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

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

that was hidden

The person seems

Cale started to speak.

cave big enough for a

survivor must be there

“Yes.”

Cale started to smile.

“What an amazing person.”

that even Choi Han could not find it and crawled down

difficult to do without being

"We are going there.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

and looked down the

he get to that

he need to use the Sound

he need to go bring

However, he could not

it act similarly to flight magic. Cale determined his

“Choi Han.”

Cale-nim. Please get on

“…Hmm?”

Choi Han offering his back for

“…Why?”

Han answered with

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

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

peeked over the cliff and looked

cave was not far, but the cliff was quite steep and high. Falling off would mean saying goodbye

to go down there without any

“Yes?”

if asking why Cale

there. It’ll be quick. Twenty steps

“…O, okay.”

got

be

had

“Uhh, uhh!”

felt his body start to

move. His body moved toward the cliff

was quickly walking toward the edge of the cliff and looked

‘Aigoo!’

couldn't help but

“I’m going.”

the short comment before Cale felt as if he was

‘Eek!’

clenched onto Choi Han’s

and not be able to fulfill

“…Hmm?”

Cale's jaw soon

Crack. Crack. Crack!

the sound of Choi Han's hands and feet stabbing into the cliff. Cale blankly stared at

cliff seemed to

quickly stabbed his hands and feet into the cliff or grabbed a part of

looked at Choi Han and thought

‘…He seems steady.’

back was relaxing as

Cale had almost instantly

an adult to go in as the Wind

“I'm going in now.”

the

be impacted by having Cale on his back

“Oh, you’re so amaz-”

to praise Choi Han

was

the end of the

a person

Choi Han's

like he’s from the

person at the end of the cave was short. He was even shorter than the

from the Rat tribe would have such an

“W, who are you?!”

make a splint for

be injured as well, as dry blood and a

his face was pale and he was

member of the

However, Cale’s expression brightened.

remembered what Bud had told

worst possible situation. He

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

“Choi Han.”

“Yes, Cale-nim.”

Han started

bit more for Cale to be able to

come

Rat reacted to their movement

of his pocket and clenched it in his hand as he started

damn it! I'm the weakest person

seems a

actions. However, he quickly started to speak as this was someone who could provide precious information and he needed to hurry

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

“…What?”

of his pocket and threw it

Tang! Clang-

was a

who saw the plaque slowly started to

members of the

symbolized that a person was part

was something that only

when did he grab

had gotten it, but decided

would let the Rat trust that they were his

“Haaaaa.”

the Rat just plopped down on the

to mumble to

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!

‘…What?’

Cale’s expression turned stoic.

the piggyback ride looks innocent and

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

continued to lament as

cliff to find me, but still! Aigoo, my poor life! Such a weakling

Han and Cale as