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

answer is something that won’t

– Who knows?

next response. That

better for me not

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

I will be on my way

Take the

“Yes ma’am.”

Craaaack-

eyes. The tip of the black and white root started to separate and turn into the shape of

the tip of the root

Plop.

fell into his hands. Cale pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket and

order of things he needed to

can go back

* * *

“…That was fast.”

toward Cale who was walking in

name

addressed the man who had been quietly observing her since

need for you

after hearing Ron’s extremely

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

made any odd moves. Ron had been glaring at her with the uniquely

chuckled before flinching after hearing the benign

to kill you. I am that kind

man’s hair was white with age and his eyes were as cold as snow. However, there was a smooth smile on

is why I hope that you make a

young master

did everything

of, I

noticed Cale flinch ever so slightly before

‘He’s hiding something.’

However, Ron had a bad feeling after seeing Cale’s

to pay close attention to

was why he needed to remain closely by Cale’s side to prevent him

lower as he

up with this

seeing Ron who was suddenly looking

over a cup of lemonade when Cale first arrived in

‘Just ignore it.’

until now told him

toward Count Hubesha

flinched once

‘…His gaze……!’

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

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

have to make a

no idea about this, felt that she did not have much time

I’ve made up my

Her mouth slowly opened.

White Star managed to get his hands

“As expected.”

some things from

territory in a terrible state, that the White Star

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

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 left for

a guess

had always considered the fact that the White

ancient White

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

almost to

Hubesha’s

balance after earning the earth-attribute ancient power. He is finally able to

already considered that

I’m sure you

over for a

bastard is

White Star is in

if he

do you mean by

Hubesha’s mouth dried up after seeing Cale’s

‘How vicious.’

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

question instead

had been 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 think the

Smile.

lips curled up after hearing her question. His

“I don’t have time.”

continued in

time to stand here

“Mm.”

voice sounded calm, she could feel the threat hidden

he can’t have the strongest…

Hubesha made

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

“Haaaa.”

out

cheek as he

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

“No.”

sternly shook

stealth. It is probably better described

“…Disguise?”

what the

what the White Star told her

was very well hidden. It would have

‘Clue?’

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

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 really liked

what the White Star

it was such a stealthy power that even Dragons

guess you never saw him

right.

admitted that she had never seen it but