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

had something he wanted to say but was

there something you wish

caused by the cold

is nothing,

a second time. Speak

ask you a second

he had made up his mind and he started to

I do not know what the

“That is the case.”

Emperor could see a brave expression that he saw in

may I exchange this

“Ah.”

idea about what was going

Imperial Prince

he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

the views of

you put a sense of justice and

is it you wish to exchange

see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his

smile

speak. The conversation between the two of them was being amplified so

told

‘Friend?’

word made

the same for the Emperor. Cale continued

that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

them were thinking about

finds the darkness and

the foundation

different way, but it still made them think about

friend also

was talking about could only be one

the Saint,

not weaken

great enough to shine light

the church. Although it was not the same, the followers of the Sun God

had committed such atrocities,

actions that went against the teachings of the church. And now, someone

echoed in the

why I wish to

sounded happy and

light will not change even if I

of the Church of the Sun

will still not

of the citizens looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

he had felt the teachings

thinking about the teachings in their

Emperor was one of

gaze turned sharp for a moment

for his response seemed to be a very common

seem to have done that on

Emperor thought that Cale did not share the Church of the Sun God’s

the important thing right

miss the chance to raise his own value. He

this treasure and instead

to if that

before speaking loud enough for the

share more

Emperor continued to speak

give the generous Cale

a benevolent ruler

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately

plaza that had been quiet since the fall of

to

if that noble was a part

Emperor is

true. Anyways,

many voices

was his name

“Cale Henituse.”

a part of

seems like a good person. And he is courageous. A noble like

“True!”

rowdy

white-haired priest.

the platform. He had a complicated expression on his

heard

thing in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t changed

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

Rei’s question and raised his voice

the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza Terror Incident on his own but did not want any other honor than the

were shocked. The way they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the plaza were bringing up stories

also thrown his body in danger

a person who had come to participate in the investigation of the terror incident at

stories continued to spread

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

been standing there

has always

help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of trust in Choi Han’s

down from the platform as

see Imperial Prince

not seem to be too happy, although he tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s

because of

didn’t you tell me you were

your highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head while I was up

reprimanding tone made Cale bow

smile as

to apologize. I thank you for thinking of our

much for being

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

something similar at the last terror incident. You

changed after hearing that Cale had done something

before quietly returning to

the Imperial Prince about his actions, he had indeed told

shoulder once Cale returned

You were

was looking at Cale with a satisfied

rest until we leave

pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they had unexpectedly stayed here longer

smile and touched the

voice echoed in his

evil aura coming from the box! Let’s ask Goldie gramps! No, let’s ask

Rock chimed in

planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

gave him would not

the box only to see a light sword

‘…I don’t like it.’

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

his plans with the group at Billos’s secret residence later

definitely destroy

Billos flinched.