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 Elemental's

two trees! It’s

cave that was

person

Cale started to speak.

big enough for a

must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

person had hidden their tracks so well that even Choi Han could not find it and crawled

was difficult to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

stood back up and looked down

could he get to that

need to use the

to go

complicated. However, he could not worry about it for

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

“Choi Han.”

Please get

“…Hmm?”

Han offering his back for

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with a

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

Furthermore, he needed

the

the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling off would

to go down there without

“Yes?”

asking why Cale was asking such obvious questions. Choi Han urged

Twenty steps

“…O, okay.”

answered as he got on

should be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

his body start

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

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

‘Aigoo!’

couldn't help but curl

“I’m going.”

short comment before Cale

‘Eek!’

subconsciously clenched onto Choi

want to fall off the cliff and not be able to

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

to be

into the cliff or grabbed a part of it with his hand to move

looked at Choi Han and thought to

‘…He seems steady.’

was relaxing as

mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by

was big enough for an adult to go in as

“I'm going in now.”

the

didn't seem to be impacted by

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise Choi Han but stopped

cave was not

could see the end of the cave from the

past Choi Han's shoulder only to see a person

heard Choi Han's

like he’s from

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

the Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

branches to make a splint for his injured

as dry blood and a cloth that were

was pale and he was wary

of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud

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

the ranger who was said to

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to

cave a bit more for Cale to

don't come any

Rat reacted to

a small dagger out of his pocket and clenched it in his hand as he

if you do that- damn it!

bastard seems

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

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

“…What?”

took something out of his pocket and threw it toward

Tang! Clang-

a

saw the plaque slowly started

for members of

a person was

only other

he

Han had gotten it, but decided

the Rat trust

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped

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 ride because he couldn't get down the cliff looks like he’ll faint if someone pokes him! Aigoo,

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

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

there was enough

lament as he did

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

toward Choi Han and Cale as he continued