"Since the previous episode was intense, let's watch something calmer." Adalie said which earned many nods and cheers of happiness.

 Chapter 23: Returning the favor (3)

Choi Han made eye contact with Cale, who was standing impatiently at the mountain entrance. 

"Oh, so we're going to watch Cale take the crybaby?" the shield asked in excitement as the vitality of the heart paled and started tearing up as he turned to Adalie.

"Please, let's not watch it." he said with small tears falling from his eyes. Unfortunately, Adalie simply smiled at him before turning her attention back to the screen which caused the vitality of the heart to cry and look at TCF! Cale with pleading eyes. TCF! Cale glanced at him before ignoring him, the other ancient powers laughing/ pitying the sadness of the heart. 

Cale was someone who said that he, Choi Han, was enough for protection. Choi Han had been thinking about this act of protecting the last few days.

"I've been debating this for a while, but there is something I need to tell you."

The report about the dragon yesterday was not really what Choi Han had wanted to report. He hesitated for a moment, before looking back toward Cale and starting to speak. Choi Han's gaze was looking past Cale's shoulder to a tree near the entrance of the mountain.

"Mr. Ron is a dangerous person."

Many flinched at the statement while TBOAH! Cale and Rok Soo looked at TCF! Choi Han with a dumbfounded expression.

"D-did you really just tell him that?" Rok Soo asked incredulously. 

"I feel so bad for you." TBOAH! Cale said while patting the shoulders of TCF! Cale who only accepted it with a blank stare as he recalled the different emotions he felt at that time (mostly shock). "I would have had a heart attack if someone told me my old butler who's been with me for years was dangerous."

"Actually, now that I think about it, I find something weird." TCF! Glenn said while looking at TCF! Deruth. "Why did you hire Ron Molan? Isn't your family motto about prioritizing your safety above all else."

"True." TBOAH! Bud agreed. "I doubt keeping an assassin near you, especially your first born, is considered safe and sane."

"Ah, that's because my...previous wife recommended him and she has always been a good judge with people so I accepted." TCF! Deruth explained while casting a quick glance at Jour who was oblivious to it all.

(Note: I don't know if it's canon or not. I just want to think that Deruth, who prioritizes his family's safety above all else like the Henituse Family motto, would have done a background check and knows Ron's history. I mean, he literally introduces himself as a Molan and the surname is famous in the underworld so isn't it common sense to connect the two? Besides, wouldn't it be Jour who has the ability to see the future (if I'm not wrong) to know Ron is good and all?)

Cale flinched for a moment at this straight that landed on him without any warnings. Should he pretend to know or pretend not to know? He quickly made up his mind. Cale had not expected a question like this, but he calmly responded back.

"Is that so?"
"You are not surprised? There is a dangerous stench of blood on him. He is a strong person who has shed a lot of blood. At first, I thought that Cale-nim knew about it already and still had Mr. Ron by your side."

But if Cale had known, he would have taken the strong Ron with him to rescue the dragon. But Cale had not done that. Choi Han thought that to mean that Cale either did not know about Ron's strength or did not trust Ron, but there was no way Cale wouldn't trust someone who had been with him for 18* years.
That was why Choi Han had come to the conclusion that Cale was not aware of Ron's strength.

"But neither Cale-nim nor anybody else seemed to know about Mr. Ron's strength."

"Of course" TBOAH! Deruth nods. "Wouldn't people be scared of him if they know?"

"Yes." TCF! Ron followed up. "That would be bad since I am the young master-nim's personal butler."

Choi Han had debated about this for a while. Honestly speaking, the fact that Cale had said that he did not have any expectations made him decide not to say anything about Ron. However, the fact that Cale had chosen him to be the guard today made Choi Han feel guilty.

"That was why I thought I needed to tell Cale-nim."
"Oh really? I didn't know Ron was strong."

"What a liar." Jung Soo said. "A great one at that."

