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

sight of someone who had something he wanted to say but was

you

Emperor held back a cough caused by the

is nothing,

a second

you a second

had made up his mind and

majesty, I do not

“That is the case.”

Emperor could see a brave expression that he saw in

I exchange this

“Ah.”

good idea about what was going

the Imperial Prince who was

he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

the views

what would appear when you put a sense of justice and

you wish to

see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put

that smile seems

The conversation between the two of them was being amplified so that the

friend told

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made

for the Emperor. Cale continued to

that light brightens up the

The people’s expressions changed.

them were thinking about a specific

Sun finds the darkness and shines its

the foundation for the

said in a different way, but it still made

friend also

Cale was talking about could only

was the Saint,

weaken if you

great enough to shine light on all

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

committed such atrocities, there were still many believers in

went against the teachings of the church. And now,

voice echoed in

why I wish

happy and

will not change even if I

the Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s words

Sun will still

looking up

“It's been a while.”

he had felt

who were thinking about the

was one

turned sharp for a moment

to be a very common innocent noble who believed that he could

seem to have done

Emperor thought that Cale did not share the

that is not the important thing right

not miss the chance to

use this treasure

if that

loud before speaking loud enough for the citizens to

and share more food than the value of this treasure to the

up. The Emperor continued to speak

give the generous

a benevolent

Woooooooooo-

were cheering even more passionately than

foreign young noble. The plaza that had been quiet since the fall of the Church and their defeat against

to speak as he

it be great if that noble was a part of

Our Emperor

guess that is true. Anyways, that noble is

were many voices

his

“Cale Henituse.”

a part of the

But he seems like a good person. And

“True!”

the rowdy plaza. He then looked

had heard that Cale was the white-haired priest. He had also

was on the platform. He had

them heard

did the same thing in the

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question

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

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

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

a person who had come to participate in the investigation of

continued to spread

alcoholic Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing Billos’s

“…What an amazing person.”

who had been standing

always

help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of

platform as

Imperial Prince Adin at the

to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin started to approach Cale, presumably to talk

because

were going to do

suddenly popped into my

Cale bow toward Alberu

as he patted Cale on

to apologize. I thank you for

much for

seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting

last terror incident. You always put

expression slightly changed after hearing that Cale had done

before quietly returning to

Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his actions, he

shoulder once Cale returned to the rest of the

You were

at Cale with a satisfied

of rest until

mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre

responded back with a smile and touched the treasure

voice echoed in his

evil aura coming from the box! Let’s ask

Super Rock chimed in as

planning on

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him would not be something

box only to see a light sword

‘…I don’t like it.’

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

group

definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.