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.”

felt iffy after hearing its

that won’t do me any good even if I

– Who knows?

hearing the World Tree’s next response. That was why he made up

probably better for me not to

business whether the God of Death was a tribulator or not. Cale firmly made

be on my way

Take the dagger with

“Yes ma’am.”

Craaaack-

glass breaking as he opened his eyes. The tip of the black and white root

hands out toward the tip of the root that

Plop.

handkerchief out of his pocket and wrapped the dagger

about the order of things

go back after

* * *

“…That was fast.”

bitter smile on her face as she looked toward Cale who was walking in between

name Ron

who had

need for

chuckled after hearing Ron’s

at me extremely viciously, as if you would

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

flinching after hearing the

do want to kill you. I am that

was white with age and his eyes were as cold as snow. However, there was a smooth

that you make a wise

young

did everything

sort of,

Cale flinch ever so slightly

‘He’s hiding something.’

the World Tree. However,

need to pay close attention to

finding out about Cale’s discussion with the World Tree. That was why he needed to remain closely by Cale’s

sunk lower as

is up with

Ron who was suddenly looking

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

‘Just ignore it.’

now told him to just

looked toward Count

Hubesha flinched

‘…His gaze……!’

his gaze was extremely serious. Count Hubesha felt an unexplainable pressure as Cale

stiff because of Ron’s vicious expression and remembering the

guess I have to make

about this, felt that she did not have much time

I’ve made

Her mouth slowly opened.

his hands

“As expected.”

some things

Duke Fredo, who had shown up at the Henituse territory in a terrible state, that the White Star might have gone

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

left to fix

Earth-attribute ancient power or something that could make up for it. Well, that is just my guess. The

was a guess but

always considered the

the Super Rock and the ancient White Star… They only knew about

know about probably exists somewhere, similar to

was almost to be

Hubesha’s

as you know, the White Star’s plate has achieved balance after earning the earth-attribute ancient power. He is finally able to use his

considered that

sure

clouded over for

bastard is

The White Star is in my front

if he

do you

mouth dried up

‘How vicious.’

anger inside them that Ron’s ‘vicious’ gaze looked like child’s play. However, she looked back

instead of answering Cale’s

ancient White Star’s ancient power. But now that he was unable to gain that strong and destructive power… What kind

Smile.

after hearing her

“I don’t have time.”

in

have time to stand

“Mm.”

although Cale’s voice sounded calm, she could feel

strongest…

Hubesha

him to kill his enemies without anybody knowing, now that he

“Haaaa.”

let out a sigh-like

cheek

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

“No.”

sternly shook her

something like assassination or stealth. It

“…Disguise?”

what the White

what the White Star told her after getting the earth attribute

attribute ancient power was extremely difficult to get. It was very well

‘Clue?’

was curious as to how the White Star got a clue. However, he pushed his curiosity aside and paid attention to

stand on could have been a boulder, sand, or dirt in the past. Its appearance

the White Star

then said that it was such a stealthy power

never saw him use

right.

she had never seen it but immediately