�I did not manage to buy any souvenirs.�

Cale answered back before motioning with his chin that they should hurry. Basen hesitated for a moment after seeing Cale�s action before starting to speak.

��I heard that there will be a large celebration parade for the Roan Kingdom�s people who managed to achieve an overwhelming victory in the Caro Kingdom. Why did you return here alone?�

Everyone other than Cale were heading from the Caro Kingdom to the Roan Kingdom�s capital. The Roan Kingdom�s side had prepared a welcome back parade for them.

Basen thought that his brother was the one who deserved to be there the most. However, his brother had declined that spot and returned home alone.

His parents did not ask about it. However, Basen and Lily were both curious. They wanted to know why Cale was avoiding such a glorious position. It was because Cale was a source of pride for them.

Basen could see Cale frowning as if what he had said did not make any sense.

�Something like that does not suit me. It is fine as long as we won. I do not need anything else.�

He would have to deal with the terrible sight of people waving shields at him if he went to the parade.

Cale was relieved that he could escape on his own.

Even without him present, Choi Han, Mary, and Tasha would be the focus of everyone�s attention.

That was his goal.

Furthermore, he was not worried about not being in the procession.

�Hilsman, Tasha, and his highness will take care of it.�

The combination of Vice Captain Hilsman, the Dark Elf Tasha who was knowledgeable about the kingdom�s politics, and the crown prince who was good at taking care of business, was reliable. He didn�t even have to worry about the terrible actor, Choi Han, nor the innocently good Mary with the three of them around.

�Choi Han and Mary agreed as well.�

He had expected the two of them to retort back, however, both of them, especially Choi Han, seemed to be listening carefully to everything he told them.

�Ah, Choi Han. Just ignore the nobles even if they talk to you. His highness will take care of everything.�

�I understand. Please do not worry.�

Cale saw the innocent smile on Choi Han�s face and moved on. He had heard Raon�s voice at that moment.

�Choi Han, why are you smiling like that?�

�Hmm?

Why is he saying that to Choi Han?�

Cale turned his head back after hearing Raon say the words that were usually reserved for when he was about to scam someone. He could still see Choi Han with the same innocent smile. He could also see Mary who was standing there with her fists clenched. JrNovels.com