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

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

apparently a cave that

The person seems to be in

Cale started to speak.

enough for a person hidden under

must be

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

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

to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and looked down

could he get

need to use the Sound of

he need to go

to become complicated. However, he could not worry about

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

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on my

“…Hmm?”

head to see Choi Han offering his

“…Why?”

asked and Choi Han

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

cave was not far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to conserve his ancient power

over the cliff and

cliff was quite steep and high. Falling off would

going to go down there

“Yes?”

started to frown as if asking why Cale was

be quick. Twenty steps will

“…O, okay.”

he got

should be

had

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body

had started to move. His body moved toward the cliff without

of the cliff and looked as if he would

‘Aigoo!’

help but

“I’m going.”

Han made the short comment before Cale

‘Eek!’

clenched onto Choi

didn’t want to fall off the cliff and not be able

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

cliff. Cale blankly stared

to

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

at Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was

had almost instantly

big enough for an adult to go in

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the

by having Cale on his back at

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

praise Choi Han but

was not

end of the cave from

see a

heard Choi

looks like he’s from the Rat

end of the cave was short. He was even shorter than the mixed-blood

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

well, as dry blood and a

he was wary of Cale and Choi

of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud had

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

said to be a

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to

needed to walk into the cave a bit more for Cale to be able to get off his back

come

to their movement

out of his pocket and clenched it in his

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

seems a bit

was someone who could provide precious information and he needed

looking for members of the Ranger Brigade. We are on the

“…What?”

pocket and threw it

Tang! Clang-

a metal

Rat who saw the plaque slowly started

for members

symbolized that a person was part of the Mercenaries

something that only other

when did he grab

wondered when Choi Han had gotten it, but decided that it was

the Rat trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

plopped

to himself with a

The one who needed a piggyback ride because he couldn't get down the cliff looks like he’ll faint if someone pokes him! Aigoo, my poor

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo, my poor

quietly got off Choi Han’s back because there was enough room for

Rat continued to lament as

made your way down the cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and a doof!

toward Choi Han and Cale as he continued to