Trash of the Count's Family

Cale did not care that Witira and Paseton were looking at him with uncertainty. They would soon find out about On and Hong’s skills.

“Let’s go.”

The Black Dragon started to fly up toward the top of the Stone Wall and Cale’s body started to float while following behind it. Naturally, On and Hong were in Cale’s arms as he headed up.

“Paseton.”

Paseton nodded his head at Witira’s after she called out his name, and the Whale siblings started to run up the Stone Wall at a quick pace. Water surrounded their feet and shot them up with every step.

Swiiiiiiish.

Cale cut through the wind and reached the top of the wall.

“Wow.”

Hong’s voice was full of admiration.

The Forest of Darkness and its vast natural setting appeared in front of the group.

This was the second largest of the five Forbidden Regions, starting from the tip of the northeast part of the Roan Kingdom and creating an oval shape until the eastern shoreline.

It was as large as two or three average sized territories. That was why the Roan Kingdom wanted to take control of this land, but nobody was able to do so until now.

‘The Black Dragon or Choi Han might be able to do it.’

“It’s big.”

Cale casually commented before verifying the Stone Mountain at the center of the forest.

Unlike its name, the Forest of Darkness was not actually dark at all times. In fact, the forest, that was starting to light up from the rising sun, was actually beautiful to look at.

“Going down.”

“Sure.”

The Black Dragon slowly lowered Cale and the kittens to the ground. The Whale siblings were already down there waiting for them.

Crunch.

Cale lightly landed on the ground and stepped on some leaves underneath his feet.

“You said that the Forest of Darkness is divided into regions?”

Cale nodded at Witira’s question and lowered On and Hong onto the ground. He then opened up his magic bag as he started to answer Witira’s question.

“It is divided into the outer and inner regions.”

This large forest was divided into two stages. The first stage was the outer region, which was not that dangerous. There were only a few mutant monsters, and the majority were small monsters. On the other hand, the second stage, the inner region with the Stone Mountain at its center, was extremely dangerous.

‘Even Choi Han needed tens of years to freely move around the second stage.’

Freely moving around meant that there was no danger. Choi Han became stronger than all of the monsters. Of course, such an issue was not a concern for Cale’s group.

“The swamp we are heading to is at the border of the inner and outer regions. It should not be too dangerous.”

The outer region was large, but that was based on its width. It would not be very far if they walked in a straight line. The inner region was much larger, as it was in the shape of an oval.

“I plan on avoiding as many monsters as possible, but I don’t see a reason to delay our travel by taking roundabout ways.”

The fact that Cale did not plan to go out of his way to avoid monsters made the Whale siblings start to smile. As long as they were not going up against a dragon, there was nothing that the Humpback Whale beast people, the rulers of the ocean, had to fear.

“I am removing my magic.”

Once the Black Dragon said that, the Whale siblings’ appearances returned to normal. Witira started to smile with a refreshed expression.

“Ah. So refreshing. It was a bit stuffy under that magic. Thank you very much, dragon-nim.”

“Thank you very much, Dragon-nim.”

The Black Dragon flapped its wings at Witira and Paseton’s thanks before approaching Cale. The Black Dragon had an odd expression on its face.

“The mana is dark here.”

“Dark?”

The Black Dragon nodded at Cale’s question and looked around the forest.

“There is also a smell.”

“What kind of smell?”

“Something I am familiar with. But I cannot tell what it is.”

‘Familiar but can’t tell?’

Cale looked toward the Black Dragon with a confused expression, but the Black Dragon quickly looked away. He then continued to speak.

“It is not a dangerous smell. Just a very old one.”

‘Do dragons have a really good sense of smell?’

Cale was curious, but was not able to remain curious for a long period of time.

How do

could see Cale taking a piece of paper out of the magic bag.

“... A map?”

was a map, but it was a pretty terrible one. However, it did

it is a

‘The Birth of a Hero,’

Han decided to expand outward, starting from the Stone Mountain. He was going to start with the north and eventually make his way through the

figured out the entire inner region

region, the last section he

very accurate. We need to experience it ourselves to explore and understand

looked at Witira and Paseton, who were looking

“So, take the lead.”

smiled and reached her hand out to Cale, who took a

water before reaching her

Swooooooooosh.

it once before wrapping it around her

will safely get you to your

of the ocean was said to be able to easily handle the

did not plan to do as she said. But there was no need to tell her that right now. He then

“Let’s go.”

into the Forest

loud, but there were many different noises echoing inside. The sounds of insects, the roars of monsters in the distance, birds chirping, and even some

places usually

through the bushes with his sword

is a

of Darkness did not have a ruler. There

careful with your shoes. Make sure your skin does not

“Got it.”

down at the extra cloth between his pants and shoes and then looked back up at Cale. Cale’s magic bag really

need to be careful of your ankles here. The insects are dangerous too. You can get poisoned if you

them and wondered how Cale knew about all of

“Look forward.”

“Ah, yes sir!”

behind his sister Witira to clear their path. They were currently passing through

was furiously recording new

‘It might be useless.’

planning on conquering the Forest of Darkness. However, he had a gut feeling that there would be a way for him to sell this in

so that it could be used in the

are almost through

the small monsters

at Cale’s statement and leisurely flicked her whip. Honestly speaking, this group was so strong Cale did not need to be nervous. Maybe that was why, but Witira was calm once they got past the bushy area and arrived at the

Crack.

broke under her foot.

“Let’s proceed quietly.”

while two sounds of something moving in the air

Paaat!

Paat!

and there

Witira turning around and smiling

take care of them

to reveal themselves from behind the

“Are they mutated goblins?”

“Keeeeeeeeeeeeek!”

“Kirik, Kirik!”

goblins and their faces looked a bit different as well. Furthermore, their skin

are not

placed upon her shoulder. Cale

it is dangerous in

type of monster from the

“Ah!”

Darkness had monsters from the Eastern Continent. Cale had encountered

have a tendency to be more cruel and

they

nodded her head and calmly

will take care of

will

“...Excuse me?”

Cale until she saw On and Hong jump over Cale and land on the ground. The two of them brushed their bodies off and

can do

back at Cale and saw that his body was becoming surrounded by fog. At

have something

approximately how strong he was. This was the perfect time

left, and Paseton behind him. Wasn’t this the perfect setting for him

“Step back.”

“...Young master Cale.”

it looks dangerous. How can I get hurt when I have all of you

to show full trust in the

was created around Witira and Paseton. The Black Dragon moved in front of the Whale

poison is stronger than it

‘Poison?’

his sister with confusion. Witira didn’t have any idea as well, so she just shook her

“... Not bad.”

Hong, and Cale were all surrounded by fog. Furthermore, the color of the fog was weird. It was closer to red

to understand

“Kirik, kirik!”