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

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

cave that was hidden by

person seems to be in

Cale started to speak.

supposedly a cave big enough for

survivor must

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

so well that even Choi Han could not find it and crawled down the cliff to hide in

difficult to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and looked

get to that

to use the Sound

to go bring

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

he needed to use more of the Sound of the Wind to make it act similarly to flight magic. Cale determined his course of action

“Choi Han.”

Please get

“…Hmm?”

turned his head to see Choi Han offering his

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with a

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

mentioned. Furthermore, he

peeked over the cliff and looked

was not far, but the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling off would mean saying

to go down

“Yes?”

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

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

“…O, okay.”

he got on Choi

be

he had

“Uhh, uhh!”

his body start

His body moved toward the cliff without any

the edge of the cliff and looked as if

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

before Cale felt as if

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi Han’s

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

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

Cale

to be made

into the cliff or grabbed a part of it with

Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by

cave was big enough for an adult to go in as the Wind

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the

didn't seem to be impacted by having

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

praise Choi Han

cave was

the end of the

only to see a person curled up at the end

Choi

looks like he’s from the Rat

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

someone from the Rat tribe would have

“W, who are you?!”

used branches to make a splint for his injured

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

and he was wary of Cale and

member of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud had

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

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

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to

the cave a bit more for Cale to be

don't come any

Rat reacted to

pocket and clenched it in his

do that- damn it! I'm the weakest person here! F*ck!

bastard seems a

the Rat’s actions. However, he quickly started to speak as this was someone who could provide precious information and he needed to

We are looking for members of the Ranger Brigade.

“…What?”

pocket and threw it

Tang! Clang-

a metal

the

plaque for members

plaque Choi Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the Mercenaries

something that only other

did he

wondered when Choi Han had gotten it, but decided that it

trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped down

started to mumble to himself

knew that damn Mercenary King would not send decent people! 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,

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

giving the piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo,

there was enough room for him in

Rat continued to lament as

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

Choi Han and Cale as he