Book 2: Chapter 75: How about you be more tactful? (4)

Book 2: Chapter 75: How about you be more tactful? (4)

"It has been a while since all of us ate together like this.

Cale placed a piece of steak in his mouth and nodded at Deruths comment.

Mm.

He then made eye contact with Duke Deruth as he peeked up.

The Duke was looking at him with a satisfied gaze.

Next to him was the still strict-looking Duchess Violan, who was thoroughly inspecting Cale.

Mmm.

Lily, who was seated next to Duchess Violan, looked down almost to the point that her nose was touching the plate, when she made eye contact with Cale.

Mmmmm.

Cale's cheeks felt hot. He could feel Basens fervent gaze from next to him.

Should I have brought the kids?

The children averaging nine-years-old told Cale to have a nice meal as a family and went to the Black Castle with Eruhaben who came to get them.

Human! We are going to my mom!

Raon was excited to head to the Black Castle in the Forest of Darkness to see former Dragon Lord Sheritt.

This was Ons suggestion.

I hope you can have a nice time together, nya.

Cale couldnt help but frequently think that On was more thoughtful than most adults. Of course, Cale hoped that On would be able to be less thoughtful and freer.

Ahem. Cale.

Yes, father.

Duke Deruth couldn't hide his concern and asked.

This time, umm, are you feeling okay?

Yes, father.

Cale responded without any hesitation.

He could clearly say that without lying.

I did not cough up any blood nor did I faint. I didn't even fall over.

Although he did get extremely dizzy for a little bit Thats nothing.

"I slept well, I ate well, and to be honest with you, I did not face any difficulties during my time there.

A voice that could come off as a bit cold responded back.

It does seem that way.

It was Duchess Violan. Cale looked at her perfectly kept hair before making eye contact with her.

Youve gained some weight.

I think so.

The corners of Violans lips curled up a bit. Cale knew that this tiny change in her expression meant that she was very pleased.

Cale turned to look at Lily after sensing her gaze.

You're even taller now.

Lily flinched at his comment before vigorously nodding her head.

Basen added on.

Even I get surprised at it, hyung-nim. I would see her and then the next time she would be taller.

Cale agreed with Basen. Lily seemed to be getting taller every time he saw her.

The blood of our familys martial artist history could be strongest in Lily.

As a martial artist household, the members of the House of Henituse tended to have good physique. Lily seemed to be the one in Cale's generation who carried on that blood the most.

"Cale. Were there no difficulties in that world?

Cale snapped out of his thoughts about his youngest sibling and recalled something after hearing Duke Deruth's question.

Ah, excuse me.

He put down his fork and knife and pulled a spatial pocket bag out of his inner pocket.

I should tell them when I have the time.

He was among family right now anyway. It wouldnt matter to tell them.

Plop. Plop.

Hyu, hyung-nim?

He heard Basen's anxious voice next to him but Cale continued to pull things out of the bag.

Cale?

Cale nonchalantly responded to Duchess Violan's shaking voice.

These are presents.

There was a sculpture that looked more luxurious than splendid despite having jewels all over it.

Then there was a fountain pen with a diamond.

A scabbard decorated with beautiful jewels with a small dagger in it.

A turtle sculpture that looked as if it was made by melting a bar of gold.

I couldn't come back empty-handed after going on a trip.

Silence filled the room for a moment.

Duchess Violan asked.

Is the sculpture for me?

Yes maam. I thought that it would be to your liking.

"Thank you.

Duke Deruth stared blankly for a bit before asking.

Umm, where did you get these things-?

Ah.

Cale calmly answered back.

I swiped them from a tomb owned by the former Emperor.

No.

I didn't swipe them; I was gifted them by the future Empress.

Basen asked this time.

Hyung-nim, you went to another world, swiped things from the tomb of the former Emperor in an Empire there. But the future Empress said you could keep the things?

Yeah. She said it was a reward. Do you like the fountain pen? I have other things as well. Do you want more?

Basen shook his head at Cales question.

No This is enough, hyung-nim.

He thoroughly inspected Cale before continuing to speak.

Yes. It is fine as long as he is not hurt. Being healthy is important.

Cale found it odd that Basen was mumbling to himself but he had more things to say to his father.

Plop.

He handed the last thing he pulled out of the spatial pocket bag to his father.

A magic stone?

Cale nodded his head at the confused Deruth.

Now that they received something precious, they needed to grow the strength to protect it.

I will need to discuss it with the Royal Palace but we plan on pushing back the announcement of the mine for as long as possible.

At least until the Henituse territory and the Roan Kingdom became much stronger by having a large quantity of magic stones in stock.

