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

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

was apparently a cave that was hidden

person seems to

Cale started to speak.

a cave big enough for a person hidden under those

survivor must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

even Choi Han could not find it and crawled down the cliff

to do without being

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

and

could he get to that

to use the

need to go bring

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

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

“Choi Han.”

get

“…Hmm?”

to see Choi Han offering his back for Cale

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with

is not far and looks to only be about twenty steps down. There’s no need for you to

Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed

the cliff and looked

was quite steep and high. Falling off would mean

to go down there without any

“Yes?”

started to frown as if asking why Cale

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

“…O, okay.”

he got on Choi Han's

should be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his

body

toward the edge of the cliff and looked as if he would soon fall right

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

made the short comment before Cale felt

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi Han’s

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

“…Hmm?”

jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at Choi

seemed to

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

Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was relaxing as

mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by the

for an adult to go in

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall and landed inside the

to be impacted by having Cale

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

about to praise Choi Han but stopped

cave was not

of the cave

past Choi Han's shoulder only to see a person

heard Choi Han's

looks like he’s from

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

someone from the Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

a splint for his injured leg seemed to struggle

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

and he was

of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud

as far back as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He is the best at running away. But

said to

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to walk

into the cave a bit more for Cale to be able

don't come

reacted to their movement and

clenched it in his hand as he started to

if you do that- damn it! I'm the weakest person here! F*ck! Just, don’t

seems

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

Bud sent over. We are looking for members of the Ranger Brigade. We are on the same

“…What?”

out of his pocket and threw

Tang! Clang-

a

saw the plaque

members of

a person was part of the Mercenaries

only other guild members would

did he grab something like

gotten it, but decided that it was a

let the Rat trust that

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped

started to mumble to himself with

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

piggyback ride looks

Choi Han’s back because there was enough room for him in

to lament

the cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a

looked toward Choi Han and