Chapter 40.5

Furthermore, the whirlpools around the cliffs were also a problem. The experienced people living in the territory knew how to avoid them, but it was a dangerous place for others. ‘The, ‘Sound of the Wind,’ is responsible for the whirlpools.’ Amiru and Gilbert would want to get some investment in this useless sea, no matter what. Cale looked toward Amiru, who spoke with a strange expression on her face. “I believe we are capable of getting such results.” “Young lady Amiru.” “Yes, young master Cale.” Cale thought it wouldn’t be bad to give some help to Eric, Gilbert, and Amiru, whom he worked today like the beast people under his command. They still needed a balance of power in the Northeast nobles’ meeting, and Amiru seemed like someone who would keep secrets pretty well. “I believe his highness will be pretty interested in this investment.” “I think so too.” Amiru agreed with Cale’s statement. It was because the crown prince remembered the issue, even without Eric bringing it up first. “You discussed an investment for tourism right?” “Yes.” Investing in tourism using the coastal cliffs. In Cale’s opinion, it was completely useless. He approached Amiru and whispered in her ears. “If you are in desperate need of investment, I think it would be good for you to think about the value of the location of your shoreline in relation to the Whipper Kingdom and the other northern Kingdoms.” “Excuse me?” Cale shrugged his shoulders at the confused Amiru and added on. “Of course, it would be best if you kept what I just said to yourself.” “...I will remember your words for now.” Cale was satisfied with Amiru, who seemed confused, but kept her mouth shut. He got on the carriage and waved to Amiru. Amiru lightly moved her head to respond to his wave. Cale started to speak to Ron, who was closing the carriage door. “Let’s go.” “Yes, young master.” The carriage soon started to move. Cale looked out at Amiru, who was seriously contemplating what Cale had said without heading back in, and started to think about the Northeastern shoreline. The Northwestern shoreline was made up of sandy beaches. In comparison, Amiru and Gilbert’s territory’s shoreline was complicated, with many small islands. Furthermore, they were also surrounded by sharp cliffs. Finally, there were only a few places where ships could safely be anchored. Of course, the fishermen there were veterans who would be able to avoid the whirlpool to safely fish without any issues. ‘They only thought about tours and sightseeing because the peace had lasted so long.’ But the crown prince will know that the end of the peace was quickly approaching. ‘Anyways, all I have to do is go get the ancient power before that mage slayer takes it for himself.’ Cale decided not to think about it anymore. That night, two reports were delivered to Cale, as he headed back from the feast. “We found four of the magic bombs.” In the novel, there were five located in different places, and five located on people. “All of them were around the plaza.” “Show me the map.” Cale reached his hand out to Choi Han. Choi Han had left the Black Dragon at the site of the magic bombs and had returned by himself. He seemed to have rushed back, as there was sweat on his face. “We found one, and then I ran around with the dragon in my arms to thoroughly look everywhere. We ended up finding three more in the process, but nothing more. I’m sure we need to look somewhere other than the plaza, but there were none in the places we’ve looked so far.” “No need to rush, since it will be safe until the day of the celebration in two days.” “But it is better to get rid of dangerous things earlier!” “Let’s steal them in early morning of the celebration day.” “... Excuse me?” The magic bombs Cale knew about required the developer to send a signal to blow them up. However, for anyone at the Black Dragon or even Rosalyn’s level of magic, it was pretty easy to cut the connection between the developer and the bombs even if it took some time to do so. That was how Rosalyn was able to destroy the bombs on the people in the novel. ‘That needs to be done the day of the celebration.’ That was the only way to make that bloodthirsty mage think everything is fine. “Steal them? We are not going to destroy them?” Cale handed the map back to the confused Choi Han, and started to speak. “Why would we destroy such useful things?” Even if the bombs cannot be used, the densely packed mana inside was a pretty useful ingredient. “I will use it for myself.” Choi Han thought Cale’s smile was pretty sneaky. Cale continued to speak to Choi Han, who accepted the map with a confused expression. “Keep looking since there may be more. Check back multiple times to see if the location of the bomb changes as well.” Choi Han and the Black Dragon will now need to stay hidden around the plaza and continue to investigate. It will be hard, boring, and extremely taxing on their minds, but it was not something Cale was going to do himself. Cale looked toward On and Hong, who just woke up from their nap and started to sleep. “Time to pay up.” Cale also spoke to Choi Han. “Go work.” The two kittens, who were rubbing their eyes tiredly, and Choi Han went to work as Cale had instructed. Cale leisurely watched them jump off the terrace window, before drinking the wine he did not get the chance to drink at the banquet, before falling asleep. A piece of information was delivered to Cale while he was sleeping. Cale was able to hear the news after waking up. Billos was going to arrive at the capital today, the day before the birthday celebration. Cale immediately headed to the inn where he was going to meet Billos. It was the place the 10 wolf children were staying. Of course, On, Hong, and Lock were with Cale as he headed to the inn. He thought about what Lock just said, and asked. “You want me to take care of your siblings?” “Yes. That is the condition for my deal.” “And what can you do for me?” “It is not just me that will do it.” Lock answered without any hesitation. “If it is not just you, who else?” Lock quickly answered. “My siblings will do it with me. We are stronger as a group.” Cale felt the back of his head turning chilly. ‘No way.’ Lock ruthlessly hit Cale with another mental blow. “The Blue Wolf Tribe has a famed history of being strong knights. That history-” “Is not something I need to know about.” Cale turned away from Lock, who was sitting across from him in the carriage.