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

by leaves! It’s under the two trees! It’s big enough for

apparently a cave that was hidden by the

discovery! The person seems to

Cale started to speak.

a cave big enough for a person hidden under

survivor must

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

Choi Han could not find

difficult to do

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

back up and looked

get to

to use

need to go bring

not worry about it for long. He

Wind to make it act similarly to flight magic. Cale determined his course of action and started to

“Choi Han.”

get on my

“…Hmm?”

Choi Han offering his back for

“…Why?”

asked and Choi Han answered with

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

Choi Han mentioned. Furthermore, he needed

the cliff and

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

to go down

“Yes?”

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

there. It’ll be quick. Twenty steps

“…O, okay.”

as he got on Choi

be

he had that

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body start

had started to move. His body moved

cliff and looked as if he would soon

‘Aigoo!’

couldn't help

“I’m going.”

comment before Cale felt

‘Eek!’

onto Choi Han’s

the cliff and not be able to fulfill his dream of being a

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw

Crack. Crack. Crack!

hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at Choi Han's foot that kicked into the cliff

seemed to be made of

hands and feet into the cliff or grabbed a part of it with his

looked at Choi Han

‘…He seems steady.’

was

Choi Han mentioned, Cale had almost instantly arrived by

for an adult to go in as

“I'm going in now.”

kicked off the wall and landed inside the

didn't seem to be impacted by having Cale on

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

about to praise Choi Han but stopped

was not

end of the cave from

past Choi Han's shoulder only to see a person curled up

Choi Han's

he’s from the

He was even shorter than the mixed-blood Dwarf Rat Mueller who was back in

Rat tribe would have such

“W, who are you?!”

used branches to make a splint for his injured leg seemed

injured as well, as dry blood and a cloth

his face was pale and he was wary

of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

Bud

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

was the ranger who was said to be a 100-person team on his

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

started to walk

walk into the cave a bit more for Cale to be able to get off his back

don't come

Rat reacted to their

clenched it in his hand

that- damn it!

bastard seems a bit

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

looking for members of the Ranger

“…What?”

pocket and threw it toward

Tang! Clang-

a metal

who saw the plaque slowly started

plaque for members

Choi Han threw symbolized that a

something that only other

did he grab something like

wondered when Choi Han had gotten it, but decided that

Rat trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

plopped down on

started to mumble to himself with a disappointed

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.

piggyback ride looks innocent

off Choi Han’s back because there

lament as he did

the cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor

stopped lamenting and looked toward Choi Han and