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

like this, wouldn’t it be great to be known as the lucky human who

see the Elves’ interest

“Wow! Is he handsome?”

him the answer

• Handsome and beautiful.

is handsome

“Wow!”

his head. They would all fall back and cheer endlessly if a real Dragon

be very

• world as strong as my

course. He is very

doll. Raon’s voice started to get

• mighty Raon Miru! I am also one

headache from all the noise around him. He still managed to motion to Ron with his eyes however, and Ron stepped

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

possible

• can show up

no plans of letting the Elves meet with a Dragon. He was planning on using that card in the future when it would be to his benefit. As for now, it was best

stopped walking and

as well as the ones peeking

that all of you Elf-nims, the ones who are said to be the closest to nature, would be able to feel this great and mighty

Dragon was casually roaming around Cale. However, they thought that 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

their heads and continued

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

Elves jerked their heads up only to see a gloomy

all probably know, the village is in a difficult place and many scary

Elves nodded their

ones who

during such a time. It wasn’t like Dragon-nim was here. Of course, it was fine to accept and respect a person who has received the protection of a Dragon, but they did not like such a happy

Cale’s words reached their ears. They could clearly tell that

a sense of responsibility on Cale’s shoulders.

a lot to do. These were

adult Elves’ expressions

what Cale was trying to do,

time when he saved the capital, he

the calmer crowd that was focused

a lot of things

trick Toonka and make some profit. He needed to meet with a lot of people. Of course, he didn’t know what the order of things would be, but he needed to

of you, the friends of nature, however, I believe it is time

seemed disappointed, but the

had stopped to wait for him. The Elf healer, Pendrick,

themselves back from shaking their heads, while Choi Han and Lock were nodding their heads as if

• you alone! You uselessly weak but

Cale to ignore Raon’s nonsense. He was right about

‘Hmm?’

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

just disappointing that he is not an Elementalist. I want to introduce him to

mother told me about. They were

is a good person. I couldn’t tell for sure earlier, but he seems

what the Elementals were saying, none of the Elves were scoffing at their comments. Only Chief Canaria greeted Cale at the entrance with an odd

will be on my

question instead

master-nim, you said your family is in

“…Yes?”

Cale’s eyes. Canaria started to smile, as this Cale

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?’

of gaining any more ancient powers. He would have all five elements of nature if he gained the power of earth. He had an ominous feeling that doing something like that would lead to

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

an ancient legend related to the earth. It is very old. We cannot decipher

the book that Canaria was pushing

‘An Ancient legend?’

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

words made Cale’s eyes

a strong destructive power supposedly was extremely greedy for money. Once that hero

Canaria snorted.

the world from freezing and did not seek any power, influence, or fame? How could someone like that be greedy for money? Isn’t

Cale for validation. Cale also snorted and nodded his

like that? Furthermore, many ancient legends are a

this book is about the legend of the other hero, who was both the greedy hero’s friend and enemy.

have a lot on his mind. Cale slowly reached his

do not need this book, I thought it would be great if it could even help you a

not a precious

be honest with you,

make Cale feel bad, but decided to tell the

gather things they don’t need. I remembered

be of much help to Cale. That was because she had gone