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

the two trees!

apparently a cave that

person seems to

Cale started to speak.

big enough for a person hidden

must be

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

had hidden their tracks so well that even Choi Han could

to

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and

he get

need to use the Sound of the

he need to go

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

use more of the Sound of the Wind to make it act similarly to flight

“Choi Han.”

get on

“…Hmm?”

to see Choi Han offering his back

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with a

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

Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to conserve

over the cliff and

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

going to go down there without any

“Yes?”

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

It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will take less than

“…O, okay.”

answered as he got

should be okay,

had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body start

His body moved toward the cliff without

the cliff and looked as

‘Aigoo!’

couldn't help but curl

“I’m going.”

short comment before Cale felt as if he was

‘Eek!’

onto Choi

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

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

seemed to be made of

into the cliff or grabbed

looked at Choi Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was

Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by the

an adult to go in as

“I'm going in now.”

the wall and landed inside

to be impacted by having Cale

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise Choi

was not

the end of the cave from the

past Choi Han's shoulder only to see a person

heard Choi

looks like he’s

even shorter than the mixed-blood

someone from the Rat tribe

“W, who are you?!”

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

seemed to be injured as well, as dry blood and a

and he was

of the Ranger

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud

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

the ranger who was said to be

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started

for Cale

come any

Rat reacted to their movement and

and clenched

do that- damn it! I'm the weakest person

bastard seems a bit

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

sent over. We are looking for members of the

“…What?”

something out of his pocket and threw it

Tang! Clang-

a metal

who saw the plaque

plaque for members of

symbolized that a

that only other guild

when did he grab

had gotten it, but decided that it

would let the Rat trust that they were

“Haaaaa.”

just plopped

mumble to himself with a

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks innocent and

there was enough

Rat continued to lament as he

but still! Aigoo,

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