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

who had something he wanted to say but

something you wish to

cough caused

is nothing, your

a

will ask you

Cale Henituse’s expression change as if he had made up his mind and

majesty, I do not know what

“That is the case.”

Emperor could see a brave expression that he saw in young nobles from time to

may I exchange this treasure for

“Ah.”

a good idea about what

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was right

he is considered a just

‘Considered?’

views of the

you put a sense of justice and youth

it you wish to exchange

as he heard his gentle tone. Cale

that smile seems

the two of them was being amplified so that the entire

friend told

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made the

was the same for the Emperor.

light brightens up the

The people’s expressions changed.

were thinking about a specific

the darkness and shines its light

foundation for the Church of the Sun

said in a different way, but it

also said the

Cale was talking about could

was the

weaken

is great enough to shine light on all

was not the same, the followers

of the Sun 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

echoed in

is why I wish to

sounded happy and

change

of the

will still not

the citizens looking up at the platform mumbled

“It's been a while.”

while since he had

thinking about

was one

turned sharp for a

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

to have done that

Emperor thought that Cale did not share the Church

that is not the important thing right

Emperor did not miss the chance to raise his

this treasure and instead share it with

would like to if that is

before speaking loud enough for the citizens

Cale Henituse’s request! We will open the granaries and share more food than

continued to speak

generous Cale Henituse this

to be a benevolent ruler and the

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately

had been quiet since the fall of the

of the citizens started to speak as he continued to

if that noble was a part of our

look! Our Emperor is

that is true. Anyways, that noble

were many

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

part of the Church of

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

“True!”

Stecker looked around the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale with

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

on the platform.

of them heard Billos’s voice

thing in the Roan Kingdom.

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

his head at Rei’s question and raised

but did not want any other honor than the joy from saving

started to change. At the same time, the subordinates that Billos had planted throughout the plaza were bringing up stories

noble who had also thrown his body in danger during the Roan

a person who had come to participate in the investigation of the

stories continued to spread throughout

Alchemist Rei almost gasped

“…What an amazing person.”

had been standing there stoically, then

always been

look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing

headed down from the platform as the Emperor started a

Prince Adin at the

seem to be too happy, although he tried his best to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected actions. Adin started to approach Cale, presumably

because of

tell me you were going to do something like

The idea suddenly popped into my head

tone made Cale bow toward Alberu and

start to smile as

need to apologize. I thank you for

very much for

to be relieved, heard

terror incident.

after hearing that Cale

Alberu before quietly returning to his

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

Cale’s shoulder once Cale returned to the rest

You were very

with

of rest until

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

smile and touched the treasure box in his

voice echoed

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

chimed in as

planning on sacrificing

‘I knew it.’

the treasure Adin gave him would not be

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

‘…I don’t like it.’

Adin gave him

with the group at Billos’s secret

destroy

Billos flinched.