Trash of the Count's Family

Teaser

Harol could not understand Cale’s calm demeanor.

‘As long as you know?’

This was a chance for Cale to get a significant profit. He had two documents that could harm the Whipper Kingdom in his hands. But he was not going to be greedy?

Harol could not believe it. However, at the same time, he had no choice but to believe it. He had heard it with his own ears.

‘This is the person who purchased the Magic Tower for ten billion and did not even investigate it.’

Cale had said that he wanted to own the twentieth floor of the Magic Tower when he made the purchase. He didn’t send anybody to do any investigations afterwards. Harol had someone watching the tower at all times throughout this past year, just in case Cale found something.

However, Cale really did nothing with the Magic Tower since making the purchase.

“…Are you not greedy for money?”

Harol could not help but ask. He could see Cale shaking his head.

“Do you know how much money is in the Henituse territory? We have more money than you can ever imagine. I am the first son of the Henituse family.”

‘Right.’

Harol had forgotten about that.

Cale was someone who had no issue spending ten billion gallons like it was nothing.

Cale gave one more reason for the confused Harol to accept the situation.

“I know that the documents in my hands are files that any of the continent’s powers would want to obtain. I do not wish to be in the middle of the storm caused by that.”

However, Cale didn’t really mean it. He knew that the center of the storm was the calmest spot.

Cale wanted peace, even while everyone else was at war. That was why he was selling it to both the Whipper Kingdom and the crown prince.

“Young master-nim, you are saying that you don’t want to be in a dangerous situation, so you will sell it to us right now? Is that it?”

“Yes. That is correct. As you know, I am a peace lover.”

This reason was acceptable for Harol, since Cale was the person who did not even want to reveal Harol’s identity.

Harol turned away from Cale and looked around the tent. The other Chiefs looked like they still had some questions, but Toonka and the warriors’ side seemed to be in awe of Cale.

‘It is something I need anyway.’

The mana storage device was extremely tempting, since it was said to mimic ancient powers. Harol and the others in the Whipper Kingdom considered ancient powers to be the greatest of powers.

“That sounds good to me. Commander Toonka-nim, what do you think?”

Toonka did not respond to Harol’s question and instead reached his large hand out toward Cale. Toonka’s serious expression, which was extremely different than his usual idiotic expression, explained his sincere feelings to Cale.

“Thank you very much.”

Cale stood up and shook Toonka’s hand.

“If you’re thankful, don’t forget about this.”

“Of course. I will not forget about your benevolence.”

With Toonka as the representative, the Whipper Kingdom purchased the documents that were found in the secret lab of the Magic Tower from Cale Henituse for five billion gallons.

The contract was settled quickly because the Whipper Kingdom rushed it.

Cale returned to his tent after the contract was signed.

“Why are you following me here?”

Cale looked toward Choi Han, who was following him into his tent. Choi Han was holding the contract and a note for five billion gallons.

“Cale-nim.”

“What?”

Cale undid the top button of his shirt that had been almost suffocating him all morning and did not pay much attention to Choi Han.

“You really are amazing, Cale-nim.”

“Huh?”

That was why he was shocked.

“Cale-nim, your abilities are top notch. I don’t think there is anybody else who is so talented in this kind of sca-, no, strategy. I am terrible in this aspect.”

‘Were you trying to say scam?’

Cale recalled how terrible Choi Han’s acting had been.

“However, I think it would be best to be as careful as possible with the next individual we plan on meeting.”

Cale finally realized why Choi Han had followed him back to his tent.

The individual they were planning to meet next was the Gold Dragon.

“Cale-nim, you may always be making a move looking two steps ahead, but that Dragon is strong. It is possible that both Raon and I may not be enough.”

• He thinks I will not be enough?! I am much stronger than he thinks!

Raon’s retort filled Cale’s mind, but Cale agreed with Choi Han for once.

Choi Han quietly stood there observing Cale.

“Yes, Choi Han, you are right.”

Choi Han’s expression brightened a bit after seeing Cale agree with him.

Cale did not care about that though. He had already thought about this meeting with the Gold Dragon many times.

In terms of priorities for this meeting, it was safety first, safety second, and safety third. That was the only way to make sure that he didn’t die.

“Choi Han, I will leave the front to you this time. What do you think?”

Choi Han vigorously nodded his head. That was what he had wanted. He was the best fit to protect Cale from the front.

“Yes, please leave it to me. I will protect Cale-nim and everybody else as well. I will use everything I have to make sure of it.”

was going to be like this, it was

used his full strength to fight until now. That was the same for Raon as

• am here, weak human. Another Dragon

ignored

I will prepare for

sure to get your

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

However, he was not alone. Cale took a

“Here.”

“Oohh!”

carefully caught the

is

and one gold coin was worth

“Isn’t it great?”

Wonderful! Thank you! I will work even

“Good.”

Raon. He had promised

“On and Hong-.”

wanted Raon to keep it a secret. However, he heard some odd cries at the

Meeeeeeow, hehe.

Meeeow!

meows. Cale could see two kittens crawling into

course, they were On and

‘You sharp bastards.’

to speak after seeing their

“Fine, here.”

On and Hong caught them out of

holding onto their gold coins before

just hope it isn’t a crazy

children averaging 8-years-old, stood guard while he slept.

The next morning.

was early in the morning, Toonka and the other Chiefs came out to say goodbye to Cale.

embarrassed as he

going sightseeing for

don’t need to worry

Cale,

Toonka calling his name gently like that. It became

you are in the Whipper Kingdom. And feel free to let me

was fine with a crazy Toonka, but this extremely nice Toonka made

in mind. I wish for

“Of course.”

started to think while observing Toonka nod his head, as if that was a

no

opinion, the forces around the

the Sun, and the Whipper Kingdom, who were a tightly-knit group specializing in offense. Many were thinking that it was

seem to be taking over the Empire. They

Empire. With the development of Alchemy,

the Empire they are going

hand out to shake Toonka’s hand. Toonka thought it was a goodbye

is sneakier than magic. Protect

smiled at the people who were wondering

again if you didn’t find them. Start with the people close to

from Toonka and looked into Toonka’s eyes as

“Kill them.”

to shake. Cale let go of

“Don’t you trust me?”

“…I trust you.”

satisfied with

Empire will win. However, Cale hoped that the Whipper Kingdom would last as long as possible and annoy the Empire. That would give the Roan Kingdom time to get stronger and develop

to prepare before the North

started to make their move, Alberu would take control of the Roan Kingdom and

have a safe trip. See you next

responded to Toonka with a

for me

the carriage and told Pendrick, who was

“Let’s go.”

time to head to the lair of the Gold Dragon, an ancient

even though it was summer time. No, as the

asked Lock who was in front of

you been here

I did not expect it to

Cough.

was runny. Rosalyn chuckled and

is this

“Yes, this is it.”

did not expect it

about the necklace that was under the layers of clothes he was wearing. It was the ‘Absorbing Necklace,’ the necklace

had sent Lock to Mount Yellia in order to

the necklace and how he had used the power to

on the snowy peak and

as one of the

a Dragon’s lair would

Gold Dragon lived at the spot Lock

we

peak, but did not see the lair. Pendrick spoke with a face that seemed like he was both extremely excited but also extremely weak and could fall over

need

“…How long?”

Dragon-nim wants

“…What?”

just going to wait in this freezing

gaze seemed to be asking how there could be such a bullshit answer. Beacrox did not seem

that moment, Pendrick

to meet Dragon-nim?

Cale started to smile.

“No.”

how will he get

• right behind you. But why did this not-so-great Dragon not come to

vicious voice echoed