Of course, I dont think it will take very long.

The Roan Kingdom was already famous for its magic.

As a result, having magic stones would allow it to exponentially grow its strength.

I agree with you.

Cale smiled with satisfaction that he did not need to speak in detail as he and his father had the same thought and gently patted Basens shoulder.

You help father as well.

It would be a part of his lessons on territory management.

The magic stones mine would probably become the core item to help the Henituse territory grow in the future.

Yes, hyung-nim.

Basen responded with determination.

I need to make sure that hyung-nim at least doesn't have to worry about the territory while he is traveling through these other worlds.

I need to make it so that he can return and lead the territory in peace as he rests.

I will definitely make that happen.

Basen heard Cales voice at that moment.

Father.

Cale looked at Deruth as he spoke.

I will be going to Puzzle City for a day.

Yeah. You should go at least once.

Deruth hesitated before nodding his head in understanding.

The White Star. Puzzle City was destroyed because of the battles against the White Star and the sealed god.

They should slowly be starting the restoration there.

Cale decided that he needed to stop by there.

There was someone to meet there as well.

* * *

Billos.

Young master-nim!

The person he needed to meet was Billos.

Billos was the only person right now who could lead the Flynn Merchant Guild.

Cale heard something odd as soon as he met Billos.

So, youre saying

Billos's swollen face had recovered a lot but he was still in terrible condition.

Cale inspected his face while repeating what he had just heard.

So you're saying that the Whipper Kingdom, Breck Kingdom, and the Jungle jumped in to help with Puzzle City's restoration-

After hearing that much, Cale thought that at least these three kingdoms had tact.

However

But the Whipper Kingdom has no money right now?

Billos smiled awkwardly and nodded his head.

Yes sir. They are currently on a path to ruins. It is very bad.

The Whipper Kingdom.

The land with Commander Toonka in charge.

Billos continued with an unsettled look on his face.

Honestly speaking, that kingdom was surviving off of magic devices.

After the Magic Tower was destroyed, the Whipper Kingdom had basically no knowledge of magic.

Although that allowed the Roan Kingdom's magic to grow

Plus, there were so many wars. Mm. But it wasn't as if they gained anything from these wars.

Billos spoke as if it was an uncomfortable topic to discuss but he still spoke resolutely.

It has become time for that nation to crumble. Plus, it is winter right now, young master-nim.

But they were the first to pay to help with Puzzle City's restoration?

Yes, young master-nim Commander Toonka said that this was because they were different from the Whipper Kingdom of the past and said that they must do this.

One corner of Cales lips subtly twisted up. The Allenby couple gulped after hearing that question. Cale slowly started to speak.

And the other nations are using this opening to gain a lot of things? I heard that they are making a lot of money?

Yes, young master-nim. The Eastern and Western continents started to communicate with each other after the issue at Puzzle City and many nations have gained a lot of benefits as a result. Furthermore, since places such as Mogoru, Whipper, and Roan all require reconstruction, other places are benefiting quite a bit right now.

Billos felt the mood getting sour but did not stop.

The Caro Kingdom and the free city around there have started trading with the Northern Alliance and have been making a lot of money. Roan has not been able to gain a lot of benefits from trade because the kingdom is in its current state.

Cale chuckled and commented toward Billos.

Billos. You are bringing such things up as soon as we meet.

Billos smiled.

It is because I am frustrated, young master-nim. You are the only one I could say such things to without worry.

Cale did not say anything about that.

The Flynn Merchant Guild was a mess right now. Billos was trying to lead the guild while not being fully recovered, so he probably had to keep most of his thoughts to himself.

Cale was truly the only person he could say such things to without worry.

"Seriously, the way the world is running, there is no shame at all.

He then added on.

No tact either.

Cale quietly chuckled after hearing that people had no tact.

Billos did not know anything about the mines yet. Nonetheless, he was talking like this.

This was why Cale had worked with Billos for so long.

Why do they have no tact?

Billos answered without any hesitation at Cale's question.

"Dont you agree, young master-nim? They think that Roan has gotten weaker. The disappearance of his Majesty? His highness has the authority to rule anyway.

In addition

Even with the crumbling of the Duke's House of Orsena, the new Duke's House, the House of Henituse, is supporting the northeast region. Both Puzzle City and the northeast region will recover soon. Basically, there is no reason for our Roan Kingdom to be shaken. They don't know that, which is why they have no tact or a sharp mind.

That was the right answer.

I knew it was easy to talk to you.

I agree, young master-nim.

The two of them looked at each other and smiled.

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