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

was the sight of someone who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was in

there something you wish

back a cough caused by the cold

nothing,

will ask you a

ask you a second

expression change as if he had made up

not know

“That is the case.”

a brave expression that he saw

majesty, may I exchange this treasure for

“Ah.”

a good idea about what was

the Imperial Prince who was right below

he is considered

‘Considered?’

the views

would appear when you put

wish to exchange it

expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put

smile seems

conversation between the two

friend told me

‘Friend?’

made the

the Emperor. Cale continued to

that light

The people’s expressions changed.

of them were thinking about a specific

the darkness and shines its

foundation for the

said in a different way, but

also said the

was talking about could only be one

the

not weaken

to shine light on all

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

of the Sun God had committed such atrocities, there were still many

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

echoed in

why I wish

happy and

will not change even if

the Sun God heard Cale’s words

Sun will

the citizens looking up at the

“It's been a while.”

while since he had felt

there were people who were thinking about the teachings in their

was

turned sharp for a moment

for his response seemed to be a very

doesn’t seem to have done

the

that is not the important thing

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

treasure and instead share it

like to if that is

Emperor laughed out loud before speaking loud enough for

and share more food than the value of this treasure to

The Emperor continued to speak before

the generous Cale

to be a benevolent ruler and

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately than

and the foreign young noble. The plaza that had been

to speak as he continued to

if that noble was

Emperor is

is true. Anyways, that noble is

many voices

his

“Cale Henituse.”

a part of the Church of the

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

“True!”

around the rowdy

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

was on the platform.

two of them heard Billos’s voice

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

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

Rei’s question and raised his

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

Cale started to change. At the

also thrown his body in

to participate in the investigation of the terror

stories continued to spread

Alchemist Rei almost

“…What an amazing person.”

standing there stoically, then started

has always

look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of trust in

as the

Prince

too happy, although he tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because of

was because of

you tell me you were going to do

apologize, your highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head while

tone made Cale bow toward Alberu

made Adin start to smile as he patted

I thank you for

you very much for

to be

last terror incident. You always put others

expression slightly changed after hearing that Cale had done something similar last

back at Alberu before quietly returning

not informed the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about his actions, he had indeed told Alberu

Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to the rest of

You

Cale with

plenty of rest

mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they had unexpectedly stayed

responded back with a smile and touched the treasure box in

echoed in

from the box! Let’s ask

Rock chimed in

planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

treasure Adin gave him would not be

a light sword that was used for

‘…I don’t like it.’

that Adin gave him something useless after claiming to give him a

the group at Billos’s secret residence

destroy the Alchemists’

Billos flinched.