriages: two for the Elves and one for the knights.

“Magnificent, as expected of the Savior-sama.”

Aurasneer exaggeratedly praised me, but James muttered under his breath.

“If we had this last time, the exploration would have been much easier.”

I’m sorry. I hadn’t been able to make it back then.