"Yeah, who the fuck can lie with such a straight face?" Soo Hyuk asked. "Not many, I can say."

Choi Han asked once more after hearing Cale's calm response.

"Will you still keep him around you? He seems like he is an evil person."

TCF! Choi Han ignored TCF! Ron who gave him a benign smile while sharpening his daggers.

Cale snorted at Choi Han's words. Keep Ron around him? Cale was planning on pushing Ron over to Choi Han the moment they arrived at the capital.

It was now TCF! Cale's turn to look away as TCF! Ron changed his target from TCF! Choi Han to TCF! Cale.

"Wow, you really didn't like him." Dodori said. 

"It must be a shame that you weren't able to send the two away." TCF! Alberu said with a fake sigh. "Don't worry, I'm sure they like serving you."

"Your highness, the sun of the Roan kingdom, could you kindly be quiet or I'll send Ron to work for you." TCF! Cale said with a smile. "You did mention that you were getting stress with work. With how efficient Ron is, I'm sure your burden would be lessened."

"Hah? Since when did I tell you about my stress?" TCF! Alberu said with a disgusted face. "And stop that fake smile of yours, please."

"Oh, but your highness, the one who is destined to the the king and shines brightly in the kingdom, how about five days?" TCF! Cale said.

"I-" TCF! Cale interrupted TCF! Alberu again.

"Six." TCF! Alberu shut his mouth, knowing that the other would really fulfill his promise of sending the scary butler his way.

"Whether it is you or Ron."
"Excuse me?"
"You say that he has a dangerous strength, but why do you leave Ron alone?"
"That is because-."

Choi Han suddenly could not say anything.

"It is probably because he has not done anything to you."

"It sucks when he uses logic to destroy your ideas, huh." Jung Soo said while patting TCF! Choi Han's shoulders. "Don't worry, he always does that to everyone."

"No, I only do it to you because you give stupid comments and suggestions." TCF! Cale said which made Jung Soo sulk. 

"Why are you so annoyed right now?" Eruhaben asked with a raised brow.

"I'm not." TCF! Cale said with a small smirk before whispering to Eruhaben. "It's just a small revenge for awhile ago where they mocked my slacker life."  

"Hoh." Eruhaben said with a small sigh, trying to hide his smile as he found TCF! Cale's pettiness cute. Looks like he found some grandchildren during his last moments in life. 

Choi Han could not retort Cale's words. There was the initial misunderstanding had that led to their small battle, but Ron had helped him find a sword after that, and even helped take care of the issue with Harris Village.

Cale silently observed Choi Han.

It was not just to Choi Han. Ron did not do anything to anybody. The only thing that Ron did was giving Cale lemonade every so often or making fun of Cale with rabbit meat. But that was nothing.

"I guess that's true." TBOAH! Rex said. "Considering he's an assassin, it's a surprise he doesn't tease you with something... bloodier."

"Please don't give him any ideas." TCF! Cale said with a pale face, trying to block the image he thought of.

"Don't worry, young master-nim." TCF! Ron said with a benign smile. "I'm not that cruel as to do something like that."

"Yeah, that." TBOAH! Hannah murmured.

"Ron has been my servant for 18* years."

No matter what, Ron was dedicated to his act as a servant. Even the Vice Captain, who cared a lot about hierarchy, did not get angry when Ron, a servant, was walking shoulder to shoulder with him. Even deputy butler Hans did not get angry when Ron did his job for him.
It was because Ron was skilled and well-liked throughout the estate.

"That's correct!" TCF! Hans chirped. "Many were actually wondering what they would do if he retires and how he hasn't gotten a raise or something similar."

"Do you hate Ron?"

Choi Han shook his head after debating it for a moment.

"No."

"Then?"
"I just thought it-"

"Okay, sorry for cutting the scene, everyone, but I was just told by someone that I should skip some more chapters to not incur any embarrassment (from the crybaby who has been silently sobbing since awhile ago) or something similar." Adalie said while clapping her hands. "I've also received a lot of complains from the villains about how boring the show is in this makeshift opinion box TCF! Elisneh made awhile ago."

