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

as Raon instructed him to do. Since things ended up like this, wouldn’t it be great to be known as the lucky

he could see the Elves’ interest level going up, like he

“Wow! Is he handsome?”

him the answer

• Handsome and beautiful.

is handsome and

“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

be

• is nothing in the world as strong as my

course. He is very

ventriloquist’s doll. Raon’s voice started to get louder

• mighty Raon

motion to Ron with his eyes however, and Ron stepped forward with Choi Han in order to create

Village. An old Elf who was with the children that followed Cale to

possible

• can show up right

on using that card in the future when it would

and opened up

Elves who were following Cale, as well as the ones peeking from a distance, all listened to

feel the great and mighty aura of Dragon-nim around us? I believe that all of you Elf-nims, the ones who are said to be the closest to nature,

they thought that there was no way a Dragon would follow a human around. Unless it was crazy, a

their

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

jerked their heads up only to see a gloomy expression

you all probably know, the village is in a difficult place and many scary things are happening around the

the Elves

were the ones who were watching Cale from

of the World Tree. They did not like the attitudes of the other Elves who were praising a human during such a time. It wasn’t like Dragon-nim was here. Of course, it was fine to accept and respect a

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

gloomy atmosphere about him. They could feel a sense of responsibility on

to do. These were the tasks that

Elves’ expressions stiffened at those

knew what Cale was trying to do, even without him

like when he had saved their village, and just like they had heard from the Chief about the other time when he saved the capital, he probably had similar things to do. He was probably going to sacrifice himself again without seeking any

observed the calmer crowd that was

a lot of things

He needed to meet with a lot of people. Of course, he didn’t know

with all of you, the friends of nature, however, I believe it is time for me to

who still had a lot of questions seemed disappointed, but the adults consoled them and

at his group that had stopped to wait for him. The Elf healer, Pendrick,

their heads, while Choi Han and Lock

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

for Cale to ignore Raon’s nonsense. He was right about to start walking again,

‘Hmm?’

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

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

the ancient heroes my mother told me about. They were said to

person. I couldn’t tell for sure earlier, but

Cale would have scoffed if he heard what the Elementals were saying, none of the Elves were scoffing at their

be on

a question instead of

your family is

“…Yes?”

started to smile, as this Cale was much easier to deal with than the valiant Cale from

that you know that you currently do not possess the power of earth. The Roan Kingdom is the Kingdom of Boulders, and this is where the power of the earth is at its strongest. Boulders are the strongest form

as he made eye

‘And?’

five elements of nature if he gained the power of earth. He had an ominous feeling that doing something like that would

Cale’s expression stiffening up, carefully handed the book that was in her arms to Cale. Cale did not take it, and instead just

We cannot

at the book that Canaria

‘An Ancient legend?’

take the book. He didn’t need

made

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

Canaria snorted.

did not seek any power, influence, or fame? How could someone like

Cale also

many ancient legends are a mix

book is about the legend of the other hero, who was both

looked toward Cale, who seemed to have a lot on his mind. Cale slowly reached his hand out

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

is not a precious

be honest with

thought it might make Cale feel bad, but decided to tell

gather things they don’t need. I remembered that this book was in that warehouse and brought it

was because she