Chapter 35.5

“I am very good at staying still.” “Huh? You are? Ah, yes. You are like that. You are very good at that.” Eric was known for being uptight, but he was also the type to worry about everything. But that was only because he liked to think about everything before they actually happened. He started to speak to Cale, who became the biggest concern of his since yesterday, when he found out that Cale really was the one to come to the capital. The other two looked toward Eric as if they were cheering him on. “Some of the other Northeastern nobles may try to annoy you. The ones who aligned themselves with Marquis Stan or some other duke will definitely try. But all you have to do is be still and we will take care of everything for you. What do you think?” This was what Eric was most worried about. Of the 10 pillar families, only these 4 families have not aligned themselves elsewhere. The other nobles who aligned with higher ranking nobles from outside the area would want to offer the entire Northeastern group of nobles to their upline. They needed to be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious. This group of four families had to be in the center. That was their way of being the strongest faction in the Northeast, and, in order to do that, the wealthy Henituse family could not cause an accident at the capital. Eric, as well as the other two, quietly waited for Cale’s response. “That would be great.” Cale had a gentle smile on his face to go with his response. Eric was thinking that Cale still looked like the good kid from the past, as long as he was not drinking, and started to speak. “I plan on showing our respect to the crown prince together as well. I’m sure you find this to be annoying and want to get right to drinking, but that will be difficult. As long as you do that initial greeting, we will take care of EVERYTHING ELSE!” ‘Oh?’ Cale started to smirk. He found this atmosphere quite interesting. He picked up the wineglass in front of him. Cale could see Gilbert flinch as he did that. Cale thought this was odd as well. He may be a troublesome trash, but since they were on the same side, their only possible course of action was to protect him. He wet his mouth with the wine, before starting to speak. “It’s great.” “Isn’t it?” Eric had a bright smile on his face as his glasses reflected the light from the chandelier. Cale decided to take the three nobles’ offer of doing nothing and getting their protection. He liked this plan very much. “All you have to do is show up, sit there, and relax.” “Great. It sounds perfect.” It was a very good offer, just the type Cale liked. He calmly ate the meal in front of him, as he started to think that it was a good idea to come here today. However, Eric, Gilbert, and Amiru did not let their guards down. Cale Henituse was someone who had even thrown a bottle at the Northeastern nobles meeting when everything seemed to be going great. They were especially cautious because they were here to convince the crown prince to invest in the Northeastern coastline, where Gilbert and Amiru’s families were positioned. “Wine from the Henituse territory really is great.” Of course, Cale knew about the two family’s desire for the crown prince’s investment from the information Hans had given to him. The four families shared information with each other without any secrets. However, Cale knew that the investment from the crown prince would not be possible. ‘How would he be able to invest when a war will soon start from the south of the Western Continent? It might be different if it was a navy though.’ The four nobles chatted every so often as they continued their meal. The three nobles relaxed a bit after seeing Cale make it through the whole meal without causing an accident. They were all decently satisfied with this meeting. * * * Cale rested for a bit after returning to his residence, before hearing that Choi Han was back, causing Cale to call him to his room. “Cale-nim, you called for me?” “The inn?” “Fine. Thankfully, the children are energetic.” Cale turned pale after thinking about 10 energetic Wolf Tribe children. On the other hand, Choi Han seemed to be more relaxed and happier. “Then there is nothing else to do?” “Yes?” Cale nodded his head before standing up. It was only then that Choi Han realized that Cale was not wearing his pajamas nor his usual outfit. He was wearing very casual clothes. Cale walked over to his bed as he started to speak. “I will be laying in bed, so go tell Hans he can stop standing outside the door and can go sleep. He will go without even looking back.” Choi Han looked out the open terrace window. It was a bright night. He then asked Cale. “Will you be heading out?” “Yes.” Cale smiled as he answered. “I left the terrace open like before, so come to my room.” “I understand.” Choi Han’s gaze changed. He remembered what Cale had told him the other day. Cale mentioned that he would tell Choi Han how to find that blood drinking mage. “Will it just be the two of us, without either On or Hong?” Choi Han asked with a serious expression, but an answer came from somewhere else. “I will be going as well.” The Black Dragon removed its invisibility magic and entered through the terrace window. Choi Han looked toward the Black Dragon before turning back to look at Cale. Cale answered even more relaxed than ever before. “The three of us will go.”