Trash of the Count’s Family

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When I opened my eyes, I was inside a novel.

[The Birth of a Hero].

[The Birth of a Hero] was a novel focused on the adventures of the main character, Choi Han, a high school boy who was transported to a different dimension from Earth, along with the birth of the numerous heroes of the continent.

I became a part of that novel as the tr*sh of the Count’s family, the family that oversaw the territory where the first village that Choi Han visits is located.

The problem is that Choi Han becomes twisted after that village, and everyone in it, is destroyed by assassins.

The bigger problem is the fact that this s*upid tr*sh who I’ve become doesn’t know about what happened in the village and messes with Choi Han, only to get beaten to a pulp.

“…This is going to be a headache.”

I feel like something serious has happened to me.

But it was worth trying to make this my new life.

Associated Names
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LCF
Lout of Count's Family (Official)
TCF
TOTCF
قمامة عائلة الكونت
伯爵家の暴れん坊になった
백망되
백작가의 망나니가 되었다
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damy
damy rated it
December 26, 2023
Status: v2c144
Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of my favorite consolation novels, even if in some aspects the plot leaves something to be desired, the story itself never ceases to surprise and keeps us trapped in the trajectories of all the characters, it doesn't focus much on evolution of the characters or in very striking developments like in other novels of the same genre and the characters fail a lot in terms of communication, especially Cale, although we can understand why, but it is still a wonderful and... more>> beloved story, one of my best experiences since 2020, and I recommend reading it to everyone.

Making it clear that English is not my first language <<less
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Ztarfish
Ztarfish
August 17, 2023
Status: v2c106
I've been a fan of this book for a year now and I can't fathom how much I love it. The MC, Cale is the best part about this novel, he's cunning and smart, yet very sweet. My favorite aspect has to be the found family. The way they all grow to appreciate each other truly warms my heart. The novel has a lot of comedic moments that will make you laugh and there's a lot of plot twists that you wouldn't expect! I would say that this novel contains... more>> a lot of aspects I wished other isekai novels touched upon. It's an ideal isekai novel to me.

However, I will admit the pacing itself is very slow, and a lot of characters aren't developed enough because of the huge group of companions but this book is still one of my favorites. This book is definitely not for everyone but if you're interested check it out!! <<less
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AppointedBard
AppointedBard rated it
July 26, 2023
Status: part1
I read the first part (300+ Chapters) and this story is really good, it has amazing characters and a interesting world with a cool power system. I will say though that it is kinda carried by its characters but this series has to flaws which damage it heavily. 1 it has little stakes, it needs more character deaths so I feel like the MC is at risk and 2 it has a problem which you may not agree with but I think ... more>>
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after the first big bad of part 1 died the series should have ended, I felt like the continues power scale increase just felt like it was tacked on to continue the series

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which is also why I haven't continued reading but ehh personal preference I guess... <<less
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PannaPoter
PannaPoter
January 24, 2023
Status: v2c0
Just read the first volume. The plot is amazing. For me, only the later chapters of "God's Trial" are a bit boring. I think some characters could use a little more light. It's still solid. The humor is constant and not very lively, but enjoyable.
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Punnyhic
Punnyhic rated it
November 13, 2022
Status: v2c20
This novel has amazing storyline. Everything is connect and that's what make this novel is enjoyable. Everything that happen have reason.

The MC is more realistic. Just think about it, who people out there who wanna got hurt? From the start the title is 'tr*sh of...' so ofc he is tr*sh. Furthermore he's introvert. He's feign ignoran of another's affection but you will find the answer if you read until the end. But is not like he abandon another, he still do wht he need to. It's just his character. Like... more>> our cuty baby said, Cale is wierd but a good person. <<less
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elliepot
elliepot rated it
July 22, 2022
Status: c776
I just want to say that because of this novel, I tend to compare every novel I read to it in terms of world building, characters, plot, story build up, and relationship dynamics. The world building is immaculate in Part 1 and provides the necessary background information so that we won't be overwhelmed with Part 2. I love seeing the interactions between all the characters especially Cale, Alberu and Choi Han. I love the diversity of the races as well, literally every fictional type of race was almost mentioned here.... more>> There was also angst and suspense that kept me on my toes, and when I thought I finally knew why that happened boom plot twist and more questions. Everything is so unexpected and expected at the same time, so many battles occurred which was fun to read. Another review said that the author played with general clichés, and she did that exceptionally that I'm awestruck with how she was able to naturally weave it all together to make it unique.

