[{"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-554":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},591994,842,"Chapter 554: You should have watched your back (8)","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-554",554,"\u003Cp>Translator: miraclerifle\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor: Borderline Masochist\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull noise echoed in the hall along with the black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two people’s bodies slammed into the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh! Why did you suddenly use your wind, w, what the...?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cotton groaned at the sudden impact and her eyes opened wide as she tried to look at Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were focused on the black smoke on top of the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black smoke was spreading thick and quickly, looking as if it could fill the whole area in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other person who also crashed into the wall... Cale glared at Gersey who was on the other side of the black door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was almost tricked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked back at the black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This black smoke must have been the way to provide the feed to the monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can't get out of the platform.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black smoke only roamed around the platform and did not flow out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cotton walked up to the platform and tapped on the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It looks like there is a transparent barrier separating the platform and the area underneath the platform once the black smoke came out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She roamed around the platform and nodded her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I guess it needs to be like this so that Gersey can provide the feed and then he and his subordinates could safely get out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But doesn’t it seem like it would be impossible to steal the sculptures like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale got up and headed next to Cotton. He was now underneath the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gersey who was outside the black door could not see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gersey clicked his tongue as if he could see what was going on. He had more blood flowing out from his mouth than Eruhaben did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How disappointing. I guess I have no choice but to overdo it a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head after hearing someone laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud was laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sad that you failed to give the feed to them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Gersey’s lips started to go up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But thanks to that, you are unable to steal nor destroy the sculptures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud who didn't know about the black smoke and the transparent barrier started to frown while Gersey laughed and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, you're here, your majesty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eruhaben’s eyes started to sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Star was walking over in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke to Bud in his mind while Gersey greeted the White Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- This is bad. Looks like we need to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud silently nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard the White Star's voice at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s so noisy starting the first day of the festival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eruhaben retorted back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s only loud because you are making it that way, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, is that so? Well, it looks like I need to get rid of you first before Cale Henituse can steal those things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chhhhhhhhhh-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red sword shot out from the White Star’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will destroy the wall, your majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gersey grabbed his fan and charged toward the gold wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tatap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lightly kicked off the ground, jumped up into the air, and struck down with the hand holding the fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fan touched the gold wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baaaaaaaaaang-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fan started to shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gersey stumbled as he landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large cave started to shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That shaking had started from inside the black door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gersey instantly thought about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on Cale Henituse's past actions...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he using his ancient powers to destroy it-?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might have used his ancient powers to their limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would the barrier be able to withstand his attack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he planning on destroying this whole cave at the same time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chief Priest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard the White Star scold him at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t you even feel what power it is?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Power?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gersey looked back toward the black door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a gap on the door, but it was not wide enough to see everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he could feel the aura flowing out through the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...P, perhaps-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That ‘perhaps’ seems to be the case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gersey turned pale after hearing the White Star's response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W, why is that honorable power coming right now-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no longer an issue of their big plan being destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The honorable power had responded to Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why? That power should not be able to respond to Cale Henituse?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gersey's mind started to turn white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like both their big plan and the current situation might end up twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I'll go first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Star walked past Gersey who was somewhat out of it and swung his sword toward the gold wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started to frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I never expected that power to respond to Cale Henituse!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His relaxed expression had turned urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he was using the sword at full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wall was easily split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eruhaben coughed up blood and moved back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, he had been preparing to escape, so he was not injured too much from the wall breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had no choice but to open his eyes wide and turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How could such an enormous amount of power-!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel a strong power behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also heard the White Star’s angry shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eruhaben could see the black door and the wall exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cotton’s body was curled up as she was flung out of there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud caught Cotton as he shouted in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell happened?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T, the barrier broke and a weird power- a scary power-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud was about to urge her to respond until he realized that her body was shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly looked toward where the door had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud subconsciously started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What the?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had chills all over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a natural reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see Eruhaben stumbling as he charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud had never seen Eruhaben moving so urgently before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Star was also shouting as he urgently rushed forward and passed Eruhaben.