�� I just hope it isn�t a crazy dragon.�

Cale hoped that the Gold Dragon they were going to meet was normal. The three children averaging 8-years-old, stood guard while he slept. These children were much stronger than most average Knight Brigades.

***

The next morning.

Although it was early in the morning, Toonka and the other Chiefs came out to say goodbye to Cale. Cale had never seen such an expression on Toonka�s face before.

Toonka looked embarrassed as he started to speak.

�You�re going sightseeing for a bit?�

�Yes. I told Chief Harol my itinerary, so you don�t need to worry about me stabbing you in the back.�

�I won�t worry. Cale, I trust you.�

Cale felt disgusted, listening to Toonka calling his name gently like that. It became even worse as Toonka continued to speak.

�Ahem, you can relax as long as you are in the Whipper Kingdom. And feel free to let me know if you are ever in trouble.�

Cale was fine with a crazy Toonka, but this extremely nice Toonka made Cale feel uncomfortable.

�Thanks. I�ll keep that in mind. I wish for your victory against the Empire.�

�Of course.�

Cale started to think while observing Toonka nod his head, as if that was a foregone conclusion.

�The Whipper Kingdom has no chance of winning this war.�

However, contrary to Cale�s opinion, the forces around the continent had differing opinions.

They saw this as a war between the Empire, which was in chaos after the destruction of the Church of the Sun, and the Whipper Kingdom, who were a tightly-knit group specializing in offense. Many were thinking that it was difficult to determine the results of the war.

That was because the Whipper Kingdom�s goal did not seem to be taking over the Empire. They just seemed focused on taking control of a few of the Empire�s castles.

Furthermore, it seemed logical that the Whipper Kingdom would go after the Empire. With the development of Alchemy, the Empire had a stronger connection to magic than most other kingdoms.

�But this is the Empire they are going up against.�

Cale determined that the Empire would win the war as he reached his hand out to shake Toonka�s hand. Toonka thought it was a goodbye handshake, and so he immediately started to shake it. However, Cale took a step forward and whispered in Toonka�s ear.

�Alchemy is sneakier than magic. Protect your warriors with magic resistance.�

Toonka�s shoulders flinched. Cale smiled at the people who were wondering what they were talking about and added something else. JrNovels.com