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

leaves! It’s under the two trees! It’s

that

The person seems to be in

Cale started to speak.

cave big enough for a

must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

Han could not find it and crawled down the cliff

difficult to

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and looked

get

he need to use the Sound

need to

not

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

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get

“…Hmm?”

to see Choi Han offering his back

“…Why?”

subconsciously asked and Choi Han answered with a

and looks to only be about twenty steps down. There’s

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

the

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

go down there without any

“Yes?”

why Cale was asking

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

“…O, okay.”

got on

be okay,

had

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his

body moved toward the cliff without any

quickly walking toward the edge of the cliff and looked as if he would soon fall right

‘Aigoo!’

help but

“I’m going.”

before

‘Eek!’

onto

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

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared

seemed to

into the cliff or

Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

was relaxing

had almost instantly arrived by

adult to

“I'm going in now.”

off the wall and landed inside

seem to be impacted by having Cale on his back

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise

was not

end of the cave from the

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

heard Choi

like he’s from

the end of the cave was short. He was even shorter than the

Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

make a splint for his injured leg seemed to

well, as dry blood and a cloth that were covering the

face was pale and he

member of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud

That punk remains as far back as possible in case of the worst

to

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started

to walk into the cave a bit more for Cale to be able

don't come

reacted to

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

get any closer, if, if you do that- damn it! I'm

bastard seems a

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

for members

“…What?”

something out of his pocket and threw it

Tang! Clang-

was a metal

who saw the

for members of

Choi Han threw symbolized that a person

was something that only other

did he grab

had gotten it, but decided that it was a

trust that

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped down

started to mumble to

just look at them! The one who needed a

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

piggyback ride looks innocent and young!

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

continued to lament

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

toward Choi Han and Cale as he continued