But what really made me fall in love with the novel is Cale. I love this man, besides looking fine whether in the novel or manhwa, he's so selfless and sacrificial but he won't admit it. The amount of times he almost died when he didn't have to go that far to risk his life really makes you think if he's immortal. He claims he's not a good guy BUT EVERYONE SAYS OTHERWISE INCLUDING ME whether in his past life or current life. I LOVE HIM, HE'S SO PRECIOUS NOT ONLY TO ME BUT TO MOST PEOPLE IN THE STORY. He's changed lives and gave the other character's hope when they feel worthless and hopeless. WAHHHHHHH ESP RAON WAHHH, HE HIS SON WAHHH.

My baby Raon, I love you so much~

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PS: Calebab will forever be iconic.

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Cinque-39
Cinque-39 rated it
July 1, 2022
Status: c321
First of all, as someone who has read a lot of reviews for this novel, I would like to encourage new readers to dive in, start reading and come back to read the reviews if you find that you want to drop the novel. Reviews kind of function like spoilers to some extent, they can really influence your decision in reading the novel or not, if you read a negative or a positive review. Hence I would like you to first give it a try if you are interested in... more>> the novel before coming here.

I love this story. I agree with plenty of reviews and reviewers who have shared their opinion on the novel, both the good and the bad there are all true about this novel. I feel the reviews here would be a great way for the author to understand what he did well and what he could improve on. I want to contribute by clearly pointing out ideas that I thought were not clear in the reviews here, and areas where the author or this story can improve.

I feel the author is good at maximising his strengths, which in a sense becomes his weakness. They are bad at actual storytelling and tend to avoid it often as it would reduce the quality of their work. As said by a few reviews, there's less actual world-building and lore but more bits and pieces that we discover here and there through the characters, monologues or explanations.

Since one of the main gimmicks the author has (which is one of his strengths) is the misunderstanding surrounding Cale, there are just fewer moments of actual character development, and most of them are firming beliefs, overcoming hardship to get stronger, etc. This in itself isn't necessarily bad but and there are other examples between other character relations (the children, Ron's developing perception of Cale, etc.), you get the point it would be much more satisfactory if they slowly bonded together resolving these misunderstandings eventually (my opinion) or something else to make the character development truly shine in this novel and the author to improve.

Finally, another of the author's gimmicks is the fact that Cale has meta-knowledge about the world he is in. This is obviously not complete and won't be consistent with his butterfly effects, but the fact that the author explains what happens in the initial stages of the story as the story progresses can prove to be a hindering obstacle to worldbuilding which is evident in later chapters. Didn't find this to be a major obstacle in stopping people from reading as the author's strengths which other reviews have clearly described are able to keep people engaged and enjoy their story, but something that is helpful to create a strong otherworldly sense or foundation for the story so that people can read for more than just enjoying the characters and their adventures.

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For example, I would love it if the author goes into more detail regarding the previous mythical power holders or Cale's own world. Maybe through like a side chapter of a POV from an ancient power holder, or a past story by Haben-gramps, maybe a random quote for a few chapters developing a perception regarding how the ancient world looked, etc. Do you get the point? (I have not completed the novel yet but I assume the author does write regarding these points in later chapters to tie up loose points and provide an overall conclusion.)

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The author has created a wonderful and enjoyable story that I would love to see him improve and flesh it out! <<less
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Luna5309
Luna5309 rated it
May 13, 2022
Status: c776
One of my favorites of all time. I can never predict what happens next and the emotional roller coaster makes me feel so alive. Seriously, I’ve reread this multiple times and it never gets old. The manhwa for this is stellar as well. One of those series I hope continues to update safely. (Or else I think I’ll cry~)

The translation team for this is also amazing. I love the little footnotes, website quality, merchandise, and everything. I can think of nothing to complain about, it was a very smooth... more>> read as an only English speaker. <<less
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Asphyxia778
Asphyxia778 rated it
March 29, 2022
Status: c763
This is one of the best KR novels right now. The complex plot, the characters, the development and mysteries... Everything totally hooked me up.

The way the world building is done and the mysteries being slowly revealed as there's more to the story than MC being simply transmigrated into a novel character.