"You're moving the pace just for them?" TCF! Hannah asked in an annoyed tone.

"Truthfully, no." Adalie said. "However, they kept putting a lot of papers in this box and I kept throwing it away and I got annoyed after throwing away the insides of this box for the eighteenth time and that's only within the span of one day. Besides, I also do want to watch some more of the intense scenes so it's a win-win situation."

Chapter 56: Currently thinking (4)

Cale felt all the gazes focus on him, and slowly got up.

"We're not watching the plaza bombing incident?" TCF! Hans asked in disappointment as Adalie shook her head. 

"While I want to, I don't think it's a good idea seeing mostly everyone here were either present or had heard about the gruesome affair." Adalie said. "I don't want to bring negative memories back. Well, more than I would from the viewing."

He was cheering Witira on after watching her send Toonka flying, but he urgently let out his shield because he did not want the knights to get hurt.

"How could you not cheer for me, friend!" TCF! Toonka said in betrayal as TCF! Witira smiled at TCF! Cale, happy he was on her side during that fight. 

Because of that, the inside of the shield was created toward Cale instead of the knights. Thankfully, the knights did not get hurt, but he had just ended up unintentionally saving Toonka.

"Thank you." TCF! Harol said. "As much as he is a pain, I can't let our leader die from such a stupid thing."

"Hey!" both Toonkas yelled which were ignored.

"No problem." TCF! Cale said while glancing at Soo Hyuk. "Besides, I understand the pain of having to deal with stupid people as a leader."

"I'm not stupid!" Soo Hyuk shouted as both Rok Soo and Jung Soo laughed on the side.

"You're not." TCF! Cale agreed. "You just make stupid decisions sometimes and idiotic comments/jokes."

Cale seemed calm as he stood up, but his legs were numb from crouching for too long.

"Ah."

Cale frowned as he stood up. He stumbled because his left leg was numb.

"Young master Cale!"

Amiru rushed over with a shocked expression. Paseton, who was also shocked, grabbed onto Cale's arm. However, Cale pushed Paseton away and stood up straight. Amiru had an urgent expression as she rushed over to Cale.

Both TCF! Amiru and Paseton blushed in embarrassment, realizing that TCF! Cale just stumbled because his leg was numb and not because he was tired.

"Young master Cale! You didn't need to use your strength! Why did you do it?"

Why? It wasn't like Cale wanted to do it.

But it would make things complicated if the investigation squad was injured. Thanks to Cale, it was just a small issue, but if Toonka had hurt the knights of the territory, things would get much bigger. Cale could not let that happen because Toonka had to return to the Whipper Kingdom at the right time.

'Otherwise, I would lose out.'

"You really calculate everything." TBOAH! Bud said. 

"Of course." TCF! Cale said shamelessly. "How could I sca-help others if I don't?"

'He was definitely about to say scam.' many thought. 

Amiru inspected Cale with concern and disappointment.

"And why are you completely drenched like this? Are you okay? You are in recovery right now, what will you do if you catch a cold?! Young master Cale! You really!"

Amiru's words made Paseton and Witira flinch. This was especially true for Witira, who bit down on her lips and inspected Cale as well. She recalled how her tail had drenched Cale earlier, and thought about the expression on his face when he had looked up while crouching earlier.

At that moment, Cale started to speak to the three of them. His voice was slow and seemed to be very tired.

"Isn't it fine since nobody got hurt?"

His voice lacked any warmth, as if he was frustrated. He definitely was frustrated. His drenched clothes did not feel comfortable, and he wanted to get away from these troublemakers and get some rest now.

"It's really pitiful watching all the misunderstandings happen to you." TCF! Jopis couldn't help but say. 

Paseton lowered his head while Witira looked around. She could see the shoreline that she had destroyed just a few moments ago, and bit down on her lips once again. Amiru hesitated for a moment before starting to speak.

