Chapter 47: Somehow (5)
Translator: miraclerifle
Editor: Borderline Masochist
Prince Alberu could see that Cale Henituse suddenly had an expression of disbelief as Cale answered back.
“...I am human?”
It was an expression that seemed to be asking why the prince was asking such a stupid question. Alberu subconsciously let out a sigh.
“Sigh. Right, of course you are human.”
Cale could see Alberu point at both of them before continuing to speak.
“You and I are both human.”
The Black Dragon spoke into Cale’s mind at that moment.
- That is a lie. He is not completely human.
‘Little Dragon, can you please stop?’
Cale was having a difficult time maintaining his composure. However, a critical weakness existed between Cale and the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon could talk to Cale whenever he wanted to do so, but Cale was unable to talk back to the dragon. It was a one-way communication.
It was his fault for lacking any magic skills.
- This is my first time seeing a race with such an atmosphere around them in this great Dragon’s four years of life.
The dragon’s four years of life. The Black Dragon had only seen himself, humans, and the Cat Tribe and Wolf Tribe members he recently met.
The crown prince was not any of those species. Cale started to speak toward the crown prince who was looking at him.
“Of course. Is there much to being human? We’re all human if we live amongst each other.”
Cale made up his mind to forget about what the Black Dragon had said. Prince Alberu quietly looked toward Cale before starting to speak.
“You are right. There really isn’t much to being human. However.”
However. But. Cale was wondering if he could stop hearing these words. Prince Alberu started to speak to Cale as he was contemplating.
“I thought I was mistaken at the banquet hall, but there are some weird smells around you.”
“...Smell?”
Cale responded with shock.
“I just showered.”
The crown prince opened and closed his mouth a couple times without saying anything after hearing Cale’s retort. Cale could see the wrinkles on Alberu’s forehead from frowning. He looked like he was contemplating something. However, he erased any traces of it from his face and got to the point of the matter.
“I don’t think there’s a need for two people who are similar like us to try to sugar coat things. So, what do you want as your reward?”
Alberu crossed his arms as he asked Cale. The reason Alberu had come here so late had to do with dealing with the aftermath of the incident, but it was also because he had to look at the files regarding Cale Henituse.
However, there was nothing on Cale. Well, there was something, but it was useless.
< Famous in the Northeast for being trash. >
< Completely pushed out of the successor position two years ago but shows no complaints about the decision. >
< No signs of trying to cause issues in the home. >
It just said Cale Henituse was trash who liked to fool around and drink. That was worse than having no information. The Cale in front of Alberu was not trash.
For example, take the way he responded to the prince’s question.
“Your highness, can you please explain what I will need to do for you first?”
There was no way a trash would ask something like this. Alberu answered honestly.
“I want you to not say anything to the nobles.”
That was the hardest thing. That was why this was the crown’s request to Cale and why they were willing to wager Cale’s reward with it. Today’s events were embarrassing for the crown and they could not let this affect their position of power.
That was why he was asking Cale for this, and he was able to ask Cale this because Cale was part of the Henituse family that was not part of any faction.
“I also want you to praise the crown every so often if you are asked.”
“Including speaking about your very understanding nature, your highness?”
“Of course.”
One corner of both Alberu and Cale’s lips started to go up as they started to smile. Their smiles were pretty similar.
“Since it is an ancient power, isn’t what you revealed today the extent of your power?”
“Of course. It is useless for anything else.”
Cale shrugged his shoulders at Alberu’s inspecting gaze even though he was the one to answer. Based on what Cale read in the novel, Crown prince Alberu knew more about ancient powers than most people.
‘Now that I think about it, the Healing Star was given to him by his mother.’
Cale recalled this memory that suddenly popped into his mind. The crown prince had asked what he wanted as a reward. The tone of Alberu’s voice made it sound like he would probably agree to anything, yet Alberu seemed comfortable.
“What is it that you want? Something for your family? My agreement to invest in the Northeastern Shoreline? Or settling the battle for power in the Northeast?”
“Yes. We are scheduled to meet him tonight. We can only start moving if he shows any interest in it.”
Cale looked toward Amiru and Gilbert and casually started to speak.
“I’m sure it will work out.”
His voice was full of confidence. It was because he was sure. Eric and the others felt a sense of relief after hearing Cale’s statement. Cale waved the document in front of the three of them and started to speak.