(The running gag of Cale coughing up blood is always hilarious and the children are cuties)

This ended up being so different than I expected and it's a delight to anticipate how things will actually go down. (Also the... more>> memes in the fan community are hilarious af)

Really highly recommended

4/5 stars <<less
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En-Jay99
En-Jay99 rated it
February 21, 2022
Status: c583
Worth it.

There's a reason why MC is the way he is and why the world is that why but the author doesn't hand it to you on a platter. A lot of novels will have a flashback or the narration will tell you fairly early on but for this one? Like the characters the MC meets you can recognize that *something* is wrong. but you can't tell exactly.

And at the same time the MC does things that can't help but make you like him. He says he doesn't care and... more>> does cold things but if you take a step back and look... he very very clearly does Care. And you don't find the reason for his behaviour early on which is why people thought the story was shallow and boring and left.

Nah.

Just look at the chapter count and enjoy the ride. Because when you find out everything, you're in so deep that the reveal actually hits hard, instead of just generic angst. The start of the novel is not fast paced, and eventually MC's knowledge runs out and there were things he didn't know either. After all, he just read a novel so it can't actually contain all the intricacies of an actual world.

The plot build-up is great, the clues are All There, the cast is big but they all have depth, it's impossible to not find at least one person you vibe with, and the stakes are high.

It's a long long novel so just enjoy the ride okay? <<less
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Mr gentleman
Mr gentleman rated it
January 25, 2022
Status: c770
The story is pretty good, characters are not some brainless mob instead they are realistic, likable and most importantly they are memorable. Protagonist is lazy and there's many things about his character that annoys me but there are likable characteristics too, plot is pretty good it deserves a 5 star but there are some things that aren't much likable, it has nothing to do with story instead it's because of my own personal preferences and my own personal opinion about some characters

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The author of the novel wants to portrait Cale as some sort of tragic hero at least from perspective of other characters it feels like that. I agree he has done a lot and went through a lot, but why has Cale never explained anything regarding the fact that he is never in true pain when using power? Whenever he uses him power he coughs up blood which is as he said isn't harmful to his body, but he has never explained it to others why? Maybe he's some kind of masochist who likes it when someone pities him?

Another fact is his adverse reaction to pain, why is he like that? There's no suitable explanation, you would expect him to be at least a little tolerant to pain, but nope he acts like a princess that have never experienced anything. Which clearly clashes with the fact about his past life's hardship. And he is too brave.... no I won't say he is brave but he is certainly c*cky yes he is that. Or else how can he have the guts to curse a god? No I'm not offended or anything I'm an atheist, , I'm just annoyed how much foolish can one be to try and provoke a being (G.O.D) that can probably swat him away like a fly.

Ah other characters have this characteristics in them too and that's annoying. Their care for Cale even disgusts me somewhat sometimes, too much of anything is not good.... or so I have heard

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Anyway the novel is great probably because it's the only novel I have read where protagonist is smart while other characters are also likable.

There aren't much plot holes even if there was at least I don't think I'll find them if I don't actively search for them.

Plot is interesting. I would have liked it more if some of protagonists plan really worked without much hiccups but guess that's not really possible.

It's great novel tho the current cover creeps me out somewhat as it's feels like cover of an yaoi genre novel.....I hope that that creepy feeling never comes true.

It's great novel with little flaws, and most importantly it's fun to read <<less
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Amasu
Amasu rated it
December 26, 2021
Status: c632
My Favorite Novel! I love the setting of the World...

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I love the setting of the World’s, all the characters and their well developed personality’s. The best person is Cale/ Kim Rok Soo, you can’t say something against him, without him there would be no real story to tell. I appreciate this work and it’s mind blowing plot twist setting a lot. Thanks to the author and the translator!
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Nihu
Nihu rated it
November 26, 2021
Status: c708
So this is more of an advice than a review.

