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.”

iffy after hearing its

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

– Who knows?

Tree’s next response. That was why

better for me not

was none of his business whether the God of Death was a tribulator or not. Cale firmly made up his

I will be on my

Okay. Take the dagger with

“Yes ma’am.”

Craaaack-

of the black and white root started to separate and turn into the shape of a dagger’s

out toward the tip of the root that was

Plop.

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

of things he needed

back after

* * *

“…That was fast.”

her face as she looked toward Cale who was walking in between the

name

the man who had been quietly

need for

Hubesha chuckled after hearing

though you are looking at me extremely viciously, as if

was saying that he would kill Hubesha if she made any odd moves. Ron had

flinching after hearing the

to kill you. I am that kind of

and his eyes were as cold as snow.

is why I hope that you make a wise

his young

did everything go

sort of, I

Cale flinch ever

‘He’s hiding something.’

the World Tree. However, Ron had

to pay close attention

the World Tree. That was why he needed to remain

gaze sunk lower as he observed Cale’s

up with this

after seeing Ron who was suddenly looking at him

a benign old man and handed over a cup of lemonade when Cale first arrived in this

‘Just ignore it.’

now told

toward Count Hubesha

Hubesha flinched

‘…His gaze……!’

extremely serious. Count Hubesha felt an unexplainable pressure as Cale stared at her with a gaze

Cale was only stiff because of Ron’s vicious expression and remembering the past. He was only looking at Count Hubesha

guess I have to

this, felt that

I’ve made up

Her mouth slowly opened.

to get his hands on an earth-attribute

“As expected.”

you heard some things

up at the Henituse territory in a

currently unbalanced. No matter how sturdy the White Star’s plate is, his body being unbalanced will restrict him from using

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

said it was a guess but he had been pretty

Cale as well. That was why he had always considered the fact that the White Star might now have

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

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

was almost to

Hubesha’s

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

already considered

sure

over for a

bastard is

Star is in my front

he

do you mean

mouth dried up after seeing

‘How vicious.’

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

instead of answering Cale’s

ancient power the White Star 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.

Cale’s lips curled up after hearing

“I don’t have time.”

in

stand here

“Mm.”

sounded calm, she could feel the threat

have the strongest…

Hubesha made

chose to gain a power that would allow him to kill his enemies without anybody knowing, now that he

“Haaaa.”

out a sigh-like

cheek as he

that the earth-attribute ancient power the

“No.”

sternly shook her

stealth.

“…Disguise?”

the White

her after getting the

to get. It was very well hidden. It would have

‘Clue?’

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

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

the

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

saw him

is right. I have

she had never seen it but