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

something he wanted

there something you wish to

cough caused by the cold

is nothing, your

a second time.

ask you a

as if he had

not

“That is the case.”

Emperor could see a brave expression that he saw in young nobles from

I exchange this

“Ah.”

had a good idea about what was

the Imperial Prince who was right below

father, he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

views of the

Emperor knew what would appear when you put

it you wish to exchange it

see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he

smile seems so

ignored Raon and started to speak. The conversation between the two of them was being amplified so that the

told

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made

was the same for the Emperor. Cale continued

light brightens up the

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were

Sun finds the darkness and shines its

foundation for the Church of the

different way, but it still made them

also

was talking

the

not weaken

to

was not the same, the followers of the Sun God could

Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were

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

echoed in

I wish to

sounded happy and

change

the Church of the Sun

Sun will

of the citizens looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

he had felt the

were people who were thinking about the

Emperor was one of

turned sharp for a moment

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

to have done that

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

not the important

not miss the chance to raise his own value. He started to

this treasure and instead share it

to if that is

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for the citizens

and share more food than the value of this treasure

to speak before they could start

give the generous Cale Henituse this

pretended to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens

Woooooooooo-

even more

noble. The plaza that had been quiet since the fall of the

to speak as he continued

great if that noble was a part

But look! Our Emperor is

true. Anyways, that

were many

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

a part

But he seems like a good person.

“True!”

Rei Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward

that Cale was the white-haired priest. He had

who was on the platform. He had a complicated expression on

heard Billos’s voice

did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He hasn’t changed at

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question and raised his voice on

own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving others. He only

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

who had also thrown his body in danger during the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza

in the investigation of the terror incident at the

to spread throughout

almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

standing there

always been like

could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a

headed down from the platform as the

see Imperial Prince Adin at the

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

was because of

me you were

idea suddenly popped into my head while I was

made Cale bow

to smile as

need to apologize. I thank you for

you very much

who was observing Cale who seemed to be relieved,

similar at the last terror incident. You

after hearing that Cale had done something

before quietly returning to

Emperor and the Imperial Prince

returned

job. You

Cale with a satisfied and affectionate

plenty of rest

the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they had

a smile and

echoed

I feel an evil aura coming from the box!

Rock chimed in as

planning

‘I knew it.’

the treasure Adin gave him would not

light sword that was used for self-defense with a jewel

‘…I don’t like it.’

gave

shared his plans with the group at Billos’s secret

definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.