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

cave hidden by leaves! It’s under the two trees! It’s big

apparently a cave that was

destruction, discovery! The person

Cale started to speak.

a cave big enough for a person

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

difficult to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

and looked down

get

he need to use the Sound of

to go

not worry about it for long. He needed

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

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on my

“…Hmm?”

Choi Han offering

“…Why?”

subconsciously asked and Choi Han answered with

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

Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to conserve

over the cliff and looked

far, but the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling

going to go down there without any

“Yes?”

to frown as if asking why Cale was asking such

hurry down there. It’ll be quick. Twenty steps

“…O, okay.”

got on Choi Han's

be

he had

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his body start

body moved toward the cliff

quickly walking toward the edge of the cliff and looked as if

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

made the short comment before Cale felt as if

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi Han’s

to fall off the cliff and not be

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's foot

cliff seemed to be

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

Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

was relaxing as

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had

to go in as the Wind Elemental

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the wall and landed

be impacted by

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

was about to praise Choi Han but

cave was not

could see the end of

see a person curled

Choi

looks like he’s from the Rat

shorter than the mixed-blood Dwarf Rat Mueller who was back in

Rat tribe would

“W, who are you?!”

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

injured as well, as dry blood and a cloth that were covering

pale and he was wary of Cale

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud had told

remains 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 his

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to

to walk into the cave a bit more for Cale

come any

to

his pocket and clenched it in his hand as he

if, if you do that- damn it!

seems a bit

was someone who could provide precious

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

“…What?”

out of his pocket and threw

Tang! Clang-

a

saw the plaque slowly

plaque for members of

threw symbolized that a person was part of the

that only other

did he

gotten it, but decided that it was a good

would let the Rat trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped

to himself with a

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo, my

Choi Han’s back because there was enough room for him in

Rat continued to lament as

down the cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and a doof! Bud, you damn bastard! You damn

looked toward Choi Han and