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.”

going to be like this, it

to fight until now.

• Another Dragon

ignored

prepare for us to leave

to get your rest

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

alone. Cale took a gold coin out

“Here.”

“Oohh!”

and carefully caught the gold coin

this is a gold

was the reward for Raon’s part in destroying the Magic Tower. Although ten silver coins and one gold coin was worth the same, Raon seemed

“Isn’t it great?”

Thank you! I

“Good.”

to Raon. He had promised to give

“On and Hong-.”

to say that On and Hong should not know about it. He wanted Raon to keep it a secret. However, he

Meeeeeeow, hehe.

Meeeow!

mixed in with the meows. Cale could see two kittens crawling into

were On and

‘You sharp bastards.’

speak after seeing their sparkling

“Fine, here.”

across the room and On and Hong caught them out of

and Raon all laughing while holding onto their gold coins before laying

it isn’t a crazy

that the Gold Dragon they were going to meet was normal. The three children averaging 8-years-old,

The next morning.

morning, Toonka and the other Chiefs came out to say goodbye to Cale. Cale had never seen such an expression on Toonka’s

as he

going sightseeing

itinerary, so you don’t need to worry

worry. Cale, I trust

disgusted, listening to Toonka calling his name gently like

the Whipper Kingdom. And feel free to let me know if

Toonka, but this extremely nice Toonka made Cale

I wish for

“Of course.”

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

Kingdom has no

the forces around the continent

saw this as a war between the Empire, which was in chaos after the destruction of the Church of the Sun, and the Whipper Kingdom, who were a tightly-knit group specializing in offense.

not seem to be taking over the Empire.

the development of Alchemy, the Empire had

the Empire they are going up

shake Toonka’s hand. Toonka thought it was a goodbye handshake, and so he immediately started to shake it. However, Cale took

is sneakier than magic. Protect your warriors with

people who were wondering what they were

that the Empire has a mole in your army. Although you have probably investigated already, look again if you didn’t find them. Start with the people close to

Toonka and looked into Toonka’s eyes as

“Kill them.”

Cale let go of Toonka’s

“Don’t you trust me?”

“…I trust you.”

was satisfied

the Empire. That would give the Roan Kingdom time to get stronger and develop their alliance with the

before the

the Northern Alliance started to make their move, Alberu would take control of

safe trip.

responded to Toonka with

reason for me

carriage and told Pendrick, who was standing with his

“Let’s go.”

to the lair of the Gold Dragon, an ancient Dragon that has

at his collar. It was chilly here, even though it was summer time. No, as the snow

was

haven’t you been here

did not

Cough.

sniffled. His nose was runny. Rosalyn chuckled and handed him a handkerchief and Cale

this the

“Yes, this is it.”

expect it to be

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

to Mount Yellia in

and how he had

the snowy peak

the most dangerous mountains

that a Dragon’s lair would be

lived at the spot Lock had taken

do we

face that seemed like he was both

just need to

“…How long?”

wants to see

“…What?”

going to wait

gaze. His gaze seemed to be asking how there could be such

Pendrick cautiously asked

will I be able to meet Dragon-nim?

Cale started to smile.

“No.”

will

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

vicious voice echoed in Cale’s