�I�m certain that the Empire has a mole in your army. Although you have probably investigated already, look again if you didn�t find them. Start with the people close to you. That is the Imperial Prince�s usual method. Make sure that you find the mole.�

Cale moved away from Toonka and looked into Toonka�s eyes as he said the next part.

�Kill them.�

Toonka�s pupils started to shake. Cale let go of Toonka�s hand and gently asked.

�Don�t you trust me?�

��I trust you.�

Cale was satisfied with Toonka�s response.

The Empire will win. However, Cale hoped that the Whipper Kingdom would last as long as possible and annoy the Empire. That would give the Roan Kingdom time to get stronger and develop their alliance with the Breck Kingdom.

�We have to prepare before the North comes down.�

The moment that the Northern Alliance started to make their move, Alberu would take control of the Roan Kingdom and fight against them.

�Then have a safe trip. See you next time.�

Cale responded to Toonka with a smile.

�Next time? There�s no reason for me to see you again.�

Cale walked to the carriage and told Pendrick, who was standing with his hood down, the order.

�Let�s go.�

It was time to head to the lair of the Gold Dragon, an ancient Dragon that has lived for a long time.

***

Cale clutched at his collar. It was chilly here, even though it was summer time. No, as the snow underneath his shoes demonstrated, this place was cold.

Cale asked Lock who was in front of him.

�Lock, haven�t you been here before?�

�Yes sir. I did not expect it to be here.�

Cough.

Cale coughed and sniffled. His nose was runny. Rosalyn chuckled and handed him a handkerchief and Cale covered his nose with it.

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