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

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

that was hidden by

discovery! The person seems

Cale started to speak.

big enough for a

survivor must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

Han could not find it

to

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

back up and looked down

get to

use the Sound of the

to go bring

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

the Sound of the Wind to make it act similarly to

“Choi Han.”

get on my

“…Hmm?”

his head to see Choi Han offering his back for Cale to

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with

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

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

over the cliff and looked

cliff was quite steep and high. Falling off would mean saying goodbye to the

going to go down

“Yes?”

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

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

“…O, okay.”

as he got on Choi Han's

be

he had

“Uhh, uhh!”

his body start to

His body moved

edge of the cliff and looked as if

‘Aigoo!’

help but curl

“I’m going.”

comment before Cale felt as if he was

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi Han’s

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

“…Hmm?”

jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

to be made

cliff or grabbed a part of it with his hand

looked at Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was

Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by

to

“I'm going in now.”

off the wall and landed inside

didn't seem to be impacted by having Cale on his back at

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise Choi Han but

was not

of the

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

Choi

looks like he’s from the Rat

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

someone from the Rat tribe would have such an

“W, who are you?!”

splint for his injured leg seemed to struggle as he got

seemed to be injured as well, as dry blood and a cloth that were

he was wary of Cale

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud had

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

the ranger who was said to be a 100-person team

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to

into the cave a bit more for Cale to be able to get off

don't come

reacted to their

clenched it

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

seems

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

over. We are looking for members

“…What?”

his pocket and threw it

Tang! Clang-

was a metal

who saw the plaque

plaque for members

Choi Han threw symbolized that a person was part

only other guild

he grab something like

had gotten it, but decided that

trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped down on

to himself with a

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks innocent and young!

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

to lament as he

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

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