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.

hear a Wind

two trees! It’s big enough for

cave that

discovery! The person seems to be

Cale started to speak.

for a person hidden under those

must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

Choi Han could not find it and crawled

to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and looked

get to

to use the Sound

he need to go bring

However, he could not

of the Sound of the Wind to make it act similarly

“Choi Han.”

Please get on

“…Hmm?”

Han

“…Why?”

asked and Choi Han answered with a confused

steps down. There’s no

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

the cliff and

quite steep and high. Falling off

going to go down there without any

“Yes?”

why Cale was asking such obvious questions. Choi Han urged Cale

be quick. Twenty steps

“…O, okay.”

he got on Choi Han's

be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body start

to move. His body moved toward the

was quickly walking toward the edge of the cliff and looked as

‘Aigoo!’

help but

“I’m going.”

Han made the short comment before

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi

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

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

seemed to

the cliff or grabbed a

Choi Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

was relaxing as

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had almost

cave was big enough for an adult to go

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall

be impacted by having Cale on

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

about to praise

was not

of the

looked past Choi Han's shoulder only to see a person curled up at

heard Choi Han's

he’s from the Rat

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

someone from the Rat tribe

“W, who are you?!”

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

side seemed to be injured as well, as dry

face was pale and he was wary

of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud had

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

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

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to walk

bit more for Cale to be able

come

reacted to their movement

clenched it in his hand as

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

bastard seems a

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

people Bud sent over. We are looking for members of

“…What?”

out of his pocket and threw

Tang! Clang-

was a metal

the

members

symbolized that a

that only other guild members

he grab something

had gotten it, but

the Rat trust

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped

mumble to himself with a disappointed

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo, my poor

there was enough

lament

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

Choi Han