Trash of the Count's Family

Cale immediately asked the Black Dragon.

“How can you feel the scent of dead mana?”

Mana. That symbolized a power that existed in nature.

In some senses, it was similar to an ancient power that was created in a specific location. However, the two were very different.

The difference was between whether or not it could be left behind.

Mana disappeared as soon as the person who controlled that mana died, while ancient powers could be left behind.

The Black Dragon easily answered.

“I think it is because of the swamp. The swamp is dominating the mana and preventing it from dissipating.”

‘Dominating?’

Cale’s expression turned odd but the Black Dragon kept silent. The Whale siblings, as well as On and Hong, approached Cale and the Black Dragon.

The Black Dragon started to speak into Cale’s mind.

- I am very perceptive.

Cale made eye contact with the Black Dragon.

- I feel a power similar to your shield and wind inside the swamp.

“Ha!”

Cale inadvertently let out a gasp-like laughter. The mask-less Black Dragon started to smile. Cale also started to lightly smile as well.

Ancient power.

There was an ancient power inside the swamp and it had a good chance of being related to the keyword, ‘dominate.’

‘This is a first.’

This was Cale’s first time finding an ancient power that was not discussed in the novel. Of course, he had no idea whether this was an ancient power left behind by someone or one that was naturally developed in this location.

“You are very smart.”

“Correct. I am smart.”

The rest of the group became even more curious after seeing the Black Dragon and Cale smirking mischievously.

“Young master Cale, can you tell me what is going on? What do you mean by the scent of a dragon’s mana?”

Cale turned around to look at Witira. She was asking Cale, but seemed to have at least a decent idea of what was going on.

“I’m sure you already have an idea, but there is a good chance that there is a dragon corpse inside the swamp.”

“...A corpse?”

“Yes. But it is most likely very old and probably mummified.”

Cale only knew about the Forest of Darkness based on Choi Han’s experience as described in the novel. However, there was a number of very important information told by the novel.

< The lifeforms in the Forest of Darkness have had to always fight for survival because there has never been any single dominant ruler. >

No ruler.

It was probably correct to say that there were no dragons in the Forest of Darkness while Choi Han was there. Furthermore, people in the novel never mentioned a Dragon’s Lair or a dragon in the Forest of Darkness.

‘It must mean that it is a very old corpse.’

Tap. Tap.

Cale lowered his head to see Hong point to the swamp with a bitter expression.

“I guess I can’t eat the swamp water?”

Hong seemed to have lost his appetite after hearing dragon corpse. Cale could see that Hong was heading over to the Black Dragon to apologize without waiting to hear his answer.

thought it would be

“I do not care.”

Black Dragon responded back

and I are

be individuals unique from anything and everything else in the world.

gotten stronger from the poison in the swamp. Their specialties are poison after

and Witira looked

probably the dead mana in the swamp and not the poison increasing their power. Either that, or it is from both the poison

looked at

sample to find an antidote. However, this is a

Witira frowning while Paseton was looking at the black swamp and the nearby area. A depressed

“...It’s too wide.”

up as

am not sure about what we

mermaids’ source of strength, but they could not figure out a way to deal with it. It would be one thing if it was

into the Forest of

was an unexpected problem. The fact that

that completed all three stages of growth was humongous. They were at least 5 meters

he could hear

“It’s simple.”

peaceful. Witira turned her head. Cale had

the swamp water as you

from the

we make another

“...Deal?”

bigger after watching the confusion spread

didn’t plan on doing

to figure out what caused the mermaids to

dead

probably able to absorb the dead mana because they were dark creatures. However, it was just a dangerous poison to natural creatures like

something around that was helpful to the enemy while dangerous to

also a new benefit in

was a mummified corpse, the dragon’s bones

was also

We will make another

that have to do with

of anticipation filled her heart, and Cale

care of it for

see the excitement in Cale’s eyes. She had never

to the swamp and gave a

“I’ll just destroy it.”

“...What?”

swamp. What did he say he was going to do to

to

a smile on his face and seemed to be very

get rid of it for you, so make a deal with

about what he was about

the Forest of Darkness, somewhere where nothing would seem weird. It was a place where he

“Young master Cale.”

was a deal that Witira could not

“Let’s make a deal.”

to

anything I need

up. I will accept it as long as it is something reasonable for both parties. This is a promise I,

she did not do anything for

the way, anything coming out of the swamp belongs to

“...Sure.”

greedy. The Whale tribe was able to rule because

also their weakness. Underwater, inside of the swamp. If the swamp water and mud was poisonous, it would be a difficult environment

response. He stood at

“Step back.”

rest of the group became confused. However, Cale just sternly said it once more for these

the forest and stay there. Don’t come out until I tell

up the magic bag

or hurt if you

been listening quietly,

you do