"...Young master Cale, it is really difficult to understand you. Very difficult."

"I'm starting to understand you better now, though young master Cale." TCF! Amiru said with a smile. "You're the type of person who says he only prioritizes himself and his family but can't ignore the ones who need help."

"Basically a realistically kind person." Mila said in appreciation. "Not like the protagonist in the fairytale books who has no flaw."

"And that's better." TBOAH! Litana said with a nod while glancing at TBOAH! Elisneh. "It's better to be friends with a person who, although might have a secret motive, isn't afraid to help or lie then a person who pretends to be kind but also has a secret motive." 

Cale just shut up after seeing that a similar situation to the plaza incident was about to happen again. Everything was annoying.

"I feel like the only way for your slacker life to happen is when you achieve world peace." TCF! Mary commented. "Right, grandfather?"

"Yes." TCF! Obante agreed. "It seems trouble follows the young master like a dog."

"Please no." TCF! Cale murmured in desperation. 

Amiru turned away from Cale and looked toward the two Whale Tribe members. Her gaze toward them was calm, yet angry.

"And who are you?"

This was part of the Roan Kingdom, but this was her family's territory. Amiru had no intentions of letting such an incident that happened in the Ubarr territory go.

Many nod. It was a good idea to be vigilant against a trespasser in their territory even if the trespasser seems innocent.

"And Bob."

Amiru glared sharply at Toonka, who was blankly standing off to the side.

"Who are you?"

None of the three answered Amiru's question. Toonka seemed to be worried about something, while Paseton was thinking about what to say. As for Witira, she could only lower her head after seeing what she had done.

At that moment, Amiru heard a noise.

"Achoo!"

Cale's nose was itchy and made him sneeze. He pushed back the hair that fell on his face before looking up. He didn't care about anything in front of his eyes and ignored all of the gazes that were focused on him before speaking normally.

"Let's go back first."

Nobody could say no to him.

"Aigoo, you unlucky bastard." Eruhaben sighed. "Take care of yourself better."

TCF! Cale just shot him a look as if saying 'do you think I wanted to be wet?'.

"That's right, Cale-nim." TCF! Choi Han nod. "It's bad if you get sick."

"Yes, young master-nim." TCF! Ron said with a small teasing smile. "I'll make you some lemonade when we get back."

"I'm fine." TCF! Cale finally spoke up after hearing what TCF! Ron had to say. "That was a long time ago."

***

Cale explained the entire situation before coming out of Amiru's residence and looking at the three people behind him. Witira, Paseton, and Toonka. He then made eye contact with Amiru, who was coming out behind them.

She took a look at Cale before sternly speaking to Toonka.

"You must leave by tomorrow. You should be thankful that all you are getting for punishment is being banished from our territory."

Amiru had demanded that Toonka leave her territory by tomorrow. It was because it became blatantly obvious that he was not a fisherman, as well as because he was the cause of the battle.

"That's quite lenient of you." TCF! Eric said. 

"Yeah." TCF! Gilbert agreed. "You would have usually had that kind of person killed."

"Eh?!" many cried out in shock while staring at their respective Amiru who only smiled kindly.

"Isn't it a fitting punishment for those who tried causing a ruckus, destroy part of the territory, and lying to a noble?" TBOAH! Amiru said.

Well, looks like the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' is true.

(Note: I don't have a clear picture of Amiru's personality because she didn't really appear much on the novel. However, I would like to think that, based on what I know about her, her personality leans more on the kind, elegant, but bold and serious with the noble rules.)

"The two of you will receive similar punishment if you cause any more issues within my territory."

The Whale siblings bowed toward Amiru with calm expressions. Cale observed the two siblings who were hiding that they were related to the Whale King, before turning his head.

"Eh?" TCF! Amiru became flustered. "Ah, I'm sorry for-"

"Don't worry." TCF! Witira said warmly. "I know you were stress back then. Besides, we did hide that we were related to the Whale King."

