Trash of the Count's Family - TCF Part 2 - Chapter 101: Blood! (6)

Tae Wi’s groans became louder and he began to fall backwards. Sword Saint who was holding his hands almost stumbled with him. But Sui pulled him back and told him to come to his senses. Sui held one of Tae Wi’s arms and warned the Sword Saint not to interfere. Fist King Mok Hyeon tapped the Sword Saint’s shoulder, telling him to breathe first.
Mok Hyeon grabbed the other arm of Tae Wi who was now howling like a beast. Sword Saint was shocked at Tae Wi’s change, but soon breathed in and out. He breathed in a very pure energy that seemed to purify his body. He saw the red smoke that had shimmering golden specks in it. Sword Saint compared the sight to an otherworldly place, a world where celestial beings lived.
He murmured that he had been foolish before helping the two holding Tae Wi. Mok Hyeon said that the purification was working, and the Sword Saint bit his lips. Tae Wi’s howls were getting louder as the red smoke seeped into his black heart. The black lines throughout his body were rapidly shrinking, and Elder Ho was amazed at the sight.
Sword Saint’s eyes shook before he glanced at Young Master Kim. But he was startled when he saw Cale stagger. He tried to help, but Sui stopped him, saying that the young master had a reliable escort by his side. CH grabbed Cale’s shoulder while Raon supported Cale’s back with his paws and head. CH quietly asked Raon if it was dead mana.
Raon replied yes, but added that there was some evil aura mixed in. CH asked if Cale knew, and Raon answered that Cale was not in the state to answer. Raon exclaimed that it was strange as it differed from the last time in Xiaolen. Back then, the stove had left Cale’s hands and floated in the air. But now, it seemed like it was stuck in Cale’s hands.
Cale was even paler and had cold sweats. CH pondered if he should stop Cale. The red smoke gradually gathered and wrapped around Tae Wi like a cocoon. Cale struggled to tell them to help him move towards Tae Wi’s direction, so CH and Raon helped him walk towards Tae Wi. Cale told everyone to stay back, and everyone moved away, including the Sword Saint, Sui, and Mok Hyeon.
Cale closed his eyes and mentally cursed because the efficiency of his power was too low. The stove was constantly absorbing Cale’s Fire AP. However, it was weaker than before due to the seal Jungwon placed. Cale tried to call out to his ancient powers, but no one answered. But he gradually felt better when he neared Tae Wi and the stove’s suction power decreased.
He straightened his posture and thought that it would end soon. After all, there was only one Jiangshi he had to purify here. Cale felt that he was nearing his real limit. The stove then stopped shaking, and Cale opened his eyes, thinking that it was over now. He was hopeful that it would all work out. Suddenly, Durst sniffed and spread out his arms.
Durst shouted that the air was refreshing and the rotten smell lessened. Chief Eunuch Wi also shouted that the air was cleansing. Raon whispered that Durst seriously had the nose of a dog. Cale agreed before saying that it was not over. And then, the stove began shaking again, more violently than before.
Cale was surprised, and Tae Wi let out a desperate-sounding howl. The red smoke around Tae Wi seemed like it was being dispersed as a black aura rose between it. CH warned everyone to back off, hold their breaths, and not touch that black aura. Cale stared at the dead mana and wondered if this was like a boss’s final struggle commonly seen in games.
Without warning, Cale coughed as he crouched down, still holding the stove. He mentally cursed again as the stove began to suck his Fire AP once more. Chills ran down his spine as he realized that this was a big problem. He was reaching his limit, but the stove continued to suck more power. The red and gold smoke shone more brilliantly than before.
Elder Ho was in awe at the sight, but Raon asked if he was okay. Cale wanted to shout no and that he was not okay, but he could not reply. His heart beat wildly and his hands trembled. Raon exclaimed that he was currently so pale, the palest he had ever been. Cale’s hands glowed with a bright red-gold color and the smoke struck Tae Wi.
Durst cheered at the purification and knelt down. The black heart was covered in red smoke, and its black color was quickly fading. Gray ash scattered around Tae Wi. The sight looked both chaotic and brilliant. Exclamations were heard here and there, but Cale did not hear it because of what was happening to him.
He mentally screamed to stop and tried to drop the stove as he had reached his limit. Cale took a deep breath and realized that the stove was now trying to suck the sealed portion of the Fire AP. Cale panicked, having a bad feeling that something would happen if the sealed part of his power was sucked too. He had to drop the stove.
The stove intensely shook, and Cale heard CH apologizing, saying that it could not go on like this. Suddenly, Cale heard the voice of Shield AP who was surprised that she fell ‘asleep.’ And then, the Vitality of the Heart AP also woke up before panicking as he screamed that Cale’s plate would break. Vitality of the Heart said that he would do something.
The stove had stopped moving, and Cale realized that it was because CH had knocked it out of his hands. Sword Saint and Elder Ho were astonished that the purification worked. Vitality of the Heart said to Cale that he would increase the power of the heart and let blood circulate in Cale’s body. Raon asked Cale if he was okay since he was still not opening his eyes.
Cale wanted to reply, but he could not. Vitality of the Heart said that Cale would feel better if he coughed blood. Eventually, he fell to the ground and somehow felt his body feeling comfortable. But Cale could faintly see dark red blood continuously flowing out of his mouth. He wanted to say something, but the blood in his mouth prevented it.
Vitality of the Heart said that the other ancient powers were all asleep, so he would work hard. He told Cale to trust him as he would not let Cale die. Cale’s heart thumped vigorously, and Cale mentally cursed for the nth time. He closed his eyes tightly in anticipation of what was to happen. He could hear people calling him “Cale-nim!,” “Rok Soo-ya!,” “Human!,” and “Young Master!”
He wanted to say that he was fine now, but blood was still pooling and flowing out of his mouth, rendering him unable to speak. It was the first time he had ever coughed this much blood. Cale thought that this was driving him crazy.