Brazenness Tames the Workaholic Trash

VII

The Rowoon knights came to rescue when apprehending culprits. Cale was not even surprised that they couldn't find any trace, since; one, the kidnappers are all dead after committing suicide; two, the hunters that came before disappeared after the explosion, and; third, people from Marquis Stan are bought to kidnap one girl.

Cale leans, even more, feeling his heart squeezed tightly with pain. He can feel the light pat on his shoulder and the warmness of the girl currently nestling him in her arms.

It's quite comfortable for someone who coughed blood.

Of course, his group did not bother correcting themselves because they can watch some drama live. Choi Han even had that 'kind' of a smile while watching Cale and the blond girl on the ground.

"That was so uncool, Cale-nyah!" Hong shouts while jumping on Cale's stomach. He had seen Cale being a princess carried by a girl and before that his wobbling feet while carrying her on his shoulder.

"right! Uncool Cale-nyah!"

Cale pats their head to make quiet them. Through these series of events, Cale would save the almighty lady who just princess carry him with those thin arms.

He stood up with the kittens in his arms, "what happened to the troupe?"

"I burn it down." Ron replied, "I got documents about them selling beauties for price. They were roaming around the continent and they came here in Rowoon. Most of their dealings were from Southern Continent."

Cale took the report and went on them by flash.

"Make sure they are tried for slavery and trafficking... the dancers and crews, give them a place first and report to the Crown... he'll do something about them." Cale orders and hands the papers back to Ron.

Ron benignly smiled and asked, "What about these two ladies?"

Beacrox and Cale both looked at the sly old man. Knowing that benign smile, this old man has some plan or two while roping both of them into some trouble.

Athanasia spoke, "Grandpa... does the offer still stand?"

Lily looked at Athanasia. For sure, they are now free since the troupe boss will be held on trial. They can go anywhere now but...

Cale looked at Athanasia too who was holding the Henituse emblem hopefully in her hands.

"We can be useful... I know magic..." Athy sounded desperate for once. "Lily was formerly a maid from a noble house, we can be of use... no... please employ us!"

It was the words of a girl who wanted to get away from people who came after her.

"tell me." Cale spoke in turn, "Are related to Obelia?"

Of course, Cale and Athanasia both heard what the assassin shouted before he exploded.

"yes," Athy replied. The hesitation in her was so great but indeed she chose a good answer that's believable, "but... we are fugitives..."

"If I may..., what kind of crime did you commit for you to escape like this?" Choi Han asked.

Cale just glanced at him before returning his gaze to Athanasia.

"We... disobey the Emperor of Obelia."

The laws and regulations of every empire vary. Cale knew that Obelia was different from Rowoon, that established a tribunal for these kinds of reasons. It was the Obelian Emperor who retained his power to judge people, and that includes women and children.

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Lily knew the extent of protection they needed. She understood why Athanasia has to beg them to take them away from here. Now that Obelia's grasp has reached the Rowoon Capital, the safest place would be to stay with strong people.