LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 53. Returning home after half a year ⑴ Some urgent matters have been settled, and I am starting to have some time to spare.
For the time being, there won't be any problems with the economic situation in the territory, and other than trivial things, there won't be any big things for me to worry about.
“Now I can try this.”
I left the office and entered the room next to it.
Unlike the other places, this was a room that had no particular purpose until now.
The reason is that it is intentionally left blank to install this.
I smiled as I looked at the magic circle drawn in the corner of the room and the magic tools placed around it.
This is the teleport magic circle.
A teleportation magic circle that was finally completed after being requested by Fei An a while ago.
In addition, it was a magic circle that was expensive enough to build a tolerable mansion.
In the first place, there was no way that there was only a magic circle on the floor and teleportation was possible.
You have to install maintenance magic tools to keep the effect going, and you also have to consider stability.
Therefore, it is difficult to install a teleport magic circle unless you are a somewhat experienced wizard.
And it's damn expensive.
“That old man also has the temperament of a merchant.”
I murmured, thinking of Fei An, an elderly magician with a shaggy beard.
In addition to this, I feel like I have become a regular customer of his because I have bought various things in the meantime.
The temperature control magic tools that are always in my wagon were commissioned from him.
These days, I must have heard of the taste for money.
Does the old man need money for his old age?
I guess I'm not in a position to say anything about it again with my eyes closed.
But having a bunch of magic tools makes life easier.
The temptation is truly fatal.
In the future, I hope the day will come when all daily life and work can be handled just by lying down.
Anyway, why am I so happy about this magic circle right now?
Gradually, I was able to afford some amount of work, and I can be proud that my territory has become a place where I am not ashamed to give it to anyone.
So you can take a breather now.
“It’s been a long time, so let’s go home.”
I was thinking of returning home after a while to test the teleport magic circle.
Because I have to keep the word that I can go home anytime.
The only ones going back for the test are me and Kania noona.
I want to take the two female knights and the others with me, but I'm free, not them.
And since it's been almost half a year since I've been here, I thought it would be better to go back and confirm that I'm all right, rather than just sending a letter.
For the other guys, if you have some spare time later, give them a vacation in moderation.
“Then my sister will go back too.”
My older sister Kania will also be worried about her mother, concubine Pinelia, so I suggested that they go together.
“I'll use teleport magic anyway, so it won't take much time to travel, and I don't have work right now, so it'll be fine if I stay for a day or two and come back.”
Let me explain.
“.... huh. I must go.”
After a little pause, he answered.
Do you think something has gone awry?
When I brought up the story of my homecoming, my sister showed a puzzled look for some reason.
It's kind of suspicious because it seems like he reluctantly agrees.
“What's wrong with you sister?”
“Oh no! never mind! It's not awkward to go see you again because you had a fight with your mother! don't worry!”
You're admitting that you're right.
.... Come to think of it, around the time my sister got into an accident on my 14th birthday, I heard rumors that she had a little fight with her mother about the future.
I guess it's true.
Come to think of it, on my birthday back then, Kania's mother, concubine Pinelia, looked completely liberated.
Come to think of it, it seemed that I hadn't even heard what the mother and daughter had talked about after that.
Did you really quarrel?
‘In that case, I'll have to take him even more.'
If we go back and talk, will they reconcile?
I think it would be nice to bring my sister too.
I asked those who remained to take care of their business while I was gone.
Anyway, thanks to my usual unknowing, they will take care of simple things without me.
There is also a magic tool for communication.
If something happens, you can come right back.
“Then let’s go now.”
I finally looked at the manual and prepared to activate the magic circle, and urged Kania-sister, who was standing a little far away.
“Are you not going?”
Anyway, even in the name of my escort, I couldn't help but accompany him.
“okay! Why don't we go...”
My sister muttered softly as she approached me and crossed her arms with me.
The range of effect is within the magic circle.
Of course, since we're going alone today, there's plenty of space, but for some reason, my sister hugged my arm tightly.
Oh, if you hold it like that, your arm won't bleed.
It was my first teleport, so I felt a bit uneasy.
“are you okay. I have already tried it once.”
During the installation, I sent several items for operation tests, and I also did animal experiments and human experiments as Fei An's apprentice.
But rest assured.
He told me to reconcile with my mother at least this time, since I am going back.
“Then I will go. Prepare your mind in case you get motion sickness.”
I inserted the magic crystal into the device installed next to the magic circle.
The circuit engraved inside the device is colored blue, and soon the magic circle begins to be colored the same color.
It is proof that magic power is supplied to the circuit that has been cut off.
If you insert this magic stone, the magic circle will work.
Of course, magic stones alone do not have enough mana.
As an analogy, it's like a starter plug to ignite an engine.
Or, more simply, a switch.
A full-fledged maneuver absorbs and uses mana floating in nature.
