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

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

a cave that was hidden by

destruction, discovery! The person seems to be

Cale started to speak.

a cave big enough for

survivor must be there

“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 the cliff to hide in the

was difficult to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and looked down

get

need to use the

need to go bring

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

the Wind to make it act similarly to flight

“Choi Han.”

get on my

“…Hmm?”

to see Choi Han offering his back for Cale to climb

“…Why?”

Choi Han answered with

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

Furthermore, he needed to conserve

peeked over the cliff and looked

far, but the cliff was quite steep

to go down

“Yes?”

as if asking why Cale was asking such

be quick. Twenty steps will

“…O, okay.”

he got

be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body start

had started to move. His body moved toward the cliff

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

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

short comment before Cale felt

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto

off the cliff and not be

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's foot that kicked into the cliff with his jaw

cliff seemed to be made of

or

Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

back was relaxing

had

enough for an adult to

“I'm going in now.”

off the wall and landed

to be impacted by having Cale

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

praise Choi Han but stopped

cave was not

could see the end of

only to see a person curled up

heard Choi Han's

like he’s

end of the cave was short. He was even shorter than the mixed-blood Dwarf Rat Mueller

Rat tribe

“W, who are you?!”

a splint for his injured leg seemed to struggle

as well, as dry blood and a

was pale and he was wary

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud

possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best at running away. But even

who was said to be a

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to

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

come

Rat reacted to their

his pocket and clenched it in his hand as he started to speak

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

bastard seems a bit

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

for members of

“…What?”

of his pocket and threw it toward the

Tang! Clang-

a

Rat who saw the plaque

for members

plaque Choi Han threw symbolized that a person

something that only other guild members would

he grab

when Choi Han had gotten it, but

let the Rat trust that they

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped down on the

mumble to himself with a

who needed a piggyback ride because he couldn't get down the cliff looks like he’ll faint if someone pokes

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks

Choi Han’s back because there was enough room for

lament as he

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

looked toward Choi Han and Cale as