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 its

something that won’t do me any good even

– Who knows?

Tree’s next response. That was why he made

probably better for me not to

Death was a tribulator or not.

I will be on

the dagger

“Yes ma’am.”

Craaaack-

his eyes. The tip of the

reached his hands out toward the tip

Plop.

hands. Cale pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket

of things he needed to do

back after

* * *

“…That was fast.”

as she looked toward Cale who was walking in between the whirlwind on top of the lake at a

name Ron

addressed the man who had been

need for you

Hubesha chuckled after hearing Ron’s

don’t need to know even though you are looking at me extremely viciously, as if you would kill me

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

after hearing the

you. I am that

was white with age and his eyes were as cold as snow. However, there was a smooth smile on his face and his voice sounded

why I hope that

toward his young master who was

master-nim, did everything

sort of,

ever so slightly before

‘He’s hiding something.’

Tree. However, Ron had a bad feeling after seeing

to pay close attention to

the World Tree. That was why he needed to remain closely by Cale’s side to prevent

lower as he

up with this

after seeing Ron who was suddenly looking at him with a

handed over a cup of lemonade when Cale first

‘Just ignore it.’

now told him to just ignore

toward Count Hubesha

flinched once

‘…His gaze……!’

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

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

guess I have

about this, felt that she did not have

I’ve made up

Her mouth slowly opened.

his hands on an earth-attribute

“As expected.”

guess you heard some

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

have an Earth-attribute ancient power. His plate is currently unbalanced. No matter how sturdy the White Star’s plate is, his body

left to fix his issue before the

something that could make up for it. Well, that is just my guess. The White Star could have

guess but he had been

why he had always considered the fact

ancient White Star… They only knew about

know about probably exists somewhere, similar to how nobody knew

almost to

heard Hubesha’s voice

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

already considered that

I’m sure

eyes clouded over for

what if that bastard is in your

White Star is in

wondered if he

you mean

up after seeing

‘How vicious.’

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

instead of answering Cale’s

now was the ancient White Star’s ancient power. But now that he was unable

Smile.

corners of Cale’s lips curled up after hearing

“I don’t have time.”

continued in a

stand here and

“Mm.”

feel the threat hidden underneath it. She then continued to

can’t have the strongest… He would find the stealthiest

Hubesha made eye

to gain a power that would allow him to kill his enemies without

“Haaaa.”

out

scratched his cheek as he calmly

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

“No.”

shook her

is not something like assassination or stealth.

“…Disguise?”

what the White Star

what the White Star told her after getting the

difficult to get. It was very well hidden.

‘Clue?’

clue. However, he pushed his curiosity aside and paid

sand, or dirt in the past. Its

the

was such a stealthy power that

saw him use

is right. I have

never seen it but