The motto of this magic circle is eco-friendly.
However, this alone cannot teleport.
This teleport magic circle cannot be used unless it is activated in two places.
point of departure and arrival.
Both magic circles installed in two places must be activated to function properly.
Perhaps by now, our nanny on the side of the concubine would be operating the magic circle using the same procedure.
The first is for safety.
The second is because the destination is the royal palace.
For security reasons, the royal palace is always operating security measures such as barriers around the castle.
Of course, to prevent intruders.
However, teleportation is not impossible.
It is possible as long as you apply formally.
You just need to temporarily grant permission to pass only certain encrypted mana wavelengths.
Of course, you have to install a separate device for that.
If you do not follow this procedure and permission, your whole body may be shattered and killed during teleportation.
I say so, but in fact, if I set my mind to it, I can devise enough means to break through the barrier.
Anyway, the reason why I have to go through a specific procedure one by one is to prevent malfunction.
It would be difficult if an accident occurred due to a malfunction and being stuck in a barrier.
He has many disposable scrolls illegally modified as emergency teleportation means, but basically, this magic circle is the only usable means of transportation.
“I will move now.”
The mana of the magic circle was full.
Right after that, our bodies were moved to the palace in the blink of an eye.
It's been a while since I've felt the sensation of changing my vision in an instant, but it's quite amazing.
Not to mention, the older sister seemed surprised with her mouth slightly open, probably because it was her first time teleporting.
Of course you will be surprised that you can get there in just 30 seconds, a distance that would have taken days by carriage.
Definitely worth the money.
We arrived at the Palace Garden after playing often when we were young.
This is because this is the place where the magic circle was installed.
“I miss you.”
Compared to Fahilia, it felt like being wrapped in warm air.
Come to think of it, it must have been a little over half a year since I left home.
I feel nostalgic for some reason.
Ego! O royal palace! I'm back!
First of all, since there is an older sister next to me, I only shouted in my heart.
The air of the flower garden that I smelled after a long time.
Maybe it's because I've only inhaled the cold air of Fahilia, but somehow it feels fresh.
Certainly, the quality of the air here is different compared to the outside, whether it is managed with some kind of magic tool.
I wasn't very aware of it before.
When I leave the house, I realize it all over again.
That's why it's hard to leave the house.
Even if I just breathe, I feel refreshed.
.... Having said that, I only have memories of playing most of the time.
“It's been a while, Mr. Arell.”
As I was in a slightly emotional mood, I heard a nostalgic voice.
Chena, my nanny and now the maid of honor who takes care of my mother.
It's nice to see that half a year has passed.
“thank god. I was nervous about what if I mishandled the magic circle.”
“I did that last time. It's not that difficult.”
It is a magic circle that even a 10-year-old child can activate by memorizing the order.
Of course, most of the detailed settings and operations are done by me, so what Chena did was to manage the magic circle and insert the magic stone.
And there was only enough work to match the barrier and the wavelength.
Neither is a task in which she could make mistakes.
“Lifana-sama is waiting for you, so why don’t you go in soon?”
huh. Following Chena's guidance, I hurried to enter the palace to meet my mother.
“Finalia-sama is also waiting for you.”
After saying that, the ladies-in-waiting to guide my sister approached.
When I contacted him that he was coming, he said that his sister was also coming, so of course he must have been waiting.
“But…”
For some reason, the older sister seemed to hesitate.
When I go out of the house to find freedom, I wonder if it bothers me a little when I come now and go to reflect my face with my own feet.
Reluctantly, I gently pushed the back of my sister's waist.
.... Damn I'm not pushed.
“Go see.”
“… Ha but.”
“I don’t think you’ll be so angry now. Go and show your sister that she's doing well.”
When I said that, Kania-nee also nodded and followed the ladies-in-waiting, to see if she had something on her mind.
* * *
“Arel!”
“Mamaaaaaa!”
The site of the first mother and child reunion in about half a year.
I ran up and jumped on my mother, who lightly received me and hugged me.
smell of something
Mom is still pretty.
I finally realized that I was back.
Of course, it's only a temporary return home as I have to go back in two days. sure i'm back
“You have grown more than before. I'm glad you seem to be doing well.”
As if to measure my height, my mother put her hand on my head and spoke reassuringly.
Don't worry, your height will continue to grow until you are at least 23 years old.
“I know about your current situation from a letter from your maternal uncle, Lichen, but I am relieved to see you are doing so well.”
Oh, did my uncle tell my mom about my current situation?
Well, since we are brother and sister, we could exchange letters like that.
By the way, my uncle said that he has been unable to sleep properly lately because of his busy work schedule due to paper sales.
Looking at it recently, I think I lost about 8 kilos.
what. My uncle told me to do business diligently.
Let's spend these two days well so that mom doesn't worry anymore.