"Young master Cale, you seem to be catching a cold, so please head on inside."
"I will."

Amiru's gaze became sharp as she turned back to look at Toonka.

"You return our generosity with such actions."

"I'll apologize on his behalf." TCF! Harol said while forcing TCF! Toonka to bow with one hand. "As you've probably seen, he's not really the... thinker type."

"It's alright." TCF! Amiru said with a small smile.

Cale gently started to speak.

"That is why you are banishing him."

Toonka's banishment. That was what Cale had told Amiru to do.

"Hah?!" TCF! Toonka cried out before pointing at TCF! Cale. "Wh-"

"Shut up." TCF! Harol scolded TCF! Toonka. "You probably would have been killed if he didn't suggest that."

"Young master Cale, you really..."

Amiru had heard from Paseton about how Cale had saved his life, as well as how Cale had no fault, but ended up getting dragged into the mess.

"Young lady Amiru, it was not much."

Cale had a gentle expression on his face.

Many blushed at the sight. TCF! Cale looked handsome with his stoic face so what happens if that face melts into a gentle one? Let's just say there were many who had small packets of tissues given to them.

– Didn't you ask me if I could defeat Toonka?

As usual, Cale just ignored the Black Dragon.

After telling Amiru multiple times that he was okay, Cale turned his gaze toward Toonka. Toonka had been staring at Cale as well. Toonka had a blank expression for a while now, no, it was more of a complicated expression.

Ancient power.

It was the only type of power that the non-mages, who focused on physical strength, accepted as strength. It was because they considered it a blessing for someone's power to be passed down through generations.

Both versions of Harol and Toonka nod as others looked interested at this. 

Cale was looking at Toonka with no specific emotion.
He was a crazy bastard who ended up becoming a hero, but also showed signs of self-destruction in volume 5.

"Self-destruction?" TCF! Harol asked in worry while TCF! Toonka stayed silent as he observed his other self. While he might not be the smartest or use his brains often, he was still capable of it. There's a reason he gained the title of leader for his group and that's not earned with only strength. And seeing how his other self looked... he has some ideas why he could self-destruct.

The Whales approached Cale, and Witira cautiously asked.

"Is it really okay for us to go with you?"
"It's not like you have somewhere to go. I can give you a place to stay for a night."

Cale got on the carriage and ordered the Whale siblings to follow. He then closed the carriage door and started to think.

At least Toonka will be going back to the Whipper Kingdom.

Cale, no, Kim Rok Soo's style was to not create a deep relationship with someone he could not communicate with. This was different than avoiding someone because things could get complicated.

'Do I need to contact the crown prince?'

TCF! Alberu looked at TCF! Cale in question, wondering what he has on his sleeves again.

How would the crown prince react if Cale said they should bring back the honey-filled hive left in the Whipper Kingdom? He could anticipate the crown prince's response because they were similar people.

The crown prince would be very happy.
Cale was dreaming of bringing that hive back and living a nice relaxing life in the future.

Many turned away from the screen, having an inkling he wouldn't. Well, at least not soon.

Cale had to greet deputy butler Hans, Beacrox, the Vice Captain, the ten Wolf children, On, and Hong once he got back.

Hans had originally approached Cale normally before dropping his jaws after seeing the Whale siblings. He then quickly caught himself and started to approach Cale again.

"You compose yourself quite well." TBOAH! Alberu praised TCF! Hans while TCF! Alberu frowned, cursing the fact that the butler was working for TCF! Cale who he couldn't scam.

"Young master-nim, are you okay? I heard about what happened."
"I'm okay. Oh, and show these two people to a room."

Cale pushed the two Whale siblings to Hans before turning to look at Beacrox. Beacrox, who was dressed flawlessly, as usual, started to frown once he took a look at Cale. Seeing Cale looking like a mess with the boulder dust and dried sea water, Beacrox turned toward Maes and started to speak.

