Chapter 18: Saw A Dragon (1)

Chapter 18: Saw A Dragon (1) Translator: miraclerifle Editor: Borderline Masochist “...A dragon?” “Yes.” “I’ve seen something similar once.” ‘Similar, my ***.’ Cale knew what Choi Han was talking about when he said something similar. Forest of Darkness. He was talking about the vicious monsters deep inside the Forest of Darkness. Among those terrifying monsters were creatures that were somewhere between lizards and dragons. Choi Han had killed that dragon-like monster as soon as he advanced from the middle stage to the final stage of his Dark Destruction Sword Art. “You did? How was it?” Cale pretended to not know about the event, and asked Choi Han. Choi Han was the only other person in Cale’s room right now. “...It was a monster.” “How so?” “Its appearance, its strength, everything. It was a monster in all aspects.” “Is that so?” Cale nodded his head and continued to speak. But his actions and his words were completely opposite. “Then you have not seen a dragon.” “Excuse me?” “Dragons are like people.” Clack. Cale put the cup with the lemonade that was both sweet and sour down on the table. He then responded to Choi Han, who was looking at him with curiosity. “Dragons, Beast people, Dwarves, Elves, they are all like humans. Why? Because they also have emotions and lives.” That aspect wasn’t important to Cale. His main point started from here. “However.” Choi Han might have noticed Cale’s sudden change in demeanor. He sat up straight and focused on what Cale had to say. “Such an existence has fallen into darkness since it was born. The only thing currently lighting up the darkness in its life is torches, and it has never even seen the light of the sun. What kind of life do you think it is having?” Tap. Cale tapped the table with his index finger. “It is being forced to become an existence without rationality.” Tap. He tapped on the table once again. “It has had to suffer through its loneliness, without any family or anything to lean on.” Tap. Choi Han’s gaze fell every time Cale’s finger tapped the table. Choi Han’s fists were clenched underneath the table, to the point you could see his veins starting to flare up. Cale did not know about this, as he continued on. “It is tortured and abused every day, and is only left alone when it is barely alive.” Choi Han’s expression stiffened, and anger was in his eyes. Cale knew Choi Han would react this way. There was no way a good person like this would not get angry after hearing such a story. He should also have figured out why Cale brought up such a story in the first place. Cale took another sip of his lemonade, before finishing up his story. “And that existence is nearby.” A short silence filled the room. Cale looked out the window, before slowly turning his gaze to look at Choi Han. He didn’t know what Choi Han was thinking about, but his whole body was surrounded by a bloody aura. ‘Is he getting angry at the fact that it is abused because he is a good person?’ Contrary to Cale’s hypothesis, Choi Han was currently recalling the tens of years he had to survive on his own in the Forest of Darkness. That was why the silence continued for a while. Finally, Choi Han made eye contact with Cale and asked. “Will you save it and try to tame it?” “Are you crazy?” “Excuse me?” Cale acted on reflex, and asked back in shock. Choi Han also became shocked at Cale’s questioning his sanity. “Why would I try to tame it?” Cale waved his hand around like Choi Han was crazy. There was no way that a dragon that was abused by humans would be willing to serve a human. In fact, it probably was full of hate and disgust for any and all humans. Even if that human was the person that saved it. Dragons believe that they are above all creatures, including humans. This is a natural instinct for dragons, so, even without being in contact with any other Dragon in its whole life, it will still feel this way. That was why dragons cannot grow under humans. This attitude makes it impossible to domesticate and train Dragons without using torture and abuse to break down its mind. ‘Dragons are born extremely arrogant. But, most importantly, if I raise a dragon...’ Cale could feel it. He felt like he would get wrapped up in some annoying incidents if he raised a dragon. There were less than twenty total dragons in the Eastern and Western continents combined. Raise one of those dragons? That was pretty much the same as saying, ‘I will be at the center of all the happenings of the continents.’ It was also a dragon that was supposed to die. It would be better for it to go off into its own little world and not get in anyone’s way. Cale was definitely against this dragon coming with them. As long as he gets rid of the mana restriction chains, this four year old dragon will live a much better life than Cale. Dragons weren’t called the kings of the world since birth for no reason. “Then?” “Why are you asking such an obvious question?” Cale laughed at Choi Han’s question before he answered. “Let it go so it can live a free and peaceful life. Shouldn’t a dragon live like a dragon?” “...I see.” Choi Han’s clenched fists slowly started to relax. “Then will we be saving that dragon?” “Yes. So I need your help.” “Anything. I really will do anything to help.” Cale was worried that Choi Han would escalate the situation, and shook his head. “No need to go overboard. I have no plans to kill anybody, if possible, either. We will do it as quietly as possible.” “Cale-nim, you really-” Choi Han started to speak with admiration, but Cale looked at the clock, before cutting him off and saying what he needed to say. “Go tell Ron to prepare some alcohol on the first floor.” “Are diff- what?” Cale was prepared to drink first. He started drinking even though it was the middle of the day. Choi Han just sat there with confusion on his face while looking around. Everybody other than himself looked peaceful. In the middle of that peaceful environment was Cale Henituse, drinking bottle after bottle. The growing flush on his face made anybody who was watching him know that he was drunk. “Is it okay to let him drink so much?” Choi Han looked toward Hans, who was next to him, and asked. Deputy butler Hans was delivering food to On and Hong, who were in their cat form. He still did not know that they were part of the Cat Tribe. He then refreshingly answered Choi Han’s question. “Yes! There is nothing in his hand. Thus, it is safe! He promised he won’t throw any bottles!” Choi Han was talking about Cale’s safety, but Hans was referring to themselves. Choi Han just shut up after seeing the conversation take an odd turn, and moved away from Hans. It was better to leave Hans alone when he was next to the kittens. Instead, Choi Han looked toward Cale to make sure he was safe. “Owner. Your alcohol tastes great! Much better than I expected.” Cale didn’t seem to know that Choi Han was looking at him, instead focusing on just praising the alcohol. They had been drinking for two hours already. There were some who were not drinking, just in case something happened, but the majority of the envoy was enjoying the festive atmosphere. ‘They were all so nervous for the first hour, tsk.’ When Cale had ordered them to gather, as he would be drinking, the soldiers showed up with their helmets on. Cale couldn’t believe it, but told them that he will not throw any bottles to help them relax.