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 trees! It’s big enough for a person to

that

destruction, discovery! The person seems to be in

Cale started to speak.

a cave big enough for a person

survivor must

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

their tracks so well that even Choi Han could not find

was difficult to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

up and

could he get to

he need to use the

to go

not worry about it for long. He needed

make it act similarly

“Choi Han.”

get

“…Hmm?”

Han offering his back

“…Why?”

subconsciously asked and Choi Han answered with a confused

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

was not far as Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he

the cliff and looked

far, but the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling

going to go down

“Yes?”

as if asking why Cale was asking such obvious questions.

quick. Twenty steps will take less

“…O, okay.”

he got on Choi

be okay,

had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body start to

His body moved toward the

of the cliff and looked as if he

‘Aigoo!’

help

“I’m going.”

made the short comment before Cale felt as if he was

‘Eek!’

onto Choi Han’s

cliff and not be able to fulfill his dream of being

“…Hmm?”

jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's

seemed to be made

cliff or grabbed a part of it with his hand to

looked at Choi Han and

‘…He seems steady.’

Han's back was relaxing as

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly

an adult to go in as the Wind Elemental

“I'm going in now.”

then kicked off the

to be impacted by having Cale on his back at

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

about to praise Choi Han but stopped

was not

the end of the cave

a person

heard Choi Han's

looks like he’s

of the cave was short. He was even shorter

someone from the Rat tribe would have

“W, who are you?!”

a splint for his injured leg seemed to struggle

injured as well, as dry blood and a

he was wary of

member of the Ranger

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud

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

the ranger who was said to

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to walk

the cave a bit more for Cale to be able to get

come

reacted to their movement

clenched it in his hand

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

seems a bit

was someone who could provide precious information and he needed to

members of the Ranger Brigade. We are on

“…What?”

out of his pocket and threw it toward the

Tang! Clang-

a

the plaque

plaque for members

symbolized that a person was part of the

was something that only other

when did he grab something like

had gotten it, but decided that it was

Rat trust that they

“Haaaaa.”

plopped down

to mumble to himself

knew 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

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

ride looks innocent and

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

Rat continued to lament as he did

slowly made your way down the cliff to find me, but still!

stopped lamenting and looked toward Choi Han and Cale as he continued to