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 oddly

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

– Who knows?

even iffier after hearing the World Tree’s next response. That was why he made

better for me not to

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

I will be on my way

Okay. Take the dagger

“Yes ma’am.”

Craaaack-

like glass breaking as he opened his eyes. The tip of the

toward the tip of the root that was

Plop.

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

the order of things he needed to

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

name

had been quietly

need for you to

chuckled after hearing

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

kill Hubesha if she made any odd moves.

after

kill you. I am that kind

and his eyes were as cold as snow. However, there was a smooth smile on his face

I hope that

toward his young master

master-nim, did everything go

sort of, I

noticed Cale flinch ever so slightly before

‘He’s hiding something.’

no idea what Cale discussed with the World Tree. However, Ron had a

need to pay close

World Tree. That was why he needed to remain

sunk lower as he observed Cale’s every

with this old

seeing Ron who was suddenly looking

he pretended to be a benign old man and handed over a cup of lemonade when

‘Just ignore it.’

told

looked toward

flinched

‘…His gaze……!’

stiffer than before and his gaze was extremely serious. Count Hubesha felt an unexplainable pressure as Cale stared

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

I have to

no idea about this, felt that she did not

made

Her mouth slowly opened.

his hands

“As expected.”

some things from

in a terrible state, that the White Star might have gone to get an

plate is currently unbalanced. No matter how sturdy the White

fix his

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

a guess but he had been

That was why he had always considered the fact that the White Star might now have an

the Super Rock and the ancient White Star… They only

don’t know about probably exists somewhere,

almost

Hubesha’s

White Star’s plate has achieved balance after earning the earth-attribute ancient

considered

sure you

eyes clouded over

what if that bastard is in your

The White Star is in my

he

do you

up

‘How vicious.’

‘vicious’ gaze looked like child’s play. However, she looked back at those eyes as if

asked another question instead of

been aiming for until now was the ancient White Star’s ancient power. But now that he

Smile.

lips curled up after hearing her question. His mouth

“I don’t have time.”

in a low

stand here and

“Mm.”

could feel the threat hidden underneath it. She then

strongest… He would find the stealthiest

and Hubesha made eye

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

“Haaaa.”

out

cheek

that the earth-attribute ancient power the White Star gained is related to ‘assassination’

“No.”

sternly shook her

assassination or stealth. It

“…Disguise?”

is what the White Star

the White Star told her after

ancient power was extremely difficult to get. It was very well hidden. It would have been quite troublesome if I

‘Clue?’

Star got a clue. However, he pushed his curiosity aside

sand, or dirt in the past. Its appearance always changes to match its surroundings through the flow of time. I really

the

it was such a stealthy power that

guess you never saw him

is right. I

never seen it but