Chapter 347 – I’m Here!
Time passed, and the time had come to go on a mission.
Wolfgang picked up an elongated, oval-shaped stick made of obsidian from his bedroom, located on the second floor of his mansion. Beneath the bar was a box-shaped artifact incorporating cutting-edge magic engineering technology.
—Pibbit
When I put the stick to my ear, I heard a short noise reminiscent of a frog croaking from the end, and immediately afterwards, a woman’s clear voice rang out.
[Hello, master~ Where can I connect you?]
“To the cathedral.”
[Please wait for a moment. You will be connected soon]
Wolfgang had a short conversation with the woman’s voice coming from the artifact.
Surprisingly, within a few seconds, familiar women’s voices began to echo from the edge of the bar.
[Oh. Connected! Can you hear me well, teacher?]
[Yes, I can hear you well]
[It’s really fascinating. Obviously, the distance is quite far away, but it feels as if we are talking right next to each other.]
The identity of this artifact is a newly developed communication magic tool.
In return for her contribution in capturing Ramiel, Alicia spent her own money to give one car each to Wolfgang’s mansion and the cathedral.
Because I was in a position where I couldn’t officially praise him.
Unlike the communication device previously used by Wolfgang, it is a product that has almost given up on portability, but is said to have been developed with the purpose of increasing accessibility so that many people in the empire can enjoy remote communication at a more reasonable price.
Of course, even at a ‘reasonable price’, the price is equivalent to thousands of gold coins, so it is still a bit early for it to be widely available.
Still, Wolfgang felt quite amazed that such a convenient product was being commercialized in earnest.
How will the empire change if more of these items are developed in the future?
It was quite an interesting thing to even imagine, so even Wolfgang, who was not particularly interested in asset management, willingly invested 100,000 gold coins in the company called ‘Telephone Workshop’ that developed this artifact.
As a result, about 30% of the workshop’s shares were owned by Wolfgang, and he suddenly became the largest shareholder, but since the money was overflowing anyway, it didn’t really matter if the workshop went bankrupt.
Among the rewards he received for his war exploits, there were several businesses under his name, so the 100,000 gold coins would be paid for themselves in less than a few years.
If it goes well, good, if not, no.
For Wolfgang, this investment felt exactly like that.
Rather, he is worried that his twin may be too nervous.
How many of my classmates graduated from officer training center with excellent grades, but died in vain during their first battle because they were overly nervous?
[Are you ready?]
That’s why I repeatedly urged them not to be too nervous.
Since they are young girls, they might be a bit sensitive.
[Yes, teacher! I’ve packed all my luggage! Sword, armor, snacks, candy… ]
[Wait a minute, Rumi. It’s not a training or picnic, it’s an actual mission. What if I bring snacks or something?]
[Hey, it’s not a snack, it’s emergency food. Chocolate cookies and peppermint candies are high-calorie, high-efficiency foods.]
[Anyway… Oh! Sorry, sir. I will apologize on your behalf]
Of course, after talking about it, I realized that my concerns were completely nonsense.
Wolfgang finished the communication with a chuckle.
[Well, I’m glad I’m well prepared. Then tomorrow morning at 06:00. [So that we can reach the military teleport gate in time]
[Yes, teacher!]
—Too, too, too… !
As soon as I put the bar down, the communication ended on its own with that strange noise.
Unless it is a psychological issue, further interference is just a necessity.
Although they were young, they were twins who had been officially appointed as Holy Knights, so Wolfgang believed that he would be well-prepared to be a general.
Just like that, preparations for the expedition were completed comfortably while leaning back in an armchair.
“Huh… !”
Wolfgang stretched his arms upwards.
Maybe it’s because I finished eating, evening training, and the body, but I naturally feel tired.
Opening the window and looking at the sunset sky, Wolfgang spoke softly to himself.
“As expected, soldiers are gangsters.”
Military teleport gate.
It was a convenience granted only to the highest-ranking officers above the commander level.
Not long ago, you had to run around without any hesitation, but now there is no need to do that. In fact, it was originally possible to use it during the last polar mission, but it was not possible due to the magic disturbance phenomenon unique to the pole.
This can be said to be the first time it has been used properly.
It has been used everywhere as long as there has been a group called the military since history, but it was not for nothing that the saying, “If you get screwed, get promoted” Was used.
The military is an occupation that cannot be said to have a very high social status.
The operational authority of the highest-ranking officer in the Imperial Army is truly beyond imagination.
After wearing a star, the range of possible things expands as if you are flying into the sky.
“It was something I could never have imagined until last year.”
It makes no sense to be able to relax so much right before a mission.
It seems like time passed slowly, perhaps because the shock of recent events was so great. Initially, the grace period given after receiving the mission from Arien was only one week.
It is a period that is neither too much nor too little, but corresponds to the average of long-distance dispatch missions written in the Imperial Field Manual.
If you were the commander of an ordinary unit, you would have to spend a very busy week preparing supplies and checking combat power.
In the case of Wolfgang, there is no need to make such a fuss as he is leaving alone with the twins. To put it bluntly, it is no different from a long journey.
And yet, you can even use the teleport gate.
I was wondering if this was really okay.
Of course, investigating the traces of the apostle found in the Limbus special camp and the aftermath of the mass death incident was a task that had to be taken very seriously.
Wolfgang has been through too much to feel anxious before a mission.
Previously, I would have been stoic and focused on the mission itself, but now I know.
It’s much better to just stay in your best condition.
Doing your best at your mission was a natural thing that did not need to be special.
“Now I’m not surprised by anything that happens.”
Not leisure or arrogance, but something close to the lore of a veteran.
Even though he was under 30, Wolfgang already showed that side of him.
Wolfgang quietly closed his eyes.
—Gooooo…
I fall into meditation for a moment, contemplating the image of pitch black, resembling the color of the night sky.
Then he calmly reflected on everything that was happening around him.
“Second prince… “
There are already a lot of things to worry about, but one more thing to worry about.
Unusual news from Agnes.
The fact is that 2nd Prince Lupercal began to take an interest in him directly.
Compared to the 1st prince, his presence is lighter, and he is famous to the outside world as a complete idiot.
He is also a legitimate member of the imperial family with the right to succession.
He was by no means an opponent to be ignored. Not long ago, she was in great trouble due to the spread of false rumors that the 2nd Prince was presumed to be behind it.
Agnes’ worried expression is still vivid in my eyes.
‘West. This is my personal opinion, but… It seems like the 2nd prince is deliberately looking for a reason to make a fuss with the West. He acts like a complete madman on the outside, but I feel like even that is an act and part of a plan. Please be careful… ‘
Go beyond behind-the-scenes work and start a direct dispute.
If the opponent were an ordinary noble, he would have just crushed his head and used an indulgence, but since he was a member of the royal family, he couldn’t do that.
Insidious characters are, of course, difficult to deal with.
First, I think I’ll have to think about how to respond after completing his mission.
After finishing meditation, Wolfgang opened his eyes.
“Hoot!”
Before he knew it, a huge white eagle owl was flying before his eyes.
“Okay, boo.”
Wolfgang naturally reached out and patted the guy.
While he was sitting on the window sill, absent-mindedly enjoying the feel of Snow’s soft feathers, rolling into his arms as if she was happy, a feeling of discomfort came only later.
“Uh… ?”
Why is this guy here?
The moment he notices a sense of incongruity, Snow’s appearance, enveloped in a golden magical field, suddenly disappears and takes on the appearance of a woman he is familiar with.
And the soft feel of his skin in his arms and the fragrant smell of milk passing by his nose.
“Master! “It’s me!”
Alicia.
Isn’t home invasion so natural?
