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.

also see him peeking at

of someone who had something he wanted

you wish to

back a cough caused by the cold

nothing,

you a second

you a

he had made up his mind and

do not know what the

“That is the case.”

that he saw in young nobles

may I exchange this

“Ah.”

a good idea about what

headed toward the Imperial Prince who

considered a just young

‘Considered?’

the views of the

knew what would appear when you put a sense of justice and

is it you wish to exchange

Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle

smile seems so

started to speak. The conversation between the two of

friend told me

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made

for the

said that light

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking about a

finds the darkness and shines its light

the foundation

a different way, but it still made them think about

also said the

friend that Cale was talking about could only be

was the

not weaken if you

Sun is great enough to shine light on all

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

if the Church of the Sun God had committed

church. And now, someone who was not related to the

voice echoed

I

happy

change even if

believers of the Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s

Sun will still

the citizens looking up

“It's been a while.”

a while since he

were people who were thinking about the teachings in their heads

was one of

turned sharp for a moment before returning to

asked and seemed to be waiting for his response seemed to be a very common innocent noble who believed that he could

doesn’t seem to have done that

thought that Cale did not share the Church of the Sun

not the important

to raise his own value. He

this treasure and instead share it with

to if

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for the

Henituse’s request! We will open the granaries and share more

lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they could start shouting

will also give the generous Cale Henituse this treasure

a benevolent ruler and the citizens

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately

had been quiet since the fall of the Church and their defeat against the Whipper

the citizens started to speak as he continued to

noble was

But look! Our Emperor is so generous

is true. Anyways,

many

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part of the Church of the

that. But he seems like a good person. And

“True!”

looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with chaotic

white-haired priest.

on the platform. He had a complicated expression

heard

master-nim did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

his head at Rei’s question and raised

want any other honor than the

started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the

also thrown his body in danger during

come to participate in the investigation of the terror incident at

stories continued to

Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

been standing there stoically, then started to

always

Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale

as the Emperor started a short

could see Imperial Prince Adin at

too happy, although he tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin started

was because of

you were going to do something

your highness. The idea suddenly popped into my

made Cale bow toward Alberu

smile as he patted Cale

need to apologize. I thank

much for being

observing Cale who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak once

did something similar at the last terror incident. You always put

after hearing that Cale had done something similar last

at Alberu before

informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about

Cale returned to the rest of

job. You were

at Cale with a satisfied and

plenty of rest

leaving tomorrow as Daltaro just mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation

smile and touched the treasure box in his

voice echoed

feel an evil aura coming from the

chimed in

planning

‘I knew it.’

gave him would

sword that

‘…I don’t like it.’

Adin gave him something useless

with the group at Billos’s secret residence later

will definitely destroy the

Billos flinched.