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.”

hearing

guess your answer is something that won’t do me any good even if I

– Who knows?

the World Tree’s next

for

business whether the God of Death was a tribulator

will be on my way

Okay. Take the

“Yes ma’am.”

Craaaack-

of the black

hands out toward the tip of

Plop.

dagger fell into his hands. Cale pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket and wrapped the dagger before putting

order of things he needed to

back after

* * *

“…That was fast.”

on her face as she looked toward Cale who was walking in between the whirlwind on top of the

your name Ron

had been

no need for

chuckled after hearing Ron’s extremely

you are looking at me extremely

that he would kill Hubesha if she made any odd moves. Ron had been glaring at her with the uniquely cold

chuckled before flinching after hearing the

kill you. I

white with age and his eyes were as cold as

is why I hope that you make a wise

then headed toward his young master who was headed

master-nim, did everything

of, I

ever so slightly

‘He’s hiding something.’

However, Ron had a bad feeling after seeing

to pay close

That was

lower as

with this old

suddenly looking at him

over a

‘Just ignore it.’

now told him to just

toward Count

flinched

‘…His gaze……!’

his gaze was extremely serious. Count Hubesha felt an unexplainable pressure as Cale stared at her with a gaze that seemed to

was only stiff because of Ron’s 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

made up

Her mouth slowly opened.

get his hands on

“As expected.”

some things from Duke

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

an Earth-attribute ancient power. His plate is currently unbalanced. No matter how sturdy the White Star’s plate is, his body being unbalanced will restrict him from using his forcing Cale to full

to fix his issue before

He seemed to 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 left for

it was a guess

as well. That was why he had always considered the fact that the White Star might now have an earth-attribute

the ancient White Star… They

earth-attribute ancient power I don’t know about probably exists somewhere, similar to how nobody knew about Drew Thames’s

almost to be

heard Hubesha’s

White Star’s plate has achieved balance after earning the earth-attribute ancient power. He is finally

considered that

sure you

clouded over

bastard is in your front

is in my front

wondered if he

you

mouth dried up

‘How vicious.’

‘vicious’ gaze looked like child’s play. However, she looked

another question instead

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 think

Smile.

Cale’s lips curled up after hearing

“I don’t have time.”

in

don’t have time to stand here

“Mm.”

calm, she could feel the threat hidden

have the strongest… He

and Hubesha made

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

“Haaaa.”

out a

cheek as

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

“No.”

sternly shook her

assassination or stealth. It is probably better described as

“…Disguise?”

what the

told her after

well hidden.

‘Clue?’

Star got a clue. However, he pushed

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

what the White

He then said that it was such a stealthy power that

saw him use

is right.

that she had never