(A lot of reviews mention how they couldn't get past the early 10-30ish chapters so)

If you feel like you are not really getting into this in the beginning or a few chapters in, I suggest you read the Manhwa first. It has a gorgeous art style. I say read till the end of season 1 before you decide to drop this. The Manhwa also mentions the corresponding novel chapters at the end of each of its chapters.
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Eve_012
Eve_012 rated it
October 12, 2021
Status: c717
I just read the review by alominus and I just had to write this. You have only read the beginning chapters, right? I have currently read all the translated chapters and AMAZING doesn't even begin to describe it. At the beginning I was also like you thinking that how can a nerdy korean living a normal life not be bothered by blood and war even if he thinks he's in a book he read?? But my, how was I proven wrong. Just wait until his past is revealed and you... more>> will understand why he can easily make strategies about War and isn't fazed by the blood and gore of the battlefield. And just you reach the 700+ chapters when the past and present of his (his Rok soo life and Cale life) begin to interwine and then you will be left thinking "what? What? WHAT?!!!IS THAT WHAT HAPPENED? GOODNESS WHAT A TWIST!!" Basically it is nothing like those other novels where a simple office worker transmigrates into a novel and suddenly becomes so powerful, cunning and scheming. Don't judge before reaching the part where his past is revealed, please.

It will actually be unnatural if Cale vomits seeing blood and corpses being chopped or doesn't know how to make fight strategy, after getting to know his past.

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Actually as Kim Rok Soo, there was an apocalypse and monsters appeared all over the world. Rok soo survived in a destroyed world filled with monsters for nearly two decades and when he transmigrated into 'The Birth of a Hero' he was actually a team leader of a team of a guild that fought against monsters. So he won't really react like a normal office worker but like a team leader who fought against monsters for half his life when he makes strategies for war. He won't be sick and nauseous seeing blood and corpse being chopped when he has seen an unranked monster killing more than half the population of Busan. And that was the weakest unranked monster. Also about the little details like, in the beginning about the attack at Lock's village where there was a difference from the story cale read and mention about 'seed', I had really forgotten about that but the author connects and explains that at four hundred or so chapters.

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This is a mind-blowing book and the author has done an amazing job of tying the loose ends. Every little detail is taken care of and in the later chapters we even come to know the reason about his transmigration, what happened to the original Cale and the truth behind 'The Birth of a Hero'. As much as it is humorous, it's also quite serious, sad and suspenseful at times. The character development is very good and the interactions between characters are nice and cute (especially between cale and his kids). Just be a little patient as some little details and puzzles are explained in the later parts. If these parts would have been explained earlier it would destroyed the storyline and fun. Even if you think that the beginning is slow and Cale is wasting time doing unnecessary things then Wait, those are actually quite important and you will see the absolute need of the beginning to be a tiny bit slow paced after a hundred chapters or so (and by slow paced I mean no wars). To anybody hesitating surely read this. It's too a good a book to be missed. IT'S A MUST READ BOOK WITH COMEDY, ADVENTURE, FUNNY MISUNDERSTANDINGS, A LITTLE HEARTACHE, AND WONDERFUL PLOTLINE. <<less
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Pamskie
Pamskie rated it
July 31, 2021
Status: c969
i don't really expect anything when I started reading this. I'm just looking for a new novel to read and this has been on my list for weeks so I started it on a whim. But boiiii, thank God I started it.

i got hooked on the plot so much, I LOVE how people around young master Cale cared so much about him as much as Cale cared about them but did not show it. This novel is one of the novels I pretty much reading all over again when I... more>> got to the newest chapter. The plot get better and better so maybe people who said some characters ain't delevoped much or etc should tried to read more. This novel brings more to it as time goes by.

highly recommended, especially if you like ORV's kinda novels. I just hope this won't end the same as that novel T-T <<less
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sourlemonnade
sourlemonnade rated it
July 22, 2021
Status: c672
this novel is my JAM—

Quick Note: Every 'plot hole' you find has a reason for being there!

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Why does Cale remember the book so well that he can even directly quote it? Why is he so good at taking the lead? What happened to the OG Cale, what about the body of Kim Rok Soo?


Once you learn the answers, you'll wonder why you didn't think of them sooner.
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You may go into this thinking Cale knows everything and this is a power fantasy, it's not.
From the beginning it's addressed that Cale's very existence changes the plot, even his simplest actions have major consequences (good and bad). Actually, he reaches the end of his knowledge of the plot fairly early in the story. Almost every character has a unique personality, when one is introduced, no matter how minor their role is they progress the plot in some way.

Cale is actually one of the weakest (main) characters, but the way he does things makes him seem strong because he won't let anyone get hurt.
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He has no regard for his own safety. This is actually addressed in the novel.

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He casually coughs up blood nearly every chapter (its actually a good thing) and faints a lot too, but not in an annoying way if you catch my drift.

