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.

a Wind

under the two trees!

was apparently a cave that was hidden

discovery! The person

Cale started to speak.

big enough for a person hidden under

survivor must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

Choi Han could not find it and crawled down the

to do without being

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and looked down

could he get to that

to use the

he need to go

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

Wind to make it act similarly to flight magic. Cale

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get

“…Hmm?”

turned his head to see Choi Han offering

“…Why?”

subconsciously asked and Choi Han

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

Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to conserve his ancient power as

peeked over the cliff

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

down there

“Yes?”

why Cale was

It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will take

“…O, okay.”

got on Choi

be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his body

started to move. His body

the cliff and looked

‘Aigoo!’

couldn't help

“I’m going.”

made the short comment before Cale felt as

‘Eek!’

onto

the cliff and not be able to fulfill his dream

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

to be

or grabbed a part of it with his hand to

at Choi Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

was

Cale had almost instantly

for an adult to

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall

impacted by having Cale

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

about to praise Choi Han

was not

could see the end of

past Choi Han's shoulder only to see a person

Choi

looks like he’s from

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

someone from the Rat tribe

“W, who are you?!”

a splint for his

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

face was pale and he was wary of Cale and Choi

member of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud had told

as possible in case of the worst possible situation. He

ranger who was said to be a 100-person team

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to walk

more for Cale to be able

don't come any

reacted to their movement

pocket and clenched it in his hand as he started

you get any closer, if, if you do that- damn it! I'm the weakest person here! F*ck!

seems a bit

as this was someone who could provide precious information and he needed to hurry over to the Mercenary

looking for members of the Ranger Brigade.

“…What?”

out of his pocket and threw it toward the

Tang! Clang-

was a

saw the plaque slowly

for members of the

Choi Han threw symbolized that a person was part of the Mercenaries

was something that only other guild members would

when did he grab

gotten it, but decided that it

let the Rat trust that they

“Haaaaa.”

just plopped down on the

to himself with a disappointed

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

Choi Han’s back because there was enough room

continued to lament as

way down the cliff to find me, but

lamenting and looked toward Choi Han and Cale as