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

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

cave that was hidden by

person

Cale started to speak.

cave big enough for a person hidden under those

must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

Han could not find it and

to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and looked down

get to

he need to use the Sound

he need to

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

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

“Choi Han.”

get on my

“…Hmm?”

turned his head to see Choi Han offering his back for Cale to

“…Why?”

subconsciously asked and Choi Han answered

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

Furthermore, he needed to conserve his ancient power as

the cliff

quite steep and high. Falling off would

going to go down

“Yes?”

asking why Cale

be quick. Twenty steps will take less than 20

“…O, okay.”

he got

be

he had

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his

body moved toward the cliff without

edge of the cliff and looked as

‘Aigoo!’

help but

“I’m going.”

short comment before Cale felt as if

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi Han’s

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

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

seemed to be made of

into the cliff or grabbed a part

Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was

Han mentioned, Cale had

an adult to go in as

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall

seem to be impacted by

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

praise Choi Han but stopped

was

the end of the cave from the

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

Choi

like he’s from

of the cave was short. He was even shorter

the Rat tribe

“W, who are you?!”

branches to make a splint for

be injured as well, as dry blood and a cloth

was pale and he was wary of Cale and Choi

member of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud had told

punk remains as far back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best at running away. But even he stopped contacting

the ranger who was said to be

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to walk

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

come

Rat reacted to their movement

clenched it

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

bastard seems a bit

was someone who could provide

Bud sent over. We are looking for members

“…What?”

his pocket

Tang! Clang-

a

saw the

plaque for members of

Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the Mercenaries

was something that only other guild

when did he grab something

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

would let the Rat trust

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped down on the

to mumble to

knew that damn Mercenary King would not send decent people! Ow! Look at them, just look at them! The one who needed a piggyback

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo,

because there was enough room for him

continued to lament as he

find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and

and looked toward Choi Han and Cale as