Blood in the rose thistles

Chapter 14

"Where are we? This doesn't look like the place that we went last time." Alexina said when they were teleported using the black dragon's magic. She still doesn't know the name of that dragon, as they don't have any interaction at all.

Alexina was with Cale in the living room of a place that she doesn't recognize. Choi Han, the twins with Ron, and Beacrox also with the two kittens and the dragon were there in the kitchen since Alaric and Ambrose were requesting something for the Chef to have something to eat. They already have dinner but they still want to eat.

People didn't know that, Raon, On and Hong apologize and talk to Alaric and Ambrose about their fight earlier, and the two parties make amends. Raon, On and Hong thought that they need to be more mature as they are more older than the twins, making them need to have more patience and act like a good role model for the twins.

"It's a castle that Raon's mother gave him." The reply made Alexina look at Cale.

"Actually, I forgot to ask this but who is Raon, On and Hong? Your illegitimate child with some other female being?" Alexina asks, which made Cale cough with the sudden question.

"Where did that thought even come from? Like how can I make a dragon, and some children from the Cat Tribe? And for your information, the only woman that I was with is you." Cale told her, and was looking at Alexina like she had two heads.

"Hmmm..ahh, so those names are from the black dragon and the cats that you were with. Anyways, what time are we going to be there? Are we bringing all of your troops with us?" Alexina asks since they weren't really able to talk about this because Alaric suddenly wakes up from his sleep and starts looking for Alexina.

"The two of us will be going with Choi Han, Eruhaben-nim, and Raon. The twins will be following in the morning to go to the Henituse Mansion located in the capital where we will be staying until the Wedding 2 days from now. And Ron will be looking after them. Ron was a great butler, he's also the one who takes care of me so they will be safe with him." Cale explained.

"Well, I don't really like those people so I'll expect you to lead the conversation, Commander Cale Henituse." Alexina patted his shoulder before going to the kitchen.

'Really, after this battle. I'm going to get my slacker life. If I need to, I'll stay in Alexina's house. I'll help the twins farm there.'

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"We're here. This is the Northwestern Naval Base located in the Urbarr Territory where the war ships were placed during the war." Cale got down from the carriage, and held his hand to Alexina who took it.

"This is where we will be meeting them?" Alexina asks, while roaming her eyes around the place. They have a lot of ships and soldiers roaming around. And there was a massive ship made of gold.

Cale and Alexina, who link her arms to Cale's right arm, started walking while Eruhaben, Raon and Choi Han behind them. It was already midnight when they arrived at the Urbarr Territory.

Cale smiled as he greeted someone he hadn't seen in a long time. The said man was busy being buried in a massive pile of paper, so they didn't see each other.

"Your highness, the shining star of our kingdom, I haven't seen you in a long time." Alberu, who was dressed in a robe, extended his hand. Alberu had a cheerful expression on his face.

"Oh, it's young master Cale, the hero of our kingdom. Yes, it has been a long time." Cale and Alberu exchanged a friendly handshake. Alberu looked at the woman who was with his dongsaeng.

"Is this the rumored wife of the well known Cale Henituse? Looks like our great hero will be having his best life, next to a lady like you. I'm pretty happy to leave our hero to your side and your care. May I know your name?" Alberu asks while smiling at Alexina.

Alexina suddenly remembered what Cale told him earlier while they were on their way to this place.

"We will be meeting the Crown Prince Alberu Crossman. The crown prince is very cunning and has a glib tongue, so be careful."

"Oh, then you don't have to worry about anything at all. I would say, I'm pretty good at dealing with those kinds of people."

"Greeting to the shining star of our kingdom. I'm Alexina Keres Libitina. And your highness, pardon me for this but I'm still the fiance of the great hero of the Roan Kingdom and the Young master silver light, until our wedding that will happen tomorrow. And it seems that you have a good relationship with my fiance, so I was also thankful for that." Alexina smiled at Alberu, who looked stunned just like Cale that was beside her. Alexina did not just give Alberu a blow but also Cale.

"Is that so?" Alberu who did not expect Alexina to answer like that.

"Indeed, your highness." Alexina smiled again. Cale, who was beside her, quickly shot her a look.

'This girl was pretty to me.' Cale thought.

'Another person, with a pretty similar personality with Cale Henituse. And I thought his sons were the only ones. This family won't leave me alone, that's for sure.' Alberu though and can feel a storm with the name Cale Henituse Family.

Later after the, Cale's group, Alberu's group, and Amirel, the heir of the Ubarr territory and her two loyal subordinates stood in front of a large ship. They will use the Golden Turtle Ship. As they will be bringing a lot of comrades for the wedding tomorrow. The meeting would take place on the land Litana had given to Cale. Litana agreed to take care of everything. It was also the location of the meeting for the alliance between the four kingdoms, namely the Roan Kingdom, the Breck Kingdom, the Whipper Kingdom, and the Jungle. The mages will teleport the massive ship to the sea so it will get there fast, while Cale's group, Alberu's group, will go there first.

The liege of the Ubarr territory approached Alberu and Cale and began to speak.

"The ship is ready, your highness, and young master Cale."

Cale nodded and pointed to the ship.

"Should we leave?"

Alberu and Cale reached an agreement, and they all boarded the ship. They then proceeded to the ship's teleportation portal.

Amirel, the heir of the Ubarr territory bowed to Alberu.

"Your highness, I wish you a safe journey."

"I'll see you later."

Amirel bowed to Alberu once more before smiling at Cale. Cale and Alexina bowed slightly as he watched the mage activate the teleportation portal.

Before being activated, the magical portal began to tremble.

"Another teleportation again, at this point. I surely get motion sickness with how many times I've been teleporting and traveling." Alexina whispers to Cale. Alexina was not used to going on trips, as she preferred staying inside her home.

The long-distance teleportation portal began to tremble. Alexina closed her eyes and didn't notice how the world was warping around her. If she keeps her eyes open, she feels nauseated. At that precise moment, the warped surroundings emitted a bright light that obscured Cale's vision. Cale noticed that the light was beginning to fade a few seconds later. When the light went out completely, their noses were filled with a salty smell and the sound of waves crashing against the shore.