Trash of the Count's Family - TCF Part 2 - Chapter 76

After laughing, Billos sighed. Cale remarked that he looked troubled, and Billos nodded. The confusion caused by the deaths in the Flynn family had not yet subsided. It was thanks to Billos’s connection to the crown prince that the Flynn Merchant Guild was given a chance to participate in the Puzzle City restoration project.
Alberu had trusted Billos, so he had given Billos some work. Billos was happy with that, but he also felt empty. As an illegitimate child, he had wanted to be recognized by his family for his abilities. Then he met Cale and his power grew. But in the end, his father and half-brother died, and he was injured. He felt tired, though not because of the current situation.
It just felt like something that had once moved him was now gone. His dream of becoming a great merchant remained unchanged, but he unknowingly felt exhausted. Still, Billos expressed his gratitude to Cale for being trusted. Cale took out some documents and placed it on the table, saying that he still trusted Billos.
Billos gulped as his intuition was telling him something. It was like the time when he realized that Cale was not just a trash. With trembling hands, he read the documents. Cale explained that he had already talked to the crown prince about that. Billos’s eyes trembled when he read the word ‘mine’ in the documents, especially the size and production volume of the mines.
Billos tremblingly asked why him, and Cale replied that if not Billos, there was no other merchant he could entrust this work to. Billos sighed and soon laughed out loud. Cale looked out the window. He had visited the city secretly, so no one knew he was here. Despite the cold weather in this yearend, the restoration work was in full swing.
Cale said that he would probably work in many regions or kingdoms as the owner of the mines. But he could not always inspect it because he had to travel to many worlds. Thus, he entrusted that work to Billos whom he trusted. Cale knew that Billos trusted him, given that Billos had ran to him when he was injured.
Billos closed his eyes, recalling Cale’s words of trusting him. He opened his eyes and spoke with determination that he would do his best. Cale was about to speak, but a notification sound rang. He frowned and was annoyed. Cale covered his eyes with his hand, and said that he would be meeting Toonka first.
The Roan Kingdom could not handle all the mines. If they did, other countries would unite and attack the kingdom. Cale continued that they would have to talk to Alberu, and a notification rang again. Billos hesitated at the constant noise he heard, but drew his attention away when he saw Cale ignoring it. The two ended their meeting and Billos left.
Cale took out the divine mirror and read the messages.

T-Ting!

Cale sighed and muttered something about being active and cooperative was good, but still… However, the divine mirror received a new message from GoD.

Cale ignored it since he did not need GoD’s help in this situation. He left the inn room where he had been talking with Billos and entered the next room where Raon was staying. Raon was watching the reconstruction work through the window. Cale smiled as he watched it, and a notification sounded again.
He sat down and crossed his legs, placing the divine mirror on the table. It rang once more, and Cale checked the message.

Cale felt uncomfortable with this world, and Raon asked why he was making such a grumpy face, adding that he only made that expression when he was about to help someone. Cale said that he would be going to the Central Plains, and the divine mirror immediately rang. 1

Cale emphasized that he would be leaving two weeks later. He was planning to rest as much as he could.

The mirror rattled, but Cale pretended not to know. He added a condition.

The mirror began vibrating more, and Raon questioned why it was acting like that. Raon gently touched it with his paw, but Cale continued to pretend not to know. He insisted that 7 people was not enough for him.

The mirror rattled violently.

Cale frowned as he felt like he was bullying the other. But he thought otherwise as he wondered if the other was really a baby because it was older than him. Since the Blood Cult had worked with the Black Blood family for more than 300 years, Central Plains should at least be 300 years old. He questioned if a 300 year old was still considered a baby.
Raon asked why he was frowning, and Cale recalled that dragons lived for a thousand years. From a dragon’s perspective, a hundred year old was a baby or infant. So Cale grew more confused. He looked in the mirror and sighed. With a weak voice, he asked how he could increase the number of people. He pleaded to add even just one.
Cale was thinking of having CH, Raon, Ron, Beacrox, Number Seven, Durst, and Sui with him. Sui was needed because Sui’s presence would make it easier to contact CJS. There was no guarantee that he would meet CJS if he went to that world, but he had a feeling that he would meet CJS. Cale looked at the trembling mirror before asking if beast tribe people were counted as non-human. 1

Cale: *nods* Since we’re only going to have one non-human, can you adjust it to 8 people? (Cale’s referring to Raon as the non-human here)
Raon: Human, why is your voice so weak?
T-Ting!
Cale: *closes his eyes*

T-Ting!

Cale: Phew.

Raon: Human, why are you shaking your head like that?
Cale: *ignores the voices of the two kids*
Cale remembered the rewards Xiaolen gave him, thinking of borrowing some of the rewards given to his group. He did not know what would happen in the Central Plains, so he thought of packing up useful stuff. And he needed money too, especially since he was lacking power there. Yes, he needed money.
Raon: Human, why are you opening your eyes like that?
T-Ting!

Cale was determined to bring a lot of money, whether it be in gold or jewels.
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Toonka: …My best friend.
Cale: *steps back when he sees Toonka’s expression*
Cale: *What’s wrong with him?*
Toonka: *runs to Cale with wide open arms to give a hug* …You’re alive!
Cale: *What’s wrong with him!* *frowns more*
CH: *uses his scabbard to block Toonka from Cale*
Toonka: *grins at CH* Long time no see.
CH: *ignores Toonka smiling*
Cale: *takes 2 or 3 steps away from Toonka*
Cale commented that Toonka looked the same. They were currently in the royal palace at the capital of the Whipper Kingdom. Toonka laughed out loud and added that it was good if he was the same as before. Toonka did not know why Cale was visiting today. Cale had only just contacted him to say he was visiting, but as soon as Toonka got the call, he immediately welcomed Cale. 1