Trash of the Count's Family

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Cale had suddenly turned right while going up to the top of the mountain.

Choi Han who was following behind him opened his eye wide after hearing what Cale had to say.

“Apparently, there is someone off on their own.”

“…Are they one of the enemies?”

“I don't know, however…”

Cale stopped talking for a moment before wading past the bushes and starting to speak again.

“However, I believe it might be a survivor from the Ranger Brigade.”

It could be a hiding enemy or an ally who was injured and left behind.

‘Bud isn't the type to leave an injured ally behind like this. Neither are the Elves.’

That was why Cale started to walk faster.

‘Mm.’

Cale could feel a bit of a burden on his body.

His body’s condition was bound to be bad after using the stone imugi and the Fire of Destruction at the same time.

Of course, Cale thought that he would be able to last a while because of his Vitality of the Heart.

However, the ancient powers seemed to think differently. You haven't rested properly for a while. Remember that.

He heard the thief of the Sound of the Wind's husky voice. You might not be able to use any of your powers in the upcoming battle if you use any more strength right now.

Cale agreed with that assessment. That was why he was maintaining his speed instead of going faster.

‘The thief is right. There will be a time when I need my strength. I need to save some strength for that time.’

There were going to be a total of four battles if a battle broke out with the White Star's subordinates who had infiltrated the Roan Kingdom.

Cale may need to use a lot of his strength during at least one of those battles.

That was why he needed to use his head and come up with a plan based on his powers.

“Cale-nim. If it continues in this direction, I will lead the way and create a path for you.”

“Okay.”

That was why Cale let Choi Han take the lead.

Clang-!

Choi Han stepped forward and took out his sword.

There were bushes that came up to their waist now.

Chhhhhhh-

Choi Han’s sword ruthlessly cut through the bushes as they quickly moved.

Cale’s eyes soon sparkled.

Shaaaaaaaaaaa-

A cold breeze blew directly into Cale and Choi Han’s faces.

“Choi Han, stop!”

Choi Han immediately stopped as if he seemed to have realized something as well and turned around to look at Cale.

Both of their expressions stiffened.

“Cale-nim. It seems to be a cliff.”

“Yes.”

The bushes had suddenly decreased in number and they could see the sky outside the forest.

That meant that it was a cliff once they got past this forest.

The top's whip in Cale's hand vibrated.

‘It’s the cliff in front of you! The cliff!’

‘Chaos, destruction, what a predicament! But I can still hear the groan! The breathing is still weak!’

Cale slowly took steps forward.

“He's here.”

“…You mean the survivor?”

“Yes.”

Members of the Ranger Brigade were likely to know many ways to avoid the enemies and stay alive, and the chances of those methods not being typical were high.

Cale exited out of the forest.

The edge of the cliff was right in front of him.

Choi Han followed behind him and looked around before starting to speak.

“I don't see any kinds of traces.”

There were no traces of enemies or allies passing by here.

Cale lowered his body at that moment.

“…Cale-nim?”

He then lowered his head toward the edge of the cliff.

Choi Han approached him in shock to see Cale smiling.

“I found it.”

Cale was looking at a single spot. Choi Han looked toward that spot as well.

The cliff was very steep such that it seemed to have been sliced right off. Cale saw some blood at the middle of the cliff.

It was something that would have easily been missed if someone wasn’t paying attention.

There were two trees that were growing out of the cliff a bit lower than the spot with blood.

could hear a Wind

the two

a cave that was hidden by

discovery! The person seems to

Cale started to speak.

a cave big enough for a person

must

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

that even Choi Han could not find it and crawled down the cliff to hide in

was difficult to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

and looked down

he get to that

he need to use the Sound of the

he need to go

mind started to become complicated. However, he could not worry about it

the Sound of the Wind to make it act similarly to flight magic. Cale determined his course of action and started to

“Choi Han.”

Please get on my

“…Hmm?”

see Choi Han offering his back for

“…Why?”

subconsciously asked and Choi Han answered with

only be about twenty steps down. There’s no need for you to use

not far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he

peeked over the cliff and looked

cliff was quite steep and high. Falling off would

to go down

“Yes?”

why Cale was asking such obvious questions. Choi Han urged

It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will

“…O, okay.”

as he got on Choi

should be

had

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his

body moved toward the cliff without any

edge of the cliff and looked as if he would soon fall

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

made the short comment before Cale felt as

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi

the cliff and not be able to fulfill

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

was the sound of Choi Han's hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly

to be made

hands and feet into the cliff or grabbed a part of it with his hand

Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

back was

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had almost

to go in as

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the wall and

didn't seem to be impacted by

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise Choi Han but

was

end of the cave from

only to see a person curled up

Choi Han's

looks like he’s from

person at the end of the cave was short. He was even shorter than the mixed-blood Dwarf Rat Mueller who was

the Rat tribe would have such an

“W, who are you?!”

Rat who had used branches to make a splint for his injured leg seemed to struggle as he

as well, as dry blood and a

face was pale and he

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud had

That punk remains as far back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best at running away. But even

was the ranger who was said to

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started

into the cave a bit more for Cale to be able to get off

come

Rat reacted to their movement

pocket and clenched it in his hand as he started to

any closer, if, if you do that- damn it! I'm the weakest person here! F*ck! Just, don’t

bastard seems a

was someone who could provide

are looking for members of the Ranger Brigade. We are

“…What?”

took something out of his pocket

Tang! Clang-

a metal

the plaque slowly started

for members

Choi Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the

something that only other guild members would

he

had gotten it, but decided that

trust that

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped down on the

started to mumble to himself with

King would not send decent people! Ow! Look at them, just look at them! The one who needed a piggyback ride because he couldn't get down the cliff looks like

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

giving the piggyback ride looks

back because there was enough room for

Rat continued to lament as he

cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and a

toward Choi Han and Cale as he continued