Trash of the Count's Family

Chapter 165: Somehow Once Again (5)

Cale did not pay attention to any of the gazes headed toward him.

Human.

However, he was concerned about Raon’s comments.

I am proud of you. This feels great. We did it.

Cale tried his best to ignore the emotional Black Dragon. He turned his head toward the Emperor, who was standing one level higher than him.

The Emperor was someone whom you could only see during a situation like this. However, Cale's thoughts as he looked toward the Emperor was not about how glorious of an occasion it was to see him.

‘Did they say that his body is weak?’

He had heard that the Emperor had become so weak that it was almost a miracle that he was still alive. This was the case for the former Emperor as well.

‘No wonder they treasure the Imperial Prince.’

This was one of the descriptions of Imperial Prince Adin in, ‘The Birth of a Hero.’

< The Emperor projected his greed to Adin, who used this to his advantage. >

The Imperial Prince was born with a strong body and was also talented in sword arts. Adin, who was born with things that the Emperor wished he had, used this to make the Emperor rely on him.

Furthermore, Adin absorbed the martial arts that had been weakened because of two generations of weak Emperors.

“Cale Henituse.”

The only Emperor in the Western continent called out Cale’s name.

Cale formally showed his respects and the Emperor looked at him as he continued to speak.

“Your actions during the Sun Palace bomb incident were courageous and beautiful.”

His voice was amplified with the magic amplification device.

“A foreigner like you did something that would be difficult for even one of our own Empire’s citizens to do. The Sun Palace did not fall and many people survived thanks to your deeds.”

Cale observed the Emperor’s face as he praised his actions. The Emperor did seem to be frail.

‘But they are still two peas in a pod.’

Although their physical wellness was different, both the Emperor and the Imperial Prince thought the same way.

Cale quickly suppressed his thoughts as he pretended to be a respectful young noble as he looked up at the Emperor. The Emperor raised his voice.

“I am here to present such a courageous young man with the third-grade Mogoru Medal of Honor, as well as some other treasures!”

A silver medal was placed on Cale's shirt.

Woooooooooooooooo-

Cheers filled the plaza.

The Emperor patted Cale on the shoulder.

“You did well.”

Cale could see his sincerity. They had given him a third-grade medal after all.

Of the many medals available, a third-grade medal with the Mogoru Empire's name was a significantly high honor.

The first-grade was for officials who had rendered outstanding service.

The second-grade was for heroes of war.

The third-grade was for individuals who had performed exemplary deeds for the nation.

The third-grade was the highest honor a foreigner could receive, and Cale was the only one who had received this honor in a long time.

‘It is probably because the Empire hasn't done anything well these days.’

The Empire just looked like they were failing over and over in the eyes of the other kingdoms.

They had lost Maple Castle, their palace was destroyed, and the Vice Tower Master was almost assassinated in the Sun Palace.

A shining beacon named Cale appeared in front of them in such a situation.

Human, I am very proud of you! You may be weak, but your heart is pure!

Cale ignored Raon's comments.

“Why don’t you briefly share your sentiments.”

The Emperor pointed to the plaza behind Cale.

This was a part of the agenda before the treasure was presented to him.

Cale bowed toward the Emperor before slowly turning around to the plaza.

He could see that the plaza was full of people.

-Human! Billos is in your 3 o’clock direction by the fountain!

Cale’s gaze naturally turned toward the fountain. He had told Billos to specifically come to that location.

‘They're all here.’

Billos, the alchemist, and even Choi Han and the Cat in his arms were all there. Although he could not see their faces because they were too far away, he could recognize their shapes.

Cale looked around the plaza.

People were cheering and anticipating his remarks.

Cale started to speak.

“I am very happy.”

The young noble really did seem happy.

The people in the plaza cheered for the young noble who was happy after receiving the Empire’s medal. They were feeling good that this young noble seemed to be considering it an honor.

They had heard about the actions of this noble standing on the platform.

They were shocked when they heard that the Sun Palace was hit with a terror incident. However, nobody got hurt and the Sun Palace didn’t fall either.

Of course, it did not have much to do with them. The majority of the people who were saved were nobles.

That was why the only thing they did was cheer.

Cale naturally knew about this.

“I am happy that I was able to save others. I am happy that I was able to fulfill my responsibilities.”

Cale’s continued words made the expressions on the people's faces change a bit.

He was not happy to receive the medal.

And that was it.

Cale looked toward the Emperor while a sense of disappointment filled the plaza for such a short speech.

“…I suppose it is now time for the treasure.”

The Emperor motioned and someone walked up with a long box. The Emperor felt that something was wrong as he observed Cale, who was looking at the box that was wrapped in velvet.

He could feel a sense of hesitation.

The noble who had just said that he was happy had a stiff expression on his face.

could also see him peeking

someone who had something he wanted

something you wish

cough caused by the cold wind as

nothing, your

will ask you a second

will ask you a

Cale Henituse’s expression change as if he had made up his mind

do not know what the

“That is the case.”

that he saw in young nobles from time to

exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

idea about what was going

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was

is considered a just young

‘Considered?’

views

appear when you

wish to exchange

brightened as soon as

smile seems so

and started to speak. The conversation between the two of them

friend told

‘Friend?’

made

same for the Emperor. Cale

said that light

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were

Sun finds the darkness and shines

the foundation for the Church of the

said in a different way, but it

also

that Cale was talking about could only be

the Saint,

not weaken if you share

great enough to shine light

remember the teachings of the church. Although it was not the

committed such atrocities, there were

church had committed actions that went against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who was not related to the Church of

voice echoed

is why I wish

happy

change

of the

will still

citizens looking up at

“It's been a while.”

while since he had felt the teachings in his

there were people who were thinking about the teachings in their heads

Emperor was one

turned sharp for a

courageous asked and seemed to be waiting for his response seemed to be

seem to have

not share the Church of the

that is not the important thing right

miss the chance to

use this treasure and

like to if that is possible, your

out loud before speaking loud enough

We will open the granaries and share more food than the value of this treasure to the citizens in

lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they could

also give the generous Cale Henituse this treasure as

Emperor pretended to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered him

Woooooooooo-

cheering even more passionately than

Emperor and the foreign young noble. The plaza that had been quiet since

started to speak as he

be great if that noble was

look! Our Emperor is so

true. Anyways,

many voices praising

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part of

that. But he seems like a good person. And he is courageous. A noble like him is rare

“True!”

rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with chaotic

that Cale was the white-haired priest. He

who was on the platform. He had

heard Billos’s

the same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

question and raised his voice

other honor

heard his voice were shocked. The way they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had

his body in danger

participate in the investigation of the terror incident at

continued to spread

Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

Han, who had been standing there stoically, then started to

always been like

that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong

headed down from the platform as the

Prince Adin at the

best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s

because

tell me you were

idea suddenly popped into my head

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward

to smile as

need to apologize. I thank you for thinking of our

you very much

be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak

at the last terror

after hearing that Cale had

before quietly returning

had not informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince

patted Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to the rest of

job. You were

Cale with

of rest until

tomorrow as Daltaro just mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they had unexpectedly stayed here longer

a smile and touched the treasure box in his

voice echoed in his

an evil aura coming from the box! Let’s ask

Rock chimed in

planning on

‘I knew it.’

knew that the treasure Adin gave him would

box only to see a light sword that was used for self-defense with a

‘…I don’t like it.’

his mind after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after claiming to give him a

the group

will definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.