Cale's bad at communicating, which leads to hilarious misunderstandings, especially by the villain such as:

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"Father! This esteemed Sir is a god!"
"You're an envoy of the gods and have transmigrated through thousands of years to stop me!"
"This boy is a dragon!"
*Thwarting an evil God's power by asking if he could be a slacker*

and much, much more!

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He just wants to be a slacker, but is down to the bone a good person (even if he won't admit it). He can't live a slacker life knowing that bad things are happening, this man is straight willing to get the worst injures while saying "I'm fine, also how dare you get hurt."
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Viscously scolding Choi Han after a he found out what Choi Han gave up to help him.

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He gets a very large found family, and care for them deeply even if he doesn't say it. He's pretty much a dad to the three youngest, even giving them an allowance, even his ancient power are part of the family even if he's the only one that can hear them.

There's so much more but anyway, this story is wonderful and I highly recommend it!
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txtluv
txtluv rated it
July 1, 2021
Status: c687
i really love this novel and im crazy for it. I love cale’s character sm, like how he act and I really like the fact that this is not a romance. I love his relationship with the other characters. Raon is adorable, choi han is innocent (and he’s a bad actor too lmao). I easily got hooked into it and the plot itself is good and the revelations are just so shocking. In my opinion it was one of the best novel I have ever read🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️
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arachneee
arachneee rated it
July 1, 2021
Status: c712
I undoubtedly recommend this novel. It has a character development not just at the MC but at his companions as well. You can cleary see the value of understanding each other and the will to move forward as well as with many funny conversations and misunderstandings. The novel itself is epic with mysterious creatures and many tests the MC has to overcome. He overcomes his own despair and make new memories with the people he cares and takes care with his allies. This cleary shows the importance of friendship and... more>> overcoming the hardships the MC and his friends has to overcome.

Not to overrate this but this is highly recommended. <<less
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coraline_z3
coraline_z3 rated it
June 29, 2021
Status: c687
So far my 5 days reading this novel to catch up to latest release is literally worth it my sleepless nights is not wasted-

Tbh- this novel is soo unique- the MC do not have a love interest and this kind of novel that I always want!

I really love the girls side character especially rosalyn, witira, hannah, tasha, and mary they are not dumb and they are soo useful in every battle- the womens in this novel is soo independent and do not need any man's protection-

i f*cking love the character... more>> development- I observed that in every chapter that every character is having a slowly having a character development, especially cale I remembered that cale just want to use the people around him but ended up considering them as his family I noticed also that before cale's going to do something big that can cause him fainting he worried about their emotions- especially the children-

I love the personality and the way of speaking of the mc- like he's unexpectedly dropping the bomb in some conversation- and the way that he's admitting to his self that he's not a good person but ended up becoming the "hero".

The Misunderstanding- I cant-

the plotwist, it's unexpected like it didnt even crossed that idea on your mind and that's why you are craving more chapters-

SO FAR SO GOOD- NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY THIS BECOME A #1 NOVEL IN SOME WEBSITES- THE 5 DAYS OF SLEEPLESS NIGHTS TO READ THIS IS SOO WORTH IT I REALLY RECOMMENDED THIS

f*ck SG and WS arghhh- they are soooo annoying they are getting on my nerves especially when I read the summary of 703 - 720- but ofcourse they will not expect what our young master cale is planning- <<less
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YinFukuro
YinFukuro rated it
June 26, 2021
Status: c680
One of the best novel.

I love this so much.
Cale, Choi Han, The great and mighty Raon Miru, Good little Mary, Smart Rosalyn, Alberu, Eruhaben, Ron, Beacrox, Witiria, On and Hong... etc etc
..I just love them all so much..
This novel is so precious.. Sweet, Oh so good.
And Yes...
⚠ swear word:
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White Star you bastard... Go die.. Die you motherf*cker.. You damn lunatic... Motherf*cker!!! 凸 (-_-) 凸... You c*ckroach like bastard damn you amd your c*ckroach like vitality. Cale Baron!you dare even have a name similar to my Cale-nim... You shameless piece of shit... You garbage.. Curse you! Go and rot in the netherworld! f*ck you!

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Sorry, I just hate him too much.
I really love this novel where nothing is unimportant.. Each and every word and line are connected and no word are just mere word... They will be a great use and link in tge later chapter...
I really want to cut open the author skull and look inside his brain... I mean, how is his novel so interwoven. Everything that connect one way or the other... I just love it.
One more thing.
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Cale-nim I LOVE YOU

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