The Trash is a Fan of the Little Alchemist

Chapter 14: The Banquet

The past few days of waiting were agonizing for Cale. Choi Han was increasingly restless the longer you weren't with them. That energy seemed to fuel the swordsman even more with his task. Cale had decided to stick with his original plan. Every night, Choi Han and the dragon would search the plaza with even more fervor. But as the days went on, everyone grew more anxious over your well-being. Even Lock and Rosalyn who had never met you had both asked Cale about you.

The questions continued until it was finally time. The long-awaited banquet at the Palace of Joy.

"We'll get to see (Y/N) today, right human?" The tiny dragon who was 4 years old asked telepathically. Cale could only nod slightly as he exited his carriage. The trash fanboy almost had a skip in his step as he could not await to see you again.

However, that dream was crushed in an instant when Venion's Minion was also at the gate. Annoying. If Cale had the option, he would have just shoved the stupid lap dog away. Sadly no, that wasn't an option. The trash fanboy had to hold it in for just a little bit longer...

"What is terrible trash like you doing coming to the palace?" Neo Tolz said with a shit-eating grin. It was obviously to provoke the redhead.

Cale was having none of this. The noble simply held his tongue with narrowed eyes as Neo Tolz continued his childish provocation. None of it bothered the redhead as much as when you suddenly were mentioned.

"I heard that one of your servants got arrested. Guess trash attracts trash doesn't it?" Tolz said with a mocking tone. Cale lowered his head to avoid glaring directly at Venion's Lap Dog. His fists balled up tightly to resist the building anger.

'It was because of you bastards that my (Y/N) was even arrested in the first place' Cale thought.

'Do you want me to kill him?' the black dragon said. As much as Cale wanted to...

'No' They couldn't cause a scene here. Plus... They can always get revenge later.

So what luck when the northeast nobles arrived. Cale was quick to take advantage of the situation to head inside.

That fucking bastard. Cale's smile was pressed thinly as he continued to speak with Venion. The bastard was the first to make a jab at the young master.

"I heard that sweet servant of yours that I had met in my dear friend's land had gotten arrested. I hope that it was a simple miscommunication." Venion said with a smile that made Cale want to slap him.

"Worry not. My servant is perfectly fine. In fact, the crown prince was kind enough to invite him to the banquet as a condolence for the matter." Cale said.

"My my. What an honor for your servant. Has he joined your table?" Venion looked towards the table of the northeast nobles only to not find you.

"Ah, that reminds me. We said that we would drink together at the Capital" Cale quickly changed the subject before he was to discuss more about you.

Venion looked back at the young master and simply smiled with narrowed eyes. "We did indeed"

This was Cale's opportunity to strike back. "Ah, that's right. The day after I met you, young master Venion, one of Viscount Tolz's knights came to find me. I heard the villa was ransacked completely clean. Is everything alright?"

The Viscount flinched at the sensitive topic but Cale chose to ignore it. With a fake concerned tone, Cale continued: "Did you hear about it as well, young master Venion? I heard you two were good friends."

The minor villain had a dark expression. Despite his expression showing something akin to sorrow, his eyes implied something very different: seething anger. "Yes... I did. It was very sad to hear."