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 Wind Elemental's

under the two

apparently a cave that was hidden

discovery! The person seems to be

Cale started to speak.

supposedly a cave big enough for a person hidden

survivor must

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

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

difficult to

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and looked down

he get

use the Sound of the

to go

not worry about it for

make it act similarly to flight magic.

“Choi Han.”

Please get

“…Hmm?”

his head to see Choi Han offering his

“…Why?”

and Choi Han answered with a confused

far and looks to only be about twenty steps down.

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

the cliff and looked

quite steep and high. Falling off

going to go down there without

“Yes?”

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

It’ll be quick. Twenty steps will take

“…O, okay.”

got on Choi

should be okay,

had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

his body start

Han had started to move. His body moved

quickly walking toward the edge of the cliff and looked as

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

comment before Cale felt as

‘Eek!’

onto Choi Han’s

cliff and not

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

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

seemed to

his hands and feet into the cliff or grabbed a

Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was relaxing

Cale had

to go in

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the wall and landed inside

seem to be impacted by having Cale

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise Choi Han

was not

the end of the cave from

only to see a person curled up

heard Choi

he’s

was short. He was even shorter than the

Rat tribe would

“W, who are you?!”

branches to make a splint for his

as dry blood and a cloth that were covering

face was pale and he was wary of

member of the Ranger

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud had told

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

was said to be

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to

bit more for Cale

don't come any

Rat reacted to

and clenched it in his hand

get any closer, if, if you do that- damn

bastard seems

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

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

“…What?”

of his pocket

Tang! Clang-

a metal

who saw the plaque slowly

members of the

Han threw symbolized that a person was

was something that only

he grab something

Choi Han had gotten it, but decided that

let the Rat trust that they

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped down on

started to mumble to himself

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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks innocent and

off Choi Han’s back because there was enough room

continued to lament as

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

and looked toward Choi Han and Cale