[{"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-359":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},591699,842,"Chapter 359: No, Then Whatever (1)","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-359",359,"\u003Cp>Translator: miraclerifle\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor: Borderline Masochist\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...You're going to go through all of these?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mercenary King urgently chased behind Cale, who was heading toward the center of the area that was full of thousands of books. He seemed to be nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale, I remember what you told me when you made me the offer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud Illis recalled the things Cale told him the first time they met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You asked me to show you the Directory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Directory was not a file that even the Mercenary King could easily show others. However, he still brought Cale here, even acting stealthily in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a simple reason for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said you needed to know the White Star’s history.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale turned his head and looked toward the Mercenary King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mercenary King flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because Cale’s eyes did not look human for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were cold and emotionless. It was as if he was looking at an object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, those thoughts quickly disappeared once Cale started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale had not told the Mercenary King much information about the White Star. However, it was time to share some details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The White Star is a reincarnator who has gone through many lives for approximately 1,000 years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale confirmed the Mercenary King's expression changing before turning back around and heading toward the records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud just blankly stared at Cale’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat. Pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only returned to his senses and started to speak after the ancient Dragon patted his shoulders before walking past him. The ancient Dragon was approaching Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Eruhaben-nim, are you saying the White Star is someone who repeatedly died and was born again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. He reincarnated over and over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eruhaben looked toward Cale who stopped in front of a desk and was looking around before continuing to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is why we came here to look for records about him. He should have left traces throughout the Eastern and Western continents during his reincarnations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud quickly responded back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...There’s no way that we have no records on such a strong individual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Bud's lips opened and closed a few times without saying anything before he stopped hesitating and continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, it is close to impossible to find traces of him in these tens of thousands of books.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the current Mercenary King, he had the most knowledge about these records than any other living being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each book has hundreds of people listed in it. It is ... Almost not realistic to go through hundreds of thousands of individuals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He peeked toward Ron Molan before continuing to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, I have a good knowledge of all of the strong individuals in the past fifty years. Those are considered the, ‘currently recording,’ information.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron Molan was an example of a strong individual from the Eastern continent whose traces had disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why the Mercenaries Guild was keeping his record under the, ‘currently recording,’ status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Around two hundred years might be doable, but a thousand years is just-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the first-ever record?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haaaaaaaaa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud sighed at Cale who seemed ready to start looking from the first-ever record. He quickly walked over to Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale, are you planning on spending the next few years in here? Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud was getting frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't understand why such a smart person would pick such a method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I'm sure it will be helpful to look up his past since the White Star is a reincarnator. However, there are 1,000 years worth of records.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud picked up a book from the bookshelf and opened it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has each strong individual's birth, date, and general information about their lives. Furthermore, we also record the powers they use. Each book has hundreds of such records.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud had felt like he was going to suffocate when he first became the Mercenary King and came in here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was overwhelmed by the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, it helped him understand how the Mercenaries Guild was able to remain a strong force in the Eastern continent without having any land of their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had records that were just as valuable as land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some aspects, this was the scariest power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the overwhelming nature of these records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud started to point out the issues in Cale's plans one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you start reading from the first record, it would be difficult to remember the first strong individual in the book by the time you are only a third of the way through it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a person with a good memory would find it difficult to remember over thirty people’s information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking through three of the books would make it confusing to remember which information belonged to whom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Furthermore, how do you plan on finding traces of the White Star? How will you be able to tell which strong individual was the White Star's first incarnation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud had smelled quite a number of scents coming from the White Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a variety of ancient powers like Cale such that it was difficult to accurately pinpoint everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Plus, Cale, don't you need to quickly capture the White Star? What you are trying to do will require a bunch of people working nonstop for months, no, years to achieve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible to just read and remember all of these records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You had to divide up the task with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud then said the thing that confused him the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I'm sure you know about this fact more than anybody else. So why are you doing this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale picked up the book that Bud pulled out and turned the pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pages that were stiff like new books thanks to the preservation magic quickly turned one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud who was watching this could not help but speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale Henituse, this-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not the only one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the group who were busy looking around at the area focused on Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud asked the calm Cale a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What did he just say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is capable of doing what I just talked about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I don’t smell such an ability on him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud looked at Cale smile as Cale stopped looking at the book and turned back toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, one week.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale did not plan on staying here for a long time either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will find the first within that time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong individual he believed to be the first incarnation of the White Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he finds that person's birth and death, then he just needed to look for the next information based on the time of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale's group knew about the White Star’s Dragon Slayer powers and ancient powers. Of course, Bud did not know the details because none of them had told him yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale’s group had a decent amount of knowledge on the White Star’s powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why it was possible to find the first incarnation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...How? How will you find the first incarnation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale chuckled while looking at Bud who was standing there with a blank expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was similar to the expressions people had when Kim Rok Soo had first awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill or be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Live or let live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war between monsters and humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war between humans and humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a world full of destruction because of all of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Rok Soo had been determined to have awakened an ability that was useless in such a world, an ability that would only help him in a peaceful world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that power allowed Kim Rok Soo to keep living without dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He confidently answered the confused Bud’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud stood there quietly for a while before pointing to a location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The innermost shelf. The first book on the bottom left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale walked toward the location Bud had pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That book is the first record.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard Bud’s voice coming from behind him as he pulled out the first book from the bookshelf. He then started to turn the pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip, flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of pages turning could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale just stood there reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Ho.