The Water Magician

"Report from the flagship 'Archangel' of the French Fleet has just come in. The city ahead is said to be the city of Etosha,"

Captain Paulina reports to Abel.

"It looks like quite a large port, doesn't it?"

"While it isn't as big as Newton Port, which thrived on the southeastern coast, it's said to be the largest port on the southwestern coast."

Abel receives the information from the French Fleet.

As expected, there is no information regarding the southern dark continent on the Skizblaznil Vessel.

In fact, the Fundebie Kingdom Fleet itself hardly possesses any information.

Much of it was gathered earlier by Cardinal Adolfito of the Western Church, who had sent reports beforehand suggesting a stopover at Etosha and then proceeding overland.

"So that's why Graham answered Lord Blan with Etosha's offshore when asked about desired locations,"

"That's right. Still, it really happened in an instant."

Ryo nods, and Abel agrees.

Indeed, the fleet was off the coast of Dazuru just an hour ago.

They instantly teleported to the offshore of Etosha and are now heading towards the port.

"I heard from Graham before that there are quite a number of those beasts hanging around along the planned route on the western coast of this continent."

"Those beasts?"

"Our common enemy, the kraken."

"Ah..."

Ryo makes a face as if crushing a bitter bug, while Abel chuckles.

Ryo hates the kraken for sinking the Rondo-class first ship Rondo, but Abel honestly does not harbor such strong feelings.

That said, he has had his share of troubles related to the kraken during his previous adventure days, so he certainly does not have good feelings about it.

"So we just flew past that, huh?"

"Teleportation is amazing."

"That's true, but... the fact that they can teleport dozens of ships with hundreds of people and a large amount of supplies is incredible. Lord Blan... the Dragon King is amazing."

Ryo nods.

"By the way, I’ve also passed on Chief Battuzon to such a great person."

"Ah... once the southern part is taken care of, I'll swing by to pick him up."

Ryo and Abel silently thank Blan in their hearts.

"We're going to rescue Baron Hagen Benda of the Empire, but that man can also teleport."

"Well... that's the purpose, right? The vampire took him away for that reason, didn't he?"

"During the war of kingdom liberation, Baron Benda teleported tens of thousands of Imperial soldiers."

"That's right. But I heard later that he was on the verge of death. Apparently, it was a teleportation that took a toll on his life."

"Teleportation is terrifying."

"Indeed."

Abel says thoughtfully, and Ryo nods with a serious expression.

Baron Hagen Benda is certainly a figure that poses a threat to the kingdom.

But at the same time, he is also 'Harg-san' to Ryo, a kindred spirit who loves cake and coffee at Café Roma.

Ryo would risk his life for a friend.

So he wouldn't hesitate to risk his life for 'Harg-san.'

The party arrives.

Etosha Port is the center of the independent Etosha Kingdom.

Though small, it is a country with a long history.

"Graham says it's not a formal audience but rather a meeting. That's why he asked me to come, so I'll be greeting them together."

With that, Abel disembarks from the Skizblaznil Vessel, protected by the Royal Knight Order.

The remaining first duke observes.

"Ku ku ku, while Abel is away, what shall we do?"

Just then, a priest stands in their way.

"Et?"

At the same time, swordsmen grasp Ryo’s arms.

Nils on the right and Amon on the left.

"Huh? Um...?"

Ryo is perplexed.

"Your majesty Abel instructed that Ryo must not be released into the city alone."

"What?!"

"So, we're going to restrain you."

"I haven't done anything wrong yet!"

"It's too late to say that after doing something bad."

Ryo shouts from the bottom of his heart, and Et responds with a wry smile.

"We were given a secret mission by your majesty. So Ryo, you need to help us."

"A secret mission? Could it be...?"

"Yeah, exactly."

"As expected of Abel. You're going to find the delicious food and dining places of Etosha!"