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

someone who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was in front

you wish to

cough caused by the cold wind as

is nothing,

you a second time.

will ask you a

change as if he had

do not know what the

“That is the case.”

he saw in young

exchange

“Ah.”

idea about what was

the Imperial Prince

father, he is considered

‘Considered?’

views of the

appear when you put a sense

wish to exchange

soon as he heard his gentle

smile seems so

and started to speak. The conversation between the two of them was being amplified so that the entire plaza could

friend told

‘Friend?’

word made the

same for the Emperor. Cale continued

that light

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were thinking

finds the darkness and

famous for being the foundation for the Church of the Sun

different way, but it still made

also said the

talking about

was the Saint,

weaken if

enough to shine light on

church. Although it was not the same,

committed such atrocities, there were still many

church had committed actions that went against the teachings of the church. And now, someone who was not related to the Church of the Sun God, was making them remember their

voice echoed in the

is why I wish

sounded happy and

change

believers of the Church of the Sun

Sun will still

of the citizens looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

been a while since he had felt

were thinking about the teachings in their heads as

was one

sharp for a moment

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

seem to have

thought that Cale did not share the Church

that is not the

Emperor did not miss the chance to raise his own

use this treasure and

to if that is possible,

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for

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

lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before

the generous Cale Henituse this

to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered

Woooooooooo-

even more

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

started to speak as he continued

great if that noble was a

But look! Our Emperor

that is true. Anyways, that

were many

his name

“Cale Henituse.”

part

know about that. But he seems like a good person. And

“True!”

rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with chaotic

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

on the platform. He had

two of them heard Billos’s voice at that

young master-nim did the same thing in the Roan Kingdom. He

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

his head at Rei’s question and raised

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

citizens who heard his voice were shocked. The way they looked at Cale started to change. At

noble who had also thrown his body in danger during the

participate in the investigation of

continued to

Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing Billos’s

“…What an amazing person.”

who had been standing there stoically,

has always been

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

the platform as the Emperor

Imperial Prince Adin at

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

was because

me you were going to do something like

highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head while

tone made Cale bow toward

smile as he patted Cale on

I thank you

you very much

who was observing Cale who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to

last terror incident. You always

after hearing that

back at Alberu before quietly returning to his

Prince about his actions, he had indeed told Alberu

Cale returned

job. You were

was looking at Cale with a satisfied and

rest until we

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

responded back with a smile and touched the treasure

echoed in his

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

chimed in

you planning on

‘I knew it.’

knew that the treasure Adin gave him would not be

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

‘…I don’t like it.’

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

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

definitely destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.