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 at

used to such sight. It was the sight of someone who had something he

something you wish to

caused by the cold wind as he

is nothing,

ask you a second time.

ask you

change as if he had made up

not know what the

“That is the case.”

that he saw in young nobles from

may I exchange this treasure

“Ah.”

a good idea about what

the Imperial Prince who

father, he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

views of

what would appear when you put a sense of justice and youth

it you wish to exchange it

see that Cale’s expression brightened as soon as he heard his

smile

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

told

‘Friend?’

word made the

was the same for the Emperor. Cale

light brightens

The people’s expressions changed.

majority of them were thinking

darkness and shines its light on

foundation for the Church of the Sun

said in a different way, but it still made them think about

also said the

was talking about could only

was the

does not weaken

is great enough to shine light on

made them oddly remember the teachings of the church. Although it was not the same, the followers of the Sun God could not help but recall

God had committed such atrocities, there were still many

leaders 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 the Sun God, was making them

echoed in the

is why I

sounded happy

change even if I

believers of the Church of the Sun God heard

Sun will still

looking up

“It's been a while.”

while since he had felt

thinking about the teachings in their heads as

was one of

a

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

have done

share the Church of the

that is not the

the chance to

not use this treasure and instead share it with

would like to if that is

speaking loud enough for the citizens

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

citizens’ expressions lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they could start shouting

will also give the generous Cale Henituse this treasure

to be a benevolent ruler and the

Woooooooooo-

were cheering even

applauded the Emperor and the foreign young noble. The plaza that had been quiet since the

to speak

great if that noble was a part of

Emperor is so

guess that is true. Anyways, that noble is

many

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

Is he a part of

But he seems like a good person. And

“True!”

the rowdy plaza. He then looked

the white-haired priest.

also looking toward Cale who was on the platform. He had a complicated expression on his

of them heard Billos’s voice at that

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

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question and raised his voice

the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza Terror Incident on his own but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving others. He only worried about others who may still be

way they looked at Cale started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the plaza were bringing up stories about

body in danger during the Roan Kingdom’s Plaza Terror

had come to participate in the investigation of the terror incident

continued to spread

Alchemist Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

Han, who had been standing there stoically,

always

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 a

Prince

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

was because

tell me you were going to do something like

highness. The idea suddenly popped into

made Cale bow toward

smile as he patted Cale

need to apologize. I thank you

you very much for being

seemed to be relieved, heard

at the last terror incident. You

that Cale had done something similar

at Alberu before

the Imperial Prince

returned to the rest

job. You were very

was looking at Cale with a

of rest until we

was leaving tomorrow as Daltaro just 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

echoed

aura coming from the

Super Rock chimed in as

you planning

‘I knew it.’

gave him

peeked into the box only to see a light sword that was used for

‘…I don’t like it.’

up his mind after seeing that Adin gave him something useless after

the group at Billos’s secret residence later

definitely destroy

Billos flinched.