“You can send such documents like this via a servant in the future. I know it is difficult for you to come visit, so you do not need to come.”
“No, we will continue to come. You need to know about it as well.”
Cale just casually nodded his head at Eric, Gilbert and Amiru and then sent them out. It was difficult to greet people while leaning on his bed wearing a patient robe. That was why Cale kicked the blanket away and comfortably welcomed the next group.
He started to speak to Choi Han who was standing there like a sinner.
“Go.”
Rosalyn bit down on her lips. She had removed her magic and was standing there with her original red eyes and red hair. She also got rid of her robe and was in formal attire.
“I’m sorry, young master Cale. But I need Choi Han and Lock.”
Now that Rosalyn revealed herself in the palace, she needed to return to the Breck Kingdom as fast as possible. Since it was revealed that she was still alive, the people who attempted to kill her may start to hide the evidence.
But she could not go back on her own. This incident revealed that she was a very skilled mage, which meant that the enemy will make sure to have stronger forces when attacking her. That was why she needed strong allies.
Lock was standing by the door just fidgeting without approaching Cale. Cale looked at Choi Han and Lock before speaking as if it was only natural.
“What are you sorry about? Miss Rosalyn, you helped us out with a very difficult situation. Then we should help you out as well.”
Rosalyn could see that Cale was smiling.
“Miss Rosalyn is Lock’s noona and Choi Han’s friend.”
“...Thank you for putting it that way.”
Rosalyn may have been close to death because of the assassination attempt, but she was certain that this was going to be her turning point.
Cale took a step forward and looked at Choi Han.
“Cale-nim, I have to protect you.”
“Choi Han.”
Choi Han needed to go in order for Cale to rest in peace and prepare to hide during the war. Choi Han could see Cale’s uniquely relaxed smile.
“I will not die.”
‘I plan on making a ton of money and getting just strong enough to run away as needed to live peacefully. I’m going to do everything I can to live as long as possible.’
Cale was also thinking that with the Black Dragon by his side, there was no reason for Choi Han to protect him. In fact, in front of the Black Dragon, Choi Han himself was just baggage.
“I see. I worried for no reason.”
Cale turned away from Choi Han who looked a bit better and looked toward Lock. He then flicked his finger to call Lock over to him. Lock flinched at Cale’s motion before slowly approaching. Why was this coward so scared?
However, Cale had no plan to give any thought to such reaction.
“Lock, I will take care of your younger siblings. Go and come back to the Henituse territory in 3 months.”
“...Excuse me?”
“What is the excuse me for? Did you forget about our deal?”
“Ah.”
Cale thought about how he was going to use Lock as Lock blankly stared at him. He then handed Lock a map. It was a map of the Northeast territory that he got from Hans.
“Henituse. Come to the one that’s marked like that. I will be there with your younger siblings, so you must come back.”
“...Somewhere to return to-”
Cale didn’t care for the mumbling Lock and clenched Lock’s shoulder as he started to speak. Lock needed to come back for Cale’s life to be easier.
“Yes, somewhere to return to. Remember. You must return within 3 months.”
“Yes- yes sir! I will definitely come back within 3 months.”
After taking care of Lock’s issue to the point that Lock vigorously nodded his head, Cale felt a sense of relief. The story from the novel was twisted quite a bit already, but at least the major point was flowing as it was supposed to.
This was good because he would know more about the future the more the story followed the novel. Cale was disappointed that he could not send Beacrox with the mas well, but he could always send Beacrox with Ron after Ron came back from his time off.
Cale laid down on the bed with a more relaxed heart than ever before as he proceeded to look at the people around his room. He then turned to look at Hans who had opened the door and entered.
Hans looked at Choi Han who was protecting the door like a knight, then at Lock who was playing with the kittens, then at Rosalyn who was leisurely reading a book about magic, and finally Cale who was relaxing on the bed. He then quietly approached Cale and whispered.
“There is a rumor going around that his majesty wants to bestow a medal to you, young master.”
Everybody in the room stopped moving after hearing what Hans had to say.
Hans then quietly handed Cale a document. It was a document that contained the rumors going on about the Plaza Terror Incident. Cale had just one reaction after reading the first line.
< Cale Henituse, the noble who showed the pride of the Henituse family that protects the Kingdom from the Forest of Darkness >
“Haaaaaa.”
It was a deep sigh.
He had expected it, but it was still so very annoying.