Trash of the Count's Family

Teaser

It was rare for an Elf to approach a human first. They didn’t really have any reason to do so.

However, the Elves of the Ten Finger Mountain Village had found a reason to do so, and were very persistent as they approached the human in front of them.

That human, as expected, was Cale.

“Is it difficult to answer?”

Cale avoided eye contact with the Elf in front of the group. Why did the two Elves in the front have to be a grandma and a child? Cale looked toward Chief Canaria.

‘I thought I made it clear that I wanted to leave quietly.’

Canaria gently smiled toward Cale. Cale found that smile to be annoying, however, this was not her fault.

“I’m sorry young master-nim. I only told my family.”

Cale turned his gaze toward the source of the apology. Pendrick looked very apologetic. He was the reason that their departure time and location was revealed. However, you could not blame him for telling his family about his departure.

‘Well, in that case.’

Cale thought that he had at least avoided the worst possible situation with Raon showing up and being revered. That was why he decided to use this to his advantage. Wouldn’t it be easier to get the Elves to do his bidding if he left with a good impression?

“No, that is not something to be sorry about.”

A benevolent smile was on Cale’s face. That smile allowed Pendrick to let out a sigh of relief. However, Cale’s group slowly started to avoid looking at Cale.

Cale made eye contact with the young Elf who was holding his grandma’s hand.

“No, it is not difficult to answer.”

He seemed very gentle toward the child. Cale thought about the child’s question from before.

‘D, do you really have a Dragon-nim’s protection?’

He could see that the Elves and Elementals all wanted an answer. Some of the Elves were looking right at him, while others were off in the distance secretly peeping. Of course, the Elementals were glowing and mumbling something, but Cale could not hear them.

However, their voices were heard by the Elves.

‘This human is protected by a strong aura!’

‘It must be a Dragon-nim’s aura. I’ve never felt a Dragon-nim’s aura before! I will remember this forever!’

‘My goodness! A human that has so many natural auras on him! Fire, water, wind, and wood, all four of these are in different shapes on him!’

‘He also has an extra natural power that does not have an affinity!’

The Elementals were currently shouting chaotically.

‘I’ve never seen such a human before. He’s not an Elementalist or an Elf.’

‘I can see why Dragon-nim would like him! He must be a human that is loved by ancient powers, no, by nature!’

‘What an interesting human.’

The Elves turned even more pensive after hearing the Elementals’ words. This was the same for Chief Canaria and the Guardian Knight as well. Only Pendrick did not know about it, as he could not hear the Elementals.

Cale, who was in the same boat as Pendrick, did not know about the Elementals going crazy as he started to speak.

“The Dragon protects the weak me.”

“Ah.”

Gasps could be heard throughout the crowd.

At that moment, Raon, who was invisible and stuck on Cale’s back, as usual, started to speak into Cale’s mind.

• I’m glad you know, weak human.

Cale just ignored Raon’s comment and started to smile while looking at the Elf child. However, that smile soon started to flinch at the child’s response.

“Wow! I’m so jealous! You’re the best! You’re so cool!”

The child’s triple combo of praise landed on Cale before the child continued to speak.

“I wanted to go meet you when you were in the World Tree’s Garden, that flower garden! However, your subordinates were so strict and so I could not go. I’ve never met such sca, I mean, mm, strong people before! They seem to be stronger than even the human Royal Knights!”

The child peeked toward the rest of the group as he said that. He then hid behind his grandma, like he was scared. An Elf was scared of a human.

‘Just what the hell did they do to protect me for those three days?’

Cale had a feeling that it wasn’t him that avoided the Elves, but the Elves that avoided him because of what Choi Han and crew did during the three days that he was unconscious.

They just gathered here today to say goodbye to Pendrick.

Cale received a few more questions after answering the child’s question. The majority of them came from other children.

“What is Dragon-nim like?”

Raon’s front paw continued to tap on Cale’s back.

Cale answered with a gentle smile.

• I am great and mighty.

great and

do. Since things ended up like this, wouldn’t it be great to be known

see the Elves’ interest level going up, like

“Wow! Is he handsome?”

him

• Handsome and beautiful.

is handsome

“Wow!”

as the adults’ nods of approval, continued. Cale wanted to shake his head. They would all fall back and cheer endlessly if a real Dragon appeared

be very

• is nothing in the world as strong

course. He is very

a ventriloquist’s doll. Raon’s voice

• Raon Miru! I am also one year

He still managed to motion to Ron with his eyes however, and Ron stepped forward with Choi

to the entrance of the Elf Village. An old Elf who was with the children that followed Cale to the entrance slowly started

be possible

• show

when it would be to his benefit. As for now, it was best to leave his identity as the human who was

walking and opened

as the ones

the ones who are said to be the closest to nature, would be able

there was no way a Dragon would follow a human around. Unless it was crazy, a Dragon would never do that, especially while keeping itself invisible. They believed that they were

their

with the Dragon-nim and see if I can create an opportunity for you to speak

heads up only to

know, the village is in a difficult place and many scary things are happening around the continent. I need to quickly leave to deal with

of the Elves

the ones who were watching Cale from

World Tree. They did not like the attitudes of the other Elves who were praising a human during such

ears. They could clearly tell that the human in front of them was the one who had saved

about him. They could feel a sense of responsibility

to do. These were

adult Elves’ expressions stiffened at

they knew what Cale was trying to do,

from the Chief about the other time when he saved the capital, he probably had similar things to

calmer crowd that was focused on

lot of

meet with a lot of people. Of course, he didn’t know what the order of things would be, but he needed to do everything in the

nice meeting with all of you, the friends of

seemed disappointed, but the adults consoled them and

wait for him. The Elf healer, Pendrick, seemed to be full of

doing their best to hold themselves back from shaking their heads, while

• this is why I cannot leave you alone! You uselessly weak but very useful

for Cale to ignore Raon’s nonsense. He was

‘Hmm?’

half-transparent Elementals that had been chaotically flying around lined up to create a path for him. They looked like lamps lighting up a path. They said something while standing in line, however, Cale had no way of understanding. He just walked down the

It’s just disappointing that he is not an Elementalist. I

me of the ancient heroes my mother told me

really think he is a good person. I couldn’t

he heard what the Elementals were saying, none of the Elves were scoffing at their comments. Only

will be

a question

your family is

“…Yes?”

started to smile, as this

not possess the power of earth. The Roan Kingdom is the Kingdom of Boulders, and this is where

thoughts as he made eye contact

‘And?’

plan of gaining any more ancient powers. He would have all five elements of nature if he gained the power of

that was in her arms to Cale. Cale did not take it, and instead just looked at her with confusion. She started to explain what

related to the earth. It is very old. We cannot decipher its meaning

looked at the book that

‘An Ancient legend?’

him want to not take the book. He didn’t

her continued words made Cale’s eyes open

power supposedly was extremely greedy for money. Once that hero died, the hero in this legend is said

Canaria snorted.

freezing and did not seek any power, influence, or fame?

at Cale for validation. Cale also snorted and nodded

like that? Furthermore, many ancient legends are a mix

who was both the greedy hero’s friend and enemy. This hero seems to be the

have a lot on his mind. Cale slowly reached his hand out and

not think you will find the ancient power described in this book. However, since we do not need this

not a precious

honest with

might make Cale feel bad, but decided to tell

they don’t need. I

that this book would not be of much help to Cale. That was because she