[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-trash-of-the-count-s-family":3,"chapter-trash-of-the-count-s-family-trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-302":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Trash of the Count's Family",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},591392,842,"Chapter 302: Following Your Instincts (2)","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-302",302,"\u003Cp>Translator: miraclerifle\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor: Borderline Masochist\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has become fire.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the thought in Choi Han’s mind. The young Dragon's voice reached his ears as he blankly watched the burning fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Choi Han! Snap out of it! It's not over yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That fire is not the end?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han who was surrounded by multiple layers of silver shields flinched and started to shake. He then lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screee- boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom- boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The approximately thirty golems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were slowly melting down one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see something that wasn't melting within the fire as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thing that had dyed Choi Han’s sword black had not disappeared yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is Cale-nim’s fire useless as well?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han’s eyes clouded over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is it impossible to destroy that chunk of despair in the end?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the moment Choi Han asked that question to himself with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone from outside the sea of fire started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It's bad if the fire goes out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Imperial Prince Adin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The black despair will appear if the fire goes out. The Empire’s forces will feel even more chaos and become suspicious.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would also make this area around Maple Castle desolate, forever turning it into a land of death that the living would have to avoid forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he could not help but want to smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed the back of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Cale Henituse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shield. Earth. Water. Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same number of ancient powers as the White Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t tell whether the power Cale used to quickly approach him was an ancient power or a spell, however, he knew Cale had at least a minimum of four ancient powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale Henituse managed to remain healthy while having four ancient powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How entertaining.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really was entertaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also wanted to kill Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured something else out as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unknown power that had foiled all of the Empire's plans until now had to be Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale Henituse and the Roan Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pretended to be on good terms with the Empire while aiming for their necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pieces of the puzzle finally fell into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immediately launch magic spells toward Cale Henituse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't care about the destroyed golems, the dying pilots, nor the screeching despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he was thinking about was the damage control he needed to do once the black despair was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even Cale Henituse will not be able to get rid of the black despair.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black despair was still wailing from inside this sea of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeech- screeeeeeech-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead were still crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even formidable powers could not destroy the black despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then I will kill Cale Henituse and blame it on him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a way to solve everything as long as he killed Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vice Tower Master! Mage Brigade Captain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two people quickly became alert as Adin called for them. However, the other nobles and soldiers were all still out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adin emphasized his order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aim for Cale Henituse! He is currently standing still!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale Henituse was currently floating in place without moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you hear the screams of the dying golem pilots?! We must quickly get revenge for them and the Empire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow his highness's orders! Everybody use the magic stones and launch your strongest attacks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metelona quickly ordered the mages and alchemists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our target is Cale Henituse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the person who had created this amazing situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oooooooong- Ooooooooong-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mages started to cast spells with shaking hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only death awaits us if that fire reaches us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This comment from the Imperial Prince made everyone start to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly prepared to launch their spells and were waiting for the command to launch their attacks. Metelona peeked toward the Imperial Prince who raised his hand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adin’s hand coming down would be the signal to launch their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand slowly went down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then smiled as he looked toward the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Honte is smiling.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honte, the Tower Master’s disciple, was smiling. He seemed to be enjoying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empire was currently not in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale Henituse would die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the reason Adin could smile while looking at the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, something happened at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adin heard someone's voice as he lowered his hand. It was someone who had not said anything until now. Honte.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honte started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...I need to inform the White Star.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honte continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is that power. The power of the forgotten ones. The true ancient powers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Prince's eyes opened wide at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things were changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea of fire was changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard Honte's voice again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...We must kill him. We must kill him before they are all gathered together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard another voice at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the mages who were preparing to attack sat down and shouted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t do it sir! I, I can’t do it!! I can’t, a, attack while l, looking at that!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage looked at the sight in front of him and grabbed his shaking hands. His eyes were focused on Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things were gathering toward Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black smoke, no, the black smoke skulls headed toward Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeeeech- screeeeeeech-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shrieked as they moved toward Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale didn't care about that as he stood there with his head down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had this thought every so often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How would it feel to cause a shit show and flip everything over as a munchkin?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it be refreshing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entertaining?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fun my ass!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see the melting golems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could also see the alchemist pilots who were burning to death or just blankly sitting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, he could see the disgusting and sticky black despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground became dyed black as that despair touched the ground. The black smoke and the shrieks became even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale lifted his head up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see Choi Han standing there in shock as the black smoke surrounded him. Cale let out a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then got started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to properly use this power that he could not control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeeeech- screeeeeeech-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale, who was covered in black from the black smoke and surrounded by shrieks, slowly landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped in the middle of the golem pilots, the black despair, and the ground that was filled with fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale-nim!