T*ash of the Count’s Family

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.

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. . . . . ╰──╮ Review ╭──╯ . . . . .

Trash of the Count’s Family is a Korean web novel by Yoo Ryeo Han that offers a unique blend of fantasy, action, and comedy. The story follows Kim Rok Soo, a modern-day office worker, who is reincarnated into the body of Cale Henituse, a minor villain in his favorite novel, The Birth of a Hero. Cale is infamous as the "trash" of his noble family—lazy and troublesome. However, Kim Rok Soo, now in Cale's body, is determined to avoid conflict and live a peaceful life, though he quickly gets entangled in much larger events.

One of the standout aspects of the novel is its subversion of typical fantasy tropes. Cale, unlike traditional heroic protagonists, wants nothing more than to live quietly. However, through a series of misunderstandings and his own cunning, he inadvertently becomes a key player in the novel’s grand narrative. His interactions with powerful characters like Choi Han (the original hero), Raon (an ancient dragon), and Alberu Crossman (the crown prince) are humorous and heartfelt. The character dynamics and misunderstandings are a significant source of humor throughout the story​.

The novel’s world-building is rich, featuring a complex power system where magic plays a central role. Cale gathers allies and powerful ancient artifacts to protect himself, often appearing more heroic than he intends. This balance of strategy, adventure, and humor has endeared the novel to readers, and while there’s no significant romance, the strong character relationships provide emotional depth. Fans particularly love the way Cale’s attempts to slack off backfire, leading to more involvement in world-saving efforts​.

The novel also explores deeper themes like loyalty, sacrifice, and identity as Cale navigates his new life. Overall, Trash of the Count’s Family is recommended for readers who enjoy light-hearted fantasy with an anti-hero twist, clever plotting, and engaging character development. Its ongoing nature means there's still much more to unfold, making it an exciting series to follow​

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