Chapter 11- Can I trust you?

*inhales deeply*

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Simon was now in front of a shopkeeper. He and Cale can be called 'Business Partners'. Except for the fact that he can't call himself that in front of Cale.

Also, they are not doing business to make money. Their business is to figure out the unexpected variables that occurred in their respective novel.

After some time, Simon walked in the direction of Slums. He was being followed by Zero that was carrying two sacks. They keep walking ignoring the gazes from the beggars.

After reaching the man-eating tree, Simon sees Cale standing there. The plan was that Cale would get the Ancient Power. Simon did not ask Cale about anything and agreed.

Cale felt odd but brushed it off. As for Simon, He made a condition saying he would do most of the labor work. He told Cale he wanted to practice controlling his puppets.

Cale agreed since he did not have to work. Simon actually had another reason. That was to not let Cale work. No, He was not simping.

He did not want to take any risks. Now that many things happened and he found Cale's body was worse than it was in TCF.

What if Cale died of exhaustion? Until He got the Vitality of Heart, Simon had to make sure Cale didn't risk his life. After that, he would not die.

Simon had brought bread a few times. He went to a shop and bought everything. He had repeated it a few times.

He went with one clone, brought bread, and sent the puppet to Cale. He had emptied a few shops and this just now was his final trip. Simon also made a promise to himself to never go there again. It was too embarrassing.

Simon went towards Cale as Zero dropped the sack of bread in front of them. Cale told him to stay farther away.

Simon agreed as he watched Cale feed the hole. The black spot in the hole was almost gone. After Cale finished, A silver light came and Cale fell into a trance for a few moments before smirking. Simon asked at the smirking Cale.

"Done?"

Cale replied with a Yes. Simon smiled and he said.

"So, now you are my friend, huh."

Cale nodded feeling slightly odd. After he told Simon his plan, he was wondering what to offer Simon. But, Simon spoke first.

Simon told Cale to become his friend. Cale was stunned at such a demand. Simon explained himself quickly. Cale remembered Simon saying.

" Do not misunderstand. Think from my perspective, A noble is my friend, I have a secret of yours So I can trust you, You still have a favor to return to me, We are probably going to be targetted by that 'Arm' organization so having powerful friends will help both of us survive."

Cale understood the reasons and agreed. He also saw no harm in making a mature kid like Simon a friend. He hated crybabies and Simon was not a crybaby. Also, Cale believed connections to be important.

As for Simon, He was quite happy. Although he did not like how things happened, the results were not the worst. He became a friend of Cale. That gave him an excuse for helping Cale. Also, He carried a grudge.

He was really scared when the dead mage woke up with that creepy grin. He told himself to punch that guy who scared him.

After that, both of them decided to do their own works. Simon went back first leaving Cale who also went away soon. Simon wanted to think things through and Cale decided to stick to his original plan.

*Simon POV*

I decided to go back to my favorite place. It was a place I really like. The closest thing there is to an internet cafe. If you replace the Internet with books. It was none other than.

'Fragrance of Tea with Poetry'

I went in and as always the first floor was quite busy. Although, It was not full. I wanted a quiet place for now. I ordered some tea and went to the second floor.

I sat at a table nearest to the window. My tea came and I drank it while seeing the outside scenery. I was in a trance enjoying the city outside.

Soon, I heard footsteps climbing up and I just ignored them. Suddenly the footstep stopped and I turned around to see Cale staring at me. I was really surprised at first.

'Why was this guy here? Did he follow me?' After thinking I suddenly remembered.

Today so many things happened that I completely forgot about it. The night of this very day was when Cale and Choi Han first met each other.

'So, Cale decided to go with the original plan of the novel. It's good for me but... Ah, this is so troublesome. Acting can go to hell.'

I decided to drop the act and just waved at him slightly. I was so tired today, Somehow Cale recovered but I am still tired. Of course, Mentally.

Cale came towards me and sat in front of me. He also liked to sit near the window. I told him.

"I thought you would go to report the attack."

He replied casually to my sentence.

"You should have gone to report if you wanted it so much."

'He has really dropped the act of being an arrogant trash.'

Well, It was good for me. Cale spoke to his friends in this tone. He did not respect anybody younger than him.

We remained silent like this. An attendant came and brought a novel and tea to Cale. He had a weird expression seeing us both together. But he was still shaking.

After the attendant went away, I asked him.

"So, Now What do you plan on doing?"

Cale raised his head and looked at me with a 'What?' expression.

" About 'Arm'" I replied in a really low voice.

Cale looked at me and instead asked me.

"What are you planning to do then?"

I looked at him and pointed at him. He had a confused face and turned behind to see if anyone was there. After seeing nobody, He turned around and I told him.

" I will... follow you. Do not misunderstand. I want to survive. I alone cannot do anything to 'Arm'. I will follow you because you do not seem like an idiot that would go and die. They say that the calmest spot in a storm is in the middle."

Cale seemed to be processing things as I continued.

"If that organization is going to come and attack me, I also will not hold back. I am someone that wants to survive. I will rephrase because I am not becoming your subordinate. I will follow you like a friend. I will help you with your fights. You have some important knowledge. That is something I can tell and I have a feeling you will survive."

*breathes slowly*

"I will follow you and help you as a friend. I am not asking you to protect me. Consider this as a deal. So My friend, Cale. Promise me you will survive. I am willing to risk my life on your plans to survive. Can I trust you?"

After telling Cale my plan, I was really nervous. I need a yes. I mean, My power will be really useful to him. A puppeteer is the best fit for Cale's group. Although Mary is somewhat a puppeteer, She will come later.

At that time, I will have enough time to completely figure out my abilities. I can change my basic profession. I can already see myself being full of overpowered items.

Who needs magic when you can enchant? If I can use the abilities like my imagination, I can easily be as strong as that white clown bastard.

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