Chapter 86: Together with the Exploration Team

After confirming what Teleportation Magic was like, I reported to Father. I also had something I wanted to consult him about. “Father, forgive me, but I have a report and a matter to discuss.” “What is it this time?” “Actually, I have become able to use Teleportation Magic.” “Eh? Did you just say Teleportation Magic?! Isn’t that the magic of legends?” “Yes, thankfully I was able to learn it. I feel a little more like a Savior now.” “No, I think you have already saved enough people. Even so, Will‘s Production Skill is amazing.”

“So, what is the matter you wanted to discuss?” “Yes. I became able to teleport to obtain materials for production, and most places have some kind of material. After trying various things, I found out I can teleport to places I have been to once.” “I see. Teleportation to obtain materials, so it falls under the Production Skill. So you cannot teleport to places you do not know.” “Yes. My request is this: if I accompany the exploration team during the day and return home at night, repeating this process, I can travel with them all the way to the southern undeveloped lands. So, I would like you to approve of me going with them.”

“Hmm, I see. But Will, you are still thirteen…” Father fell into thought. “Will, can you teleport together with someone else?” I hadn’t thought of that.

To state the result first: if we held hands, we could teleport together. This was thanks to Ophelia, who helped with the experiment saying, “If just standing next to you doesn’t work, how about holding hands?” Holding hands with Ophelia was somewhat embarrassing.

“Very well. If your guard Ophelia can teleport with you, I will permit you to accompany the exploration.” Thank goodness, I obtained Father‘s permission. “Do you think I am overprotective? I know you have become strong, Will, but once you turn eighteen, you will become independent as a Lord. Until then, while you are within my reach, I want to protect you as much as possible.” Saying that while scratching his head… I could have no dissatisfaction with Father, only gratitude.

Now I can participate in the exploration too. I don’t have the strength to protect everyone alone, but I can support them. There are surprisingly many things I can do with the Production Skill, and since I have Teleportation Magic and Storage Magic, I can deliver proper meals instead of just dried meat.

Considering the route planned by the exploration team, we decided to meet up at the town of Tintern in the southern part of the Margravate. Tintern is located at the southern tip of the territory, close to the undeveloped lands. “The exploration team will likely arrive by tomorrow evening, so let’s go tomorrow afternoon.” Ophelia is strong in combat, but she is also an excellent knight with a good head on her shoulders. She considers my schedule like this. “Thank you for thinking of everything. Well then, let’s depart tomorrow after lunch.”

The next morning, I gathered the main members of the workshop and told them I would be absent during the day for a while. Carpenter, Mabel, and the others are trustworthy people, but I think telling them secrets might become a burden. I only told Theo and Oliver the detailed circumstances. “I’m sorry, but starting today, I will be away during the day for some business for a while, so please take care of things while I’m gone.” Since I was often not there even though I’m the representative, I’m grateful they understood without prying into the circumstances.

I decided to teleport from my room in the workshop so as not to be seen and startle anyone. Everyone at the workshop spends time at their own pace, so it likely won’t be a problem if I disappear unnoticed, and if anyone wonders, Theo and Oliver are supposed to smooth it over.

After eating lunch at the workshop cafe and returning to my room, there was a knock after a while. “Lord William, excuse me.” “Ah, Ophelia, thank you. I apologize for dragging you along to a dangerous place.” “Guarding Lord William is my duty. Besides, I consider it a rewarding mission.”

I hold hands with Ophelia and concentrate on Teleportation Magic. However, no matter how many times we hold hands, it’s embarrassing. Can’t something be done about this? I have been to Tintern with Father before. I can’t just appear suddenly inside the town, so I visualize a spot near the town gate.

Teleportation Magic activates, and the scenery changes suddenly. “Lord William, it seems there is no one around.” Thank goodness. I sigh in relief at Ophelia‘s report.

From there, we walked along the highway to the town. Since the territory border is close and monsters appear in the undeveloped lands, the town is surrounded by castle walls. The main gate was crowded with merchants waiting to pass, but when we headed to the small gate used by the Margrave family, we were able to enter the town immediately.

Then we went to the Magistrate‘s mansion, and Ophelia spoke with the Magistrate. “Lord Magistrate. I am Knight Ophelia of the Fairchild family. Due to certain circumstances, I have come to this town with Lord William. Here is a letter from His Excellency.” When Ophelia handed the letter Father wrote just in case to the Magistrate, he was surprised, but he remembered when I came before and welcomed us.

We spent the afternoon tea time with the Magistrate and made some small talk. Upon asking, it seems monster attacks have increased slightly compared to before. Northernford is unchanged because the Knights are vigilant around it, but monster activity is becoming more frequent at the edges of the territory.

We borrowed two horses when leaving the Magistrate‘s mansion. The exploration team travels on horseback, so we need horses too. And while waiting near the main gate, eventually, the Elves and Knights of the exploration team came riding on horses from across the highway.

“Hey everyone, it’s been two days.” “Eh? Lord William?” “Why are you here?” “How are you here?” It’s no wonder everyone is confused. “There are circumstances. I’ll explain later, so for now, let’s move.” Ophelia‘s calm words settled everyone down.

When we explained the circumstances at the inn in town, James looked exasperated. “Teleportation Magic? You really can do anything, Lord William.” “That’s amazing. As expected of Lord William.” “As expected of the Lord Savior. To learn Teleportation Magic is truly wonderful.” Gilbert and the Elf Exploration Leader, Aulasneal, were happy for me. Recently, these two seem strangely in sync.

“I’m surprised I can teleport too. But with this, it’s decided that I can explore with everyone.” “Good grief, I wish you’d leave dangerous missions to those around you. Well, if His Excellency approved it, it can’t be helped. Do the Elves have any objections?” “No, it is our joy to be able to explore together with the Lord Savior.” “Sorry, James. And thank you, Aulasneal. I’ll be careful not to worry you as much as possible.” Leaving word that I would come again the next morning, I teleported back to the workshop in Northernford.