Trash of the Count's Family

“Patriarch-nim, did that punk Cale say that he’ll be heading over?”

Ron who was looking at the video communication device that just ended turned his gaze after hearing the voice. He saw Mercenary King Bud Illis who was holding a long thin sword, unlike his usual self.

Ron casually stared at the blood dripping down the thin blade before starting to speak.

“5 minutes later.”

He didn't say anything else before looking forward.

Bud did not show any complaints about this demeanor. He also looked toward where Ron was looking.

‘…The Molan family residence.’

Although it was now being used as Arm's secret base, this place used to belong to the Eastern continent's greatest underworld household in the past. Bud had been shocked when he had learned about it.

‘For it to be in the Molden mountain range.’

The Eastern continent's Molden Kingdom had grown significantly since about ten or so years ago.

They were located at the center of the Eastern continent and used commerce as a means to grow the kingdom, using their location effectively to become the center of the Eastern continent’s economy and material distribution.

There was a unique trait about the Molden Kingdom that managed to become the center of distribution and commerce even without an ocean around their kingdom.

A wide plain with just as wide and well-paved roads.

Merchants had no choice but to use these wide roads with no mountains to hinder them, especially after lodging and commercial districts were created as well.

‘The Molden Kingdom does have a mountain range in the northeast region.’

The mountain range was not very long, but it was very tall and dangerous that it ranked number one in climbing difficulty on the entire Eastern continent.

The Molan family residence existed in a valley deep inside that dangerous mountain range.

‘It’s actually more of a fortress than a residence.’

He could see buildings built inside the dry valley and the cliffs on both sides.

“Mercenary King-nim, we have successfully crossed the first boundary and should arrive at the second boundary soon!”

Bud raised his sword again after hearing the report. His gaze turned to one side as he started to speak.

“We can see Arm’s base after breaking past the first boundary as you mentioned.”

Bud's close friend Glenn Poeff and the Mercenaries Guild's mages had destroyed the illusion spell at the first boundary.

The assassins of the different households who had survived the destruction of their households but had been scattered throughout the Eastern continent until now were gathered here destroying the first boundary and the traps inside.

Bud then saw someone covered in a robe sitting weakly on the ground. The robed individual started to speak.

“The second boundary will be as I mentioned as well.”

He sounded weak as if he was a candle that was starting to go out.

A bright light flashed around them at that moment. The light soon disappeared and the person who appeared started to speak.

“It looks like we need to hurry.”

It was Cale.

The person on the floor raised his head. Cale could see the Dragon half-blood’s eyes looking at him underneath the robe.

Cale had a lot of things to say to this bastard. However, he didn't have the time to leisurely chat as the situation at the Caro Kingdom’s Dubori territory had taken longer than he had expected.

“Young master-nim.”

He turned his head toward Ron who was calling for him.

The usual benign smile was not on his face. His stiff face was full of anger. He also saw Beacrox who was standing behind Ron with his head down while holding his greatsword.

There was only one thing for Cale to tell them.

“Why do you both have such expressions on your faces when you are returning home for the first time in a long while?”

Beacrox raised his head and looked toward Cale. Cale, who received both the father and son's gazes, pointed forward.

The Molan family residence that had been covered by illusion magic…

He continued to speak to the original owners of this place.

“Come back soon.”

Beacrox pulled his greatsword out of the ground. He then walked up next to his father, Ron. He then heard Cale's voice again.

“Have a housewarming party once things are cleaned up. I’ll come over to play.”

Beacrox could see the slowly appearing smile on his father’s face. It was the first smile he saw after the cold and stoic expressions his father had on his face for the last few days.

The final Molan patriarch moved his empty hand forward as he responded.

“I look forward to your housewarming gift.”

Tap.

Ron started to head toward Arm’s secret base with quiet footsteps. He heard Cale’s brusque voice behind him.

“Sure. I have a lot of money.”

Ron had no choice but to laugh.

“Haha, ha-”

He could not handle this situation without laughing. He had such a cute young master-nim.

“Beacrox.”

“Yes, father.”

of his. I'll bring a housewarming gift too! I'm even willing to take money out of my piggy bank if it is for a housewarming for grandpa Ron and

the housewarming party have to be grand

gave an order

“Send the signal.”

toward the second boundary. There was a

see the numerous archers and mages on top of

if

up and activate the magic circles! Prepare

calmly watched them yapping away on top

makeup did not make sense for the Molan family. It was only like this because it was Arm's secret

Piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii- piiiiiiiiiiiiiii-

flute let out a sharp

the mercenaries who were in the front of the group heading toward the

“Gather around!”

charging forward gathered together in one location. They then started to move

should go

Bud who had been watching stepped

Ooooooong.

and thin blade became covered in a

“Sure. Come back soon.”

waving Cale

not just an issue for the Molan

for Bud

war between the Mercenaries

the Mercenaries Guild to defeat Arm which had become a power player

show off its strength to the entire

not holding the sword started to

face. He then gave the order that was

“Destroy everything!”

Swoooooooosh-

surrounded the

moved forward. They looked toward the

power was telling him that this was the

body back and

“Kill them all!”

blue aura was flung like

happened

“Ugh!”

of the swordsman who had been issuing

That was the signal.

“Ahhhhh!”

Climb up

can get your hands

shouting as they charged toward

“Shoot the arrows!”

“Start the magic attacks!”

walls started to launch their attacks in

Hey! An arrow hit my

dodge an arrow? Move!

Shoot those fireballs properly if you're going to use them! They’re so easy to dodge! Kahahaha! You stupid

not lose any

forward whether they dodged the attacks or were hit by a

“T, these crazy bastards!”

archers shooting arrows looked

with that archer. The mercenary who had been climbing the ladder in front of

“Are you scared? Kahahahahah!”

Mercenaries Guild had not intruded without any sort of

This was war.

this to be a

Guild

the ones who survived the

people who were able to turn situations where

the experienced mercenaries that the mercenaries who considered their bodies to be their wealth

the people taking the lead right now as they

had never had a large

people who survived through those wars had learned how to avoid the strong

it go

“Assistant Leader-nim!”

that the Leader had died an instant death thanks to Bud’s sword, the Assistant Leader had to make a

“Start!”

“Yes, sir!”

order and the person standing next to him blew

Screeeeeech- screeeeeeech-

out of the flute making the mercenaries flinch for a moment. They then had to raise

“U, up there!”

expect

the front

man-made buildings located throughout the two cliffs on the sides. Arrows, rocks, fire arrows, and other attacks launched toward the mercenaries from

“Aaaaaah!”

can’t dodge those rocks! They look as big as

“The ladder is broken!”

Assistant Leader who was

up! Tell them to launch the spells

“Yes, sir!”

in the buildings along the cliffs as well. They would be extremely effective if they added onto this attack right

Leader

at that

“Assistant Leader-nim!”

of his subordinates

“Aaaaaaaaahh!”

from the cliff while screaming at the top of their lungs. It

toward one of the buildings on top

building created inside

outside

“Ugh! Ugh!”