Trash of the Count's Family - TCF Part 2 - Chapter 74

Ron reassured Cale that the cast would be removed in a few days and smiled. But Cale flinched at the vicious smile Ron had. On asked Ron if he was really okay, and Ron said yes. She sighed and led her younger siblings back to the sofa.
On: If one side doesn’t get hurt, the other side gets hurt. This is seriously giving me a headache.
The adults: …
Hong: If I give up thinking, I won’t have a headache! But the problem is I can’t give up. Haa…
Raon: Let’s go destroy the Blood Cult now! They messed with Ron-gramps and the crown prince, so we need to destroy them!
On: *sighs and shakes her head*
Alberu: *looks back and forth between Ron and Cale as he smiles*
Cale: *gets annoyed at Alberu’s smile*
Durst interrupted and said that as Xiaolen’s representative, he came bearing a message from the next Empress Regnant. Alberu glanced at Cale and realized from Cale’s uneasy expression that he did not know about the message. He had not yet heard about the exact details of what Cale’s group had done in Xiaolen.
He recalled that the initial plan was for Mary to become the emperor. But Alberu was sure that Cale set out to make a small snowman but ended up causing an avalanche. Just from looking at Durst’s gaze towards Cale made Alberu sure of that. Alberu said that he wanted to let Cale’s group rest first. He stood up and put his hand on Cale’s shoulder, boldly telling him to go home.
Cale was suspicious at being suddenly sent home. He did not feel like going home because of that. Alberu said that he had informed Basen of Cale’s return. Upon hearing Basen’s name, Cale stood up as he hated seeing Alberu’s grin. He did want to go home after all. Even Super Rock was delighted to go home.
Alberu said that they could use the room next door for teleportation. Cale whispered to Alberu that he placed one magic stone mine in the Forest of Darkness, and that Alberu should take care of the other mine locations. Alberu laughed and urged Cale to go rest, adding that he would visit soon. Cale did not feel happy at Alberu visiting, but Alberu ignored his protest.
The crown prince said that since Cale was going to be the richest person on the continent, having more wealth than the kingdom, he needed to visit. Cale said that it was nothing, and Alberu retorted that he did not deny it. Cale shrugged as it was true. Seeing the rewards from Xiaolen made him realize that he was indeed rich.
However, his slacker life was still far away. He resolved to quickly get rid of the hunters for his future slacker life. Alberu said that he would sent Durst to the Henituse duchy once their talk was over. Durst’s eyes sparkled upon hearing that he would go to Cale’s home. Ron said that he and Beacrox would go home after the cast on his leg was removed.
Raon proclaimed that he wanted to go home and eat steak and apple pie. Hong liked apple pie too and On missed the food from home. The kids clung to Cale as he left the room. CH glanced at Durst looking at Cale before approaching Alberu. Beacrox understood CH’s actions and stood between CH and Durst. CH whispered to Alberu that Cale was very much wanted in Xiaolen.
CH was quite serious, continuing that sender of the message – Olivia, the empire, the church, and other forces had tried hard to hold on to Cale. CH left after Cale called him. CH had realized that the church and the empire was using Durst as their rope to somehow make Cale return to their world. CH thought that either Cale was unaware of that or knew but was ignoring it since he had no intention of returning.
In Xiaolen’s perspective, Cale was a valuable existence. He was greatly powerful but had no interest in power. He did not covet riches that much too, though the people of Xiaolen were unaware that Cale liked money. Despite being afraid and treating Cale as someone sacred, they still wanted to hold onto Cale. However, CH thought that it would be fine now.
Alberu and the Molans understood Cale, so they would know what to do with the people of Xiaolen’s desires. CH just needed to stay by Cale’s side. Cale’s group eventually left for the Henituse duchy. Back to Alberu, Durst first took out a video storage device, saying that it had the Purifier’s achievements. Alberu flinched upon seeing Durst’s eyes.
CH’s warning made Alberu think that Durst was a spy aiming for Cale. But upon seeing Durst’s gaze, he was reminded of Clopeh Sekka. Alberu thought that even the bishop of the GoD did not look at Cale like that. Cale had a divine item from the GoD, yet the bishops did not revere him. Alberu said that he wanted to read the message first.
Durst hesitantly handed the message, and Alberu noticed that the former was unmotivated. Durst was more passionate when he took out the video storage device. Alberu said that the language might be different, and Durst explained that CH had translated the letter before coming here. Alberu realized that while Dust was from another world, he was speaking in the common language of this world.
Durst remarked that god was also helping people who traveled across worlds, and Alberu nodded. The crown prince began to read the letter, though he was surprised that CH had translated this. He had always thought that CH was more rational and quick-witted than the thorough and coldhearted Cale, though that was because CH was bad at acting.
The letter expressed Olivia’s desire of a trade. She wanted basic knowledge of swordsmanship and magic. In exchange, she offered knowledge of necromancy, black magic, and white magic. Durst said that he brought stuff that contained those knowledge offered. For the white magic, he had brought a book from the Huayans. Durst insisted that the deal must be balanced though.
Alberu smiled as he knew that the knowledge offered would be beneficial to him, the dark elves, the necromancer, and even for Endable. He replied that Xiaolen knew how to make a deal. Durst smiled, but thought that Alberu ignored the last part of the letter. The last part read:
-I hope that exchanges between the two worlds will continue around the Purifier.
-Also, this world is open whenever the Purifier wants it. We are also conducting research on how to cross worlds.
-Lastly, we wish for the safety of the Purifier, the savior of Xiaolen. Xiaolen will always be by the side of the person who will travel to and from many worlds.
Durst recalled that his pope told him that many church members complained that they were letting the Purifier go easily. She had laughed and called them funny. The pope had hinted at him as to what he should do. Thus, Durst took out stuff from his subspace pouch, surprising Alberu. Durst explained that the pope wanted to express their gratitude for Durst being taken care of in the kingdom, so they had prepared this.
Magic stones and gems were placed on the table. The pope had wanted Durst to look good in front of the influential people of Cale’s world. There was also the fact that Durst’s seniority and bloodline made him proficient in world affairs. Durst asked Alberu to accept his gift, and added that he wanted the people here to see the power that the Purifier used and hear their impressions.
He cleared his throat and said that he personally wanted to let this world know a bit of the Fire of Purification. He asked if that was okay, but insisted that he was not planning to establish a church here. He just wanted to travel around this world while talking about it. Durst laughed out loud, and Alberu frowned. 1
Alberu found it strange that this bishop was suddenly behaving like a merchant. Ron smiled and said that they should watch the video first. Durst excitedly began playing the video.
Alberu: *tightly closes his eyes*
Beacrox: *laughs*
Ron: *takes out his dagger and touches it in silence*
Durst: …What’s with the atmosphere???
Alberu: Haa… Even though you want to be a slacker, why do you keep working too hard to be a slacker! This is driving me nuts. 1
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Cale lay down on his bed for the first time in a while.
Cale: Good night.
Raon: Human, are you okay? Shall I wake you up when I hear a knock?
Cale: Yes.
Cale: *Ah, the soft bed feels really nice… As I thought, being a slacker is the best.*
A few seconds later…
Basen: *knocks on the door* Hyung-nim.
Raon: Human, it’s Basen!
The kittens: *meows*
Cale: … 1