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

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

apparently a cave that was hidden

destruction, discovery! The person seems to be

Cale started to speak.

cave big enough for a person hidden

must be

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

could not

difficult to do without

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and looked down

get to

to use the

need to

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

it act similarly to flight

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on

“…Hmm?”

Choi Han offering

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with a

only be about twenty steps down.

Furthermore, he needed to conserve his ancient

over the

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

to go down there without

“Yes?”

face started to frown as if asking why Cale

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

“…O, okay.”

he got on

should be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

his body start to

started to move. His body moved toward

quickly walking toward the edge of the cliff and looked as if he

‘Aigoo!’

help but

“I’m going.”

the short comment before Cale felt as if he

‘Eek!’

onto Choi Han’s

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

“…Hmm?”

jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

Han's hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at

cliff seemed to be made

stabbed his hands and feet into the cliff or grabbed a part of it with his hand

at Choi Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was relaxing

Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived

adult to go in as the Wind Elemental mentioned

“I'm going in now.”

Han then kicked off the wall and landed

be impacted by having Cale on

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

praise Choi Han

was not

could see the end of the cave

to see a person

Choi

looks like he’s from the

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

Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

for his injured leg seemed to struggle as he

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

was pale and he

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud had

of the worst possible situation. He is the

to be a 100-person team

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started

for Cale to be able to get off his back

come any

reacted to their movement and

clenched it in his

if, if you do that- damn it! I'm the

seems

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

members

“…What?”

took something out of his pocket and threw it toward the shocked

Tang! Clang-

a metal

the plaque slowly started

plaque for members

Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the Mercenaries

something that only

when did he grab something

it, but decided

trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

just plopped down on

mumble to himself with a disappointed

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

piggyback ride looks innocent and young! Aigoo,

Choi Han’s back because there was enough room for

lament as he did

made your way down the cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling and a doof! Bud, you damn bastard! You damn

Han