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 Elemental's

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

apparently a cave that was hidden

person seems to

Cale started to speak.

enough for a person hidden

survivor must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

hidden their tracks so well that even Choi Han could not

to do without being

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

and looked down the

could he get

he need to use the Sound

to go bring

complicated. However, he could not worry

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

“Choi Han.”

get on my

“…Hmm?”

head to see Choi Han offering his back for Cale

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with

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

far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to conserve his ancient power

over the cliff and

but the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling

go down there without any

“Yes?”

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

there. It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will

“…O, okay.”

got on Choi

be okay,

had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

his

body

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

‘Aigoo!’

help but curl

“I’m going.”

the short comment before Cale felt as if he was

‘Eek!’

onto Choi Han’s

didn’t want to fall off the cliff and not be able to fulfill his dream of

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

cliff seemed to be

or grabbed a part of it with his hand

looked at Choi Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

back was relaxing

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by the

big enough for an adult to go in

“I'm going in now.”

Han then kicked off the wall and

by having Cale on his

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

praise Choi

cave was not

end of the cave

shoulder only to see a person curled up at the end of

heard Choi Han's

looks like he’s

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

someone from the Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

branches to make a splint for his

to be injured as well, as dry blood

face was pale and he was wary of Cale and Choi

of the Ranger

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud had

the worst possible situation. He is the best at

who was said to be a 100-person

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started

walk into the cave a bit more for Cale to

come any

reacted to their movement and

out of his pocket and clenched

that- damn it! I'm the

bastard seems

quickly started to speak as this was someone who could provide precious information and he needed to hurry over

are people Bud sent over. We are looking for members of

“…What?”

took something out of his pocket and threw it toward the

Tang! Clang-

a metal

Rat who saw the

for members of

Han threw symbolized that a person was part

that only other guild

did he grab

Choi Han had gotten it, but decided that it was a good

trust that they

“Haaaaa.”

plopped down on

then started to mumble to himself with a disappointed

at them, just look at them! The one who needed a piggyback ride because he couldn't get

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks innocent and

because there was enough room for him in the

continued to lament as he

me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and a doof! Bud, you damn bastard! You damn

Han and Cale as he