"Heat up the water."
"Got it."

Maes calmly responded before approaching Cale.

"Young master-nim, I heard you were dragged into their battle and almost got hurt."

Cale looked toward Maes, as well as the other Wolf children who were watching him, and casually answered.

"Not at all. There was no chance that I would get hurt."
"... I understand."

The extremely bright and pure Wolf children were calm, unlike their usual selves. Cale just brushed it aside and continued to watch the children, who quickly rushed away to heat up the bath water, before looking back at Beacrox. Beacrox started to speak as soon as they made eye contact.

"Young master-nim, please wash up first."

Cale could see that Beacrox could not stand Cale's dirtiness, and so he just nodded his head. He tried to head to the bath but a voice called out to him.

"Young master-nim."
"What is it?"

It was Paseton and Witira. Paseton was the one who called for him, but Witira was the first to speak.

"May we visit you after you have rested for a bit?"

The Whale King. As they were his children, these two were pretty much of the same rank as the kingdom's royalty. However, the two of them were hiding the fact that they were related to the Whale King. Honestly speaking, there was no reason to hide it. It wasn't like the humans would know that they were royalty. It was rare to find a person who even knew about the existence of Whale people.

"Yes." Witira nod. "Which is why I was wary of you when we first met."

"Yeah, because the only reason someone would know much about us is because they either have some kind of hidden motives towards us or just like to research about us. Both are disconcerting." Paseton said.

"Come tomorrow."

Cale answered curtly before turning around. He could hear the Black Dragon's voice in his head. The Black Dragon had a lot to say since earlier.

– You sneezed! Will you be able to move tonight? Shouldn't you get some rest? Why are you so weak that I have to worry so much?! Human! It is so frustrating!

"Bad Cale, nya~" Hong said teasingly as he lightly slapped TCF! Cale's leg. "Worrying our younger brother."

'I'm the one who is frustrated.'

Cale decided to use the fact that nobody believed that he was completely healthy to his advantage. He told everyone not to come to him tonight because he needed rest, before speaking to the Black Dragon.

"Let's go."
"...I'll listen for now."

On and Hong sent them off as Cale headed to the Ubarr islands with the Black Dragon.

Today was the day he needed to extend these whirlpools' lifespans to last for another year.

– I do not know why you are doing this when you are not well. This intelligent dragon brain of mine cannot understand.

Cale casually responded to the grumblings of a 4-year-old.

"It has to be done today."

The territory's mages would arrive tomorrow, making it more difficult to move. He had to take care of that puddle water and the whirlpool today.

"Oh~" Raon said, finally understanding TCF! Cale's reason.

Cale could see that there were still lights on the central island and landed on an island farther away. This was the location of the second strongest whirlpool, well, now the strongest whirlpool.

"Sigh."

He then let out a sigh.

– Why is that punk swimming over here? Wait, why is that punk even here? I do not understand.

Cale could hear the Black Dragon's anxious voice. There was nobody on the island that Cale and the Black Dragon landed on. However, there was someone in the whirlpool in front of the island.

It was such a turbulent whirlpool that it was impossible to see the person inside while up in the air.

"He must really be a lunatic."

It was a dark night, as the moon had just finished its cycle. Cale started to think after seeing Toonka, who had jumped into the whirlpool on such a night. Cale wanted to know just what that crazy bastard was thinking.

At that moment, Toonka jumped out of the whirlpool and rushed over to the island.

"I knew it! I knew it!"

Toonka kept his gaze on Cale as he approached closer.

"I knew you weren't just an average person. I knew I smelled a strong person nearby. Are you a mage? How did you fly across the sky?"

Toonka's eyes started to shake after saying the word mage. His plan was to fight Cale if he said that he was a mage, and kill Cale if he was weak. Toonka was someone who thought that mages were a poison to the world. He continued to quickly walk toward Cale.

