Trash of the Count's Family

– What’s wrong?

The World Tree nonchalantly asked again.

– What seems to be the problem? Well, I do understand the fear of stabbing your heart.

As the World Tree said that…

– Did this old hag go crazy?

– She’s definitely lost it.

The Fire of Destruction and the Sound of the Wind raised their voices in anger. The Fire of Destruction was extremely angry.

– It’s not like it’s for giving me all of the money in the entire world! Why the hell would you stab our kid in the heart to kill a trashy son of a bitch like the White Star?! Is this stupid tree looking down at the human heart because it has no heart as a tree? Huh?! I should just light it on fire and burn it down!

One of the World Tree’s branches suddenly shivered.

– That’s odd. I suddenly got the chills. It was just like when I saw that crazy bastard…ahem.

The World Tree was recalling a memory from the past before focusing again and continuing to speak in a serious tone.

– I gave you the best possible solution I have after hearing what you said. That is why I will ask this question. Which part of this solution do you see as a problem?

Cale immediately had a thought.

‘It wants to know what the problem is?’

The World Tree was saying that although it would hurt, Cale would not die and that it would actually be beneficial to Cale’s body.

The World Tree would not lie about something like that. It must be true.

Furthermore, a root dagger that was a part of the World Tree’s foundation would be of great assistance in defeating the White Star.

‘The World Tree…has also made a sacrifice in its own way.’

This root was different from the branches or parts of the trunk that would fall off each time it chatted with Cale.

The World Tree had said that this was a portion of its foundation. Letting him have this was probably quite burdensome on the World Tree as well.

Shaaaaaaa— Shaaaaa–

The sounds of the leaves rustling from the trees around it, as if they were protesting the World Tree’s decision, made it very clear.

‘…Stab a sword into my heart?’

If he won’t die…

If this was the final button required to take care of everything…

‘It’s worth trying once.’

His ‘instant’ ability gave him injuries all over his body that spurted blood.

Why would he be scared of anything when he managed to overcome that terrible pain?

In that case, what was Cale worried about right now?

“Mm.”

– Yes, tell me. Tell me your concern.

“My friends will see me stab my heart, right?”

The World Tree was silent for a moment.

– …Ah……

It then gasped.

– Those friends around you…

The World Tree thought about Eruhaben, the black Dragon, and everybody else, including Choi Han who had once viciously stared at it.

When it had told Cale about the God of Death last time… The World Tree had just told Cale to be wary of the God of Death and not to trust him, but, as an existence that could see almost everything, it had been able to read the vicious intent rising from the black Dragon and the black-haired human. Cale did not know about that because he had had his eyes shut.

– …Good luck.

That was the only thing the World Tree could say to him.

“Huuuuuu.”

Cale let out a short sigh and nodded his head.

I will accept your dagger for now, World Tree-nim.”

– Mm.

– Haaa.

The ancient powers all sighed or groaned but they could not oppose Cale’s decision.

The World Tree had given Cale its greatest power and Cale had no choice but to accept it.

– Okay. I know you are busy so go on.

“Yes ma’am, I will see you nex, ah-.”

Cale was saying goodbye when he realized something and asked.

“There is something I am curious about.”

– What is it?

Cale had asked a question he had had once he learned about the single-lifers and the other concepts.

“Was the God of Death a tribulator as well?”

It was at that moment.

“Mm?!”

Boobooboooooooooom-

The ground underneath Cale and the entire Elf Village surrounding the World Tree shook as if they had received a great shock.

He soon heard the World Tree’s voice.

– …That…is not something I can answer.

“I see.”

after hearing its oddly

is something that won’t do

– Who knows?

Tree’s next response. That was why he made up his

probably better for me not to

was none of his business whether the God of Death was a tribulator or

I will be on my way

the

“Yes ma’am.”

Craaaack-

heard something that sounded like glass breaking as he opened his eyes. The tip of the

his hands out toward the tip of the root that was

Plop.

handkerchief out of his pocket

order of things

guess I can go back

* * *

“…That was fast.”

Hubesha had a bitter smile on her face as she looked toward Cale who was walking in between the whirlwind on top of the lake at

your name Ron

had been quietly observing her since

no need for you

chuckled after hearing Ron’s extremely

need to know even though you are looking at me extremely viciously, as if

kill Hubesha if she made any odd moves. Ron had been glaring at

after hearing the benign voice

do want to kill you. I am that kind of

Ron for the first time. Over half of the man’s hair was white with age and his eyes

is why I hope that you make a

headed toward his young master who was headed

did

of, I

Cale flinch ever so

‘He’s hiding something.’

World Tree. However, Ron had a

need to pay

out about Cale’s discussion with the World Tree. That was why

as he observed

is up with this old

seeing Ron who was suddenly looking at

him of how scary Ron had been as he pretended to be a benign old man and handed over a cup of lemonade when Cale first arrived in this world. He had not thought about that for a

‘Just ignore it.’

experiences until now told him to

looked toward

Hubesha flinched

‘…His gaze……!’

felt an unexplainable

vicious expression and remembering the past. He was only looking at Count Hubesha to avoid

have

Hubesha, who had no idea about this, felt that she did not have much

made up my

Her mouth slowly opened.

to get his hands on an earth-attribute ancient

“As expected.”

some things

up at the Henituse territory in a terrible state, that the White Star might have gone to get an earth-attribute ancient

Star does not have an Earth-attribute ancient power. His plate is currently unbalanced. No matter how sturdy the White Star’s plate is, his body

left to fix his issue before

be on his way to look for an Earth-attribute ancient power or something that could make up for it. Well, that is just my guess. The White Star could have

guess

why he had always

and the ancient White Star… They only knew about two earth-attribute ancient

power I don’t know about probably exists somewhere, similar to how

was almost to be

Hubesha’s voice

plate has achieved balance after earning the earth-attribute ancient power. He is finally able to use

considered that

I’m sure you

over

that bastard is in your front

White Star is in my

wondered if he had heard

do you mean

up after seeing

‘How vicious.’

much cold anger inside them that Ron’s ‘vicious’ gaze looked like child’s play. However, she looked back at those eyes as if she

another question instead of answering

aiming for until now was the ancient White Star’s ancient power. But now that he was unable to gain that strong and destructive power… What kind of earth-attribute ancient power do you

Smile.

of Cale’s lips curled up after hearing her question.

“I don’t have time.”

in a

have time to stand

“Mm.”

although Cale’s voice sounded calm, she could feel the threat hidden underneath it. She

the strongest… He

Hubesha made eye

would allow him to kill his enemies without anybody knowing, now that he couldn’t get the strongest power to completely massacre

“Haaaa.”

let out a

scratched his cheek

are saying that the earth-attribute ancient power the White Star gained is

“No.”

sternly shook

is not something like assassination or stealth. It is probably

“…Disguise?”

what the White Star

White Star told her after getting the earth attribute ancient

get. It was very well hidden. It would have

‘Clue?’

how the White Star got a clue. However, he pushed his curiosity aside and paid

we stand on could have been a boulder, sand, or dirt in the past. Its appearance always changes to match its surroundings through

the White

He then said that it was such a stealthy power that even Dragons would

saw him use

right. I have

never seen it but immediately continued