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han tried to run out of the silver shield in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That liquid...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black despair. That sticky liquid gathered toward Cale. They gathered together next to Cale, who could not be seen because of the black smoke and shrieks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale slowly disappeared into that black swamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked as if he would drown in it soon enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He can’t become bewitched like me! He can’t be tricked by that power!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han tried to run out of the shield. However, there was an invisible presence preventing him from doing so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Raon, don't stop me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stupid Choi Han! Did you forget what the human said?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han who had been shouting flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young Dragon repeated what Cale had said to Choi Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The human said that he might not be able to control the power! But the human is still okay! There’s no issue with his plate either!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raon was calmly assessing Cale's status right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The human is just starting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black Dragon could see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel warmth coming from Cale, the person he called, ‘our human.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmth was one of the reasons people sought out fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something that consoled the cold and the lonely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold and lonely things were currently gathering around that power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black smoke and the shrieks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The despairs of the dead people were gathering around Cale's warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raon shouted once they had all gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re going to disappear! They will disappear!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han’s vision turned red as he questioned Raon's comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paaaat-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red light shot out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This rose gold colored light blasted out from the center of the sea of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...The black things-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black things, the skulls, and the sticky black liquid were all burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black swamp was burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight didn't give off as much pressure as the initial sea of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, nobody was able to say anything right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeeeech- screeeeeeech-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrible shrieks. The grotesque cries of unknown origin. They disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black smoke turned white while the black liquid was slowly eaten up by the rose gold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could hear something else as that happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaaaaaah-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could hear people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could hear lots of different voices of people crying. Those voices slowly floated up into the air with the now white smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea of fire started to die down as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire was going out on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golems disappeared without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had disappeared without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screeches and explosions were all gone. Rosalyn, who was on Maple Castle, raised her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drip, drip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could see rose gold dust on the silver shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, they were ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire only left smoke and ashes once it burned up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her mouth to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Purification.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a beautiful sight, as if dust was falling from the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop. Plop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rose gold ashes fell on the burnt black ground like snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also landed on someone's shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rose gold ashes gently landed on Cale Henituse’s hair and shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale lifted his head up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of his knees buckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale-nim!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han caught Cale as he was falling forward. Choi Han’s eyes were opened wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strand of black blood was running down the corner of Cale’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han was frowning although the falling rose gold ashes looked beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beautiful and peaceful situation that did not have any loud explosions nor noises required a lot of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This silence required a sacrifice in order to attain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han knew that this was the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“C, Cale-nim-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han’s hands were shaking. He tried his best to support Cale in standing up straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale's mouth started to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han felt an invisible round front paw pushing his hand away at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Choi Han, move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han’s eyes opened wide once more after seeing something appear in front of his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a piece of soggy apple pie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It floated in the air before landing inside Cale’s mouth. Choi Han heard a sniffling voice in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Human! Our human! You’re hungry! I know you're hungry! That’s your, ‘I'm hungry,’ look! I'm relieved! The human feels like he has starved for three days, but he will not die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“R, Raon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han was shocked, but soon saw Cale happily eating the apple pie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale’s face was filled with fatigue from hard work. Cale chewed on the apple pie while his body was slumped over without any strength before shouting out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aim for the monsters on land!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard this at the beginning of the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clopeh had said the same thing as he got on the white skeleton bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fly up!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Aim for the monsters on land!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People believed that Clopeh was talking about the golems when he said, ‘monsters.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han started to smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was finally relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale was okay right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piiiiiiiiiiiiii- Piiiiiiiiiiiiii-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard the sound of a flute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white skeleton birds that had escaped high up in the sky had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all headed toward a single direction like an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clopeh started to shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Commander has given us an order! Keke, kahahahaha! It is finally time to capture the monster on land!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beaks of the white skeleton birds and the swords of the knights were all pointed toward the same spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster on land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Prince Adin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth behind the order Cale had given to Clopeh was aimed at the Empire like an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale then smiled brightly before speaking to Choi Han, who was looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Choi Han.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes Cale-nim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale's head was spinning right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had used too much power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slap me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the area for a moment before it finally broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Excuse me? A, are you okay? You seem confused?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Human, are you okay? Your plate is fine! Do you go crazy when you use your power now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale calmly answered back when Choi Han and Raon were truly concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I feel like I’m going to faint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be bad if he fainted right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Munchkin is a term for an overpowered MC that can do everything on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>",2142,"2026-05-30T17:04:00.465Z","2026-06-01T04:31:44.922Z",1,"novelbin.me","f2c21f0d7245ac0902cf10ca28e605b9860f4bbbc89c66c169f8d281e79f4e66","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-303","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-301",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftrash-of-the-count-s-family-cover.jpg"]