Trash of the Count's Family

All of Cale’s crew gathered at the entrance of the, ‘Path of No Return,’ two hours later. They were not the only ones there.

Cale ordered Hans.

“You get a list of names.”

“Yes sir.”

Hans looked toward Cale before moving away to speak to the villagers. Hans would probably find out the kittens’ secrets during this trip.

At Cale’s gaze, Maes, the Wolf children, and Hilsman all got in a single line. They seemed as disciplined as a knights brigade.

“On will take us over and then come back with Hong. After that, all of you will be responsible for going in and finding the remains inside the forest.”

Maes and the Wolf children vigorously nodded their heads. While Cale was watching them with satisfaction, a very timid voice came from below him.

“Y, young master-nim, why am I included? I need to create the blueprint.”

Muller was shaking between Cale, Hilsman, and Beacrox while looking up at Cale. Cale felt like Mueller really was a mess. He couldn’t leave such a mess alone.

“Just do as I say before I get angry.”

He didn’t want to have to grab Mueller’s neck or hold him to the side again. Cale didn’t know how Mueller understood that statement, but Mueller quickly turned pale and nodded his head. Mueller was carrying a large bag filled with papers and pens for the blueprints.

Cale headed over to Litana, who was a bit away from him. He had a gentle smile on his face.

“It looks like we can head out now. I’m sorry for making you wait two hours.”

“No, it is okay.”

Litana answered like that while observing Cale’s group.

She had expected Cale’s knights to have average strength because Cale was average and had no martial arts training.

‘A very interesting person.’

However, that was a severe misunderstanding. There were a lot of strong individuals around Cale, as well as an individual whose strength she could not see through.

Although they were too far away from Cale’s group to be able to listen to their conversation, Cale seemed to be very charismatic when he was talking to his crew.

On the other hand, Cale’s crew all had varying reactions after seeing how gentle Cale was with Litana, but they did not let it show. Cale had already told them in advance.

‘Match my demeanor.’

All of them would do well since they are all sharp people.

“On, let’s go.”

Meeow.

On took the lead while everybody else followed.

“Excuse me, Cale-nim.”

Choi Han approached Cale, who had been walking in the front with On. He seemed like he had something to say.

Cale made sure Litana’s group was a bit away behind Rosalyn before looking back at Choi Han.

“What is it?”

“Is the jungle fire their doing as well?”

It was a cautious yet sharp gaze. Cale immediately knew who the, ‘they,’ that Choi Han was referring to were. The secret organization that caused the Plaza Terror Incident. He was talking about them.

“No, it is not them this time.”

Originally, Choi Han would run into the secret organization at the capital and then lightly in the Breck Kingdom. However, it did not seem like he had run into them while he was there.

“I see. I thought it would be another bit of information about them since you happen to know about it, just like the terror incident.”

“I still remember my vow.”

Cale reminded Choi Han once more.

“I will let you know when I find out their identity. So don’t worry.”

“Yes sir.”

Choi Han could see Cale cutting through the fog like his usually confident self. He opened and closed his lips a few times before finally starting to speak.

“Don’t try to do all of the hard stuff on your own.”

‘What is he talking about?’

Cale looked doward Choi Han with disbelief. It was at that moment.

“I agree with that as well.”

Rosalyn, who had been in the middle in order to keep Litana’s group away from Choi Han and Cale, started to smile. Cale found it hard to understand the two of them.

‘Hard stuff.’

“I really don’t know what you are talking about. I don’t plan on doing any of the hard stuff at all.”

‘Why would I do the hard stuff when there are so many people I can use around me?’

Cale looked toward Rosalyn with confusion as he answered. However, Choi Han and Rosalyn just looked at each other before starting to smile, thinking that Cale never changes.

Those expressions made Cale feel significantly bitter. However, he just stopped asking and started to walk again as time was of the essence.

Finally, after walking for the entire night, except for a short break, they were able to head out of the, ‘Path of No Return,’ the next day.

“Mm.”

…My gosh.”

Cale’s crew were all shocked once they got out of the forest.

Black smoke.

Jungle, but there was a lot of black smoke approximately

could also see some of the fire, as they were now on

because she was thinking about her family and her people who were

“Let’s hurry.”

journey was probably difficult for this noble. He definitely looked like he was brought

We will guide you from

to hurry. That was why she

was in the vanguard. The head of a tribe always had to stand

we need to

“That is fine.”

a gentle, yet stern

“Let’s go.”

started to walk instead of saying thank you. They headed toward the black smoke. After traveling for another day, the exhausted group could see the large

they could also see many tents surrounding the large fire. However, none of the members of Cale’s crew paid attention

“What kind of fire-?“

a step back. It was like a volcano had erupted

as high as a mountain.

“Ahem.”

subconsciously let out a fake cough

difficult to

seen such a massive fire. Section 1 of the Jungle. This fire covered

of nature was not something that the

“That fire?”

Rosalyn, looked toward Litana’s group and asked. Her eyes were

It made sense.

was currently raining

day as they headed toward the summer. It was their rainy season.

remained a source of light

the weirdness of

is this

a bitter smile. As it had been until now, the fire remained

“…The jungle is dying.”

see Lock taking a

was beyond human comprehension brought fear to everyone. Even the Southerners were too afraid to approach

who was quietly observing the fire. Would he still try to approach the fire after looking at how

not dare

at

“It’s hot.”

taking off the simple, yet luxurious jacket that made it obvious that he was a noble, he pulled up the

around to look at

I will need to go as close as possible to the fire. I may even need

as if they had expected Cale to act like this. She then turned around to look at her subordinates

take you

go

to go on his own because he already knew how Litana

“No, it is dangerous.”

turned her head around to see some people running

“Your highness!”

“Our Queen!”

“Leader-nim!

them calling her from afar. Litana gently smiled to

just pretending to be shocked. He was also shocked for real, but

‘Wow, so big.’

animal was running toward

“Grrrrr!”

“Ten!”

as if it was flying. Litana easily jumped on the back of the Black

Panther, Ten. Cale understood why this

was a very dark blue color, was at least the size of two or three adult men. She

and I will

that moment, her subordinates who had run over from the tents looked back and forth

these

away. Instead, she looked toward the people who were slowly starting to come out of the safe zone after hearing that she was back. She could also see some animals as well. These were the people who used to live in Section

was why she needed to come back with

“He is a dragon.”

“Excuse me?”

smiled at her subordinate, who looked toward her with confusion. She

on, Mr.

Grr.

Panther start

with Cale stepped forward. He explained to the rest of

sir here because he believes

put out

toward Cale. Choi Han and the rest got in

dangerous. I will escort you

“No need.”

head at Choi

make you get burnt if you get close. It is dangerous. All of you

just be baggage if they came with him. The fire did not need anyone else’s strength

“Miss Rosalyn, shield please.”

“…Sure.”

before putting a shield around Cale, Litana, and Ten. Rosalyn already knew

will escort you there through the safest and best

want to

rush over with the

to him, his crew, and the

got on the Black Panther. He was scared of falling off, so he

“Let’s go.”

straight before turning around away from Cale, who was looking at the fire that was off

take us

“Grr!”

to move. The Black Panther

crossed through the safe zone and

“Your highness!”

“Ten!”

“What is going on?”

the people calling out to them as they rushed past the tents. Everybody

go

could hear Cale’s voice coming from

“Ten, faster.”

crew and Litana’s subordinates followed behind