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud let out a gasp at Cale's actions. However, he made eye contact with the others before walking toward the innermost bookshelf as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to help Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t just stand there and do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the group of people heading toward Cale had to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud was the first to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next were Eruhaben, Choi Han, Ron, and Beacrox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the children averaging nine-years-old flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip, flip, flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just heard the sound of pages turning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why they felt that something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip, flip, flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quiet around Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just quietly turning the pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the weird part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud had no choice but to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What is up with his speed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip. Flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it didn't seem very odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale was turning pages at a reasonable pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...It was as if he was reading a novel.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud then realized that it had been weird from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip. Flip. Flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale was slowly turning the pages faster and faster. It seemed as if he was just taking a peek before turning the page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud even had this kind of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is he not thoroughly going through and remembering the details about each strong individual?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he just quickly skimming through?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the feeling Cale was giving off did not seem that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to be thoroughly reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale raised his head after hearing someone calling his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient Dragon observed Cale's eyes with an odd expression on his face. Cale's expression was same, but his eyes felt cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient Dragon could not ask many questions. He used his memory of everything Cale had done as the basis to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You're remembering all of it, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘You're not just skimming it, you actually remember the information, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale answered the ancient Dragon's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale answered in his usual nonchalant way before resuming reading. His reddish brown eyes looked at the text inside the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned a page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information on the page became recorded in his mind. The speed continued to increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud could only quietly watch Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...What a scary ability.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really thought that this ability was scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was different than the fancy magic, destructive aura, and even the different types of ancient powers. This ability was something that was not visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so unnoticeable that you would not even realize that he was using an ability if you did not look closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not an ability that could kill someone, but Bud thought that this ability was really the one that would make it easy to kill or control someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything would be recorded in the user’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud could only gulp and watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he soon heard someone walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale-nim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale raised his head after hearing the cautious calling. Choi Han was looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wish to help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han smiled awkwardly at Cale who was looking at him and continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, I am a slow reader and my memory is not that good, but I thought I could still help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale recalled some memories of his past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Team leader-nim, shall I help?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Isn’t it time to go home?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Nah, it’s okay.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Like hell it’s okay. Isn’t your kid waiting for you at home? Go home.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It's fastest and most accurate for me to do it. You don't need to do this part.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved the conversation he had with one of his subordinates to a corner of his mind as he raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pointed to the second bookshelf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think it would be good to look through there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare for Cale to not give detailed orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Choi Han smiled and walked over to the second bookshelf. Eruhaben and Beacrox followed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron stood next to Cale and just looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron's gaze made Cale subconsciously start to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What is it? Are you shocked that I have an ability like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale closed his mouth after saying that. He was thinking that he said something he should not have said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard Ron responding to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I'm sure you just hid it, young master-nim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron had a benign smile on his face as he continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not like you told us how you gathered all of those ancient powers either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield, the fiery thunderbolt, the Super Rock, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale had never explained to the group how he had gained all of these ancient powers. He always just disappeared before returning with an extra ancient power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale had a random thought that it would be frustrating to have a group member like himself. The old man continued to speak as Cale found it even harder to say anything after having that thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looking at the books like the others is not my task.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron continued to speak to the twenty years old Cale who was quietly looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am your servant, young master-nim. Tending to your needs by your side is my role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron then just quietly stood next to Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale quietly looked at Ron for a moment before turning back to the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...I guess that is your role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale also realized what his role was as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip. Flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was quickly turning pages as he heard another voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, the great and mighty Raon Miru can read quickly! My memory is good as well! I am smart, great, and mighty! That is why I will do it too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...I...I learned how to read from Hans and grandpa Ron! I’m going to do it too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I'm already reading one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Noona, you really are amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale chuckled while listening to the children averaging nine-years-old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the large records library soon became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip. Flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of pages being turned could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale then heard Beacrox ask a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly are we looking for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale thought about the White Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gather any record on strong individuals who use the Dragon Slayer's powers or ancient powers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A response came from someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that power the Dragon Slayer’s power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Bud. He touched his nose as he walked over to the second bookshelf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The White Star had a unique scent along with the scent of ancient powers. Then I should help as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud thought about the information he gathered on the White Star through his scent and turned a page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was a unique sound through the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flip, flip, flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the sound of pages turning extremely quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud imagined Cale becoming a living record as he focused on reading the record in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Mm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron groaned internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an area where the temperature was maintained all the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There should be no reason for someone to sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handkerchief in his hand landed on someone's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...Why is he sweating so much?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron Molan could see Cale who was sweating profusely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale's face had become extremely red as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The records storage area was chilly, but Cale was heating up as if he was sick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not stop and continued to record the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were close to ten thousand record books behind his back as if they were his footprints.\u003C\u002Fp>",2610,"2026-05-30T17:04:00.465Z","2026-06-01T04:31:44.922Z",1,"novelbin.me","12e34951b44561c0171047692701783204f8918e667ab0f95358770213eecec5","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-360","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-358",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftrash-of-the-count-s-family-cover.jpg"]