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

It’s under the two trees! It’s big enough for a

apparently a cave that was hidden by

person seems to

Cale started to speak.

supposedly a cave big enough for a person hidden

survivor must be

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

had hidden their tracks so well that even Choi Han could not find it and crawled down

difficult to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and

could he get

to use the

he need to go bring

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

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

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on

“…Hmm?”

Han offering his

“…Why?”

and Choi Han

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

not far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to conserve his ancient power

peeked over the cliff

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

down

“Yes?”

innocent face started to frown as if asking why Cale was asking such

It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will take

“…O, okay.”

got on

be okay,

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his body

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

cliff and looked as if he would soon fall

‘Aigoo!’

couldn't help but curl

“I’m going.”

made the short comment before Cale felt as if he was

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi Han’s

the cliff and not be able to fulfill his dream of being a

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's foot that

seemed to be made

cliff or grabbed a part of it with his

Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

was relaxing as

Cale had almost instantly arrived by the

an adult to

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the

be impacted by having Cale

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

was about to praise Choi Han but

was

could see the end of the cave from the

shoulder only to see a person curled up

Choi Han's

he’s

of the cave was short. He was even shorter than the mixed-blood

someone from the Rat tribe

“W, who are you?!”

Rat who had used branches to make a splint for his injured leg seemed

as dry blood and a cloth that were covering

face was pale and he was wary

of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud

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

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

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to walk

more for Cale to be able to get

don't come

reacted to their

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

if you do that- damn it! I'm the weakest person here! F*ck! Just, don’t

seems a bit

However, he quickly started to speak as this was someone who could provide

for members of

“…What?”

of his pocket and threw it toward the

Tang! Clang-

was a metal

Rat who saw the

for members of

that a person was

that only other

did he

it, but decided that it was a good

let the Rat trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped down on the

to mumble to himself with

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 he’ll faint if someone pokes him! Aigoo, my poor

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

the piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo, my poor

because there was enough room for him

to lament as

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

toward Choi Han and Cale as