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 him

sight. It was the sight of someone who had something he wanted to say

you wish to

held back a cough caused

nothing,

will ask you a second

you

expression change as if he had

do not

“That is the case.”

that he

majesty, may I exchange this treasure for something

“Ah.”

a good idea about what

headed toward the Imperial Prince who was right below

father, he is considered a

‘Considered?’

views of the

you put a sense

wish to exchange it

brightened as soon as he heard his gentle tone. Cale put on a bright

smile seems

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

friend told

‘Friend?’

unexpected word made the

for the Emperor.

that light brightens up the

The people’s expressions changed.

them were thinking about a specific

Sun finds the darkness and shines its

was famous for being the foundation for the Church

different way, but it

also said the

was talking about could only be one

was the Saint,

not weaken if you share

Sun is great enough to

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

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

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 remember their

echoed in the

is why I wish to

happy

change even

the Sun God

will

citizens looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

a while since he had felt the teachings in

who were thinking about the teachings in their heads as

Emperor was

turned sharp for a moment before returning to

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

to have done

share the Church of the Sun God’s teachings

not the important thing right

miss the chance to raise his own

to not use this treasure

if

loud before speaking

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

lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they could

generous Cale Henituse this treasure as

to be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered him

Woooooooooo-

even more passionately than

plaza that had been quiet since the

started to speak as he

be great if that noble was

Emperor is

guess that is true. Anyways, that noble

many

his

“Cale Henituse.”

see. Is he a part of the Church of the Sun

good person.

“True!”

the rowdy plaza. He then looked toward Cale

white-haired priest. He had also heard about Sir

who was on the platform.

of them heard Billos’s

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

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

nodded his head at Rei’s question and raised

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

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

body in

who had come to participate in the

stories continued to spread throughout

Rei almost gasped after hearing

“…What an amazing person.”

standing there

has always

help but look at Cale

headed down from the platform as the Emperor started a short

Prince Adin at the

smile. It was because

was because of

were

highness. The idea suddenly popped into my head while I was up

Cale bow toward

to smile as he patted Cale on the

to apologize. I thank

you very much

who seemed to be relieved, heard Alberu starting to speak once

last terror incident. You always put others before

that Cale had done something similar last

back at Alberu before

the Imperial Prince about his actions, he had indeed told Alberu

shoulder once Cale returned to the rest of the

job. You

was looking at Cale with a

of rest until

through the Gyerre territory for their teleportation magic circle as they

smile and

voice echoed

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

Rock chimed in

you planning on

‘I knew it.’

gave him would

sword that was used for self-defense with a

‘…I don’t like it.’

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

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

destroy the Alchemists’ Bell

Billos flinched.