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.

but there was a lot of black smoke

the fire, as they were

It was because she was thinking about her family and her people

“Let’s hurry.”

turned her head in order to look at Cale. This journey was probably difficult for this noble. He definitely looked like he was

will guide you

to hurry. That was why she

she motioned. Litana was in the vanguard. The head of a tribe

be a rough trip because we need to

“That is fine.”

gentle, yet

“Let’s go.”

instead of saying thank you. They headed toward the black smoke. After traveling for another day, the exhausted group could see the large fire right in front of

could also see many tents surrounding the large fire. However, none of the members

“What kind of fire-?“

step back. It was like

as a mountain.

“Ahem.”

a fake cough and took

difficult

the Forest of Darkness for years, had never seen such a massive fire. Section 1 of the Jungle. This fire covered

The power of nature was not something that

“That fire?”

Litana’s group and asked. Her eyes were shaking in

It made sense.

was currently

season where it would rain multiple times a day as they headed toward

fire remained the same. It remained a source

the weirdness of

it is

been until now,

“…The jungle is dying.”

Lock taking a

fear to everyone. Even the Southerners were too

Cale, who was quietly observing the fire. Would he still try to approach the fire after looking

did not dare

at that

“It’s hot.”

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

then turned around to look at

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

to see Cale’s subordinates looking as if they had expected Cale

will take you

go

wanted to go on his own because he already knew

“No, it is dangerous.”

to see some people running toward them

“Your highness!”

“Our Queen!”

“Leader-nim!

gently smiled to Cale, who seemed to be shocked at their

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

‘Wow, so big.’

was

“Grrrrr!”

“Ten!”

it was flying. Litana easily jumped on the back of the Black Panther that stopped in front

Queen of the Jungle, and her Black Panther, Ten. Cale understood why this pair had the nickname of, ‘the

dark blue color, was at least the size of two or three adult men. She started to speak while sitting on top of the

and I will take

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

highness, these people

slowly starting to come out of the safe zone after hearing that she was back. She could also see some animals

her. That was why she needed to come back with

“He is a dragon.”

“Excuse me?”

her subordinate, who looked toward her with confusion. She

get on, Mr.

Grr.

did not want to get on after seeing the Black Panther start to growl. The Black Panther, Ten, was staring

Cale stepped forward.

here because he believes he can

really put out

shocked gazes turned toward Cale. Choi Han and the rest got in front of Cale to defend

dangerous. I will escort you to

“No need.”

shook his head at Choi

you get burnt if you get close. It is dangerous. All of you just stay

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

you there through the safest and best path. Have a nice trip,

want to

to rush over with the

stare at Litana, whose hand was still reaching out to him, his crew, and the

of

“Let’s go.”

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

take us

“Grr!”

Black Panther and black haired

the safe zone and

“Your highness!”

“Ten!”

“What is going on?”

as they rushed past the tents. Everybody looked haggard. She

us go even

could hear Cale’s voice coming from behind

“Ten, faster.”

Litana’s command. Cale’s crew and Litana’s subordinates followed behind them, but they