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face showed both anger and anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bud finally thought to look for Cale. Cotton had been flung out, but Cale had not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He overcame the fear that was filling his body and looked back toward that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Cale there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale had plopped on the ground right in front of the thing that was giving him such terrible fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What the hell is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale’s eyes opened wide as he sat there on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not been flung out with that explosion just now, but he was on the ground because he fell down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What’s going on?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body was shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unranked monster that had killed all his teammates... A pressure that was much worse than when he had gone up against that monster was overwhelming him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thing giving him that fear was right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a black hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand was so large that it could almost touch the ceiling of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could be going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is happening all of a sudden?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale recalled his actions just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘All I did was get close to the platform.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he did was move toward Cotton who was observing the black smoke and the transparent barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the black smoke inside the transparent barrier... That had suddenly disappeared and a large black hand shot up from the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of that hand made the transparent barrier explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Cale was looking at that black hand right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight sculptures?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t paying them any attention right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought it was weird that they didn't have a scratch on them after such a large explosion, but he had no time to look into that right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom. Boom. Boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was beating as if it wanted to explode and he had chills all over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black hand started to move while making that odd noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palm stopped in front of Cale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- You disturbed my slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Cale could even think about the meaning behind those words...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cale! Dodge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale's mind was filled by a voice that seemed to come from the black hand as Eruhaben shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Here is another punk who has found a way out of god’s hand and escaped his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black hand reached out and surrounded Cale while making an eerie noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cale had instantly fallen into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang, bang bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock had a confused expression after hearing someone banging on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tiger warriors stationed outside would not knock like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who could it be?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock debated whether he should open the door or not. He wondered if he should call the adults who were all gathered in the strategy room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard a voice from the other side of the door at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please open the door!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense why the Tiger warriors would have let this person through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock quickly opened the door as he was relieved that it was someone he knew and welcomed the person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cage-nim!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huff. Huff. Huff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cage was outside the door trying to catch her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been so long!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock warmly welcomed her but Cage didn’t even respond to his greeting as she urgently rushed into the black castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did something-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock was trying to ask what was going on in shock before stiffening up after seeing what, no, who, was in Cage’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W, wait- this person is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock who barely managed to get some words out looked toward the person who was being dragged by the collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was Saint Jack who looked as if he didn’t know what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was suddenly dragged here and I don't even know wh-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saint Jack gave an awkward greeting, but... His greeting was drowned out by Cage’s shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cage looked toward Lock and started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is the Dragon? The Dragon?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Dragon that can cast long-distance teleportation! Or at least Miss Rosalyn! No, it needs to be a Dragon, a Dragon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just what-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young master Cale was cut!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock became anxious after suddenly hearing her mention Cale but Cage looked around as if things were urgent before running toward the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock followed behind her as Cage continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know about the vow of death, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cage continued to look around as if she couldn't even see Lock who was anxiously following behind her and then resumed speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be looking for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young master Cale and I made a vow of death, you know? There’s a power you feel gathering around your hand when you make a vow. It is the power that lets you know whether that person kept or broke the vow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the eerie feeling that seeped into the bodies of the people making the vow of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that was just cut off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack who had been dragged here without knowing why looked toward her in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Cage didn’t respond to his question and just continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There should be someone else who is feeling this right now. He should be feeling that something is weird.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They then heard a door opening on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lock turned toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han was walking out of the strategy room with a confused yet serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Didn’t hyung say that he had a lot of things to do?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han who said he had important business to take care of was coming out with a serious expression before finishing his work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Miss Cage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked extremely happy to see Cage. It was as if he had found the person who could answer his question for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han stepped onto the stairs and walked toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Cage, when did you get here? You see, umm, I made a vow of death with Cale-nim once-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The presence that entered your body when you made the vow disappeared, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Han flinched and looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cage let go of Saint Jack's collar and continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“People who make a vow of death are able to tell whether the vow was kept or broken by that power in their body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death was the result if the vow was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presence inside the body would tell the other person that the vow was broken and that the other party was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But there are times the presence itself disappears from a person's body. That means that the vow of death is cut.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cage slowly walked over to Choi Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice echoed through the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s only one reason that a vow of death would be cut.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is when the vow becomes useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one reason a vow of death would become useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That means that the other person is dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All expressions disappeared from Choi Han's face.\u003C\u002Fp>",2203,"2026-05-30T17:04:30.958Z","2026-06-01T04:31:44.922Z",1,"novelbin.me","e524780798f306d5cb2297c4ccf9ee9cf7d9bb2879a01cf51b2e12031cc73fba","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-555","trash-of-the-count-s-family-chapter-553",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftrash-of-the-count-s-family-cover.jpg"]