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

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

was apparently a cave that was hidden

The person seems

Cale started to speak.

cave big enough for a person hidden under those

survivor must

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

even Choi Han could not

difficult to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and looked down the

get to that

he need to use the

he need to go

to become complicated. However, he could not worry about it for long. He needed

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

“Choi Han.”

get

“…Hmm?”

turned his head to see Choi Han offering his back

“…Why?”

asked and Choi Han answered

be about twenty steps

not far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to

peeked over the cliff and

not far, but the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling off would mean saying goodbye to the

go down there without

“Yes?”

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

It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will

“…O, okay.”

as he got

be

he had

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his body start to

His body moved toward

was quickly walking toward the edge of the cliff

‘Aigoo!’

help but curl

“I’m going.”

Han made the short comment before Cale

‘Eek!’

clenched onto Choi Han’s

the cliff and not

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

to be made of

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

Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was relaxing

Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly

for an adult to go in as

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall and landed inside

impacted by having Cale on his

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

was about to praise Choi

cave was not

end of the cave from

see a person curled up at the end of the

heard Choi

looks like he’s

He was even shorter than the mixed-blood

tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

to make a splint for his injured leg seemed to

well, as dry

his face was pale and he was wary of Cale and Choi

of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud

as far back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best at running away. But even he

said to be a

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to

a bit more for Cale to be able to get

come

Rat reacted to

out of his pocket and clenched it in his

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

seems a

after seeing the Rat’s actions. However, he quickly started to speak as this was someone who could

members of the Ranger Brigade. We are on

“…What?”

pocket and threw it toward

Tang! Clang-

a

saw the plaque

plaque for members of

that a person was part of the Mercenaries

that only other guild members would

did he grab something like

it, but decided that it was a

Rat trust

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped down on the

to mumble to himself with a disappointed

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 the cliff looks like

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

looks innocent and young!

there was

Rat continued to lament as he did

cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and a doof!

and looked toward Choi Han and Cale as he continued