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

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

something you

held back a cough caused by the cold

nothing,

you a

ask you a

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

do not know what the treasure

“That is the case.”

a brave expression that he saw in young nobles

exchange this treasure for

“Ah.”

Emperor had a good idea

toward the Imperial Prince

is considered a just young

‘Considered?’

the views of

when you

it you wish to exchange

soon as

smile seems

to speak. The conversation between the two of them was

friend told me

‘Friend?’

word made the people

the same for the Emperor. Cale continued

said that light

The people’s expressions changed.

them were thinking about a

Sun finds the darkness and shines its light

being the foundation for

a different way, but it still

friend also

talking about could only be one

the Saint,

does not weaken if

Sun is great enough to shine

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

the Church of the Sun God had committed such atrocities,

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

voice echoed in

why I wish

happy

change even

Church of the Sun God heard Cale’s words

will still

of the citizens looking up at the platform

“It's been a while.”

he had felt the teachings in his

about the teachings in their

Emperor was one

sharp for a moment before

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

seem to have done that on

the Church of the Sun God’s teachings

is not the important thing right

miss the chance to raise his own value.

treasure and instead

to if

out loud before speaking loud enough for the

share

expressions lit up. The Emperor continued to speak before they could

give the generous Cale Henituse this treasure as

be a benevolent ruler and the citizens cheered

Woooooooooo-

were cheering even

young noble. The plaza that had been

to

be great if that noble was a part of

Emperor is so generous

Anyways, that noble is quite

many voices praising

was his

“Cale Henituse.”

a part of the Church of the Sun

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

“True!”

rowdy plaza. He then looked

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

was also looking toward Cale who was on the platform.

them heard Billos’s voice

in the

“In the Roan Kingdom?”

Rei’s question and raised

own but did not want any other

change. At the same time, the

also thrown his body in danger during the Roan

to participate in the investigation

to spread throughout the

Rei almost

“…What an amazing person.”

been standing there stoically, then started to

has always

said that. Rei and Rex could not help but look at Cale with an odd expression after sensing a strong level of trust

from the platform as

Imperial Prince Adin at

to maintain his smile. It was because of Cale’s unexpected

because

tell me you were going to do something like

suddenly popped into my

reprimanding tone made Cale bow toward

Adin start to smile as he patted Cale

need to apologize. I thank you for

much

be

last terror

that Cale had done

back at Alberu before quietly returning to

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

returned to

job. You were very

looking at Cale with a

rest until

was leaving tomorrow as Daltaro just mentioned. They would only pass through the Gyerre

responded back with a smile and touched the treasure box

echoed in his

an evil aura coming from the box! Let’s

chimed in

planning on

‘I knew it.’

Adin gave him would

sword that was used for

‘…I don’t like it.’

that Adin gave him something useless after

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

will definitely destroy

Billos flinched.