Trash of the Count’s Family

separately and stealthily so that the others would not notice.

“And… I… no, we……”

She hesitated for a moment before continuing to speak.

“We cannot attack the citizens of the Endable Kingdom.”

The White Star, the Bear King, the priests… They were all citizens of the Endable Kingdom.

“That is the restriction and contract condition placed on us.”

Cale asked something he had been wondering for a long time.

“Are you, no, are all of you human?”

“Pffft.”

Count Hubesha laughed.

“We were once human.”

Although she was laughing, her eyes were full of rage. Her rage seemed directed at someone or something.

“It would be better to call us weapons.”

Cale slowly recited those words in his mind.

‘Individuals who were once human but are now weapons.

They just seemed like regular people to Cale. But it was also true that Count Hubesha and her subordinates gave off an odd sense of incompatibility with humans.

Count Hubeshas eyes returned to normal after seeing Cales nonchalant gaze.

“There is no need for you to know about our past.”

For Count Hubesha, their past was something she would work her entire life to handle.

She changed topics as she did not want to talk about it anymore.

“Where is Duke Fredo?”

“Why do you care?”

Count Hubesha slowly grasped the hilt of her sword.

“Duke Fredo. Also, Count Mock who I believe you have imprisoned. I wish to meet with both of them. I dont know how we come off to you, but we truly cared about the citizens of the Endable Kingdom despite our desire for power.”

She slowly avoided Cales gaze.

“I am weak. I said that I would not accept the citizens of the Endable Kingdom as sacrifices but I was okay with the Wolf children being used as sacrifices.”

She then looked back at Cale.

“However, the information I have should still be useful to you.”

“…So you want to make a deal?”

“Yes. I know where the White Star is right now. I will tell you his current location, as well as what he is currently plotting.”

“And what do you want from me in return?”

Count Hubesha shared what she wanted in return from Cale.

“Killing the White Star and preserving the Endable Kingdom. That should be beneficial for you as well. Dont you agree?”

Cale Henituse was already working with Duke Fredo. There was a lot that Count Hubesha could analyze from knowing that fact alone.

‘The chances of the Endable Kingdom being preserved are high. There is no way that Duke Fredo would have taken Cale Henituses side without such a guarantee.

But she couldnt tell for sure, making Count Hubesha wait anxiously for Cale to respond.

Cale finally responded after a while.

“Im not so sure.”

“…What?”

“Let me think about it.”

“Cale Henituse! You need to get rid of the White Star as quickly as possible-”

“And?”

Cale nonchalantly asked. Count Hubesha was at a loss for words at his lack of emotion.

“Count Hubesha. There is something you need to get straight.”

On the other hand, Cale had a lot to say.

“I have nothing to lose here.”

The White Stars current location?

Itd be great for Cale to know.

But based on the rumor that was spreading around the Western continent, the White Star would reveal himself at his desired time sooner or later.

The White Star would not attack Cales side without thinking hard about it, as he needed them to take care of the unranked monster, the Lion Dragon.

“Count. You and I are not at the same level to make a deal. Youre the only one who has something to lose.”

Of course, taking care of the White Star and preserving the Endable Kingdom were already things Cale needed to do.

But there was no need for Cale to tell that to Count Hubesha.

“Think about it for a bit.”

Count Hubeshas pupils started shaking. Cale didnt care and just continued in a calm demeanor as if he was chatting with a friend.

“Think hard about it. What can you give me as you ask for my help? And what can you give me to thank me should I successfully help you out?”

A deal and a request for help were completely different.

But Cale had no choice but to respond this way. Duke Fredo had hidden half of the Mercenaries Guilds Ranger Brigade members and the Wolves that he was tasked to imprison. He had to sacrifice a lot to make that happen.

Deals could only be made in such situations.

“Im going to go take care of something. It wont take long. So think things over and quickly come to a conclusion. If you cant make up your mind by the time I get back-”

Cale did not finish his sentence.

But Count Hubesha clearly understood what Cale was saying.

“…Ha, haha.”

Her voice sounded a bit cracked as she laughed.

“Very well. I will think about it.”

She answered while looking at Cales back as he moved away.

Cale slightly nodded his head and continued walking.

“I came to meet the World Tree-nim.”

“…Yes, sir.”

Swiiiiiish— Swiiiiiiiish—-!

An Elf warrior who was hiding inside the whirlwind on top of the Lake of Despair bowed toward Cale and guided him in.

“Young master-nim.”

– Human, should I come with you?

“Just wait here.”

Cale left Ron and the others behind.

It could not be helped.

‘I cant tell them yet.

He had to tell the World Tree a lot of things today. He couldnt take his allies with him as he shared those things.

Cales face slowly stiffened as he headed toward the World Tree.

Elf priestess Adite appeared as soon as he stepped foot into the Elf Village.

“Welcome, young master-nim. I will escort you to the World Tree-nim.”

“Okay.”

She must have seen Cales frightening and sunken gaze as she put on a warm smile and quickly started walking.

Im kind of glad he didnt immediately make a deal with Hubesha. Hes right! She should prove herself like Fredo did!

What will happen next?