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

two trees! It’s big enough for a person to go

that was

discovery! The person seems to be in

Cale started to speak.

for

survivor must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

Han could not find it and crawled

difficult to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and

he get to that

use the Sound of

he need to go

become complicated. However, he could not

to use more of the Sound of the Wind to make it act similarly to

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on

“…Hmm?”

see Choi Han

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered

cave is not far and looks to only be about twenty steps down. There’s no need for you

mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to

the cliff

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

go down there without

“Yes?”

asking why Cale was asking such obvious

It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will take less than

“…O, okay.”

got

should be okay,

he had

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his body start to

Han had started to move. His body moved toward the

the cliff and looked as if he would soon fall right

‘Aigoo!’

couldn't help

“I’m going.”

the short comment before Cale felt as if he

‘Eek!’

clenched onto Choi

to fall off the cliff and not

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's

to be

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

at Choi Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

back was relaxing as

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had

cave was big enough for an adult to go in as the Wind

“I'm going in now.”

Han then kicked off the

impacted by having Cale on his

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

was about to praise Choi Han but stopped

cave was not

the end of the cave

to see a person curled up at the

Choi Han's

like he’s from

even shorter than

the Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

splint for his injured

side seemed to be injured as well, as dry blood and a cloth that were covering the

his face was pale and he was wary of Cale

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud had told

back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best at

to be a

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to

more for Cale to be able

don't come

to their

took a small dagger out of his pocket and clenched it in his hand as he started to speak

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

seems a

was

Bud sent over. We are looking for members of

“…What?”

took something out of his pocket and threw it toward

Tang! Clang-

a

the plaque slowly started to

members of

plaque Choi Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the Mercenaries

only other guild

did he

it, but

trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped down on

started to mumble to himself with

them, just look at them! The one who needed a piggyback ride because he couldn't get down the cliff looks like he’ll faint if someone pokes him!

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

looks

Han’s back because there was enough room

continued to lament as he

guys somehow seemed to have slowly made your way down the cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and a doof! Bud, you damn bastard!

Choi Han and Cale as