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.

a Wind

by leaves! It’s under the two trees! It’s big enough for a

cave that

destruction, discovery! The person seems to be in

Cale started to speak.

enough for a person

survivor must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

person had hidden their tracks so well that even Choi Han could not find it and crawled down the cliff to hide in

was difficult to do without being

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

back up and looked

could he get to

to use the

need to go bring

to become complicated. However, he could not worry

decided he needed to use more of the Sound of the Wind to make it act

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on

“…Hmm?”

head to see Choi Han offering his back for Cale to climb

“…Why?”

asked and Choi Han answered with a

only be about twenty steps

Furthermore, he needed to conserve his

over the

not far, but the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling

down

“Yes?”

as if asking why Cale was asking such obvious questions. Choi Han urged Cale

hurry down there. It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will take less than 20

“…O, okay.”

got

should be okay,

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

his body start

started to move. His body moved toward the cliff without

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

‘Aigoo!’

help but

“I’m going.”

comment before Cale felt as if

‘Eek!’

onto

off the cliff and not be able to

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

was the sound of Choi Han's hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's foot that kicked into the

cliff seemed to be

into the cliff or grabbed

looked at Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

was relaxing

had almost instantly arrived by the

cave was big enough for an adult to go

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall and landed inside

be impacted by

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

praise Choi Han but

was not

end of the

Choi Han's shoulder only to see a person curled up at the end

Choi Han's

he’s from the

He was even shorter than the mixed-blood Dwarf Rat Mueller who

from the Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

splint for his injured leg

to be injured as well, as dry blood and a

he was wary of Cale and Choi

member of the Ranger

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud had

as far back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best at running away. But even he stopped

the ranger who was said to be a 100-person team on

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started

for Cale to be able to

don't come any

to their

pocket and clenched it in his

any closer, if, if you do that- damn it! I'm the weakest

seems a bit

quickly started to speak as this was someone who could provide precious information and

sent over. We are looking for members of the Ranger Brigade. We are

“…What?”

Han took something out of his pocket and

Tang! Clang-

was a

the plaque slowly started

plaque for members of

symbolized that a person was part of the Mercenaries

that only

when did he grab

had gotten it, but

trust that they were

“Haaaaa.”

just plopped down on the

started to mumble to

knew that damn Mercenary 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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

the piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo, my

Choi Han’s back because there was enough room

continued to lament as he did

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

toward Choi Han and Cale