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.

see him peeking at

to such sight. It was the sight of someone who had something he wanted to say but was hesitating because he was

you wish to

back a cough caused

is nothing,

will ask you a second time.

ask you a second

he had made up his mind and he started

majesty, I do not know what the

“That is the case.”

brave expression that he saw in

may I exchange this treasure

“Ah.”

good idea about what

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was

father, he is considered a

‘Considered?’

views of the

when you put a sense

wish to exchange it

Emperor could see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put on a bright

smile

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

told me

‘Friend?’

made

for the Emperor.

said that light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

were thinking about a specific

darkness and

the foundation for the Church of

different way, but it still made

friend also said the

Cale was talking about could only be one

the

weaken if

enough to shine light on

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

of the 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 to the Church of

echoed in the

why I wish

happy

light will not change even if I

of the Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s

Sun will still not

citizens looking up at the platform mumbled to

“It's been a while.”

had been a while since he

there were people who were thinking about the teachings in

was one of

a moment before returning to

and seemed to be waiting for his response seemed to be a very common innocent noble who

to have done that

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

not the important thing right

chance to raise his own

this treasure and instead share

would like to if that is possible,

out loud before speaking loud enough for the citizens

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

to speak before they

the generous Cale Henituse this treasure as

Emperor pretended to be a benevolent ruler and the

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately

had been quiet since the fall of the Church and their

started to speak as he continued

noble was a part

look! Our Emperor

guess that is true. Anyways, that noble is quite

were many

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part

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

“True!”

around the rowdy plaza. He then

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

was on the platform. He had a

two of them heard

the same thing in the Roan

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

head at Rei’s question and raised

want any other honor than the

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

in danger during the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza Terror

to participate in the investigation of

to spread throughout

Alchemist Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

Han, who had been standing

always been like

Han sounded proud as he said that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of

from the platform as the Emperor started

see Imperial Prince Adin at the

tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin

was because of

me you were going to do something

suddenly popped into

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward Alberu and

made Adin start to smile as he patted Cale on

I thank you for thinking of

very much for being

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

at the last terror incident. You always put

after hearing that Cale had done something similar last

at Alberu before quietly

the Emperor and the Imperial Prince about

Cale returned to the rest of the

job. You were very

was looking at Cale with a satisfied and affectionate

plenty of rest

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

and touched the treasure box in his

echoed in his

coming from the box! Let’s ask

chimed in

you planning

‘I knew it.’

that the treasure Adin gave him would not

to see a light sword that

‘…I don’t like it.’

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

the group at Billos’s secret

definitely destroy the

Billos flinched.