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

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

that was

The person seems to be in

Cale started to speak.

supposedly a cave big enough for a person hidden under

must be

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

so well that even Choi Han could not find it and crawled down the cliff

difficult to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and looked down

he get to

use the Sound of the

he need to go bring

However, he could not worry about it for long.

make it act similarly to flight magic. Cale determined his course of action and

“Choi Han.”

Please get on

“…Hmm?”

Choi Han offering his back for Cale to climb

“…Why?”

Choi Han answered

be about twenty steps down. There’s no need

far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to

peeked over the

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

down

“Yes?”

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

be quick. Twenty steps will take

“…O, okay.”

as he got on Choi Han's

should be okay,

had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his

His body moved toward

cliff and looked as if he would

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

the short comment before

‘Eek!’

onto Choi Han’s

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

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's foot that kicked into the cliff

seemed to

or grabbed a part of it with his hand to move

Choi Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

was relaxing as

Cale had almost instantly arrived by

enough for an adult to go in as the Wind

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the wall and landed inside

be impacted by having Cale

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

about to praise Choi Han but stopped

cave was not

could see the end of the cave from

a person curled up at the

Choi

looks like he’s from

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

the Rat tribe would have

“W, who are you?!”

to make a splint for his injured leg seemed to struggle as he

as dry blood and

and he

of the Ranger

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud had told

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

the ranger who was said to be a

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started

cave a bit more for Cale to be able to get

come any

Rat reacted to their movement and

clenched it in

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

bastard seems

seeing the Rat’s actions. However, he quickly started to speak as this was someone who could provide precious information and he needed to hurry over to the

are looking for members of the

“…What?”

Han took something out of his pocket and threw

Tang! Clang-

a metal

the plaque slowly started to

members of

Han threw symbolized that a person was part of

only other

when did he

wondered when Choi Han had gotten it, but decided that

the Rat trust that they were

“Haaaaa.”

plopped down

to mumble to himself with a

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

looks innocent

off Choi Han’s back because there was enough

Rat continued to lament as

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

Han and Cale as he