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Loyalty.

Cale wouldn't describe himself to be a loyal person. He was a trashy bastard, his loyalty wavered depending on the money. He told himself that. If ever the opportunity arose that he had to pick between his life or another person's trust, he'd betray them. Easy choice. He cared too much for his life.

Lee Soo Hyuk was the only exception so far. That was the only time he had the opportunity. When he left the shelter in the temporary care of Park Jin Tae, Kim Rok Soo refused to accept Park Jin Tae as the king of the shelter. It was cringe, first and foremost. Calling yourself king of some dingy shelter, and not protecting everyone in the shelter. 

Lee Soo Hyuk was the true leader. He believed that even now. But he made the choice to be defiant because he knew that Park Jin Tae wouldn't kill him. He knew that, and he could handle bullying. Park Jin Tae wasn't the worst thing he's experienced, not even by a long shot. 

But Cale was sure if the opportunity arose again... He'd betray them so fast, he'd be known as a traitor. He'd give out their name, title, address, social security number and keep the credit card number for himself. He was not the loyal type. He never really was. He was sure of that.

He shouldn't have been so sure. He swore coarsely to himself as the carriage jostled. His hands and feet were bound with rope, and it chafed painfully. He couldn't see anything through the dirty blindfold. If Beacrox was here, he'd throw a fit at the conditions Cale felt himself in.

 But he had more pressing matters. His whole family did. His highness was kidnapped by some crazy terrorists. Crazy like Clopeh. Spewing some bullshit about being the truest king for Roan Kingdom. Because he had the most silvery blonde hair and blue eyes that blinded. He was the Sun God's chosen one, and Zed's real son. His actual son. 

Fucking bullshit from a delusional asshole. How disgusting. Cale felt his blood boil just thinking about the crazy bastard. He paraded himself as king, telling the kingdom he'd bring them to their proper glory. As if his hyung wasn't already doing it better. Cale kicked the side of the carriage in anger. 

"Oi. Don't hurt yourself over there, princess." Cale heard jeering from a womanly voice and he forced himself to take a few deep breaths. He needed to stay level-headed. And besides, his foot did hurt from that. He rubbed his foot against the seat gently. 

'Please don't get hurt. There's no need for unnecessary pains right now.' Super Rock gently reprimanded. His ancient powers were the only company he had that he wanted. His energy had wasted away to the point his ancient powers refused to be used.

'Once you're not getting kidnapped anymore and you're eating well, we'll set everyone on fire! We'll drown them in a sea of fire!!' Fire of Destruction cackled excitedly. Crazy Kid was the same, with censored noises being the background noise in his head.

"You know, I admired you. But you chose to saddle up with a traitor to the Roan Kingdom. I don't get it. You're a citizen for the Roan Kingdom, not just, but a hero too, why choose to support that bastard with the dirty mother?" A curious, slightly disgusted voice spoke up. He sounded young. Cale had forced himself to stay quiet. 

But who did that young bastard think he was, talking about his hyung like that.

"You're a hero. But allowing the traitor to call you dongsaeng? He already has little brothers." The boy paused and Cale thanked money for the quiet. "He forced you into it. That's what it seemed like in the noble hall when he said you were sworn brothers."

Cale bit down on his tongue. What the hell did he know. Cale might've been... surprised by the proclamation that they were suddenly sworn siblings. And he wasn't aware it was going to happen. But it was for his benefit. If Alberu had told him, he would've agreed. Besides, it wasn't harmful for him. Alberu was his hyung, and Cale was his dongsaeng.