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.

hear a Wind Elemental's

the two trees! It’s big enough for a person to go

was apparently a cave that

The person

Cale started to speak.

big enough for a person hidden under

must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

could not

difficult to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

and looked

get

use

need to go bring

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

the Wind to make it

“Choi Han.”

get on

“…Hmm?”

see Choi Han offering his back

“…Why?”

Han answered with

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

cave was not far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed to conserve his ancient

the cliff and

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

going to go down

“Yes?”

face started to frown as if asking why Cale was asking

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

“…O, okay.”

got

should be

had

“Uhh, uhh!”

suddenly felt his body

Han had started to move. His body moved toward the cliff

edge of the cliff and looked

‘Aigoo!’

help but

“I’m going.”

Han made the short comment before Cale felt as if he was

‘Eek!’

onto

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

“…Hmm?”

jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale

seemed to be made of

hands and feet into the cliff or grabbed

looked at Choi Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

back was relaxing

Han mentioned, Cale had

big enough for an adult to go in

“I'm going in now.”

Han then kicked off the wall and landed

impacted by

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

was about to praise Choi Han but

cave was not

could see the end of the cave

to see a person curled up at

heard Choi Han's

like he’s from the Rat

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

the Rat tribe would

“W, who are you?!”

used branches to make a splint for his injured leg seemed

as well, as dry

his face was pale and he was wary of Cale and Choi

member of

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

what Bud

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

was said to be a

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started to

cave a bit more for Cale to be

come

to

dagger out of his pocket and clenched it in his

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

seems a bit

to speak as this was someone who could provide precious information and he needed

are looking for members of

“…What?”

out of his pocket

Tang! Clang-

a

the plaque slowly started to

members

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

only other guild members would

did he grab something

gotten it, but decided that it was

the Rat trust that

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped

mumble to

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, my poor

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

giving the piggyback ride looks

quietly got off Choi Han’s back because there was enough

lament as he did

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

looked toward Choi Han and