Cale shrugged his shoulders at Alberu�s inspecting gaze even though he was the one to answer. Based on what Cale read in the novel, Crown prince Alberu knew more about ancient powers than most people.

�Now that I think about it, the Healing Star was given to him by his mother.�

Cale recalled this memory that suddenly popped into his mind. The crown prince had asked what he wanted as a reward. The tone of Alberu�s voice made it sound like he would probably agree to anything, yet Alberu seemed comfortable.

�What is it that you want? Something for your family? My agreement to invest in the Northeastern Shoreline? Or settling the battle for power in the Northeast?�

That was why Cale responded back comfortably as well.

�None of those belong to me, your highness.�

��It doesn�t belong to you?�

Cale pointed to himself as Alberu stared at him.

�Please give it to me.�

What Cale wanted was something he needed for himself.

Alberu, who was silent for a moment, let out a snort. He had figured out what this trash wanted from him. Although Cale had lived as trash, humans, no, all living existences, wished to aim for greater heights and take control of everything.

In the end, Cale was the most important to himself, more than his family or the people around him.

�Then what is it you want? A higher title? A medal? Do you want to have your own faction in the capital?�

Alberu�s expression turned odd as he asked. Contrary to Alberu�s expectations, Cale shook his head no at Alberu�s suggestions. It meant that none of them were correct. He then said a single word.

�Money.�

��What?�

Cale accurately laid it out for Alberu. For someone like Cale whose greatest desire was to live a peaceful life, this was what mattered most to him.

�Please give me money. I don�t want a medal or a higher title.�

Cold hard cash was always the best. What would a title or medal do for him when a war was about to break out? It was much smarter to take cash and use it to buy food, land, or other material things.

The final ancient power Cale was aiming to get after the �Sound of the Wind� was one that became stronger the more money he used.

Cale could see Alberu put his hand to his forehead. He then lowered his hand as he asked Cale a question.

�To buy alcohol?�

Cale responded right back.

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