Trash of the Count's Family

“How did you know?”

“The mana told me.”

Harol had a twisted smile on his face after hearing Cale’s answer.

The mana told me. That was the phrase that was quite famous for being the Magic Tower’s liege’s favorite phrase.

Harol Kodiang. He was born between a mage and a magic resistant citizen, and he had the unique traits of both sides. However, his appearance did not look anything like the citizens at all.

“...Are you planning on using my bloodline as blackmail?”

Cale looked down from the 20th floor instead of responding to the question right away.

There were a lot of memorable extra characters in, ‘The Birth of a Hero.’ Harol Kodiang was one of them.

His mother passed away while giving birth to him alone, and his father did not even know of his existence.

That was the start of Harol’s anger.

‘However, there was something Harol did not know.’

It was something only the author and the readers would know. That one line was enough to make Harol’s anger worthless.

< Harol Kodiang. He was a product of his parents’ love, but unfortunately, he would never know the truth. >

The novel did not go into detail about it. All it said was that the liege of the Magic Tower met her when he was out training as a young mage and fell in love.

Cale continued to look out the window before speaking to the son of the Magic Tower’s liege, who ended up destroying the Magic Tower.

“Why would I use it to blackmail you? Being related to someone by blood is not a sin.”

Harol did not have a response. Cale turned his head to look at Harol.

“Plus, aren’t you all the ones who are in a rush?”

They were currently between spring and summer, with the fall harvest season right in front of them. All of them had rebelled against the Magic Tower because they could not handle the taxation of the Magic Tower any longer.

Harol needed to fill the people’s desire in order for them to rise up once again.

In fact, Harol was someone who wanted war even more than Toonka did. He wanted to destroy the seeds of mages in the entire world.

“...There is a mage within your crew.”

“Yes there is.”

Harol could feel mana like his father, but could not use it. There was no way he wouldn’t know that Rosalyn was a mage. Of course, the reason that he couldn't feel Raon’s presence was because his skills were too weak.

Harol could see how calm and confident Cale was and decided to ask.

“What is the Roan Kingdom planning to do with the Magic Tower?”

Cale started to frown as he made it very clear to Harol.

“The Magic Tower is mine.”

Harol observed the red-haired man who spoke confidently while looking out the window.

“I do not share my things with anyone else.”

He would have to be crazy to give this to the kingdom. Cale thought about all of the time he spent to get here. There was no way he would give this up. The Magic Tower would become an ingredient for him to create the sturdiest castle for his territory.

Cale could see that Harol’s eyes were filled with complications and confusion.

‘He probably is going through all sorts of scenarios in his head because he is so smart.’

The final goal of this crazy bastard was to destroy all mages in the world. Harol respected and hoped for a world where everyone just relied on their strength or things like ancient powers.

It was funny, since the world Harol was trying to create would be even worse when it came to comparisons between the people who had abilities and the people who did not. That was why Cale called him a crazy bastard.

“...Young master Cale, is it not that you want the mages of the Whipper Kingdom?”

“Me?”

Cale scoffed to show that he was being honest when he answered. He already had Raon Miru, the Black Dragon with him.

“I do not need any more mages around me. An even greater existence is by my side.”

- ...Human, I like the view from up here! The great Raon is right here human!

Cale could hear Raon’s voice, but he paid no attention to it. Harol had a complicated expression on his face. Cale was planning on sending the mages to the crown prince anyways. He didn’t care about whether Harol figured this out or not. He wasn’t lying, since he personally would not take those mages under his wing.

‘Of course, I will give some help to the crown prince.’

By some, he meant a lot of help to make sure that the mages ended up with the crown prince.

“Alright, Chief Harol Kodiang.”

Harol could see that Cale seemed to have no worries at all. He pointed to the door. It was at that moment.

“Cale-nim, it has been 5 minutes.”

Their alone time was over.

Choi Han looked through the open door and announced the end of the time before adding on.

“And other people have arrived as well.”

looked confused, Cale

hear the details from my

as soon as he said that. It was Billos and Deputy butler Hans. Hans

Hans to come with him? It

feel Cale’s

Tap. Tap.

shoulder before continuing to

“Have a nice discussion.”

voice

“I definitely will.”

response before quickly heading over to Billos and Hans. Billos walked over to Cale while Hans and Harol were discussing. He then cautiously

“Young master-nim.”

“What?”

the deal under

Billos would take Cale’s money and deliver it to

would be taking the crown’s money and not Cale’s, but

“Yes.”

will leave a deposit and deliver the rest of

care

do have a

could see Billos licking his lips. It looked so gross that

you see, how much were you thinking of

held a lot of history within its walls. Everyone else believed that all of the devices except the elevator

in front of Billos. Billos seemed confused

“...100 million?”

“No.”

“One billion?”

Cale did not respond.

“...Ten billion?”

his head at the cautious

of it

the tens of billions of gallons that went into feeding the army per month, but the non-mage faction needed money urgently to settle the

crown prince’s money and not Cale’s

started to frown as he

than even a hundred billion gallons to purchase, but none of the

maximum of ten billion gallons. Bring the cost down using the fact that it is just a skeleton of what it used to be. Oh, and you can use more money, so buy a good chunk of

“...Excuse me?”

that we can sell that is worth the cost of this Magic

short period of silence filled

“Sigh.”

out a deep

I guess we should always aim

“Of course.”

do what

to smile after hearing such a satisfactory answer. Billos seemed to be at

heart is shaking after hearing such large amounts

is

He respectfully

Magic Tower and instead needed to do something big like destroying the Magic Tower to satisfy the citizens. Since it was going to be worthless anyway, they might as well make

“Cale-nim.”

Beacrox approached Cale. Beacrox

clean it once you

responded to

going to get rid

moment Beacrox let out a sigh of relief, Cale stopped leaning on the windowsill and started to walk away. There was

be back at night

***

on Cale’s face. He could

“You don’t feel well?”

“Yes.”

The surroundings were very loud. The citizens were

this was more important to him. He needed to use the warrior name to draw

“...You weakling.”

through his swollen face. Cale just pointed

shouldn’t be a problem. I need to rest because I am

Han did not seem to like it, Cale lightly pushed him toward Toonka and crew. Naturally, Hilsman was with Choi

feel the will of the Whipper Kingdom’s warriors!

Captain really was good

“Then goodbye.”

the celebration area without any regrets. Beacrox was with him as a guard. Beacrox asked a question because they

just need to stand guard

I will

will be

easy to talk to Beacrox. He didn’t need to do any

Cale had gathered the three others into his room. Of course,

Raon were

“Did you find him?”

and Hong

have a good feeling about where he may

know approximately where

They were very excited.

changed into another outfit. He then looked toward Raon and started

liege’s

people and arriving at the 20th floor of the Magic Tower, the liege’s room. Since all of the alarm magic devices were already broken and only a guard was left at the

Whaaaaaaa~

Hahahahaha~

even singing, could be heard echoing throughout the night. Cale could see the soldiers and citizens all gathered by a bonfire and dancing around. They seemed excited to be celebrating for the first time in a

his waist before looking toward the kittens. The kittens slowly started to guide Cale through the Magic Tower. They moved stealthily, living up to their reputation as members of the stealthy Cat tribe, while Cale followed behind them down the stairs.