Chapter 68.5
Archie then came back to his senses and became Shickler loyal subordinate. That was why Cale knew that Archie would not hurt him even though he was glaring at him.
Cale could see Archie bowing his head without looking at him.
“...I apologize.”
It was a very quiet voice. He really didn’t want to apologize. At least, that was what Cale thought as he glared at Archie. Archie quickly avoided his gaze when their eyes met.
“My name is Archie.”
“Alright. I am Cale Henituse.”
He then heard Raon’s voice in his head.
- Human, you seemed almost as strong as the tip of my toenail just now. Good job! Very good job!
Cale held back his sigh at this charisma that was complimented by a 4-year-old before gently reaching his hand out to Shickler, who was blankly staring at him.
“Please give me the package.”
“Ah, right.”
The oddly frazzled Shickler seemed to have lost the regalness of a king and turned into a neighborhood uncle. That was how he was once you became close to him. Shickler looked toward Witira.
“Young master Cale.”
“Long time no see. The package?”
Witira was relieved that Cale was still the same.
‘Relieved? Me?’
She was shocked for a moment, but calmed herself before handing the package over. There were a total of three items that were now in Cale’s hands. One of them was a small bottle with only the Dragon’s dead mana contained inside, with the poison having been removed.
Dead mana. This was very dangerous for a living person who did not have the darkness affinity. That was why Shickler was curious.
“But why do you need this dead mana? There should be no humans who need it. Well, maybe the necromancers of old may find it useful, but there are none of them left. I don’t know what you plan to do with this small amount.”
Cale put on a mischievous smile.
“Who knows.”
What Cale needed was just this small amount. Cale put all the items into his magic bag and discussed a couple things with the Whale royalty before saying goodbye.
“See you again next time. I apologize once again for Archie’s actions today.”
“It’s okay.”
“No, I insist. It’s because that punk still has a lot to learn.”
“...Father.”
Witira called out to calm her father before speaking to Cale.
“See you again next time, young master Cale.”
“Sure thing.”
He needed to see them multiple times since there were many ways he could still put them to use. Cale leisurely waved at the leaving Witira and Shickler, as well as the fidgeting Archie who said his goodbyes, before turning back toward his crew.
“Choi Han, what are you doing?”
“...Ah, nothing.”
Choi Han was shocked when Cale called out to him and vigorously shook his head. Cale walked past Choi Han, who had been standing there with a blank expression on his face for a while, and headed into the ship.
“I’m going to go sleep.”
The Black Dragon Raon, who was following behind Cale, abruptly turned his head around and started to speak to Choi Han.
“I am Raon Miru, the handsome, beautiful, great and mighty existence! Remember that!”
Choi Han stared at the extremely excited dragon before observing Cale, who was his usual relaxed self.
“...I need to get stronger as well.”
Choi Han’s voice disappeared into the ocean as he stood on the deck alone. Of course, if Cale had heard this, he would gasp in fear, thinking that an even stronger Choi Han would easily destroy this entire continent.
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The next morning, Cale could see that Hong was grumbling next to the Black Dragon, who will now be called Raon.
“I like Raon, it is cool. But I think Ra-Hong would be nice too.”
On the other hand, the usually quiet On seemed to be excited, as she was happily walking circles around Raon.
“Raon Miru! Our youngest’s name is so good! It is the best!”
Cale, who had been watching this while laying on his bed in the ship, turned away as Raon continued to shout.
“Hey, Wolfie! I am Raon Miru! Hey, mage! I am Raon Miru! Choi Han!”
“I know your name already.”
It was so much that even the usually nice Choi Han was answering like this.
Currently, Raon, the kittens, Choi Han, Lock, and Rosalyn were in Cale’s room. Raon approached Choi Han.
“If you know it, say it.”
“Sure, Raon.”
Raon started to smile. It was then that Choi Han turned toward Cale.
“Miru. How did you come up with that last name?”
Choi Han had an odd expression on his face. Cale understood the reaction. Choi Han did not seem to know the pure Korean, ‘Raon,’ but he seemed to know, ‘Miru.’
“Something I made up?”
“Made up?”
“Yes. I suddenly thought of that word when I looked at Raon. It just popped into my head. It was a very interesting experience.”
Cale just casually answered as he continued to eat grapes while laying down. He then asked Choi Han as calmly as possible.
“Why do you ask?”
“Nothing. It was just interesting.”
Choi Han’s gaze was filled with nostalgia. It was because the name was pure Korean. He nodded his head and started to speak to Raon.
“Raon Miru. It is a cool name.”
Raon pretended not to hear what Choi Han had said, although his wings were fluttering with joy. Cale nonchalantly observed this before looking out the window toward the ocean. He hoped to arrive at the Whipper Kingdom soon.
They arrived at the smallest port in the Whipper Kingdom in a few days, as Cale had wished. There was someone there to greet them, the most important player for this transaction.
“Young master-nim!”
The even chubbier Billos now further resembled a piggy bank. He jumped onboard to greet Cale on the deck. Billos seemed to be much lighter than his actual weight, as he agilely jumped on board as soon as the ship stopped.
“Aigoo, young master-nim, I hope you didn’t get seasick?”
- Seems like he is trying to suck up to you.
But Cale actually really liked how Billos was acting. Cale patted Billos’s shoulder and whispered in his ear.
“Time to catch a big fish?”
Billos started to smile so widely that his eyes almost disappeared.
“I will just trust you, young master-nim.”
The Magic Tower will be destroyed and the liege of the Magic Tower will be ripped to shreds by Toonka. All of the mages inside the Magic Tower will be killed, however, the liege of the Magic Tower was a greedy person.
Cale looked toward the messed up port that was very different from the ports of the Roan Kingdom and casually said aloud.
“Treasure hunts are so fun.”
As long as you find the treasure, that is.