Trash of the Count's Family

The day for Cale's departure arrived.

Of course, not everyone from the Roan Kingdom was leaving. However, Cale, as well as a portion of the mages, the knights, and Dark Elves, were all leaving today.

Most of the Empire’s forces were leaving as well.

“…Commander.”

Grab.

Cale barely managed to smile at crown prince Valentino who grabbed his hands again.

“I will see you next time, your highness.”

“Yes, yes.”

Valentino smiled gently toward Cale with a sad expression before erasing all emotions from his face and turning to look at someone else with just a smile on his face.

“Thank you for all of your help, Duke Huten.”

“No, your highness. The Mogoru Kingdom and Caro Kingdom's friendship is known by everyone.”

‘Friendship my ass.’

Cale snorted internally at Duke Huten's words while admiring Valentino's poker face.

‘He’s good at acting.’

Cale recalled what Alberu had told him when they chatted last night.

‘Valentino? He's quite humane. Honestly speaking, he is a pretty good person.’

Valentino was someone who would show anger when he was angry and sorrow when he was sad. He was someone who cherished the citizens of his kingdom while knowing how to use fear and anger as he needed.

That was the evaluation Alberu had of Valentino.

‘But the Caro Kingdom is the land of casinos and auctions. He is someone who rose to the position of crown prince in such a kingdom.’

However, emotions and rationality were extremely different.

‘He calculates things faster than anybody I know. That is why he won’t let go of us until the end of the war, regardless of whether he trusts what we have to say or not. Also…’

Alberu looked toward Cale with an odd expression.

‘He seems to admire the Roan Kingdom quite a bit.’

‘…Your highness, did he explain his admiration with a straight face?’

Alberu and Cale looked toward each other and chuckled.

‘…His style doesn’t suit me.’

‘Me neither.’

They had agreed for the first time in a while.

Cale recalled that conversation as Duke Huten approached him.

The crown prince was thanking each of the Empire and Roan Kingdom's leaders and saying goodbye to each of them one by one. Duke Huten took that time to approach Cale.

“I hope to see you again in the future.”

“I wish for the same, Duke-nim.”

Absolutely. Cale absolutely wanted to see him again in the future.

“Good. I have never seen anybody with such a strong shield in my life. It is an honor to know someone with such profound strength.”

“It is embarrassing to hear that from a sword master like you, Duke-nim.”

The two were chatting jovially. Duke Huten shook his head.

“No. I reflected a lot after seeing you and the Roan Kingdom.”

Duke Huten had a sincere smile on his face. He then looked at the people around Cale.

“…This is how you should grow your strength.”

‘Grow extremely strong while remaining quiet.’

Duke Huten did not say that part out loud. His gaze then headed back toward Cale.

‘The red thunderbolt.’

He still had not figured out the identity of that power.

It was strong enough to destroy Arm’s magic circle. Who could that power belong to?

It did not belong to the Empire, Arm, nor the Indomitable Alliance.

Then it had to be someone from the Roan Kingdom.

the person in front of him was the center

It will be a useless power once the war is

started to shake

of

and the Empire are on friendly terms with each other. I have the symbol of that

the medal that

the Mogoru Empire’s medal of

proud of this medal as he moved

Duke Huten smiled back.

Cale Henituse.

strength as well as the string that tied

Roan Kingdom. They could do it while

happy to see the Mogoru Empire’s medal on you.

course, Duke-nim. We

as he said the word, ‘must.’ Duke Huten hid his relief and sneer as he walked into area for the

quietly watched him

aren’t we heading to the Empire in order to destroy everything

ignored Raon's

the corners

natural smile

as he was speaking

return to the Mogoru

about? Are you thinking

as well before stepping

Cale closed his eyes as the teleportation magic circle started to vibrate as the

He had already returned to the Roan

“Hyung-nim.”

“Orabuni!”

Kingdom’s front lines of

returned when he

returned home

was present

“I am back.”

I am back as well! We are

naturally with

who was stepping off the teleportation magic circle. He looked at his

“Welcome back.”

say anything else. It was the same for Countess Violan.

had them prepare all of your favorite

walk toward the dining room first. Count Deruth left

walk as well. His siblings, Basen and Lily,

“…Hyung-nim.”

not manage to

Basen hesitated for a moment after seeing Cale's action

be a large celebration parade for the Roan Kingdom's people who managed to achieve an overwhelming victory in the Caro Kingdom. Why

Kingdom’s capital. The Roan Kingdom’s side had prepared a welcome back

deserved to be there the most.

about it. However, Basen and Lily were both curious. They wanted to know why Cale was avoiding such a glorious position. It was because Cale was a source

if what he had said did not

is fine as

to deal with the terrible sight of people waving shields at him if he went to

was relieved that he could escape on

present, Choi Han, Mary, and Tasha

That was his goal.

was not worried about not being in the

and his highness will

knowledgeable about the kingdom's politics, and the crown prince who was good at taking care of business, was reliable. He didn’t even have to worry about the terrible actor, Choi Han, nor the innocently good Mary with the three of them

Han and Mary agreed

however, both of them, especially Choi Han, seemed to be listening

Han. Just ignore the nobles even if they talk to you. His

understand. Please do

saw the innocent smile on Choi Han’s face and moved on.

are you smiling like

‘Hmm?

saying that to Choi

were usually reserved for when he was about to scam someone. He could still see Choi

not worry, young master-nim. Mr. Choi Han and our Mary will do a good job. The two of them are stronger

But I know

‘Hahahaha!’

so loudly. He then patted the final troublemaker, Hilsman, on the shoulder before giving him a

don't bring up that nonsense about young master Silver Shield or what

I understand! Young

started to

home is the most

had to do so much work whenever he

at each other but kept their mouths shut. Their older brother’s

idea about any of this as he focused on the food in front of him. However, he needed to respond to

did the Caro Kingdom

“Yes they did.”

have you been

Well, I usually

has anybody looked down on you for not having a

of the

“…I see.”