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 Elemental's

under the two trees! It’s big enough for

a cave that was hidden by

destruction, discovery! The person seems to be

Cale started to speak.

cave big enough for a person

must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

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

to do without being

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

back up and

could he get to that

he need to use

he need to

not worry about it

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

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on my

“…Hmm?”

see Choi Han offering his back for

“…Why?”

Han answered with a confused

and looks to only be 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 as

peeked over the cliff

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

go down there without

“Yes?”

face started to frown as if asking why Cale was asking such obvious questions. Choi

Twenty steps will

“…O, okay.”

got on

should be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his

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

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

‘Aigoo!’

help but curl

“I’m going.”

made the short comment before

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto

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

“…Hmm?”

jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

cliff seemed to be made

or grabbed a part of it with his hand

Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by

an adult to go in as the Wind

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the wall and

seem to be impacted by

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

was about to praise Choi Han but stopped

cave was

end of the

Han's shoulder only to see a person curled

heard Choi Han's

he’s

He was even shorter than the mixed-blood Dwarf Rat Mueller who

tribe would

“W, who are you?!”

splint for his injured leg seemed to struggle as

as well, as dry

was pale and he was wary of Cale

of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud had told

That punk remains as far back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the

to be a 100-person team on his

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started

Cale to be able to get off his back inside

don't come any

Rat reacted to

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

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

bastard seems a

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

are looking for members of the Ranger Brigade. We

“…What?”

his pocket

Tang! Clang-

a

saw the plaque slowly

for members of the

Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the

that only

when did he grab something

wondered when Choi Han had gotten it, but decided

Rat trust that they

“Haaaaa.”

just plopped down

started to mumble to himself with

needed a piggyback ride because he couldn't get down the cliff looks like he’ll faint

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo,

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

lament as

made your way down the cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo,

stopped lamenting and looked toward Choi Han and Cale as he continued to