The Place Where I Belong

Chapter 48

Previously...

"Should I follow him?" Beacrox asked.

Ron and Beacrox watch as Cale leaves the house.

"No need."

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Cale arrived at a place he was to meet someone. He quickly noticed how busy the place is today, probably because of the upcoming event. Cale took off his cloak, revealing his beautiful black hair.

"Sir Cale, is that you?"
Cale looked at the person that approached him.

He is the manager of the inn.
"Sir Cale, sir Rock is waiting for you. Should I guide you there?"

"No need, the guests need you more than I do but thank you."

This inn is actually the second branch of their inn in this kingdom. Since they have matters near the capital, Rock decided to meet here in the inn. Cale didn't have a chance to know what matters Rock needs to attend but he has an idea now that he sees a bunch of wolves in the last floor.

Maes was quick to notice his presence and ran towards him.
"Hyung! Are you here for Uncle Rock?"

"Yes. Would you mind leading me to him?"

Maes excitedly nodded. He really loves how soft Cale's tone is when he talks to them. While they were walking towards his father's room, they came across some kids wolf running around.

It's a relief to know that some survived. He really thought Lock is the only survivor but seems like Ron and others thought the same thing.

Knock
Knock

A second later, Lux opened the door and let him in. Cale directs his eyes to his father who is sleeping on the couch. He was about to leave the room to let Rock sleep but a voice stopped him.

"Stay. I'm sure you have many questions in mind."

Cale looked behind to see Rock still on the couch with his arm covering his eyes. It took him a minute to move and sit.

"Papa, Lock... he is in my villa, they said the village was attacked. What happened?"

"Right... I didn't manage to tell you about the Arm's other plans."

"What?" Cale let out a deep breath, preparing himself for the news.

"Arm planned to attack the tribe while taking some of them as sacrifice." Rock just dropped a bomb that Cale failed to avoid. "But before it happened, I warned Larken. They have so much time to discuss a plan and their plan is to stay in the village to not cause suspicion while the children will be evacuated a day before the attack. On the day of attack, women and elders will evacuate while they are keeping the organization occupied."

"That's stupid!"

"Larken thought of what would possibly happen if they all left and the organization found no one in the village. He did what is best for the tribe."

"Then what about Lock? What is he still there?"

"Lock didn't leave beside Larken, he even hid when they were evacuating."

"This is hard to understand! Tell me the whole picture!"
Lux has no choice but to tell him because Rock is too lazy for story telling.

The moment of attack...

"Are they ready?" Old Tan asked. He is in the wagon, five minutes walk away from the village, he is waiting for the women and elders to arrive.

"They are probably about to be here." Aldan answered. Aldan is actually not supposed to be here as he did his part in the Harris Village mission but another wagon is needed to be driven.

In the village, the terrified women have to be separated from their husbands, same to the women elders as their husbands chose to fight for the tribe and their home. While the blue wolves are fighting the assassins, women and elders find their way to the back of the village, where they see a bunch of lifeless arm assassins.

"Please, follow my comrade, he will lead you to the wagon." He said. Behind that mask is Lux and the comrade he is talking to is Freesia, who waved her hand and started walking with others following her.

"Are they complete?" Lux asked.

Noah, who just appeared beside him, answered. "They are now. Some of them were caught but I already dealt with it."

"Alright. Let's make sure no one will follow us."

The women and elders successfully arrive at the wagon because of Kei cleaning their path, taking care of any danger while Noah and Lux have their back watched. While on board, Freesia regrouped with Kei, ahead the wagon, with Noh and Lux still following from behind. All four of them are assigned to deal with any hindrance from the evacuation while in shadow. Only was seen but the wolves are Freesia, who guides them to the wagon and Lux, who just finished killing the assassins.

"Then Lock was aware of the attack but stayed?" Cale asked after the story telling.

"Yes. He is also informed where the others will be staying so he will come here soon, maybe after he recovers."

Evening comes and Cale is about to leave. Before he left the inn, Rock reminded him of something.
"Don't forgot to steal the mana bombs."

"Yes, I will. Have a good night."

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