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

two trees!

cave that was hidden by the

person seems to be

Cale started to speak.

enough for a

survivor must be

“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 the

to

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and looked down the

could he get to

he need to use the Sound

he need to

he could not worry about it for long. He

decided he needed to use more of the Sound of the Wind to make it

“Choi Han.”

get

“…Hmm?”

Han

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with a confused

about twenty steps down.

mentioned. Furthermore, he needed

the cliff and

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

go down there without

“Yes?”

face started to frown as if asking why Cale was asking such obvious questions. Choi Han

there. It’ll be quick. Twenty steps

“…O, okay.”

got

should be

had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body

started to move. His body moved toward the cliff without any

the cliff

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

Han made the short comment before

‘Eek!’

clenched onto Choi

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

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

the sound of Choi Han's hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's foot

to be made of

the cliff or grabbed a

at Choi Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was relaxing

mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by the

for an adult to go in

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall

didn't seem to be impacted by having Cale on his back at

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise Choi Han

cave was

of the cave from

past Choi Han's shoulder only to see a

heard Choi

like he’s

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

from the Rat tribe would have

“W, who are you?!”

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

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

his face was pale and he was

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud had told

as far back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best

was the ranger who was said to be

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to

bit more for Cale

come any

to their

pocket and clenched it in his hand as he

do that- damn it! I'm the

seems a bit

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

over. We are looking for members of the

“…What?”

Han took something out of his pocket and

Tang! Clang-

a

who saw the plaque slowly

for members of the

Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the

only

he grab something

it, but decided that it was a

the Rat trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

Rat just plopped

then started to mumble to himself with

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.

giving the piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo, my

back because there was

continued to lament as

seemed to have slowly made your way down the cliff to find me, but still!

lamenting and looked toward Choi Han and Cale