"I dare you to harm young master-nim." TCF! Ron said with a scary smile as he raised his daggers.

Those in TCF! Cale's group, including the Koreans, also stared at TCF! Toonka threateningly.

"Hey, this is unfair!" TCF! Toonka yelled. "Do that to the past me!"

"Are you ignoring me because you are a fancy pants mage? Hmm?"

Toonka could see Cale letting out a sigh. Cale looked toward him before casually answering.

"I am thinking."

Cale was thinking about how to deal with this stupid fool.

Both Harols covered their respective Toonkas' mouth so that he won't say anything stupid.

'Do I put him in place or put him to use?'

"The second choice is usually more pleasant." TCF! Elisneh said. "It's a waste to kill those who can be a bit useful, after all."

That was what Cale was thinking about. Cale observed Toonka, who seemed to want to rush over and attack him.

"What are you thinking about that you are ignoring me?"

Cale finished thinking the moment Toonka said those final words. He then immediately acted.

'Let's do both.'

"Also a good idea, I guess." TBOAH! Adin said with a frown.

Boom!

"Ugh!"

Toonka, who was not prepared, got blown away and landed in the water. A whirlpool was surrounding Toonka's body.

"What is going on?!"

Toonka, who had a high magic resistance, found it difficult to deal with this wind. The endlessly swirling wind and water from the sea sucked Toonka in like a swamp.

Cale created whirlpools in both of his hands as he approached Toonka.

Splash. Splash.

The sound of Cale stepping into the water could be heard.

He then looked down at Toonka, who was sucked into the sea by the sudden attack. No matter how tall someone was, there would always be a chance to look down at them.

"Mages cannot have ancient powers."

Toonka could feel the wind around him disappear as he looked up at Cale.

"Bob, a warrior like you should understand what I mean, right?"

A power that was passed down from a human who created that power.
Toonka had heard about ancient powers, but this was his first time seeing one in action. He remained silent for a while before finally starting to speak.

"...Then you are not a mage?"
"Correct."

Toonka asked another question after hearing Cale's stern, yet very clear response.

"Then how do you know about the non-mage faction?"

Toonka found this noble in front of him to be weirder the more he ran into him.

'Yes. He's a weird one.'

This noble did not care that he was not using formal language with him. He was also someone who worked hard to save others when he was ill. This was also the weirdo who had a scent of a strong person around him, even though he himself was not strong.

Someone who continued to reveal unique powers every time he saw him. He was also someone who tried to save him.

This was Toonka's first time seeing such a person.
However, Cale's continued words shocked Toonka once more.

Cale did not answer Toonka's question. Instead, he asked a question of his own.

"Do you have any thoughts about destroying the Magic Tower?"
"What? What did you say?"

Toonka's eyes opened widely in shock. His expression seemed to be asking how Cale knew about it.

Destroying the Magic Tower. That was one of the goals of the non-mage faction from the beginning. Cale continued to speak.

"If you plan to do so, please do not destroy it too much."

Toonka subconsciously let out his thoughts.

"...Crazy bastard, what are you talking about?"
"Ah, but please kick out all of the mages."

Many had an idea on what he was planning and looked at him in shock.

Toonka could finally make a determination about Cale after hearing what Cale had to say. Cale started to smile while looking at Toonka.

The non-mages who win the Civil War lead the Whipper Kingdom to grow before it quickly breaks down. Although natural instincts took down the rationality known as magic, an existence without rationality would be no better than an animal.

Cale's plan was to take control of the benefits that those animals will end up missing.

"I plan to purchase that Magic Tower. What do you think?"

TCF! Alberu just groaned, knowing whose money was going to be spent. Since TCF! Cale didn't like using his family's money and had no other source of money that time, the obvious answer would obviously be his golden plaque. 

Toonka started to smile as he looked up at Cale.

"What a crazy bastard."

Toonka had made up his mind about Cale.

"Isn't he?" TCF! Tasha said while laughing at her nephew's despair.